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Council & local affairs, 1933

4,501 stories in Sydney's papers · page 61 of 226

Castlereagh Council Council Offices May Be Built

Nepean Times · Saturday 15 April 1933 · page 6

The monthly meeting of Castlereagh Council was held on Wednesday evening, 5th inst, when there were present: The Mayor (Aid. T. R, R. Smith), and…

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Council Appointment. Cowra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 April 1933 · page 12

Mr. D. G. McAdams has been appointed electrical engineer to the Municipal Council from among 60 applicants. Mr. A. E. Alfred, of Albury, was second choice. The successful…

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"Diplomat Kelly" Irishman As New Mayor of Chicago Vancouver

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 April 1933 · page 1

A strapping Irishman, Mr. Edward Kelly, 59 years of age, and standing more than six feet in height, becomes Mayor of Chicago in place of the late…

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Penrith Council Rates by Instalments

Nepean Times · Saturday 15 April 1933 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Penrith Council was held on Tuesday evening, when there were present:—The Mayor (Aid. A..H. Hand) and Aldermen…

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Kuring-gai Shire Loan. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 April 1933 · page 4

Sir,—At the Kuring-gai Council meeting last Tuesday, it was decided to raise a loan of £50,000. Beyond a bare half-dozen lines in a statement which is being sent to…

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"Smith's" Civic Reception To London's Lord Mayor How All Australia Met Sir T. V. BOWATER Granting To Honored Visitor Freedom Of All Cities

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 15 April 1933 · page 2

"SMITH'S" received an invitation from the Lord Mayor of Sydney (Alderman R. C. Hagon) to attend a reception given in Sydney Town Hall to the former Lord Mayor of London, SIR T. VANSITT ART BOWATER, Bart, M.P. To report such functions after then have happened is a wearisome job, "Smith's"…

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Shire Engineers Give Approval

The Sun · Monday 17 April 1933 · page 9

After delegates had complained at the conference of the Association of Local Government Engineers that the Main Roads Board was making…

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Anti-Country Council

The Labor Daily · Monday 17 April 1933 · page 4

IF the referendum on May 13 is carried. the new Legislative Council will contain an overwhelming majority of wealthy city interests, which will levy tribute on the country. The Government recently told the United Country Movement that…

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Union. Against Council Agreement Reached in Court Wagga

The Labor Daily · Monday 17 April 1933 · page 4

In the Industrial Court last week the Municipal and Shire Employees Union proceeded against the Kyeamba Shire…

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SPIVAKOVSKY. Party Meets Lord Mayor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 April 1933 · page 14

Jascha Spivakovsky, the visiting Russian pianist, together with his brother, Tossy Spivakovsky (violinist), and Edmund Kurtz (celloist), was received by the Lord Mayor…

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Country News. Shire Finances. Warren

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 April 1933 · page 14

So far £3902 of the current year's rates in Marthaguy Shire has been collected. This is an increase of more than £500 on the corresponding period last year. The credit at…

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Shopping Block Scheme Before Parramatta Council

The Sun · Wednesday 19 April 1933 · page 15

A scheme for spending £50,000 on a new shopping street at Parramatta, and the erection of 25 shops, was placed before the Parramatta…

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Land for Golf Course. Randwick Council's Protest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 April 1933 · page 15

Randwick Council will send a deputation to the Premier, Mr. Stevens, with refeience to the leasing of certain land at Randwick for a golf course…

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Council News Defeated Kuring-gai Loan Poll Idea

The Sun · Wednesday 19 April 1933 · page 15

"That negotiations in connection with the proposed £50,000 loan be suspended, and that council take steps to ascertain the views of the…

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Soviet Sends Two Of The British To Gaol Moscow Court's Verdict Privy Council Summoned Applying Embargo On Russian Goods MOSCOW

The Sun · Wednesday 19 April 1933 · page 1

THE Soviet Court which had heard the charges of sabotage, espionage and bribery against five British subjects and 12 Russians delivered its verdict after midnight after a deliberation which had…

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Council Employees. Salary Reductions Opposed. by Goulburn Aldermen. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 April 1933 · page 11

By seven votes to two, Goulburn City Council defeated a motion by Alderman Turnbull, that the whole of the administrative staff be formally dismissed, and regraded, with the…

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Ermington and Rydalmere Council Mayor Challenged Will Not Resign

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 20 April 1933 · page 13

The regular fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday, 18th instant. The Mayor, Alderman A. E. Malling, presided, and present also were Aldermen…

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Dundas Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 20 April 1933 · page 12

The regular meeting of Dundas Council was held on Wednesday. The Mayor (Alderman G. Harley) occupied the chair and all the aldermen were present with…

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Blacktown Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 20 April 1933 · page 8

The usual meeting of the Blacktown Council was held last Thursday. Councillor J. C. Page Presiding. Other in attendance were Councillors Moore,…

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Baulkham Hills Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 20 April 1933 · page 13

The usual meeting of Baulkham Hills Council was held on Tuesday, Councillor A. Whitling presiding. Others in attendance were Councillors Black, Roberts,…

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