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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1934

4,235 stories in Sydney's papers · page 41 of 212

FOOTBALL. Rugby Union. Council Meeting. Election of Officers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 March 1934 · page 14

At the meeting of the council of the New South Wales Rugby Union lost night officers and committees were elected for the 1934 season. The management committee reported that the…

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Extension of York Street Council May Buy Bank Land

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 March 1934 · page 7

With its George Street frontage already blocking a continuation of Martin Place, the Bank of N.S.W. proposes a rear extension which, city…

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Award Not Paid Is Claim Unemployed Write to Council

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 13 March 1934 · page 6

A letter has been received by Parramatta Council from the Parramatta Unemployed Council, stating that a gazette has come to hand…

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"Blow It Up" Threat Made To Council KEMPSEY

The Sun · Tuesday 13 March 1934 · page 9

"I will blow the bridge into the river," declared Mr. W. L. Jemison, contractor for the erection of a new bridge over Spencer's Creek, on the…

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Needs of Tenants Ignored City Council Reduces More in Rent

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 13 March 1934 · page 8

LABOR members of the City Council protested yesterday against the proposal to cut down the estimates by eliminating…

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Expending More Cash for Roads Labor's Success In City Council £46,000 VOTED

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 13 March 1934 · page 6

THE small amount allocated for the construction and maintenance of city streets and footpaths Was severely criticised by Labor aldermen at the City Council…

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Can Men Work Off Rates Arrears? Wages And Dole Are Horns Of Council's Dilemma

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 March 1934 · page 7

ITS system of allowing rate-payers to work off arrears in rates has placed Auburn Council in a peculiar legal position…

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Peaceful, But Not Silent Waverley Aldermen Failed Gallery

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 1

A crowded public gallery expecting fireworks at Waverley Council last night was disappointed when a full attendance…

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Rural Shire Protests Tamworth

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 4

A further protest has been raised, this time by Cockburn Shire, against the employment of Sydney men on relief work in its area. The men…

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London County Council Elections

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 11

THE London County Council elections, held at the weekend, resulted in a great Labor victory. The British Labor Movement of recent…

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City Rate Is Unaltered Council's Wild Night

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 7

AFTER a noisy and, at times, uproarious meeting, lasting four and a half hours, the City Council last night struck the rate for 1934 at the same figure as last year--4½d in the pound. April 1 was made the date for payment, with the proviso that if a…

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They've Run Their Race For Council

The Sun · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 12

After running an aggregate mileage of more than 1,250,000, 11 motor trucks and two motor cars have been sold by the City Council for £181…

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"Shark-baiters" Newcastle Council Will Prosecute Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 6

Newcastle City Council has declared "war" on "shark-baiters" and surfboard riders on the beaches within its area…

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City Interest Bill Move in Council to Reduce

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 7

Ald, Grant moved at the City Council last night that it be a recommendation to the finance committee that a committee of…

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City Rate. /4½ in the £ Council Budgets for Deficit

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 13

The City Council last night fixed the rate for 1934 at /4½ in the £, the same rate as that for the last 12 months…

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London County Council. Labor Secured ControL for First Time

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 7

As the result of a smashing Labor victory in the London (England) County Council elections, Labor has secured a majority of seats in the Council for the…

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Council Loans. Reduced Interest to be Sought. Town Clerk May Go Abroad

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 14

The Town Clerk (Mr. Hendy) may go abroad to negotiate with bondholders for a reduction of interest on City Council loans. The loan indebtedness of the council in England and…

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The Sydney Spy Potts Point Frowns On Lovers Kiss, and They Tell the Council!

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 9

OUTRAGED by the billing couples who resort to their ill-lighted quarter, the inhabitants of Tusculum Street, Potts…

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Opening of the Young Municipal Baths

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 30

The ceremony was performed by the Minister for Labour and Industry, Mr. J. M. Dunningham, M.L.A…

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Our Opinion (The opinions expressed in this Journal are not necessarily those of the Master Builders' Association, unless otherwise stated) Public Library N.S.W. 16 MAR 1934 Municipal Flats The Paddington Scheme

Construction and Real Estate Journal · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 1

The proposal of the Paddington Council to undertake the erection of a block of municipal fiats at the corner of Glenmore Road and Oxford Street, directs attention…

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