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Council & local affairs, 1934

4,235 stories in Sydney's papers · page 38 of 212

Municipal Employees' Retiring Age. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 March 1934 · page 10

Lithgow Municipal Council has decided to adhere to its previous decision, that, the retiring age for employees shall be 65 years. A petition was received from a large number…

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In Equity. (Before Mr. Justice Long Innes.) Sale of Land for Rates. Davison v Leighton and Kogarah Municipality

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 March 1934 · page 5

This matter is reported in another column. Mr. Wilfred J. Sheppard and Mr. A. B. Kerrigan (instructed by Mr. A. S. Henry) appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. E. F. McDonald…

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Aldermen Make Splash

The Biz · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 4

The much talked of swimming races for Mayors and aldermen took place at Enfield baths on Wednesday and caused great excitement. After a wild swim…

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Waverley Council. Mayor's Efforts to Settle Dispute

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 8

Alderman D. Hunter, who was recently appointed Mayor of the Waverley Municipality by the State Government, is endeavouring amicably to settle the differences between the…

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Waverley Aldermen Reticent Asked To Attend Meeting Next

The Labor Daily · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 10

ALTHOUGH Alderman D. Hunter, who accepted the offer of the Minister for Local Government, Mr. Spooner, of…

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Kogarah Council

The Propeller · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 4

At Monday night's meeting of Kogarah Council a petition was dealt with signed by 37 ratepayers and occupiers of Park Road, Plant Street, Paris,…

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Council Juniors

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 6

Next Sunday evening, March 10, the Arts Club, in Pitt Street, will be the scene of a bright dance being held under the auspices of the Council Juniors…

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Graziers' Council

The Land · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 9

The following have been elected to the general council of the N.S.W. Graziers' Association: — Armidale, Messrs. J. A. Nivision and P. A…

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Council Sub-seniors

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 6

The Sub-Seniors' card party will be held at the Council Rooms next Sunday evening, March 11. A last minute reservation may be made by 'phoning the Council Rooms,…

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Goonoo Rd. Stock Route Alteration Asked of Municipal Council

The Land · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 15

At the annual meeting of the Goonoo Goonoo Road branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association it was decided to ask the Tamworth…

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MAYOR--3 p.c. Ald. Parker Before Pashometer

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 8

Sydney's Lord Mayor, whatever his administrative abilities, has only 3 per cent, sex appeal--but the Lady Mayoress makes up for this deficiency…

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Council Players at Manly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 13

City Council golfers held competitions at Manly yesterday, with the following result:- Gordon Bennett Cup: J. S. Symonds, 82—14, 68; C. M. Bertle, 90—20, 70; C. E. Ranger, 85—15, 70;…

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At Council Employees' Picnic

The Labor Daily · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 8

Photographed at the annual picnic of the Municipal Shire Employees' Union picnic at Clifton Gardens yesterday. Front row[?] Messrs: J. Tyrrell, M. L. C. (general secretary of the union), A. H. Garnsey (City, Engineer). J. Breden (ex-Compiroller of Assets), and G. Solomon…

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Bus Route Request for Repairs Mayor Reminded of promise

The Biz · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 2

Mr. C. C. Prowse, in a letter to Cabra-Vale Council, drew attention to the very bad condition of certain sections of the Canley Vale-Edensor Park road. He paid…

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"Communism" Association's Reply to Mayor Cook. (To the Editor.)

The Biz · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 2

Sir,—In the issue of "The Biz" of February 23, you published a. statement, under the heading "Communism," made by Alderman Jacob Cook at the meeting of…

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Council of the Judaean League

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 7

A Victorian Centenary Year Jewish Queen Carnival is being arranged by the Judaean League, and will commence, from April 1, concluding with a grand coronation ball on…

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Country Party Electorate Council Meetings

The Land · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 2

The following meetings of Country Party Electorate Councils have been arranged:—Cootamundra, at Gundagai, March 14, 8 p.m.; Murrumbidgee,…

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Poultry Farmers' Assn. Meeting of State Council

The Biz · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 1

A meeting of the above was held at Granville on Friday, 2nd instant, with Mr. W. H. Rogers (president) in the chair. Nine members and the secretary…

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South Coast Relief A.L.P. Council Acts

The Labor Daily · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 14

THE South Coast A.L.P. Central Relief Council held their meeting in the Miners' Hall, Wollongong, on Saturday last. Delegates present…

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One-Day Strike Discussed at Labor Council. SYDNEY

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 5

A special meeting of the Sydney Labor Council, with union executives and shop delegates, was held on Thursday, March l, to discuss the 10…

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