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Council & local affairs, 1936

5,037 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 250

Council Must Be Informed Application To Build Flats

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 10

WHEN an application for the alteration of a restrictive covenant which would enable flats to be erected on land near Roseville railway…

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Bridge Barricaded. Railway Commissioners' Action. Dispute with Council. Kyogle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 15

The Railway Commissioners and the Kyogle Council are at war, and the first casualties were persons who wished to-day to use the overhead bridge over the railway line at…

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Control of Industrial Disputes. Discussion at Sydney Labor Council Meeting

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 7

At last Thursday night's meeting of the Sydney Labor Council considerable discussion centred round the question of extending industrial disputes without any…

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Electricity Must Be Made Safer Council Flans To Extend Service

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 9

Legislation to standardise electrical materials, and otherwise safeguard the public, was forecast by the Minister for…

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Bulli Lookout. "Careless Visitors." Council's Reply to Criticism. Bulli

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 14

The Bulli Shire Council last night had before it a letter from Mr. James W. Miller, of Beecroft, complaining of the condition of the tourist facilities at Bulli Pass and Sublime…

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C. Council to Trade in Goods To Sell Electrical Appliances To Consumers Help All

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 8

BELIEVING that such a policy would increase the sale of electricity. the Sydney County Council yesterday decided to enter actively…

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Our Opinion (The opinions expressed in this Journal are not necessarily those of the Master Builders’ Association, unless otherwise stated.) “No Fireworks” Our New Lord Mayor

Construction and Real Estate Journal · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 1

During the past week the Executive Officers of the Master Builders’ Association of New South Wales and the Builders’ Exchange of New South Wales called on the newly elected…

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Wants Standard of Living Higher Chairman of County Council Extending Scope Of Electricity Services Lower Costs

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 9

ASSURING the electricity consumers of Sydney that the County Council had a full realisation of its vast…

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Lismore Municipal Rates. Lismore

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 16

Lismore Municipal Council last night fixed the rate on town lands at /8 29-64 in £ on the unimproved capital value, and a rate of /7 6-64 on the unimproved capital value of…

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Athletic Aldermen

The Propeller · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 8

Rockdale Council has decided to co-operate with the St. George District Amateur Athletic Club in nominating four aldermen to take part in…

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Alderman's Denial

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 4

"Sir,—I wish to draw your attention to a report of the last council meeting, which appeared in last Thursday's issue of your paper, which stated:…

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LEAVING Liverpool Alderman

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 13

Though he is leaving Liverpool shortly for Orange, Alderman II. Ashcroft, will not resign front the council. He explained why at Tuesday's meeting…

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Ex-mayor in Hospital

The Labor Daily · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 5

The Ex-Mayor of Wagga, Mr, E. E. Collins, who has been an inmate of Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for some time, was stated to be in a…

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40 Hours Week Report Aldermen Want It Released

The Labor Daily · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 6

A bitter attack upon the Federal Government for camouflaging the report prepared' by Sir Frederick Stewart regarding the necessity for…

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He Knew Better Alderman Straphanger Gives His Experience

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 7

"You could count on the fingers or one hand the number of times a month I get a seat on the way home," said Alderman Alexander, at…

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Town Mourns Parramatta Mayor Last Tributes

The Sun · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 30

One of the largest funerals ever seen in Parramatta took place this afternoon, when practically all the townspeople turned out to pay their…

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Alleged Political Intrigue Alderman-Teacher Victimised Is Claim MOREE, Wed

The Labor Daily · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 6

A STARTLING allegation of political victimisation in connection with the transfer from Moree to Toronto of an…

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Narraburra Shire's Finances. Temora

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 10

Councillor A. A. Fater in responding to a motion of appreciation of his services as president, said that the finances of Narraburra Shire Council, which had a deficit four years…

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Death of Mayor Of. Parramatta Had Suffered Relapse

The Labor Daily · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 4

The death occurred at the Parramatta District Hospital on Tuesday night of Aid. Henry Ohlsen, Mayor of Parramatta. It was the second…

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Helped Appeal Thanks of Council

The Sun · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 27

"The support of 'The Sun' Newspaper was a wonderful thing. I wish to thank 'The Sun' for coming to our assistance and raising the money…

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