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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1937

4,411 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 221

SUPT. J. J. WALSH Council's Congratulations

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

"My name, is John Joseph Walsh. I'm a sergeant of police—" It seems only the other day that J.J.W. was thus introducing himself, as the…

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Carnivals in Carss' Park. Kogarah Council's Dilemma

The Propeller · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 8

Further arguments for and against allowing carnivals in Carss' Park, Blakehurst, were made at the last meeting of Kogarah Council, when…

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State Council Suggested for A.I.S. Society

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 5

THE North Coast branch of the Australian Illawarra Shorthorn Society has decided to ask the mid-rivers and South Coast branches to send a delegate…

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Granville District News Council Chambers Proposed Renovations Unexpected Opposition

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

Unexpected opposition to the proposed alterations and renovations to the Granville Council Chamber was met with on Tuesday following the…

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Won't Hear Them Fire Board Candidates Council's Preference

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

"This council should have the courage of its convictions. If it hasn't got the courage of its convictions, it should not be here." Alderman Hewson, at…

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

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 19

On Monday last the committee entrusted with the holding of the annual picnic and sports of the branches affiliated with No. 6 District Council…

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Berry Staged a Good Show Cattle Indicated District's Fine Recovery from Drought Lord Mayor on Fodder Conservation

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 4

QUALITY of exhibits at the annual show last Friday and Saturday showed that Berry district has made a remarkable recovery from the effects of the drought of 1936. Entries in most cattle sections were good, and condition of…

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

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 30

On Monday last the committee entrusted with the holding of the annual picnic and sports of the branches affiliated with No. 6 District Council brought the function to…

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Sunday Sport. Dubbo Council's Approval. Only One Dissentient. Dubbo

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

The Dubbo Council lins decided to arrange for J. Medica, Noel Ryan, H. R. Biddulph, and two prominent State diving champions to visit Dubbo, to take part in a sunday swimming…

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Relieving Traffic Hold-up Scheme Approved By Council Committee King's Cross

The Labor Daily · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 5

DEFINITE action to relieve traffic congestion at King's Cross Was taken by the city planning committee of the City Council yesterday…

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Penrith Council Deputation From Union Road Citizens' Committee Wants Health Report

Nepean Times · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 3

The monthly meeting of Penrith Council was held on Monday evening, when there were present:—The Mayor (Ald. D. Fitch) and Aldermen A. R…

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Seconds Well Up in Table Match Completed After 30 Minutes Play Shire Eleven Among the Runs

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 12

Cumberland seconds' smashing win over University now places the team fourth in the competition table. With only three matches remaining, the local boys have little prospect of finishing hi her than third. Still, there are sixteen teams in the competition, and the present position can be considered as quite…

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No Change Likely in City Rate Council to Fix Figure Next

The Sun · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 31

The City Council on Monday will strike Its rate for 1937. It is expected to remain at 4½d. The report of the City Valuer (Mr…

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Is Parramatta Council Heading for Loan? Government's Scheme Discussed Wants Talk with Spooner

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 1

If the Government will carry out improvements to Parramatta River between Marsden-street and Charles-street, Parramatta Council may accept its subsidised loan scheme to the extent of £40,000 or less. At a special meeting of the council on Monday, it was decided to arrange…

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Municipal Municipality of Granville. Engineer

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 7

Applications for the position of Engineer to the Council of this Municipality for a period of twelve months are invited from gentlemen holding the…

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Municipal Jottings

The Propeller · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 6

Hurstville and Kogarah Councils decided at the last meetings to donate £22- each towards the-cost of purchasing prizes for the annual schools…

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Quay Road Protest Alderman Nock States Case

The Sun · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 12

THE problem of an overhead roadway in conjunction with the City Railway extension at Circular Quay…

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Should Not Get Old. Alderman Said It’s a Crime

The St George Call · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 6

Ald. Depena said at the last meeting of Rockdale Council that today it seemed to be a crime to get old. Everybody was supposed to stay young. He…

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Council Building. Disappeared Over Night

The St George Call · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 6

At the last meeting of Rockdale Council, the engineer (Mr. P. Caro) reported that on Monday night, the 25th January, a wind storm blew over a…

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Kogarah Council Correspondence, 3/2/'27

The St George Call · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 5

Hospital Saturday Fund, making application for permission to conduct the annual collection in the municipality on May 7…

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