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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1935

4,951 stories in Sydney's papers · page 63 of 248

Civic Good Wishes. Municipal Council's Tribute

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 April 1935 · page 18

"I feel sure that every alderman here supports the expressions which it contains," said the Mayor (Aid. E. J. Eggins), in moving the following motion, which was…

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Former Mayor Mr. A. Townsend Dead

The Sun · Thursday 11 April 1935 · page 10

One of Bankstown's most prominent and popular residents, Mr. Albert Townsend died yesterday at the age of 75 years…

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Culcairn Shire Boundaries. Culcairn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 April 1935 · page 12

The Culcairn Shire Council has decided to alter the riding boundaries of the shire, which are very confused, and at the next meeting will take steps to define them. The…

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Lord Mayor Not To Be A Candidate

The Sun · Thursday 11 April 1935 · page 10

The Lord Mayor (Ald. Parker) said to-day that he would not be a candidate for any seat at the State elections…

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For Scotland Ex-Mayor to Sail Shortly

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1935 · page 2

A former Mayor of Granville, Mr. A. McGill, of Kemp-street, will sail by the "Strathnaver" on Saturday week for Scotland…

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Egg Producers' Council

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 11 April 1935 · page 18

Mr. A. G. Crooke (chairman) and Capt. Mann represented the N.S.W. Egg Marketing Board at the annual conference of the Australian Egg…

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Legislative Council's Message

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 April 1935 · page 10

The Legislative Council yesterday carried the following motion, moved by the AttorneyGeneral (Mr. Manning):— "That this House agrees to the following…

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Electricity in the Shire. Increased Activity

The Propeller · Thursday 11 April 1935 · page 4

The Chief Electrical Engineer of the Sutherland Shire Council, Mr. K. W. Marsh, reported at the last meeting that the collection for this year should…

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Ironworkers' Council Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Thursday 11 April 1935 · page 7

At a special meeting of the Federated Ironworkers' Association consideration was given to the forthcoming meeting of the Federal Council on April 23. it was stated…

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Ex-mayor's Last Wish. Funeral to Pass Over Bridge

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 April 1935 · page 17

The funeral of Mr. Albert Townsend, a former alderman and mayor of Bankstown, who died yesterday, will pass over the railway traffic bridge at Bankstown to-day, in…

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Hurstville Unemployed. Deputation to Council

The Propeller · Thursday 11 April 1935 · page 1

A request was received at the last meeting of Hurstville Council from the Hurstville branch of the St. George District Unemployed…

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£1000 JOBS Labor Council Tackles Footpaths

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1935 · page 3

At a cost of nearby £1000, footpaths in Auburn's business centre are to be re-conditoned. On both sides of Auburn-road, from…

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No Political Streamers Granville Council's Decision

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1935 · page 2

Calico streamers, bearing political announcements and exhortations, will not be suspended across the streets of Granville during the period of the coming…

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Relief Works Scheme. Adopted by Bexley Council

The Propeller · Thursday 11 April 1935 · page 6

Bexley Council decided at Tuesday's meeting to adopt the emergency relief works scheme, providing work for about 360 men. The Engineer…

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Reduced Status Electricity Proposal for City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 April 1935 · page 10

If a recommendation carried by the finance committee of the City Council yesterday is endorsed by the full Council on Monday, Mr. Forbes…

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"Seems Amazing" Council Cannot Appeal Against Departmental Order

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1935 · page 2

Recently Granville Council was ordered by the Minister for Local Government to contribute £50 towards the cost of the erection of a…

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Through A Film, Darkly PROPHESIES On Quotas Leg. Council

The Sun · Thursday 11 April 1935 · page 9

TWO prophets arose in the Legislative Council last night, but how great was the contrast! Mr. Alam could see…

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Experimental Net. Success at Balmoral. Council Requests Further Use

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 April 1935 · page 11

The experimental shark net at Edward's Beach, Balmoral, last week-end was such a success that the Mosman Municipal Council sought permission from the Royal Life Saving…

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Council May Transfer Dept. Electricity Control to Town Clerk

The Labor Daily · Thursday 11 April 1935 · page 6

A proposal to rescind a 13-year-old resolution, with the result that the Electricity Deparment will rank as a department of the…

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DEFENCE Council Reconstituted on Lines of Imperial Committee. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 April 1935 · page 11

The Minister for Defence (Mr. Parkhill) announced to-day that the existing regulations relating to the Council of Defence had been repealed and that new regulations,…

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