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Council & local affairs, 1937

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Junee Baths. Disagreement in Council. JUNEE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 10

Six of the nine aldermen of the June[?] Municipal Council have petitioned the Minister for Local Government, asking that the resumption proceedings in connection with…

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Labor Council Election Pullan, Maloney For President Nominations Made

The Workers' Weekly · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 3

SYDNEY, Jan. 22.—Two nominations for president and five for vice-president were received last night for the annual election of…

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County Council Contract Cabled Replies From Abroad Experts' Views

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 5

IT is expected that a sensational position will be created at to-day's meeting of the Sydney County Council to deal with the Bunnerong…

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World Peace Congress Warm Support by Labor Council Ralph Gibson’s Report

The Workers' Weekly · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 3

SYDNEY.—A marked impression was made by Ralph Gibson, Australian delegate to the World Peace Congress, at the Sydney Labor Council last week, when he delivered an address on that important gathering for organising opposition to war. After he…

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County Council Twitted English Expert Comments Upon "Competence" Power Contract Issue Still in Doubt

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 7

ONE of the six English experts asked for an opinion on the new Bunnerong electrical plant, says the County Council should be competent enough to settle its own affairs…

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Council Rescinds Its Bunnerong Vote Whole Position Re-opened Lively Talk Develops At Long Meeting Manager Criticised

The Sun · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 11

By three votes to two, the Sydney County Council this afternoon rescinded its decision of last week to buy two 1500-revolution turbo-alternators for Bunnerong power plant…

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Canberra and States in Money Conflict Loan Council's Problems Talk Of London Issue For Public Works Lyons Will Attend Melbourne

The Sun · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 12

KEEN rivalry and controversy between the Commonwealth and most of the States are anticipated when the Loan Council meets on February 4 in Melbourne…

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Election of Mayor. Gosford

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 11

The town clerk of the newly-constituted municipality of Gosford has issued summonses to the nine aldermen elected on Saturday to attend the first meeting of the council on…

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Help For Botany Victims Of Storm Survey of Area Fund Opened by Mayor

The Sun · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 10

A FURTHER survey is being made to-day of the storm damage at Botany, and a report will be made to the…

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Turbo Alternator Contract Sydney County Council Rescinds Decision

Construction and Real Estate Journal · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 6

The Sydney County Council yesterday rescinded its decision to accept the tender of the Australian General Electric Co. on behalf of the Metropolitan Vickers Co. Ltd. at £412,000 for the supply of two…

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Bunnerong Plant. Review of All Tenders. Council's Decision

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 13

By three votes to two, the County Council yesterday rescinded its decision to accept a tender for the supply of two 1500 r.p.m…

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Q.V. BUILDING. Suggested Resumption. County Council to Consider

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 14

The County Council will consider the resumption of the whole of Queen Victoria Building, half o[?] which it now occupies. Additional space is required to…

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Power Contract Rescinded COUNCIL 3-2 Vote Reopens £412,000 Turbo Tenders Expert's Cabled Advice Sways Decision

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 2

A VITAL 3 to 2 vote at the end of a five-hour debate by the County Council yesterday rescinded a motion committing the Council to purchase two turbo[?] alternators at a cost of £412,000…

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Nepean Shire Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 1

The monthiy meeting of Nepean Shire Council was held on Thursday, 21st inst, at the Council Chambers. Bringelly, when there were present:—…

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City Alderman's Thrill Over Sir Regent

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 27

Alderman S. Crick, managing director of the Fox Film Corporation (Australasia) was one of Sydney's happiest men yesterday…

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Another Deadlock May Occur Reconstituted Erina Shire Council GOSFORD

The Sun · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 8

The keenest interest is being evinced in the first meeting to-morrow of the reconstituted Erina Shire Council, which now comprises former…

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Calling on Ld. Mayor

The Labor Daily · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 6

To-morrow morning the Lord Mayor, Ald. Howie, will receive an official visit from representatives of the bands taking part in the annual…

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Death of Mayor's Father

The Propeller · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 3

Mr. Joseph Barwell, father of Alderman. J. T. F. Barwell, Mayor of Bexley, died at his home at Kensington last Thursday, aged 71 years…

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Health in the Shire

The Propeller · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 2

The Sutherland Shire Health Inspector (Mr. W. L. Cooper) stated in his annual report at the last meeting, that during last year 33 samples of…

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Alderman Wilson Again President Berala-Carramar Tennis New Officers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 13

Alderman Fred. Wilson has been re-elected president of the Berala-Carramar Tennis Association. This is Alderman Wilson's third…

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