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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1937

4,411 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 221

Labour Council. Unemployed Complaint

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 11

The Labour Council last night decided to appoint a deputation to interview the Minister for Social Services (Mr. Hawkins) with regard to the employment of single men…

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Nominations for Labor Council

The Labor Daily · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 8

Following a vigorous protest by Mr. J. Hudson (Ironworkers) at last night's meeting of the Labor Council, at the failure of…

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Shellharbour Council. Kiama

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 12

The Shellharbour Council has decided to contribute £5 towards the establishment of a Baby Health Centre at Kiama. The Mayor of Kiama (Alderman Boyd) has…

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Government and the County Council

The Sun · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 8

MINISTERIAL expressions of disapproval of County Council proceedings are certainly in order. It is easy to understand that, faced with the magnitude of the deal in contemplation, some of the councillors regarded "safety"…

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Police in Kogarah. Inadequate, Says Council

The St George Call · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 1

“When we consider that there are only about 50 police on each shift engaged in patroling the areas from Kogarah to Waterfall, we don’t doubt…

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Haunted Houses and Tramps Closing Order by Council

The St George Call · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 1

Kogarah Council decided to issue a closing order on two cottages in Halstead Street at last Monday night’s meeting. The health inspector (Mr…

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St. George County Council a Review for 1936

The St George Call · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 6

The council consists of twelve delegates, three from each of the four constituent local governing todies. Personnel for year 1936—Chairman,…

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Authority to Override County Council Government's Plan; Sequel to Power Plant Dispute

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 1

POSSIBILITIES of an over-riding authority which will have power to veto decisions of the Sydney County Council in relation to the electricity undertaking will shortly be considered by the State Government…

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Cable for Advice on Bun'erong County Council and Tenders For New Plant

The Labor Daily · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 8

NEW evidence--the opinions of six of the most eminent electric supply authorities of Great Britain-- will be placed before the County…

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More Members Suggested. Municipalities to Approach Minister

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 11

The Glebe Council last night agreed to co-operate with the Mascot Council in urging the Minister for Local Government to increase the number of councillors on the Sydney…

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Municipal and Rural Councils

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 4

MADRID, Dec. 30.—The government has issued a decree on the reorganisation of municipal and rural district councils. This will…

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Election Day at Gosford Municipal And Shire Councils GOSFORD

The Sun · Saturday 23 January 1937 · page 3

Great interest is being taken in to-day's first municipal council elections. Electors arc required to, vote for nine out of 15 candidates, and…

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Erina Council Elections. Gosford

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 January 1937 · page 14

The Erina Shire Council elections will be held to morrow Messrs W. A. Chapman E. P. Braithwaite and A.C.L. Taylor, three ex-councillor, who figured in the proceedings…

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Country News. Bowral Council. Bowral

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 January 1937 · page 14

The retiring Mayor, Alderman H. F. Venables, has been re-elected for a further terms. The allowance was fixed at £50. Alderman S. J. Bryce-Beard was elected…

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Move for Playing Fields Council & Cranbrook Wickets

The Sun · Saturday 23 January 1937 · page 2

Ald. W. L. Cohen, of Woollahra Council, has lodged a notice of motion that the council enter into negotiations for acquisition by…

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Experts Said to Support Mackay Council Leaders Silent

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 January 1937 · page 2

REPLIES from several English experts to whom the County Council's dispute with the general manager (Mr…

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Bunnerong Plant. New Advice. Council's Views May Change. "Guided by Experts."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 January 1937 · page 17

The chairman of the County Council (Councillor McElhone) said yesterday that he expected that the conflict over the type of plant for the…

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Breach in U.A.P. Over Referenda Dissension Spreads To Council EMBARRASSED

The Labor Daily · Saturday 23 January 1937 · page 7

THE spilt in the U.A.P. over the forthcoming referenda is expected to be widened even further when the U.A.P. Council meets next month…

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Cables on Turbo Are Received Favor County Council Experts, Says Statement Four Replies

The Labor Daily · Saturday 23 January 1937 · page 7

REPLIES wire received by the Sydney County Council yesterday from four of the six leading British electric supply authorities whom the…

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Parkhill On The "Herald's" Change Of Front Attacks on Plane Building Somersault On The County Council EXPERTS!

The Labor Daily · Saturday 23 January 1937 · page 8

A FURTHER attack on the "Sydney Morning Herald" was made yesterday by the Minister for Defence, Sir Archdale Parkhill, who, in…

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