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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1936

5,037 stories in Sydney's papers · page 18 of 250

Noxious Weeds Serious Position in Turon Shire

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 2

CONCERN is felt by the Turon Shire Council at the increase of noxious weeds in his territory. The president (Cr. D. Healey) said that slinkwort has…

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No Money for Botany Council

The Labor Daily · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 7

The Local Government Department informed Botany Council last night that its application for a further advance of £2300 for additional…

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Council Objects Parking Of 'Buses

The Sun · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 25

Protesting against 'buses being left in the street because the Mosman depot was too small, a deputation from Mosman Council to-day waited…

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Privy Council Case London

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 10

The N.S.W., Attorney-General, Mr. Manning, does not expect the case James, versus, the Commonwealth to come up for hearing by the Privy…

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Boxing at Hurstville. Council and Department

The Propeller · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 1

At the last meeting of Hurstville Council a reply was received from the Chief Secretary's Department in answer, to council's letter regarding…

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Loan Council Matters to be Discussed Next Week

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 7

IT has been made clear that when the Australian Loan Council meets on Monday consideration will not be given to any amendment of the financial…

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Proposed Lease At Chowder Head. for Broadcasting. Council's Objection

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 11

The Mosman Council last night decided by nine votes to two to object to the granting of the application to the Lands Department for a special lease of land at Chowoer Head…

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How Much? Council Still in Doubt Over Chairman's Allowance

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 7

At a meeting of the County Council yesterday it was decided to ask the Minister for Local Government to obtain an amendment of the…

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Loan Council. Allocation of Moneys. Interesting Points Raised. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 10

Questions of technical detail concerning the procedure which should be followed at meetings of the Australian Loan Council were considered to-day at a conference presided…

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Council Staff Is Covered Some Sections Gained An Increase Newcastle Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 6

FOLLOWING a conference covering several weeks, an agreement was finalised to-day in connection with the new award claimed by emnloyees…

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Southern and Western Districts News POLICE-BOXES Council's Dissatisfaction Invitation to Inspector

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 7

Strong dissatisfaction with the police call-box system was expressed by the Deputy Mayor (Alderman Maunder) at Holroyd Council last…

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Riflemen Have A Busy Year Ahead New Bisley Sizes N.R.A. Council Meeting New Officials Elected Progressive Programme

Referee · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 18

THE National Rifle Association (N.S.W.) Council meeting held on January 20 was well attended, 36 members, including the president, Brigadier J. L. Hardie, being present. In the absence of the chairman, Mr. U. B. Jamieson, who is in New…

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Municipal Tributes. Hurstville

The Propeller · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 7

As a mark of respect to the late King, Hurstville Council adjourned last Thursday's meeting for a week. The King's portrait in the…

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Nepean Shire Council

The Biz · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 6

The monthly meeting of Nepean Shire Council was held at Br[?]liy, on the 1[?]th [?]st. Present were: Crs. W. S. H[?]tt (President), Blaikie, Scott,…

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Labor Alderman Transferred Tribute by Council Moree

The Labor Daily · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 13

At the last meeting of the Moree Municipal Council, it was moved that the resignation of Aid. T. B. Kane, a prominent supporter of the…

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Obituary. Alderman E. Grant

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 16

Alderman Edward Grant, who died at his home in Beaufort-street, Croydon, on Wednesday, at the age of 73 years, was a member of the Enfield Council for more than 26…

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Arab Mayor Arrested. Jerusalem

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 3

The police carried out a search in the house of the Mayor of the Arab township of Kaikiliah, arrested the Mayor, his son and another person, and…

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Here to Obtain Information London Ex-alderman

The Labor Daily · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 13

Speaking at a Millions Club lunch yesterday, Sir Harold Moore, an exalderman of the Council of the City of London, said he was endeavoring…

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Water Shortage at Moree Position Critical, Says Alderman Moree

The Labor Daily · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 5

"Both of our Parliamentary representatives are duds," stated Aid. Deakins, at the last meeting of the Moree Municipal Council, "They are…

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Electricity for Narellan Nepean Shire Proposal

The Biz · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 3

At last meeting of Nepean Shire Council, Cr. Barker reported that he and Cr. Watson had accompanied the Camden Council's electrical engineer on an…

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