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Council & local affairs, 1936

5,037 stories in Sydney's papers · page 49 of 250

Causes in No. 3 COURT. (Before Mr. Justice Bavin and juries.) Ex-mayor's Claim. Bertram v Gosling

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 9

The verdict in this action is reported in another column. Mr. Monahan, K.C., Mr. J. E. Cassidy, and Mr. Philio L. Head (instructed by Messrs…

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Preference to Ret. Soldiers Should Be Limited. Says Council Cessnock

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 9

"The time is coming when the preference to the returned soldiers should be limited." said Alderman Brown, in advocating at to-night's meeting of…

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County Council Publicity No Further Payments To Advertising Coy. Pending Report

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 5

COMMERCIAL manager of the Sydney County Council, Mr. Nolan, informed yesterday's meeting that he had overlooked certain…

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Overtime in the County Council 34,832 Hours in Three Months

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 5

At yesterday's meeting of the Sydney County Council, the general manager, Mr. Forbes Mackuy, informed Alderman O'Dea (Labor)…

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To Test New Style of Lamps Decision Reached By County Council for Streets

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 5

DESPITE an unfavorable report on the new type of illumination by the general manager, Mr. Forbes Mackay, the County Council…

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Manifesto of the British Italian Council for Peace & Friendship (New South Wales Branch)

Il Giornale Italiano · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 5

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In Equity. (Before the Chief Judge, Mr. Justice Long Innes.) SMITH v Penrith Municipality

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 9

The hearing was resumed of the suit instituted by Sydney Smith against the Council of the Municipality of Penrith, in which the plaintiff seeks relief in respect of…

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Want to Absorb Small Municipality

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 8

Ald. F. Newnham drew the attention of Newtown Council last night to the fact that Redfern was making overtures for the absorption of the…

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France Suggests Terms to Germany Acceptance To Avert Sanctions Demand League Council Meeting To Be Held In London French Attitude Arbitration Open White Paper Debate London

The Sun · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 1

THE centre of gravity of European politics has shifted from Paris to London, the unprecedented move of holding the League Council meeting in London instead of in Geneva having been decided upon. This will be the first time that…

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Press. Exclusion. Council's Action. Reform Aldermen Disapprove

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 11

The decision of the City Council to exclude the Press from the meetings of the standing committees has not the whole-hearted support of even a…

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Alderman Ashcroft

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

A protest against the granting of three months leave of absence to Alderman H. Asheroft was received by Liverpool Council on Tuesday from…

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Veteran Alderman. Golden Wedding Celebrations

The Propeller · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 8

The golden wedding celebrations of Alderman and Mrs. L. L. Earl, of Wollongong Road, Arncliffe, were celebrated on Tuesday night in the…

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Alderman's Protest Cabramatta Subdivision Erection of Shops

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 14

Strong opposition to the subdivision of a block of land at Cabramatta for shop-building purposes was voiced by, Alderman McBurney…

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DISSATISFIED! Hornsby Shire and Boundaries

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

The Councillors of Hornsby Shire are anything but satisfied with the proposed of the Minister for local Government and Works, Mr. E .S. Spooner, so…

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Granville's "Bright Way" "System is Out of Date" Says Alderman Denley

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 2

Granville's "bright way" came in for considerable criticism by alderman on Tuesday evening. The Chamber of Commerce had asked…

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Enfield Council Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 16

The third annual swimming carnival promoted by Enfield Council was held at Enfield Olympic Pool last night. Over 50 council representatives were present, while 21 councillors participated in the…

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Doctor and Council

The Broadcaster · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 3

Dr. A. R. Hunt, of Guildford, replying to Holroyd Council's letter, stated that he had never complained that council's men had removed a rubble drain, which…

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Historic Council Meeting

The Propeller · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 7

It was an impressive moment on Monday night when all present at Kogarah Council's golden jubilee meeting in the old Gardeners' Arms…

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"Fallen Down on Its Job" Government and Relief Works Granville Alderman's Criticism

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 2

"The Government has fallen down on its job. If this scheme is put into operation the rate will go up to eightpence. Relief work is not to be…

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City Council and Press

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 10

For some thirty-three years the Press has given valuable service to the citizens of Sydney by reporting the activities of the City Council. In 1903…

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