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Council & local affairs, 1934

4,235 stories in Sydney's papers · page 39 of 212

"Ald. Parker Is All Right" "Council Party Moves Quashed"

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 8

The faction fight in civic politics was carried to the picnic of the Municipal and Shire Council Employees' Union yesterday when the…

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Wonthaggi Is Desperate Council Will Try to Solve Dispute

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--Threatened with another prolonged stoppage of work at the State Coal Mine, and desperate through frequent…

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Meat Council Proposed. Graziers' Conference to Discuss London Agency

The Land · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 9

AFTER a long discussion, the general council of the Graziers' Association decided to refer proposals for the establishment…

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National Council of Jewish Women Sydne Section. the Grand Ball

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

The grand ball is being organised to take place in the Empress Room at Mark Foy's on, Wednesday, March 21. Tickets are being Bold rapidly at the Council Rooms, and by…

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N.S.W. A.L.P. Southern Group Parramatta Federal Electorate Council

The Biz · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 4

The annual meeting of the above was held in the Carramar A.L.P. rooms, Mr. Clancy presiding. The following officers were elected for the ensuing term:…

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“Council Will Obtain Advice” Says [?]esident Bingham. Electrical Engineer’s Further Report

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 3

At Wednesday’s meeting, Cr. F. R. Shaw, asked Council had they obtained legal advice as to their position to run trolley buses before…

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Municipal Employees. Numbers and Wages

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 10

The depression had been responsible for a decrease in the membership of the Federated Municipal Employees' Union from 12,000 to 8000, according to Mr J. Kane, the president,…

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Municipalism at Rockdale

The Propeller · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 1

ALDERMAN E. LEVEY. In argumentative mood at a meeting of Rockdale Council…

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Minister Indicates a Remedy At The Election, He Tells Municipal Picnickers Yearly Outing

The Labor Daily · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 8

IN proposing the toast, "The Day We Celebrate," at the 34th annual picnic of the Federated Municipal and Shire…

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Olive Branch Waverley Council Doubt

The Sun · Saturday 10 March 1934 · page 7

Though the Mayor of Waverley (Alderman D. Hunter) has taken the initiative to restore amicable relations in the local council, by…

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Parramatta Borough Council v State Hospital

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 March 1934 · page 20

Yesterday was a gala day at the State Hospital when four rinks representing the Parramatta Borough Council visited the hospital and tried conclusions with the local talent. The visitors…

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VINDICATED Cheer-Up Club Council Satisfied

Nepean Times · Saturday 10 March 1934 · page 1

St. Marys Council, at its meeting on Tuesday evening, carried a motion which has the effect of vindicating the Cheer-up Club at…

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Labor Sweeps the London Polls Gains 29 Seats in Council Municipal Election Results Not Finished ("The Labor Daily" Special.) LONDON

The Labor Daily · Saturday 10 March 1934 · page 1

LABOR swept the polls at the London County Council triennial election yesterday, gaining 29 seats…

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Problem of Australia's Unemployed Youths Adelaide Lord Mayor Suggests a Scheme Appeals to Public Through "Smith's Weekly"

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 10 March 1934 · page 9

CHANGED conditions, born of depression in South Australia, have been responsible for the suggestion of many schemes to safeguard the growing boys of the State from the dangerous influences of idleness, necessitated by lack of employment. Most of the suggested schemes are…

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Clontarf Camp. Manly Council Asks for Removal. French's Forest Suggested

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 March 1934 · page 12

A deputation from the Manly Council requested Mr. Hawkins (Assistant Chief Secretary) yesterday to remove campers from the public reserve at Clontarf, Middle Harbour, to…

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Labour Gains. London County Council. Majority for First Time. London, March 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 March 1934 · page 15

Labour made substantial gains in the London County Council elections, and many prominent members lost their seats, including Sir Cyril Cobb (West Fulham), Dame Beatrice…

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Call-up of Workless (Published gratis, because o[?] the Government's withdrawal of the advertisement from "The Labor Daily.") Positions Vacant. Government Labor Exchanges Municipality of Alexandria

The Labor Daily · Saturday 10 March 1934 · page 10

All those married men, single men 21 years of age, and over, with dependents, and single men 21 years of age, and over, at present registered, holding cards issued…

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"Not Cricket" Declares Mayor Storm at Lidcombe Council Charges Against Alderman Refuted

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 12 March 1934 · page 1

Feeling can high at Lidcombe Council last Wednesday, when a charge was made by the local emergency relief workers that some of their memebrs had been employed on a private contract performed by Alderman Sweeting. Explaining that he was erecting a building locally, Alderman Sweeting, in a…

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Ryde Council Tram Service Discontinued. Attitude of Aldermen

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 12 March 1934 · page 2

The Ryde Council on Wednesday night discussed a proposal for the elimination of the tram service between Ryde and Ryde station…

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Dares Them Mayor's Income LONDON

The Sun · Monday 12 March 1934 · page 1

"I am proud even in this doubtful position, to be in the tame list as Mr. Mellon," said Mr. James Walker, former Mayor of New York,…

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