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Council & local affairs, 1937

4,411 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 221

Ryde Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 8

A special meeting of Ryde Council, held last night to discuss the raising of a loan under the relief scheme of the Minister for Works (Mr. Spooner),…

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Aldermen Are in Training Will Carry Local Hopes In Race

The Sun · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 13

Interest in the St. George athletic carnival on Tuesday night will centre upon the annual Aldermen's race. The relay between the four…

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Penrith Council Line to Mulgoa by Council's Staff

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 4

At a special meeting of Penrith Council on Monday evening it was decided to buy a Dodge truck for the electricity department…

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Cabinet's Help Needed Botany Mayor On Storm Losses

The Sun · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 33

"A Government grant is essential to enable the victims of Monday's storm to restore their losses," declared the Mayor (Ald. Herford) at a…

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Auburn-lidcombe News "Gentlemen's Agreement" Broken ? Election of Mayor Auburn Protest

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 3

The Auburn branch of the Amalgamated Engineers' Union, at its last meeting, passed a resolution condemning an alleged refusal of the managers of the Australian Labor Party to allow…

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Silverstone's Easement Now Vested in Holroyd Council

The Broadcaster · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 3

In regard to the proposed casement through Mr. Frank Silverstone's property in Merrylands, the Under Secretary of the Department of World and Local…

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"MISERABLE" Council Chamber Condemned "Disgrace," Says Adams

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 2

"It's falling to pieces. "It's a miserable sort of place. "It's a disgrace to the municipality."…

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League Council to Meet May 24 LONDON

The Labor Daily · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 1

AT a private session of the Council of the League of Nations it was decided to postpone the next session of the Council from May 3 until…

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Manager May Get His Way County Council Dispute

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 2

IT is expected that at its meeting next Tuesday, the County Council will finally commit itself to the purchase of the 3000…

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County Council. Five More Members Likely. Councillor Lloyd's Forecast

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 11

Councillor Lloyd, M.L.A., last year's chairman of the Sydney County Council, said yesterday that he believed that the Government would amend the Gas…

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A.H.C. GUILD. No. 6 District Council Annual Picnic

The Catholic Press · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 17

This Sunday, 31st inst., will witness the holding of the annual picnic and sports of the branches affiliated with No. 6 district council, which will be held at the Como…

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A.H.C. Guild No. 6 District Council Annual Picnic

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 31

This day, Sunday, will witness the holding of the annual picnic and sports of the branches affiliated with No. 6 District Council, which will be held at…

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Electric Tenders Report County Council To Debate On Tuesday Big Issues

The Labor Daily · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 7

FULL reports are being prepared by County Council technicians on each of the 24 formal tenders received for steam turbo-alternator…

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The Charm of Lake Parramatta What Council Has Done Big Development

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 4

Hardly a name a few years ago, but now an attraction for thousands of visitors. Lake Parramatta has definitely established itself in the…

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What It Cost the Council Relief Work at Parramatta Gollan Outlines Scheme

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 1

Astounding revelations of the cost of emergency relief work at Parramatta, were made at a special meeting of Parramatta Council on Monday, when the State member (Mr. G. C. Gollan) outlined an offer under the Government's subsidised loan scheme…

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Conflicting Views of Macquarie St. Plan "Make It Worthy of Great City" Premier On Necessity For Immediate Action Lord Mayor's Vision

The Sun · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 24

CONFLICTING views of the proposed replanning of Macquarie-street are :-- THE PREMIER (Mr. Stevens) : The idea is to make this magnificent thoroughfare worthy of…

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Premiers May Help Frustrated Youth Data for Loan Council Young Men Are the Hardest Hit

The Sun · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 29

THE world's economic stagnation is essentially the young man's problem, because the young woman will share the young man's fortune or misfortune in marrying him. A depression is bitter for the older men, meeting…

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What Was Accomplished at Commonwealth Council Meeting? Riflemen Should Know Where They Stand Request on Behalf of Visiting British Team

Referee · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 22

IF the recent deliberations of the Commonwealth Council of Rifle Associations of Australia prove as fruitful as its members hope, the resudt is fraught with possibilities of considerable moment to Australia. The decision to standardise State Association constitutions, shooting rules, and…

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Municipal Jottings

The Propeller · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 8

Plans for new buildings passed at this week's meeting of Bexley Council were valued at £3502, comprising four brick cottages, four private…

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Erina Shire Council Trouble May Be Renewed Gosford

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 4

A RENEWAL of the differences which wrecked Erina Shire Council last year is probable tomorrow…

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