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Council & local affairs, 1932

3,889 stories in Sydney's papers · page 63 of 195

Legislative Council Fruit Machines

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 April 1932 · page 12

A debate that took place in the Legislative Council on fruit "machines is reported in another column. COMPULSORY BRANDING OF…

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Prevention of Noise. Brisbane City Council's Proposals

Construction and Real Estate Journal · Wednesday 27 April 1932 · page 4

Some interesting proposals for the prevention of noise have been put forward by the Brisbane City Council. These are as follows:— (1) No gramophone, wireless set, pianola, or…

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City Council. Meeting Ends Abruptly. Chief Accountant's Appointment

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 April 1932 · page 12

Objecting to the City Council proceeding with a motion in the absence of an alderman the Labour aldermen rose from the council table yesterday and left the meeting without…

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Glebe Council Behind Lang United Front Against Bruce

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 27 April 1932 · page 7

Of all the local-government bodies. Glebe. Council has been the first to make a real step to stand in behind the State Government and help it…

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Privy Council. Upper House Case. Respondents' Costs. London, April 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 April 1932 · page 11

It will be several weeks, possibly longer, before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, which reserved judgment in the appeal in the New South Wales Upper House…

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Coal Bill in Leg. Council Wide Powers for Board Stabilisation

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 27 April 1932 · page 8

THIS Coal industry Bill was explained to the Legislative Council yesterday by Mr. Concannon, Vice-President of the Executive…

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N.S.W. Upper House Case. Judgment Reserved by Privy Council

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 27 April 1932 · page 12

Argument in the N.S.W. Upper House appeal to the Privy Council concluded on Monday, and decision has been reserved. It is expected that the Privy Council will…

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Economy Sweep in Spain Wide Powers of New Council London

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 April 1932 · page 1

The Spanish Government has issued a decree creating a High Council, of fifteen members, charged with drawing up a comprehensive plan of…

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N.S.W.L.S.A. Council Slates Olympic Federation Considers Swimmers Badly Treated

Referee · Wednesday 27 April 1932 · page 11

The attitude adopted by "The Referee" a few weeks ago on the Australian Olympic Federation's decision to transport the Olympic team to Los Angeles in an American-owned vessel was fully endorsed by the N.S.W A.S.A. at its Council meeting on Thursday, when it was decided to enter…

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Upper Hse. Appeal Is Finished Privy Council Reserves Its Judgment Pritt's Reply London

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 27 April 1932 · page 1

THE hearing of the appeal to the Privy Council in the Upper House case has concluded, and the Lord Chancellor, Lord Sankey,…

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"Pickings for Aldermen" Merrylands Allegation Mayor's Resentment

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1932 · page 9

A defaulting ratepayer's reference to "Aldermanie pickings" from the work-for-rates scheme evoked strong comment…

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"There's the Mayor."

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1932 · page 4

Sir Philip Game is a good mixer, and it was significant that although he had promised to be present only front 9 o'clock till 10, he stayed on until 11.20,…

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REFUSED Wentworthville Telephone Mayor's Protest

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1932 · page 11

''I don't think the postal department is considering us at all," said the Mayor (Alderman Maunder), when Wentworthville Ratepayers'…

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Blacktown Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1932 · page 17

The usual meeting of the Blacktown Council was held on Wednesday of last week Councillor J. C. Page presiding. Others in attendance were Councillors…

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Beautifying Wentworthville Tree-Planting Campaign Mayor's Movement

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1932 · page 11

Beautiful boulevardes of shady trees will replace the geometrical barrenness of Wentworthville's streets, if Mayor Maunder's co-operative tree-planting…

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Lodge Carnival Mayor Stresses Need For Confidence

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1932 · page 3

To assist unemployed members in remaining financial on the books, the Auburn Lode of the Manchester United Independent Order of Oddfellows staged…

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Not Militaristic Mayor and Boy Scouts Auburn Rally

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1932 · page 3

"The Boy Scout movement is by no means militaristic. It teaches you self-confidence, resourcefulness, service for…

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Granville District News Ambulance Appeal Alderman Porter's Protest "Shouldn't Give Money Away"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1932 · page 2

"These aldermen, when they went before the electors, said they were going to study economy. Is it right to be…

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Legislative Council. Coal Industry

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 April 1932 · page 13

In the Legislative Council, Mr. Farrar, in resuming the debate on the motion for the second reading of the Coal Industry Bill, emphasised the restrictive character of the…

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Refused Deputation Ex-Mayor and Parson Wait in Vain

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1932 · page 4

Despite a protest from Alderman Atkinson, Auburn Council on Monday refused to receive a deputation from the Auburn Citizens' Relief Committee,…

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