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Council & local affairs, 1934

4,235 stories in Sydney's papers · page 25 of 212

Municipal Baths Proposal. West Wyalong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 February 1934 · page 12

At a meeting of the Bland Shire Council, the president (Councillor A. T. Holland) outlined an elaborate scheme for the construction of baths at West Wyalong. He suggested that…

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New Alderman?

The Labor Daily · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 7

Mr. W. J. Wilson, who has been selected and endorsed as…

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Municipal and Shire Shire, Group 1. Bexley A v. Western Suburbs

The St George Call · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 3

This match was commenced last Saturday at Earl Park. Bexley batted first, but unfortunately did not perform up to their usual standard. G…

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Granville Baths Plans Aldermen Walk Out

The Biz · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 2

Granville Council meeting on Monday night was brought to an abrupt conclusion when the withdrawal of two aldermen left the meeting without quorum…

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Mayor Cancels Meeting

The Labor Daily · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 10

The usual for monthly meeting of Redfern council should have been held last night. Several Labor aldermen, the Press, and ratepayers…

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Shire, Group 3

The St George Call · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 3

North Sydney 188 (Hogue 39, Turnidge 31, Gavey 30, Jesson 25. For Bexley, Eldridge 3-22, Hurst 3-38, Morton 3-64) v. Bexley" 49. (For Norths,…

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Wingham Has Cow Proof Deputy mayor

The Land · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 13

THOSE who attended the Wingham stock sales recently saw a cow which had no respect for deputy mayors, and a…

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Council Juniors

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 6

Next Sunday the Council Juniors invite you all for a pleasant afternoon and evening's outing on the river. The destination is Putney, and there will be sports,…

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Council Sub-seniors

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 6

The Sub-Seniors will hold a curd party in the Council Rooms on Sunday evening, 11th March. All members and friends are cordially invited to be present to enjoy a pleasant game…

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Labour Council's Protest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 11

The Labour Council carried a resolution [?] night declaring its solidarity with the workers of Austria in their "herotic struggle [?] Fascism." The meeting also demanded…

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Doings of Bexley Council

The St George Call · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 2

The last monthly statement dealt with the financial position of the council, and while it is admitted finance plays a dominating part in…

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Sutherland Shire Case Sequel Councils Take Action

The Biz · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 5

As to a sequel to the prosecution, fine of £50, and disqualification of Councillor Shaw, of Sutherland Shire recently, Holroyd and other councils are taking, action…

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Lord Mayor in the Dark Martin Place and Govt. Move

The Labor Daily · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 7

THE Lord Mayor, Ald Parker, stated yesterday that he had no official knowledge of the decision of the State Government to ask for a…

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Junior Farmers. Busy New Council

The Land · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 31

THE recently-formed Junior Farmers' District Council at Kempsey is now functioning actively, and has already done valuable work in…

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U.C.P. Central Council

The Land · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 28

At this week's meeting of the N.S.W. Parliamentary Country Party, Mr. H. C. Carter, M.L.A., was appointed to represent the…

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Kogarah. Council's Quarry. Engineer's Recommendation

The St George Call · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 6

At the meeting of Kogarah Council recently, the Engineer, Mr. Brewer, made the following report and recommendations in reference to the council's…

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Health Depts. Request[?] Council to Clean Gutter

The Biz · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 7

Following a complaint lodged by Mrs. J. Harris, the Public Health Department requested Holroyd Council's attention to a gutter in front of her residence in St…

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Award Rates A.L.P's. Query to Council

The Biz · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 7

Guildford West A.L.P. asked Holroyd Council on Tuesday night whether tarring and metalling of roads was being carried out under the emergency relief scheme…

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Startling Defence Is Raised Worker In Dilemma Says Magistrate Council Case

The Labor Daily · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 10

A. STARTLING defence was raised by the Manly Council before the Chief Industrial Magistrate, Mr. E. A. Prior,…

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National Council Jewish Women the Grand Ball, Wednesday, 21st MARCH, 1934

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 6

The grand ball organised by the Council of Jewish Women to take place in the Empress Rooms at Mark Foys on Wednesday evening, March 21, will open the dancing…

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