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Council & local affairs, 1935

4,951 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 248

Shire Election Recount. Lismore

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 February 1935 · page 10

Mr. C. Stewart, an unsuccessful candidate for the A riding of the Terana Shire at the recent local government elections, demanded a recount. The result has been declared by…

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Dutch Honor Princely Time For Albury Mayor

The Sun · Monday 4 February 1935 · page 5

Entertained most hospitably in the Duch East Indies, the Mayor of Albury (Aid. Alfred Waugh), who returned to-day by the Nieuw…

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Miners' Central Council

The Labor Daily · Monday 4 February 1935 · page 6

In addition to dealing with disputes in the various districts. the Central Council of the Miners. Federation, which will meet to-morrow…

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Eight Out of Eight Alderman's Chess Victories Tournament Must Finish on

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 4 February 1935 · page 2

According to a ruling of the club, the Liverpool Chess Club's handicap tournament must be completed at the next meeting, which will be held to-morrow…

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Mayor of Albury. Invested with Dutch Honour. BRISBANE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 February 1935 · page 8

Alderman Alfred Waugh, Mayor of Albury, and Mr. F. W. Tietyiens, president of the Albury Racing Club, who are returning on the Nieuw, Holland from a trip to Java, called…

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Council Briefs Doings at Ryde

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 4 February 1935 · page 6

Ryde Council started the new year well by passing for payment accounts totalling £18,535/16/6. A sum of £12/10/- per year will be…

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Want Baths Riverstone Proposal Council's Attitude

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 4 February 1935 · page 5

The construction of public baths at Riverstone was strongly advocated by Riverstone Country Women's Association in a letter…

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Parramatta Park Trust Blacktown Council Wants Representation

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 4 February 1935 · page 6

A suggestion that the personnel of the Parramatta Park Trust might be increased to give Blacktown Council…

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TUBERCULOSIS? Inspection of Cow Report to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 4 February 1935 · page 5

Having inspected a cow owned by a resident of East ward, Dundas Council's health officer reported that the animal was affected with tuberculosis…

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Ex-alderman Thompson

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 8

Ex-Alderman Lindsay Thompson, the well-known Sydney architect, who died suddenly at Manly on Sunday night, was in his 64th year. He…

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Council Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 10

The next council meeting of the N.S.W.W.A.S.A. will be held at the U.A.P. rooms, Bligh Street, on February 12, at 7.30…

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A Minute's Silence City Aldermen's Tribute to Late Mr. Lindsay Thompson

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 7

Ex-alderman Lindsay Thompson was at the Town Hall last week, assuring everybody that he would soon be back in the council…

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Tomki Shire Rating. Casino

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 10

At a meeting of Tomki Shire, it was stated that the rate of /2 in the pound was the lowest of any North Coast shire, Ratepayers in the area excised from Casino municipality…

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Mayor Honored Visit to Dutch East Indies

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 4

After an extensive tour of the Dutch East Indies, where he acknowledged more than £1000 worth of gifts sent to the citizens of Albury…

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City Council's Tribute

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 4

When the City Council yesterday carried a condolence motion in respect of the death of Mr. E. Lindsay Thompson, the Lord Mayor, Ald…

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Building Workers' Council

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 6

Further consideration to the question of a closer unity arrangement being adopted by building trade unions will be given at a meeting of the Building Trades Council,…

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City Council Apprentices

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 4

In replying to Ald. Carroll's queries relating to the number of apprentices employed, the Town Clerk, Mr. R. Hendy, at yesterday's…

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City Council. Water Board Representation. Premier's Letter

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 10

Correspondence between the Lord Mayor (Alderman Parker) and the Premier (Mr. Stevens) regarding the City Council's request for direct representation on the proposed…

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Stud Sheep. Lower Registration Charges. Proposed by Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 7

At, the recent council meeting of the New South Wales Sheepbreeders' Association, at which Mr. A. Hordern presided, it was decided to make a recommendation to the annual…

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Council's Record Big Agenda Paper Dealt with Speedily

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 1

The City Council yesterday disposed of 156 items on the heaviest agenda paper for years in the record time of one hour and 20 minutes…

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