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Council & local affairs, 1933

4,501 stories in Sydney's papers · page 30 of 226

Woman's State Critical Shot in Attack on Roosevelt Mayor Improves Miami (Florida)

The Labor Daily · Saturday 18 February 1933 · page 1

The condition of Mr. Anton Cermak, Mayor of Chicago, who was shot by Guiseppi Zangara during an attempt on the life of…

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SEWERAGE Defining an Area Council's Latest Move

Nepean Times · Saturday 18 February 1933 · page 1

The Penrith Council decided on Tuesday evening to delegate to the Works Committee the defining of an area for a proposed…

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'Fell Down on Job" A.L.P. to Council Called on to Resign Trouble Over Relief Money

Nepean Times · Saturday 18 February 1933 · page 1

Letters from the Penrith Unemployed Association and Penrith branch of the A.L.P. were read at the meeting of Penrith Council…

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New Alderman

The Sun · Sunday 19 February 1933 · page 9

Mr. C. A. Fairland was elected yesterday to fill the vacancy on Hunter's Hill Council caused by the resignation of Ald. E. M. Lotze…

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Not a Poodle On a String! New Lord Mayor Tells "Truth" His Ambitions

Truth · Sunday 19 February 1933 · page 13

"I AM not a party hack! The Lord Mayor at Sydney must never be a party back!" Thus the new Lord Mayor (Ald…

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Not Open for Discussion Aldermen Make Attempts

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 20 February 1933 · page 5

Each of the aldermen at Auburn had been supplied with a copy of a very lengthy letter from Sir Thomas Henley, bearing upon matters in connection with Water…

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Well-to-do Shire

The Sun · Monday 20 February 1933 · page 6

WARREN, Monday.--Marthaguy Shire Council, after passing for payment accounts totalling over £5630, has a credit balance of £1420. Sixty…

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Dundas Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 20 February 1933 · page 4

There were two vacant chairs at the meeting of Dundas Council last Wednesday, 15th February. Aldermen Feather and Mobbs were both absent on leave…

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Blacktown Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 20 February 1933 · page 2

The usual meeting of the Blacktown Council was held last Thursday, Councillor J. C. Page presiding. Others in attendance were Councillors Milne,…

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No Responsibility Council Not Willing

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 20 February 1933 · page 5

Correspondence has been passing between the Military Director of Works and the Liverpool Council, the Department requiring the council to bear half…

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Railway Tank Stand Purchased by Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 20 February 1933 · page 4

Liverpool Council has received notification from the Railway Department of the acceptance of its offer to purchase and remove the old tank stand at…

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Late Mr. J. O'Connor Tributes in Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 20 February 1933 · page 1

Feeling references to the death of Mr. John O'Connor were made at the last meeting of Blacktown Council. The President (Councillor Page) said…

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Cabinet's Big Agenda Lyons Saw Stevens Loan Council's Report Trade 'Boost'

The Sun · Monday 20 February 1933 · page 7

UPON his arrival in Sydney to-day the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) had a long…

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Ex-town Clerk. Claim Against Coraki Council. Counter Claim Succeeds. Coraki

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 February 1933 · page 10

In the Industrial Court, W. R. Nesbet, former town clerk, proceeded against the Coraki Municipal Council for £48/8/3, alleged to be due for holidays to March. 1932. £24/4/1…

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For Women Women Overseas. General Medical Council. Woman Member Wanted. (From Our Special Representative.) London, Feb. 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 February 1933 · page 3

Dr. Jane Walker, Dr. Letitia Fairfield, Sister Rebecca West, and the senior medical officer of the London Country Council since 1911 have written a letter to the "Lancet"…

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Petrol Pumps Highway Municipalities Want to Control

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 February 1933 · page 7

The aesthetic side of the petrol pump, as well as its capacity for slowing up traffic, are questions that interest the Main Roads Board and…

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Police Defeat Aldermen

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 February 1933 · page 3

A cricket match between Western Suburbs police and the aldermen and employees of Petersham Council was played yesterday at Petersham Oval. Scores:--…

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Trams in the City. Lord Mayor's Views

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 February 1933 · page 8

The Lord Mayor (Alderman R. C. Hagon) stated yesterday that he had received a letter from a Sydney resident who, after a visit to Britain and the Continent, concluded that…

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Buses for Trams Traveller's Advice to Lord Mayor

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 February 1933 · page 7

"One-way traffic should remain, but it is only a question of time when the trams will have to get out of the city area. The sooner the…

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Federal Health Council. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 February 1933 · page 8

Matters affecting depaitmental administration of health will be discussed in Canbeira to-morrow at a meeting of the Federal Health Council, to be presided over by the…

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