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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1935

4,951 stories in Sydney's papers · page 2 of 248

Justice to Every Citizen Ld. Mayor Opposed To Restricted Franchise Many Callers

The Labor Daily · Thursday 3 January 1935 · page 6

IN a statement yesterday, the Lord Mayor, Ald. Parker, made it clear that he is still as strongly opposed to the restricted franchise…

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"GAG" Heated Words in Council "A Dictatorship"

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

Heated exchanges and the use of the word "gag'' wore features of Auburn Council's last meeting of the year…

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British Action on Hours Council of Trades Union Moves London, Dec. 5

The Labor Daily · Thursday 3 January 1935 · page 6

THE Trades Union Congress General Council has accepted the invitation of the Minister of Labor, Mr Oliver Stanley, to meet him to…

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35 Years Ago (Reprinted from the "Argus.") DECEMBER 30, 1899. For Municipal Honors

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 3 January 1935 · page 18

Candidates for municipal honours (Parramatta) are now being mentioned. It is stated that Mr. A. A. Champion will contest Anderson Ward, and Mr. E. J…

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Nepean Shire Council December Meeting

The Biz · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 6

At a special meeting [?] Shire Council there [?] present. [?] A. J. Elaiki, W. S. Hewith, T. C. [?] J. W. Ed[?]on, T. C. Barker and A. E…

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Lord Mayor's Welcome

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 14

The Lord Mayor will officially welcome the Japanese swimmers, M. Kryokawa and Y. Sakagami, at the Town Hall at 11 this morning…

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Advertising Paid Sydney Municipal Council Increases Appropriation

The Biz · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 6

It is officially stated that the firnt ad[?] campaign of the Sydney Muntcipal Council for electricity was a big success. The council had decided to…

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Lord Mayor Down to Business To-day

The Labor Daily · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 7

Official calls were made yesterday by the Lord Mayor, Aid. Parker upon the Governor, Sir Philip Game tho Premier, Mr. Stevens. the…

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Fairfield Council General Matters

The Biz · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 3

The following were among the matters dealt with at last meeting of Fairfield council:—Be[?]ger D[?]ain…

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Cabra-Vale Council (To the Editor)

The Biz · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 5

Sir—With referenc[?] to ex-Alderman All[?]d E. Camkin's letter in your issue of December 21, dealing with the above subject, I [?]quest the courtesy of your…

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Nomination for Graziers' Council. Forbes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 10

Mr. D. T. Herbert, of Forbes late president of the Jemalong Shire Council, has again been nominated by the branches within the Forbes P.P. Board district for a position on the…

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Council of Jewish Women. Barrow—Israel Wedding

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 3

On Wednesday, December 19, the marriage of Miss Jessie Barrow to Mr. Michael'J. Israel was celebrated at the East Melbourne Synagogue by Cantor Wolf…

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First Meeting of Eastern Suburbs Anti-War Council

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 6

SYDNEY.—On December 15, 1934, in Paddington Town Hall, the Eastern Suburbs Council Against War and Fascism held its first…

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City Council. Party Politics. Impossible to Eliminate. Sir Samuel Walder's Views

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 9

Sir Samuel Walder, M.L.C., who was vice-chairman of the finance committee in the last City Council, said yesterday that the election of Alderman Parker as Lord Mayor would not…

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Municipal and Shires. Bexley v. Ryde

The St George Call · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 3

Playing two men short, owing to the Xmas and New Year holidays, Bexley commenced its match with Ryde on Bexley on Saturday last. Bexley won…

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Municipal Jubilee Granville Celebration Proposal

The Biz · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 2

The Mayor of Granville (Ald. J. S. Fielding) writes to the Editor:—"I desire to bring under the notice of all pe[?]t and present citizens of the…

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Their Record Two Castlereagh Aldermen a Proposal to Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 5 January 1935 · page 1

Castlereagh Council had before it on Wednesday evening a proposal from Mr D. J. Davies that the public services of Ald. T. R…

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Castlereagh Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 5 January 1935 · page 5

The monthly meeting of Castlereas Council was held oh Wednesday evening, when there were present:—The Mayor (Ald. C. Carter), and Aldermen…

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Heard by the Way Worries of School of Arts—Son of "Toby" Ryan—Diggers' Cheques—The Lord Mayor—Fallen Birth Rate, etc. The Lord Mayor

Nepean Times · Saturday 5 January 1935 · page 1

SO the Member for Nepean is not Lord Mayor of Sydney after all Tips from the stable were astray in this case, and Cabinet seemed to be…

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Council Wants Money Back Niggardly Xmas Parcels

The Labor Daily · Saturday 5 January 1935 · page 5

Proof of the allegation made in the State Parliament that there are twice as many unemployed as the Government sought…

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