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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1935

4,951 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 248

WITHDRAW! Mayor to Alderman Cussen Rate Arrears

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 3

Exchanges between the Mayor Alderman Lamb and Alderman Cussen occurred at Auburn Council on Tuesday when applications were received from…

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City Council. Remission of Taxes. Lord Mayor's Recommendations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 13

The finance committee of the City Council yesterday unanimously appioved of a recommendation of the Lord Mayor that the City Council should co-operate with the…

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Mr. Charles W. Alderman

The Catholic Press · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 33

The recent death of Mr. Charles William Alderman, removes a well-known and well-respected resident of Dubbo, who conducted a business in Talbragar-street, for nearly…

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Be Kind to Aldermen. Politician's Advice

The Propeller · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 3

The Federal member for Barton, Mr. A. Lane, M.H.R., attended the last meeting of Rockdale Council. He said he was interested in the work…

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Alderman Weds Attractive Lidcombe Ceremony McDONALD-DAVIS

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 3

A guard-of-honor of Children of Mary was formed outside St. Joachim's Church. Lidcombe on Saturday, when Alderman…

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'Will Look Foolish' Bus Application Deferred Aldermen Differ From Overseer

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 2

"There seems to be something sinister in this." Alderman McFarlane said at Granville Council on Tuesday, when several…

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Mayor's Tributes Value of Progress Associations

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 3

That progress associations definitely assisted councils was stated by the Mayor (Alderman Phillips) in reply to a…

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Sequel to "Gag" Motion "Breach of Law" Charge Against Alderman

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 3

An admission that he knew he was out of order in accepting a motion applying the "gag" was made by the Mayor (Alderman Lamb) at Auburn Council on…

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"INJUSTICE" Charges Against Mr. Lang Mayor Tells

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 3

A spirited defence of his political leader (Mr. Lang), who had been accused of ignoring letters from the Mayor's Relief Fund, was made by the…

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Holroyd Council Meeting

The Broadcaster · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 2

The N.R.M.A. asked for a caution sign at the dangerous intersection of Merrylands Road and Burnett St. Council Inspector will report…

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Hurstville Council Tenders

The Propeller · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 4

At the last meeting of Hurstville Council six tenders were received for the cartage of materials, and supply of motor waggons. for the current…

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Reference to Lord Mayor Comment of Sir Arthur Cocks

The Labor Daily · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Civic Reform Party yesterday, Sir Arthur Cocks, referring to the Governments appointment of the Lord Mayor, Aid…

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GRANTED Piggery Application Council Decides

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 20

Baulkham Hills Council last week decided to grant the application of Barnes Bacon Co., Ltd., to conduct a piggery at North Rooks…

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Indo-China's Progress. First Plenary Council

The Catholic Press · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 17

Nineteen Bishops took part in the first Plenary Council of Indo-China, held at Hanoi, on November 18-25. The Apostolic Delegate, Archbishop Columban Dreyer, O.F.M…

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Pastures Menaced Paspalum Compressum Declared Noxious Plant in Terania Shire

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 3

Paspalum compregaum, known also an "compressum grass." constitutes a menace to many pastures on the dairy lands of the North Coast of…

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Relief and Skilled Labour Rockdale Council Annoyed

The Propeller · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 3

A letter was received at the last meeting of Rockdale Council from Mr. Harper, M.L.A., stating that the Government intended to have the…

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Lamp Tenders City Council Will Try Direct Negotiations

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 7

Tenders again became a subject for dispute at the first finance meeting of the City Council yesterday. Saying that 11 tenderers for lamps…

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Neighbour's Bees. Man's Protest to Council. DUBBO

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 10

The Dubbo Council last night received a complaint from a ratepayer that 20 hives of bees owned by a neighbour were a nuisance, and a menace to the health of his children…

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6d All Round 300 City Council Men Get Rises

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 1

About 300 employees of the City Council operating under State awards were given a rise of 6d each yesterday…

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N.S.W. Golf Council Suggested Alteration of Constitution

Referee · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 21

AT the annual meeting of the N.S.W. Golf Council, to be held at the end of February, an attempt will be made to alter the constitution…

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