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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1932

3,889 stories in Sydney's papers · page 60 of 195

Mayor's Fund Gets Public Support Inaugural Meeting at Auburn Big Carnival Proposed

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1932 · page 3

That Mayor Cheetham's action in inaugurating a Mayor's Relief Fund in opposition to the Citizens' Relief Committee is receiving a large measure…

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When Charcoal Won The Trot Illegal Betting at Mixed Sports Meeting Alderman Convicted of Aiding and Abetting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1932 · page 7

The real feature of a mixed sports meeting at Horsley Park on Easter Monday was not on the programme—'twas the arrest of three men, one of them a local alderman. Two were charged with having boon there for the purpose of betting; the alderman' with aiding and abetting…

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"Only a Lot of Hoboes!" Petitions Against Cabramatta Police Mayor Denounces Political Interference

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1932 · page 9

'"Every officer that we've had has been removed from reports by nothing else but a lot of hoboes," declared the Mayor of Cabra-Vale (Alderman Jacob Cook) in a bitter outburst on Monday. Hotly attacking political interference with the police, the Mayor said…

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West Miners' Claims City Council Orders Report Asked

The Labor Daily · Thursday 21 April 1932 · page 3

On the motion of Ald. J. S. Garden at yesterday's meeting of the…

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£25,000 LOAN Seven Years Extension Council's Proposal

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1932 · page 10

In regard to its proposal to extend for seven years the payment of the balance of the special loan of £25,000 borrowed from the A.M.P Society for widening…

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"Ruling the Waves" Boats on Lake Parramatta Council's Right Questioned

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1932 · page 14

"It is in no way pleasant to note that, for the sake of a few pence, you allow the boatman to rule the waves, thus depriving old residents of your…

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Parramatta Day by Day Not on Sundays Organised Sport Council's Attitude

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1932 · page 14

"I don't think we should have organised sport in our parks on Sundays; but I don't see why they shouldn't go there and have a kick at a football…

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Up Against It! Diggers' Appeal to Council Rates on Memorial Hall

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1932 · page 14

"We were promised the World when we went away. I consider that the returned soldiers have been let down more or less by the public."…

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Cold Way of Law Argument Before Privy Council Legal Logic London

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 April 1932 · page 8

MR. WILFRED GREENE, K.C., concluded his address on behalf of the New South Wales Legislative…

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Privy Council Upper House Appeal. Counsel's Address. Transference of Powers. LONDON, April 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 April 1932 · page 10

The hearing of the appeal in connection with the proposed abolition of the New South Wales Legislative Council was continued before the Privy Council to-day…

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Riverina Opposes Golf Council Objection to System of Handicapping Assoc. Practically Adopts L.G.U. Basis Present Method's Weaknesses

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 April 1932 · page 3

AT the recent annual meeting of the Riverina District Golf Association it was decided to oppose the N.S.W. Golf Council's system of par handicapping in which par is based on distance only…

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Mr. Hendy and Mr. Mackay in Line for Trip Faulty Cable Leads to Huge Claim for Damages to England McELHONE Says Idea Is to Get Hush Cash for the Council

The Labor Daily · Thursday 21 April 1932 · page 4

AS a result of a recommendation by the City Council's Electricity Committee yesterday, it is likely that the Town Clerk, Mr…

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Sutherland Shire Council

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 2

Council’s request for a postponement of the repayment of certain advances for twelve months was refused by the Treasury…

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Alderman Fined. Liverpool

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 10

At Liverpool Police Court on Tuesday, William Pearce Boydell was charged with aiding and abetting Thomas Mitchell in street betting on unenclosed land at Horsley Park, and not…

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Constable Eulogised Alderman Outspoken

The Biz · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 1

Constable Sattler, of Cabramatta, had some nice bouquets handed to [?] at Cabra-Vale Council meeting on Monday night. The constable has…

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Mascot Council

South Sydney Sentinel · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 2

Meeting was held Tuesday night, 12th inst., apologies being received from Ald. Dransfield and Aid. Galloway,…

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Hurstville Council

The Propeller · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 4

At last night's meeting of Hurstville Council a letter was received from Sutherland Shire Council stating that, on account of the present financial…

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Garden Plot for Cabra. Mayor's Action Questioned

The Biz · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 4

On Monday night Ald. Cook (Mayor) placed before Cabra-Vale Council his proposal for a garden at the Square (near post office)…

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Petition to Council

The Biz · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 4

A petition, signed by 25 residents of E[?]s Parade, voiced disapproval of the condition of that road, to Fairfield Council. The Mayor said…

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Street Barrows. Business Men's Petition. Lord Mayor Agrees

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 8

Further complaints about the effect on shopkeepers of street barrowmen were made to the Lord Mayor (Alderman Walder) yesterday, when he received a deputation of…

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