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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1936

5,037 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 250

CLEAN-UP Council Campaign

The Sun · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 4

As a result of the City Council's street-dirt prevention campaign, a number of persons were proceeded against in the Central Summons…

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Council's Land Offer Not Enough

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 3

The Water Board has Informed Marrickville Council that the land in James Street for which council spoiled. with the object of using it as…

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Special Meeting of City Council

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 4

The Lord Mayor, Aid. Howie, has called a special meeting of the City Council for Friday next at noon for the presentation of a minute relating…

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Electrical Goods Council Service Conference Query

The Sun · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 16

A CONFERENCE of representatives of municipal electricity supply authorities and trade organisations was held to-day to…

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Sydney Labor Council. Appointment of Assistant-Secretary

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 4

The Sydney Labor Council last Thursday night adopted a report by the Executive recommending the appointment of the President, Mr. A. S. McAlpine, as…

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Water Conservation. Council Contributes £10. TENTERFIELD

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 11

The Tenterfield Shire Council has decided to give £10 towards the preliminary survey of the proposed water conservation scheme in the north-west…

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Privy Council Summoned Accession Oath For Edward Viii. London

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 10

FIRST of the preparations for the ceremonial acts which must be carried out to-day was the summoning of the Privy Council, at which King Edward VIII. will take the Oath of Accession…

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"In My Father's Footsteps" King Edward Declares Policy He Will Follow Takes Oath Ceremonial At First Meeting Of Privy Council Parliament Re-sworn London

The Sun · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 1

"WHEN my father stood here 26 years ago, he declared that one of the objects of his life would be to uphold constitutional government. In this, I am determined to follow in my father's footsteps and to work, as he did, throughout my life for the happiness and…

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County Council Chairman. Alderman A. Mainerd Elected

The Propeller · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 2

From a draw out of a hat at the last meeting of the St. George County Council, Alderman A. Mainerd, of Bexley Council, was elected Chairman…

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Athletic Carnival. Races for Aldermen

The Propeller · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 3

For the purpose of raising funds for the Deaf, Dumb, and Blind Institution an athletic and cycling carnival will be held at Hurstville Oval on…

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Their Sympathy Aldermen Of Lidcombe

The Sun · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 26

In a council chamber draped with black and purple, Lidcombe Council met last night and- adjourned Immediately, the aldermen standing to…

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Popular Mayor Passes On

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 18

Coffin containing the earthly remains of Alderman H. Ohlsen, Parramatta popular Mayor, being placed in the hearse after the service at old St. John's Church, Parramatta, on Thursday last. Rev. G. F. C. B. Manning, who conducted the service, is seen in the picture with Bible inhand, and behind him are Mr. G. C. Gollan, M.L.A., and Mr. James Adams, of Station-street, Harris Park…

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Who Will Be Mayor?

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 18

Who will succeed the late Alderman H. Ohisen as the Mayor of Parramatta? The election will be held at a special meeting of the council to-morrow night…

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Former Mayor Trapped in Burning House

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 7

BRISBANE, Wednesday.--Alfred Purkiss, 57, was burned to death, when trapped in a bedroom in a fire which destroyed…

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Council's Sympathy

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 5

Holroyd Council on Tuesday, carried a resolution of sympathy with the widow of the late Mayor of Parramatta (Alderman H. Ohisen)…

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Council to Prosecute

The Broadcaster · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 2

The overseer of works reported to Granville Council that according to duplicate plumbin" permit issued by the Water and Sewerage Board. F. W. Manley, of…

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Council Table Draped in Mourning

The Labor Daily · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 5

The council table at the Lidcombo Town Hall last night was draped in the colors of Royal mourning, purple and black, while the aldermen were…

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Privy Council and Parliament Meet

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 11

When he returned to York House, King Edward found throngs watching the arrival of the Privy Councillors for his Majesty's first Privy Council. They were headed by the Lord…

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UNION & Council Confer Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 6

The conference between representatives of the Municipal and shire Employees' Union and the Electric Supply Department of the Newcastle City Council was resumed to-day. It was further adjourned until to-morrow…

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Poultry Farmers' Association State Council Meeting

The Broadcaster · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 1

A meeting of the state Council, P.F.A., was held at Granville on Friday, 11th inst., Mr. W. H. Rogers, (president) in the chair, with twelve other members…

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