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Council & local affairs, 1934

4,235 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 212

Kogarah Council's Quarry

The Propeller · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 5

Included in the engineer's report to Kogarah Council this week were recommendations concerning the council's quarry at Hurstville Road. These…

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Ryde Mayor. Challenged to Resign. Disagreement About Works

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 7

At the last meeting of the Ryde Council, Alderman Mahon challenged the Mayor (Alderman Chatfield) to resign and contest a by-election with him. The challenge was…

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Council Juniors. General Meeting

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 6

The first general meeting after the Vacation was held on Monday, Jan. 22 at the Booms. Freida Levy, President, was in the Chair. A very warm welcome…

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Electricity Charges. Verdict for Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 6

Mr. Scoble, S.M., at the Water Police Court yesterday delivered his reserved decision in the case in which the City Council sought to recover from Arthur Charles Abrahams, of…

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National Council Jewish Women Sydney Section. Council Seniors First Popular Sunday Night

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 6

The first of the popular Sunday nights was held on Sunday, November 21. Mr. Montgomery-Stuart gave an impromptu lecture on "Culture of the Future"…

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Kogarah Council Correspondence, 22/2/34

The St George Call · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 6

From Chief Secretary’s Office, advising that nominations for the election of members to the Board of Fire Commissioners for the period 1934-37,…

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County Council Interest. With Superannuation Board

The Propeller · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 4

Recently a claim was made to the St. George County Council by the State Superannuation Board for short paid interest on Council's loans. Previous…

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St. George County Council. Retiring Chairman's Minute

The Propeller · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 2

At the last meeting of the St. George County Council the retiring Chairman, Alderman S. H. Binder (Hurstville), submitted the following minute:--…

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Must Pay Rates Council Holds Up Subdivision

The Biz · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 1

Solicitors for W. A. Smith stated, in a letter to Cabra-Vale Council, on Monday night, that they were surprised to read in council's communication that plans of a…

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PARRAMATTA Council Asked to Appoint Life Saver

The Biz · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 5

In view of the accidents that have occurred at Lake Parramatta recently the Parramatta branch of the State Labor Party on Monday night asked the local…

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Maeat Inspection Fees Reviewed by F.S.A. Political Interference Condemned Confidence in Representative on Advisory Council Carry Out Other Projected Reforms Before Imposing Additional Fees

The Land · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 14

AFTER a lengthy discussion of the proposed additional inspection fees on meat coming into the metropolitan area the executive of the Farmers and Settlers' Association this week expressed the confidence…

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Blacktown Shire Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 27 January 1934 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of Blacktown Shire Council was held on Thursday evening, 18th inst, when there were present:—The President (Cr. J…

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Mayor's Black Eye in Fracas

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 January 1934 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Friday.--A black eye was received by the Mayor of Creswick, and a shirt was lost by one of his opponents, in a fracas…

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Terania Shire Budget. Lismore

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 January 1934 · page 16

Terania Shire Council expects to receive in 1934 a total income of £30,861, and to make a total expenditure, without providing for ordinary roads and bridges, of £32,898. A…

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Melbourne Lord Mayor--owner? Possible Attempt To Win Centenary Cup

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 27 January 1934 · page 9

WILL the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Cr. H. Gengoult Smith, have the honor of receiving the Centenary Gold Cup from Prince George next November? It is a possibility. His father, the late Dr. L. L. Smith, raced many good…

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Municipal Amalgamation. Petersham and Marrickville. Proposal Favoured

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 January 1934 · page 14

The conference between representatives of the Petersham and Marrickville Councils has reported unanimously in favour of the amalgamation of the two municipalities. Their…

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TACTICS Collier Out-thinks the Council Wages Go Up Perth

Truth · Sunday 28 January 1934 · page 1

LABOR Premier Collier has won a big tactical victory in hit bailie with the Upper House. Until yesterday it seemed probable…

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Ryde Council Challenge to Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 29 January 1934 · page 5

When the Mayor of Ryde, at last meeting declared out of order a notice of motion. Alderman Mahon challenged him to resign Ills seat and contest a…

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For Better Working Conditions Deputation to Shire Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 29 January 1934 · page 2

Banlkham Hills Shire Council on Tuesday day last granted a request by local relief workers in the Castle Hill district to address the council on matters…

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Tribute to Mayor

The Sun · Monday 29 January 1934 · page 3

The certificate of merit which has been awarded to the Mayor of Granville (Ald. Henden Epps) by the local sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers'…

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