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Council & local affairs, 1934

4,235 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 212

Relief Work at Kogarah. Aldermen's Disapproval

The Propeller · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 4

At Kogarah Council's meeting on Monday night Alderman Ferry made an allegation that the unemployment relief scheme was being exploited by…

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Called on Lord Mayor

The Labor Daily · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 11

Callers on the Lord Mayor yesterday were Mr. Holman,K.C., and Sir Mason Allard and Mr. S. J. Caruthers, president and registrar,…

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Alderman Griffin's Position Misrepresentation In Stevens' Speech EXPLANATION

The Labor Daily · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 8

IN "The Labor Dally" published on February 18 last year there appeared statement that Mr. Stevens, the Premier…

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Council Sabbath

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 6

The coming Sabbath, Saturday, February 24 will be celebrated as Council Sabbath by the National Council of Jewish Women throughout Australia…

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Fairfield Council

The Biz · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 6

The following corrrespondence was before Fairfield Council at its last meeting: A. M. McLaren, who owns land on the Horsley Estate, complained of damage…

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Labour Unity. Alderman Garden's Peace Terms. N.S.W. Leaders Embarrassed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 11

The statement by Alderman J. S. Garden in Melbourne on Wednesday, in which he detailed the terms on which the Lang party would agree to unity with the Federal A.L.P.,…

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County Council Offenders

The Propeller · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 2

At last Friday's meeting of the St. George County Council the acting County Clerk, Mr. H. N. Bennett, brought under council's notice three…

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ATHLETICS. Association Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 15

In the absence of the chairman of the council, Mr. J. R. Butler, six members declined to accept the position at last night's meeting of the Amateur Athletic Association of New South Wales, at the…

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Council Juniors. Dance

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 6

March 10 is the date of a very enjoyable dance being arranged by the Juniors to take place at the Arts Club, Pitt Street, Sydney. As that date is a Saturday evening, the young…

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Council Sub Seniors

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 6

A very enjoyable card party will be held in the Council Booms on Sunday evening 11th March, to which all members and their friends are cordially invited to come. Supper will…

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"Now Communists" Mayor on E. and U.W.A.

The Biz · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 8

When an application by Cabra-Vale E. and U. Workers' Association for use of a meeting room came before Cabra-Vale Council on Monday night, the question of…

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Trolly Buses to Cronulla. Sutherland Council's Proposal

The Propeller · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 3

An ambitious scheme to run a fleet of trolly 'buses from Sutherland railway station to Cronulla as a municipal enterprise was discussed by Sutherland…

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Larger Town Hall Cabra-vale Council's Decision

The Biz · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 4

At its meeting on Monday night, CabraVale Council adopted a scheme propossd by Ald. G. Young for the enlarging of the Town Hall. For this purpose a loan…

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"Strong" Letter. P. & C. Association to Council

The Biz · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 1

Canley Vale P. and C. Association reminded Cabra-Vale Council, on Monday night, of its promise to give attention to the Phelp-st., drain, and council's…

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Letters to the Editor. Council and a Circus

The Propeller · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 3

Sir,--Through your widely read paper I wish to register a protest against the narrow minded attitude of the aldermen of Hurstville Council in…

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National Council Jewish Women Grand Ball—wednesday, March 11

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 6

Arrangements are well in hand and tickets are already being sought for the Grand Ball which is being organised by C.J.W. to, bo held in the pretty and spacious Empress…

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Public Is Aroused Proposed Rail Wage Cuts Strong Motions Recorded Meeting Presided Over By The Mayor All Centres

The Labor Daily · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 8

MUSWELLBROOK, Thurs. Indicating the keen public interest being taken in the campaign launched by the…

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Municipal Trading And Public Utilities. Future Administration. (By Our Special Commissioner.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 10

A proposal is under consideration for the establishment of an Tastern Suburbs County Council for the retail of electricity in the muncipalities of Randwick Waverley,…

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Municipal Beginnings. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 8

Sir,—In view of the contradictory nature of th[?] controversy arising from the designation of Mr. Charles Windeyer as Sydney's first Mayor, in the "Herald" report of the addition…

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Municipalism at Kogarah. Queer Voting Methods

The Propeller · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 8

A strange position arose at Monday night's meeting of Kogarah Council, when the aldermen voted for a representative on the Board of Fire…

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