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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1936

5,037 stories in Sydney's papers · page 30 of 250

Council's Saving

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 7

A reduction by the Railway Commissioner in electricity charges last July, meant a saving' to Liverpool Council of between 450 and 500 per annum…

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Tree-planting in the Shire

The Propeller · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 8

The Sutherland Shire Council has decided to co-operate with the City of Sydney Organising Committee in an endeavour to plant half a million…

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"You Are Not Fit to be in The Chair!" "I Have Never Seen a More Unruly Alderman" Uproar at Auburn Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 1

A BATTLE, which in intensity, surpassed the fierce wrestling match on the previous Monday night was contested at the Auburn Council Chambers last Friday night, words being used instead of blows…

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Council and Paspalum

The Propeller · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 4

Alderman Smedley wanted to know, at the last meeting of Hurstville Council, whether the Council had been spraying paspalum grass in…

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Swimming Pool Liverpool Council Considering

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 7

A proposal for the provision of a swimming pool with dressing accommodation on George's River, near the railway station was received by Liverpool Council…

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Greater County Council. Kempsey

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 12

The Macleay Shire Council, at its meeting following the president's report of a discussion with the Minister for Local Government (Mr. Spooner), decided to advise the Minister…

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Council By-election. Warren

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 12

A by-election to fill a vacancy on Warren Municipal Council resulted:—N. Hayden, 80; N. T. Healey, 74; R. Ney, l8. Only 173 out of 700 electors voted…

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Asks Council To End Wife's Lectures

The Sun · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 21

A Bexley resident appealed to the local council last night to save him from further lectures from his wife. The trouble arose in…

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Miners' Council. Three Strikes Declared Off

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 12

The central council of the Miners' Federation yesterday decided to recommend to the employees on strike at Wallarah, on the northern coalfields, and Wonthaggi and…

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Ramsgate Shark Net. Rockdale Council's Objection

The Propeller · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 8

Since the appearance of sharks at Ramsgate a few months ago difficulties have arisen over the placing of a net on the beach. Permission was…

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Verdict Against Council. Injured Cyclist Gets Compensation

The Propeller · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 1

A jury in the Supreme Court last Friday gave a verdict for £7304- against the Council of the Municipality of Hurstville in an action in which…

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Beach Pollution. at Bondi and Bronte. Council's Complaint

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 15

Alderman Moverly read to yesterday's meeting of the Water Board a letter he had received from the Waverley Council, drawing attention to "the inadequate supervision" of low…

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A.H.C. Guild NO. 6 District Council

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 31

The usual monthly meeting of No. 6 District Council took place on the 6th inst., at which the District Warden, Bro. T. Maguire presided. The following…

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Shelter Sheds Wanted. But Council Afraid of Vandalism

The Propeller · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 2

The Sutherland Chamber of Commerce requested Sutherland Shire Council at the latter's last meeting to give consideration to the erection of…

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A.H.C. GUILD. No. 6 District Council

The Catholic Press · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 17

The monthly meeting of No. G District Council took place on the (5th inst., at which the district warden (Bro. T. Maguire) presided. The following branches…

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Another Year of Progress N.S.W. Women's Sport Council

The Labor Daily · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 3

One of the most vital organisations in present-day sport is the N.S.W. Women's Amateur Sports Council. A year of…

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Southern News Wouldn't Take Apology Liverpool Council Decides Ald. Ashcroft's Case

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 18

Liverpool council on Tuesday refused to accept an apology from Alderman H. Ashcroft, who has gone to Orange…

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Surfing Matters Of The Moment TROUBLE Merewether Surf Club And Merewether Council

Referee · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 20

IN the eyes of the Surf Life Saving Association of Australia, there is a surf club at Merewether Beach, but in the estimation of the Merewether…

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Auburn-lidcombe News That Trophy To Give or Not to Give Council Quibbles

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 5

Some time ago the Lidcombe Horticultural Society asked Lidcombe Council for trophy to be presented in one of the society's competitions…

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Municipal Rates in Metropolitan Area. Only a Few Increases

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 15

Comparatively little change has been made in municipal rates in the metropolitan area this year. The few slight Increases made are designed mainly to carry out special works…

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