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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1936

5,037 stories in Sydney's papers · page 44 of 250

Council's Photograph

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 14

A group photograph of Baulkham Hills Council—the first council of nine to govern the shire—will probably be hanging soon in the council chamber…

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Dundas Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 10

The regular fortnightly meeting of the above council was held last week, the Mayor (Alderman E. A. Mobbs) occupying the chair…

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Potato Growers' Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 7

The Acting Minister for Commerce (Mr. Thorby) stated yesterday that arrangements had been made for the Australian Potato Growers' Council to meet in Sydney on March…

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Ermington Rydalmere Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 14

The meeting of the above council held on Monday night last was of short duration to allow of the attendance of the Mayor and aldermen at a meeting…

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Council Short of Cash

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 19

The Parramatta Borough Council have to face a position of considerable difficulty next year. Their financial position is gradually but surely becoming…

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Council Joins Electrical Association

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 19

Blacktown Council decided last Thursday to become a member of the Association for Electrical Development. The objects of the association are to…

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Auburn-lidcombe News New Role "Alderman" and "Mr." Cussen on Working Off Rates

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 3

Something of a stir was caused at Auburn Council at its last meeting when Mr. R. T. Cussen wrote enclosing a clipping from the…

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Late Mayor Ohlsen Widow's Consolation "His Efforts Widely Appreciated"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 1

"It is very comforting to me in my darkest hour of sorrow to feel I have the sympathy and prayers of good friends throughout the State."…

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Falling Tree Interferes With Blacktown Shire's Electricity Supply

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 6

Blacktown's electricity supply was temporarily cut off yesterday by in falling tree at Camellia-road, Toongabbie. The tree, which had…

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Dust Nuisance Petition to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 17

"The dense clouds of dust from this road cause considerable damage and loss to residents and property-owners, damaging as it does paintwork, household…

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P. & C. Council South Western District

The Broadcaster · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 4

The South-Western District Council of the Parents and Citizens Associations' Federation held the usual meeting at the Central Junior Technical School…

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A Holboyd Building Report Submitted to Council

The Broadcaster · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 4

In [?] with the complaint by certain [?] of Holroyd, that a certain [?] being [?] did not com[?] with the regulations, [?] report was…

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Scoring Board for Oval Application to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 12

The Parramatta District Rugby Union Football Club has asked the council to donate the cost of an up-to-date scoring board for the oval…

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Highly Personal. Council Discussion. Town Clerk Involved

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 9

The Town Clerk (Mr. Roy Hendy) is usually self-possessed and efficient, though unobtrusive, at City Council meetings, where aldermen talk about a variety of matters-mainly…

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Council's Thanks (To the Editor of "The Sun")

The Sun · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 19

Some little time ago a shocking drowning tragedy befell a family resident of this municipality, by name, Angwin, leading to the inauguration…

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City Council. Soldiers' Preference. Amendment of Act Urged

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 8

The incidence of the Returned Soldiers' Preference Aot was criticised at a meeting of the finance committee of the City Council yesterday…

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Lop-sided View Council Criticised Proposed Bus Service

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 17

"I think they're taking a very lop-sided view of things when they're objecting to a bus service running through a small portion of their area…

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"Public Necessity" Sign at Western-Road Council to Reconsider

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 17

The need for a sign at the corner of Church-street and Western-road—a sign directing people to Parramatta—was emphasised by three members of the…

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"Must Make Effort to Stop Chaos" Council Seeks Financial Aid Government's Refusal

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 14

"We must make a vigorous effort to stop the chaos that is going to take place in our shire as soon as this deficiency rate is imposed."…

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A.S.A. Axe for Two Swimmers? Coogee Surf Race Sequel Council Meeting To-night

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 3

TWO of Randwick and Coogee Amateur Swimming Club's strongest swimmers, T. Caddy and L. Lloyd, are the first to…

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