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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1935

4,951 stories in Sydney's papers · page 28 of 248

Agricultural Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 6

Mr J. N. Lawson, M.P., has received the following communication from Hon. H. S. Gullett, on behalf of the Prime Minister:—…

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Guyra Council. Guyra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 16

At Guyra Shire Council meeting the estimates for 1935, showing proposed expenditure amounting to £24,700, were adopted. The u.c.v. of ratable lands, it was stated, was…

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Theatrical Council London

The Sun · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 7

A council of co-operation between theatre managers and artists is to be established to settle disputes, formulate a standard for contracts, and…

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BANKSTOWN. Council's Work Delayed. Builder's Complaint

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 15

Long and stormy discussions by the Bankstown Municipal Council since its election in December are causing considerable concern to many residents and ratepayers, who claim that…

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The Churches. Missionary Council. New Secretary

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 8

Mr. R. Hickin, the recently-appointed secretary of the National Missionary Council of Austialta will have charge of the arrangements for the visit of Dr. Kagawa, the…

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LAMBRIDGE Petition for Separation Before Penrith Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 1

Penrith Council had before it on Monday evening a petition from a number of residents of Lambridge asking for the separation of…

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Council Must Take Over Bilpin-mt, Irvine Road

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 3

At the last meeting of Blue Mountains Shire Council a letter was received from the Department of Lands starting that, after giving full…

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Council's Proposal to Make George's River Shark Proof

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 16

The Cabramatta-Canley Vale Municipal Council has decided to seek the co-operation of the Fairfield, Liverpool, Bankstown, Sutherland, and Kogarah councils in a scheme to…

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Much "Sit Down" Council Incident Was There Illegal Procedure?

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 1

The Mayor (Ald. D. Fitch) and Ald. Hand fought a quick verbal duel at the Penrith Council meeting on Monday evening…

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Held Up Council Work Seeks Stopper Too Much Talk

The Sun · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 8

"I CERTAINLY was not elected to hear talk and more talk and then achieve nothing," said the Mayor of…

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Penrith Council a Stormwater Trouble Uncertainty of Big Drainage Vote

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 6

The Mayor (Ald. D. Fitch) presided at the monthly meetingof Penrith Council on Monday evening, when there were also present:—Aldermen A…

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Assistant Clerk and Dismissal Inquiry Is Urged At Bankstown Council's Act

The Labor Daily · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 8

LED by Mr. J. McGirr, M.L.A., a representative deputation yesterday asked the Minister for Local Government, Mr. Spooner, if he…

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Indian Reforms Approved by Council of State. Amendments Rejected. Calcutta, Feb. 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 15

The Council of State, sitting at New Delhi, concluded a three days' debate to-day on the Joint Parliamentary Committee's report by rejecting all amendments for modification of…

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Industrial Commission. (Before Mr. Justice Browne. Mr. Justice Cantor and Mr. Justice Webb.) Newcastle City Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 12

Application was made by the Newcastle City Council for the creation of an establishment committee for its electricity supply department. It was pointed out that the council's electricity…

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Candidate for Labor in 'Bidgee A.L.P. Executive To Refer To Local Council Other Items

The Labor Daily · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 8

DUE to the death of Mr. Martin Flannery, who was the selected Labor candidate for Murrumbidgee at the coming elections, the A.L.P…

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Dundas Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 18 February 1935 · page 2

The regular fortnightly meeting of the above council was held on Wednesday day, 13th instant. The Mayor (Alderman E. A Mobbs)…

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"You Pay" Department to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 18 February 1935 · page 2

The local council wants the level crossing at Blacktown widened. During an inspection with ant officer of the Railway Department, the…

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Eastwood Station Council Will Object to Removal

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 18 February 1935 · page 5

At the last meeting of Eastwood Council, the Mayor (Alderman Ball) informed the council that Eastwood Progress Association, without consulting the…

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"Consult Them More" Council and Its Auditors Fee Increased

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 18 February 1935 · page 2

That in some cases a deputation from a council would be materially strengthened by, the inclusion of its auditors was suggested by Councillor Fyall at last…

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Westmead Post Office Reason for New Site Council Not in Favor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 18 February 1935 · page 2

The postal business at Westmead is to be transferred to new building now in course of erection. Blacktown Council was told the why and…

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