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Council & local affairs, 1933

4,501 stories in Sydney's papers · page 37 of 226

Lord Mayor Endows Bed

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 5

Following a visit to the Royal Hospital for Women, the Lord Mayor (Aid. R. C. Hagon) has endowed a bed at the institution, in the name of…

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Lord Mayor Endows Hospital Cot

The Labor Daily · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 14

The endowing of a bed in the Royal Hospital for Women in the name of Miss Margaret Hagon, his daughter, is the graolous act of Ald:…

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Council News

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 2

The Transport Department has declined to consider reduction of fares between Caringbah and Cronulla, as that to fix journeys midway between…

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Kogarah Council

The Propeller · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 3

At the last meeting of Kogarah Council it was decided that the footpath at the corner of Woid's Avenue and First Avenue, Allawah, be paved, but the…

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Younger Set Council

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 2

The members' dance for March will be held in the main hall next Wednesday evening, commencing at 8 p.m. The Younger Set Council has arranged novelty dances, and with…

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Council of Jewish Women Council Juniors March Revel

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 6

The Council Juniors will hold their first dance for the season at the Arts Club on Saturday March 11. The dance promises to be very successful. If you cannot arrange a party…

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City Rate Not to Be Increased Hot Debate by Aldermen at Meeting Last Year's Basis Is Taken for 1933 the Estimates Reduction in Interest Is Sought, Says Lord Mayor

The Labor Daily · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 11

AFTER a torrid debate the City Council yesterday agreed that the rate for the year on the unimproved capital value should be…

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Labour Council. Glebe Riot Cases

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 10

The Labour Council last night decided that a deputation should request the Government to release the men convicted on charges arising from the dole riot at Glebe in October…

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Drainage Complaints. Kogarah Council's Troubles

The Propeller · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 1

As a result of the recent heavy rainstorm--perhaps the most phenomenal experienced within memory as far as the quantity which fell within so short…

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"Putting Boot Into Railways" Stevens Somersaults on Croydon Remarks Mayor's View

The Labor Daily · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 11

CLIPPINGS from the Bathurst newspapers, forwarded to "The Labor Daily," show that the Premier, Mr. Stevens, has somesaulted…

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For Public Health Petition to Council

The Biz · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 7

Residents of [?]along-street, sent a petition to Granville Council, drawing attention to the footpaths find gutters between Brady and…

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Holiday Rights Challenged City Council Officers

The Labor Daily · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 8

The Full Bench of the Industrial Commission was asked yesterday to determine whether officers of the Municipal Council of Sydney…

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St. George County Council. Revision of Charges

The Propeller · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 6

Mr. E. P. Thompson, Chief Electrical Engineer, recently submitted to the St. George County Council a report on matters concerning unit rates and…

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Land for Rates Arrears May go to Council

The Biz · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 3

The L.G, Act has been amended giving the Public Trustee power to vest in a council any land which, upon receiving a valuation from the…

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Manly Streets and Parks a Vital Matter Council Considers Beautification

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 7

"MANLY generally has had a bad time, but last Christmas saw a wonderful regeneration," said Aid. Nolan at Manly…

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One Farthing Damages Slander Alleged Sequel to Cabra. Council Meeting

The Biz · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 1

In the District Court, Campbelltown, on Monday and Tuesday, before Judge Sheridan, Ald. Jacob Cook, Mayor of Cabra-Vale Council, claimed the sum of £400 from one of his colleagues. Ald. Arthur Reardon, of Cabramatta, for alleged slander. The case was heard by…

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Labor Council President Watch Dog for Capitalists “Warning Note to Legislators” Melbourne

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 3

W. Wallis, President of the Trades Hall Council, selected delegate to the International Labor Conference at Geneva, delivers his mind in the “Labor…

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City Rate Is Same As Last Year Council Budgets for Another Deficit

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 1

THE City Council last night struck a rate of 4½d in the £1, the same as last year, and budgeted for a deficiency of…

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Bringing The Continent To Sydney! Lord Mayor Advocates Beer Gardens Heartily Agrees With Rector Of St. James Will Sydney Follow Paris Berlin? Beer Gardens in Sydney!

Arrow · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 5

Here is our artist's impression of a beer garden and a scene at one of these popular resorts in sunny Deauville, France. How would one go in Sydney? Need we ask!…

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Reclaiming Creek Municipalities Seek Financial Details

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 1

A conference between Drummoyne and Ashfield Councils was held in the Drummoyne Town Hall last night to discuss proposals for the reclamation…

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