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Council & local affairs, 1937

4,411 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 221

BUNNERONG. 3000 r.p.m. Plant. Council Reverses Decision. Manager Criticised

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 15

The Sydney County Council, at its meeting: yesterday, decided to instal turbo-alternators of 3000 r.p.m. in the Bunnerong plant…

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Power to Cut Off Electricity. County Council's Right. Time Payment Defaults

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 16

The County Council agreed yesterday that if, under the new retail trading proposal, a purchaser should default in payments for electrical apparatus, supplied on terms by the…

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Report in 'Herald' Not True State Members Of Sydney County Council

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 6

AN inaccurate report of the conference between the County Council and the Minister for Local Government, Mr. Spooner, which…

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Turbo Dispute Is Settled County Council Agrees Turbines Of 3000 r.p.m. Accepted O'dea Firm

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 6

AN entirely unexpected volte face by Cr. Gardiner, resulted in yesterdays meeting of the Sydney County Council, endorsing the…

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Drain May Be Boundary of Municipalities

The Sun · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 22

A scheme to restore a lost boundary was outlined to Concord aldermen by a deputation from Homebush Council last night…

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Nepean Shire Council Building Regulation

Nepean Times · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 5

NOTICE, is hereby given that by Proclamation published in Government Gazette No 9, of the 22nd January, 1937, Part XI of the Local Government…

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"Tiny" Reardon Again an Alderman

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 5

As a result of the poll taken by Cabra-Vale Council on Saturday, Mr. Arthur T. Reardon, of Cabramatta, will fill the vacancy caused by the…

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Works Programme Aldermen Doubtful Question of Engineer

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 2

Having already decided to adopt the works programme under the Government's emergency relief scheme, some of the Granville aldermen are…

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Auburn-lidcombe News Auburn Aldermen Want Local Court House

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 3

"When you consider the population of all the surrounding towns, Auburn is the ideal place for a court house. It would fill a long-felt want." So said…

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Administrator of Shire Appointed

The Labor Daily · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 6

Following the failure of Erina Shire Councillors to reach any agreement on the election of a President, the Minister for Works and Local…

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Castlereagh Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 7

The monthly meeting of Castlereagh Council was held on Wednesday, 3rd inst., when there were present:—The Mayor (Ald. T. R. R. Smith) and…

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Council Structure Stolen

The Propeller · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 3

The Rockdale Engineer (Mr. P. Carol stated at the last council meeting that somebody thought they required one of council's structures…

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Penrith Council's Inspector

Nepean Times · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 1

Penrith Council, at its meeting on Monday evening, discussed the position that has occurred thrqugh the continued illness of its inspector, Mr A…

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WARRAGAMBA Penrith Council's Support

Nepean Times · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 1

THE support of Penrith Council in any move to hasten the Warragamba scheme is assured. At the meeting of Council on…

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Erina Shire. Administrator Appointed. Mr. Spooners Attitude

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 9

The Executive Council approved yesterday of the appointment of Mr. B. C. Hughes as administrator of the Erina Shire. Mr. Hughes will take over his duties on…

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New Tables Adorn Holroyd Council

The Broadcaster · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 3

Hotroyd aldermen received a pleasant surprise on Tuesday night when, on entering the chamber, they observed a new oak table and mayoral desk. These were…

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National Council of Jewish Women

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 6

A very well attended informal meeting was held on 'Monday. February 8, when a special welcome was extended to a large number of overseas and interstate…

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State Council Poultry Farmers' Assoc

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 14

Do you use N.S.W. eggs? This one will be put to pastry cooks and other large users of eggs. And their co-operation in this direction will…

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Council of Lebanon. Second Centenary Celebrations

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 11

On November 22, 1936, the second centenary of the Council of Lebanon was celebrated by the Maronites at the patriarchal residence of Bkerke au Liban. The Council…

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Famous Outlaw Dies In Council Pound

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 2

THE famous brumby which terrorised the Bankstown district for six months, two years ago, has died--behind a seven-foot fence, in the ignominy of Hurstville pound. So cunning was the outlaw that,…

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