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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1933

4,501 stories in Sydney's papers · page 48 of 226

Against Party Criticism of Alderman McELHONE

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 March 1933 · page 8

"It is no new action on the part of Ald. Arthur McElhone to take up the role he did this week in civic affairs," said the president of the…

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Municipal and Shire Cumberland v. Lane Cove

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 23 March 1933 · page 12

Cumberland Journeyed to Tantallon Oval last Saturday to play Lane Cove. The wicket was not in good order, the outfield on one side being covered with…

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Botany Council Notes

South Sydney Sentinel · Thursday 23 March 1933 · page 5

At the ordinary meeting of the Botany Council held last night, a motion of condolence in the deaths of Mrs. Leahy, of Sir Joseph Banks Street; Mr. W…

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Girl Worked for Nothing Stockton Mayor Hotly Attacked Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Thursday 23 March 1933 · page 10

The action of the Mayor of Stockton (Ald. Soper) in permitting a young woman to work at the Council Chambers to gain experience and…

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"I'll Force Your Hand" Musto Tells The Mayor Wants Referendum

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 23 March 1933 · page 10

Will there be a referendum? If there isn't—well, it won't be Alderman Musto's fault. He told his colleagues so on Monday…

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Police Plans Commissioner Replies to Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 March 1933 · page 8

"All councils can rest assured that any action taken by the Police Department will be to strengthen the Police Force," wrote the Commission…

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Mascot Council Improvements to Coronation Hall

South Sydney Sentinel · Thursday 23 March 1933 · page 5

His Worship the Mayor, Ald, Dransfield, reported to the ordinary meeting of the Mascot Council on Tuesday night that the Unemployment Relief Council…

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Proposal to Help Workless Spooner Is Nasty to Paddington's Mayor 'No Dictation'

The Labor Daily · Thursday 23 March 1933 · page 11

THE Mayor of Paddington. Ald. Stapleton, recently addressed a letter to the Minister for Labor and Industry, Mr…

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Road Damage by Heavy Cars Council's Poor Hope of Redress

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 March 1933 · page 9

COOLAMON Shire Council has decided to seek reimbursement from the Transport Board for damage to roads done by…

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Heavy Motor Traffic Who Should Pay for the Damage Done to Country Roads? Problem for Shire Councils

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 23 March 1933 · page 13

The question as to whether road motor transport taxes are intended to reimburse the railways for loss or traffic, or to compensate the councils for damage…

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To Allow Sport on Sundays Did Not Look for Reward Lambton Council to Give System a Trial for Workers Newcastle, Wednesday. Tribute by Witness to Insurance Defendant "Honest Man"

The Labor Daily · Thursday 23 March 1933 · page 7

IT was decided at last night's meeting of Lambton Council to rescind a motion prohibiting Sunday, sport, and to grant A TRIBUTE to one of the defendants was paid by a witness for the prosecution at yesterday's hearing at the Central Police Court…

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Municipal and Shire a Grade

The St George Call · Friday 24 March 1933 · page 3

Bexley A, 108 v. St. George, 3-9. Played at Polo Ground. As a result of the first day's play in the above match, Bexley holds the advantage…

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A Busy Mayor

The Biz · Friday 24 March 1933 · page 6

The Mayor of Fairfield (Ald. Stimson) at last meeting of council, submitted a long list of works carried out during the previous month…

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Paving Work Mayor's Action Endorsed

The Biz · Friday 24 March 1933 · page 4

At Cabra-Vale Council meeting on Monday night, the Mayor moved that the work of paving Railway Parade footpath, Cabramatta, be proceeded…

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Kogarah Council

The Propeller · Friday 24 March 1933 · page 2

At Kogarah Council's meeting on Monday, night the Health Inspector reported on the condition of premises in Grey Street, which, according to the…

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Hurstville Council

The Propeller · Friday 24 March 1933 · page 4

At last night's meeting of Hurstville Council a letter was received from the Water and Sewerage Board stating that an extension of 75 yards…

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Council Correspondence

The Biz · Friday 24 March 1933 · page 3

The following letters were before last meeting of Fairfield Council:— Fairfield West Progress Association drew attention to the condition…

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Council Juniors At Home

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 24 March 1933 · page 6

We are sure you are all looking forward to our Sunday evening At Home for March. It will take place next Sunday evening, March 26. The hostesses for the evening who will…

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APPRENTICES. Labour Council's Attitude

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 March 1933 · page 10

Delegates to the Labour Council last night bitterly criticised the proposal of the Metal Trades Employers' Association to discontinue the practice of indenturing apprentices…

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Council of Jewish Women of N.s.w. Council Sabbath

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 24 March 1933 · page 6

Council Sabbath was celebrated on Saturday, March 11 at the Eastern Suburbs Central Synagogue, Bondi Junction, and was attended by many members and friends. Cantor Krass…

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