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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1935

4,951 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 248

Jannali Railway Station. £2500 Refund to Council

The Propeller · Thursday 14 February 1935 · page 2

Sutherland Shire Council decided at its last meeting to make application to the Department of Railways for a refund of £2500 from the…

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'Buses at Rockdale. Council Wants Better Service

The Propeller · Thursday 14 February 1935 · page 1

The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce informed Rockdale Council at the last meeting that a proposal was being prepared by the Chamber…

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Higher Rate? Labor May Increase Clashes in Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1935 · page 5

Although any move to increase the rate will be vigorously opposed by the "Progressives," there is a strong possibility that Auburn's rate may be…

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To Prosecute Ratepayers Who Owe "Hundreds" Council Is Firm

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1935 · page 5

On the recommendation of the finance committee, Auburn Council decided on Monday to instruct its solicitor to institute legal proceedings…

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Action Against Council Dismissal Sequel RELIEF - Worker Wants Apology

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1935 · page 13

Court action may follow W. H. Dixon's dismissal by Cabra-Vale Council's administrator (Mayor Jacob Cook). This was indicated by a letter…

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Rescued Cattle Swore at Council's Officers Two Bulls at Large

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1935 · page 17

Thirteen cows and two bulls found straying in Sturdee-street, Wentworthville, were seized by Holroyd Council's health inspector and impounding officer,…

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N.S.W. Golf Council Move For Amendment Of Constitution

Referee · Thursday 14 February 1935 · page 21

THOSE responsible for the move to amend the constitution of the New South Wales Golf Council are not optimistic about making the franchise…

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"Council Expected to Carry the Baby" Parramatta Oval Conference to Be Convened

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1935 · page 17

"Other councils have tackled the problem and have made a good job of it. Why shouldn't Parramatta Council do likewise?"…

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"Must Get Busy at Once" Park for Granville Which Proposal Will Council Urge?

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1935 · page 2

The evergreen question of the provision of parks for Granville was before the local council on Tuesday evening. It was introduced by the Mayor…

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Abyssinia Is Preparing Ignores Call-up by Italy Mussolini's War Council Meets Addis Ababa, Wed

The Labor Daily · Thursday 14 February 1935 · page 1

SERIOUS hostilities, it is believed, will commence on the Abyssinian border at the commencement of the rainy season…

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Shire Council and Noxious Weeds

The Land · Friday 15 February 1935 · page 19

"Ratepayer": Has a shire councel power to issue notices respecting noxious weeds? Answer: Yes, under Section 471 of the Local…

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Cabra. Council S[?]ed Ex-alderman and Relief Work

The Biz · Friday 15 February 1935 · page 6

For the second time, Wallace Henry, Dixon proceeded, on Friday last, in an action against Cabra-Vale Council, for continuing to employ and pay William…

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Lord Mayor's Son for Hobart

The Labor Daily · Friday 15 February 1935 · page 8

Mr. Philip Parker, son of the Lord Mayor, will proceed by the Wanganella next Tuesday to Hobart and Melbourne…

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Granville Council

The Biz · Friday 15 February 1935 · page 2

Granville Council met on Tuesday night, the following being present; Aldermen Fielding (Mayor), Adams, Denl[?]y. P[?]rter, Levine, Brophy, Epps, Colquhoun,…

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Jerilderie Shire Finances. Jerilderie

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 February 1935 · page 12

At the last meeting of the Jerilderie Shire Council the clerk reported that the total arrears of rates in all funds at December 31, 1934, was £3202/17/10. Since that date…

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Council Sub Juniors

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 15 February 1935 · page 6

The next meeting of his section together with the Y Sub Juniors will, be held at the Council rooms on Sunday. February 17, at 2.30 p.m. All members…

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Council Sub Seniors

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 15 February 1935 · page 6

A very successful card evening was held by the two Vice-Presidents of this section, Mrs. Sid Adams and Mrs. A. S. Reading on Wednesday evening, 6th…

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King's Jubilee. Lord Mayor's Plan for Sydney Celebrations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 February 1935 · page 10

The Lord Mayor (Alderman Parker) stated yesterday that he was taking immediate action to convene a meeting of citizens to consider the best means for the celebration…

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Labor Council and Farmers

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 15 February 1935 · page 5

Correspondence from the Pastoral Workers' Industrial Union was received, drawing attention to the gaolings and evictions of poor…

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Horticultural News Horticultural Council

The Biz · Friday 15 February 1935 · page 8

The quarterly meeting of the council was held at Glenfield last Thursday, when delegates completed the decorative standards. Other business included…

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