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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1934

4,235 stories in Sydney's papers · page 58 of 212

Council Urges More Work 25 Per Cent. Increase

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 18 April 1934 · page 6

Drummoyne Council received a letter from Botany Council last night requesting its co-operation in urging that relief workers be…

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Bribe Offered Alderman

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 11

Alderman J. C. Matthews, who has been an alderman of Eastwood Council for over twenty years, and Mayor on several occasions, was recently offered…

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Mayor's Challenge. Milton, wednesday[?]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 10

Mr. George Afflick, the Ulladulla municipal overseer[?] has retired, after 40 years' service. On the Mayor'a casting vote, a temporary appointment was made in his place. This…

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"Asking Too Much" Fairfield Alderman Slates Businessmen

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 16

"If they think they can do any better, let the Chamber of Commerce run a team and tell the people at the next election that if returned they…

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Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 8

Mr. J. Dooley, a former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, said yesterday that the Privy Council should shortly five a decision on the appeal against the new Upper Houses…

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Catholic Education in Bombay Hindu Mayor's Tribute

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 4

Bombay (India).—Dr. M. C. Javle, the Hindu Mayor of Bombay, paid a tribute to Catholic schools recently when he congratulated the Catholics of…

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Flashing Sign Will Council Sanction

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 19

"Flashing signs are very objectionable. They're bad for the eyes." So said Alderman Croswell at this week's meeting of Parramatta Council…

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Council's Tribute To Clerical Staff

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 11

At last week's meeting of Dundas Council, a comprehensive report from the auditor (Mr. A. C. Lambrock) was read, showing a very satisfactory state…

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Proposed Greater County Council. Grafton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 10

The chief electrical engineer of the Public Works Department, Mr. Brain, has been appointed by the Minister for Local Government (Mr. Spooner) to conduct an inquiry,…

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Water Bd. Leg-Ironed By Interest Burden No Hope of Cuts in Rates Conditions Tragic Declares One Alderman Exchange Slug

The Labor Daily · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 6

WHEN the Water Board decided yesterday to seek relief from the Government in interest charges and exchange, Ald. Cross…

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Southern District News Took Off Coat to Mayor "Put Me Out!" Fun at Cabra-vale

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 16

Flinging off his coat, an unemployed man created a sensation at Cabra-Vale Council on Monday, when he Challenged Mayor Jacob Cook to put him out…

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"Trafficking in Land" Estate Agent Complains to Minister Cabra-vale Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 16

Allegations of land-trafficking have been made against Cabra-Vale Council by 11. Pritchard, estate agent in a letter to the…

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Granville District News Unemployment Vital Question Federal Delegates at Reid Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 2

Delegates to the recent Easter conference of the Federal A.L.P. presented their reports at a meeting of the Reid State Council on Wednesday…

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Should Council Control Our Park? "Would Cost Ratepayers Nothing," Says Musto "Demand for Playing Areas"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 1

IF Alderman Musto had his way, Parramatta Park would be under municipal control. His advocacy of this change failed to convince his colleagues on Monday, and his motion was defeated…

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Damages Against Municipality. Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 10

In the Small Debt Court Mr.C. W. [?] P.M., announced his decision in the case in which William Hewitt, Beechworth-road, Wodonga, sued the Municipality of Albury…

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Putting Men on Australia's Idle Acres Public Spirited Men Take Action Land Settlement Council Formed in Sydney to do Great National Work Plans to Co-ordinate Efforts to Help the Workless

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 1

As each week passes the attention directed to the settlement of our lands and what is to be done with the youth of tho country,…

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Shire Council Meeting

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 2

Cr. Bingham holds out little hope, of the move for separation succeeding. Cr. Shaw suggested bringing parties together at the Council…

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"Comrade" Mayor

The Propeller · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 3

When addressing the Mayor of a municipality one is so used to hearing him referred to as "Mr. Mayor" that a departure from that custom at…

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Mayor Criticises Witnesses

The Biz · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 7

At the conclusion of the meeting of Oabra-Valc Council on Monday night, the Mayor (Ald. J. Cook) referred to his case against. Sun newspapers, Ltd. He…

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Proposed Cronulla Shire

The St George Call · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 1

A movement is on foot at Cronulla to break away from Sutherland and form a separate shire. The matter was discussed at the annual meeting of the…

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