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Council & local affairs, 1933

4,501 stories in Sydney's papers · page 32 of 226

Youth Wins Mayor Congratulates Bandsmen Trophy Presented

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1933 · page 3

The presentation of a silver cup was made by the Mayor of Lidcombe (Alderman Phillips) last Wednesday to S. Cole, A…

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Civic Beauty Lord Mayor Urged to Act

The Sun · Thursday 23 February 1933 · page 30

Entertaining the Lord Mayor (Aid. Hagon) at luncheon at Hordern Brothers to-day, the Town Planning Association, through its president…

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Churches Attacked Lack of Interest in Youth Mayor on Tests

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1933 · page 3

An attack on the local churches was made by Mr. J. Hooke at a meeting of the Auburn branch of the Vocational Training Movement in the council…

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Misuse of Swings Council's Warning

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1933 · page 9

Parramatta Council on Monday received from Inspector Williamson a constable's report containing the names and addresses of several youths who had been…

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Those Steps Parramatta Station Council's Request

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1933 · page 9

To obviate undue negotiation of the steps at Parramatta station, the council some time age requested that arrangements be made for as many trains as…

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Southern District News "Right of Free Speech" 180 Petition Cabra-Vale Mayor's Answer

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1933 · page 11

"If they want to propograte the teachings of Lenin, there's plenty of room in Russia—we can do without them in Austrlia," exclaimed Mayor…

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Export of Pigs. Control by Council Favoured

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 February 1933 · page 7

Subject to the observance of certain conditions, the New South Wales committee of the Australian Pig Council is agreeable to the export of pigs being controlled by the…

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Shops Flooded Business Men Request Council Action

The Sun · Thursday 23 February 1933 · page 30

A deputation representing business interests in George-street West in the vicinity of St. Benedict's Church today asked the Lord Mayor (Aid…

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Council Satisfied Agreement With Company Musto's "Emphatic Protest"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1933 · page 9

"I am not prepared to sanction the spending of a big sum to employ an engineer to investigate the affairs of the company and chase a…

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Our Eggs Representative for England? Petition to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1933 · page 14

The following petition, signed chiefly by business men of Parramatta, was received by Parramatta Council on Monday:— "We, the undersigned ratepayers of…

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Industrial Commission. (Before the Full Bench.) City Council Employees

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 February 1933 · page 6

The reference by Mr. Justice Cantor in this matter is part heard. (Before the President, Mr. Justice Browne.) STOREMEN AND PACKERS…

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Offer of £8000 to Council Baths May Be Built

The Labor Daily · Thursday 23 February 1933 · page 10

The Local Government. Department has offered Enfield Council' ar[?] advance of £8000 to build swimming baths, and a grant of £2500 for other…

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G.s.b. Slow to Pay Rates Alarming Effect on Shire Revenues See Premier

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 February 1933 · page 9

THE 138 New South Wales Shire Councils are handicapped tremendously by the nonpayment of rates particularly…

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"Might Want It" Land in Marsden-Street Council Offered £5

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1933 · page 9

Through a solicitor, Mr. Freestone has offered Parramatta Council £5 for a portion of land adjoining his premises in Marsden-street…

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Fencing of Playground Progress Association Acts "Better to Approach Council"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1933 · page 14

Some time ago, an area was resumed for the purpose of extending the playing area for the children attending Parramatta North public school. But it hasn't…

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Will Talk It Over Botany Council and Electricity Dept. Light Dispute

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 February 1933 · page 10

AFTER discussing further the electric light dispute, Botany Council decided last night again to sec Mr. Forbes Mackay,…

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City Council. Building Regulations. Conflicting Powers. (By Our Special Representative.) Iii

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 February 1933 · page 8

Those interested in the future development of Sydney are much concerned by the fact that owing to overriding legislation City Council officers are only allowed to give qualified…

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Pig Exports Control by Meat Council Favored in N.S.W.

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 23 February 1933 · page 8

The chairman of the New South Wales committee of the Australian Pig Council (Mr. G. W. Gordon) stated on Wednesday that the committee had approved of the…

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Electricity Report Submitted to Botany Council POSSIBLE £5000 Profit Five Propositions Considered

South Sydney Sentinel · Thursday 23 February 1933 · page 3

The report of the consulting engineer engaged by the Botany Council to enquire into the supply of…

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Town Planning. Lord Mayor's Aims

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 February 1933 · page 8

The Lord Mayor (Alderman Hagon), who was the guest of the Town Planning Association at luncheon in Hordern Brothers' cafe yesterday, said that during his term of office…

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