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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1937

4,411 stories in Sydney's papers · page 50 of 221

ELIZABETH-STREET Extension Plan. Reconsideration Probable. City Council Motion

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 March 1937 · page 6

A motion will be submitted to the next meeting of the City Council, to be held on April 12, for the reconsideration of the proposal for the extension…

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Municipal Baths. Bad Weather and Vandals

The St George Call · Friday 26 March 1937 · page 1

The manager of the Rockdale Municipal Baths at Brighton-le-Sands (Mr. Sandon), reported at the last meeting of Rockdale Council, that since his…

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Building Progress. in Rockdale Municipality

The St George Call · Friday 26 March 1937 · page 6

The Rockdale building inspector (Mr. J. V. Tyrrell), reported at the last council meeting that during February building progress had been…

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Municipality of Kogarah

The Labor Daily · Friday 26 March 1937 · page 10

Those married men and single men with dependents at present registered holding current cards issued by the Metropolitan Labor Exchanges residing withlnd the…

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Municipalities of Kogarah. Rockdale. Bexley. and Hurstville

The Labor Daily · Friday 26 March 1937 · page 10

Those returned soldiers end sailors as defined in the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Employment Act, 1010. [?] present registered holding current cards Issued by the…

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Council of Religious Education

The Methodist · Saturday 27 March 1937 · page 13

A new departure in the activities of this organisation, which comprises the Youth Departments of nearly all the Protestant Churches in the State…

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City Parking. No Action by Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 March 1937 · page 13

The Minister for Transport (Mr. Bruxner) said last night that the City Council, which wa[?] recently asked to consider the compulsory provision of parking spacer in buildings to be…

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More Sensational Stories About Our Colored Population "Betrayed By White Men," Cries Palm Island "Native Council" Startling Stories of Bitter Fate of Blacks Appeal To Government For Justice

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 27 March 1937 · page 3

THE institution of a "Native Council" at Palm Island, announced…

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On the Land Lord Mayor's Reputation. "Champion Show Opener."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 March 1937 · page 5

The Lord Mayor (Alderman A. Howie) stated, at the annual meeting of the New South Wales branch of the Australian Jersey Herd Society, that some…

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State Council Meeting at Weekend

The Workers' Weekly · Tuesday 30 March 1937 · page 4

SYDNEY.—All unemployed organisations are reminded that the special full meeting of the State Council of Unemployed and Re[?]…

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Facilities In Relief Camps Good Move By Randwick Council

The Workers' Weekly · Tuesday 30 March 1937 · page 4

SYDNEY.—At the last meeting of the Randwick municipal council a resolution moved by Alderman B. (Dick) Wilson, making the…

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Tories And Mosley Routed in London Council Elections Communists Withdraw

The Workers' Weekly · Tuesday 30 March 1937 · page 3

LONDON, Mar. 6.—With six seats gained from the Tories, Labor has increased its majority on the London County-Council as a result of…

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Persecution By City Council Street Photographers Attacked For Sectional Interests

The Workers' Weekly · Tuesday 30 March 1937 · page 4

SYDNEY.—By dismissing another batch of charges under City Council by-laws last week, McCulloch, S.M. delivered a rebuff to…

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Lockout on Relief Job Series of Pin Pricks Govt. and Council Manoeuvre

The Workers' Weekly · Tuesday 30 March 1937 · page 4

PORTLAND, N-S.W.,—Relief workers. who have been locked out since last Wednesday met in the Majestic Hall here on Monday last…

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Premier And Lord Mayor Attend Wedding

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 31 March 1937 · page 9

THE wedding of Miss Mary Peters, third daughter of Mr. F. A. Peters, of Strathfield, to Mr. Donald Melville, which was celebrated at St. Stephen's Church, Macquarie Street, last night, was attended by the Premier (Mr. B. S. B. Stevens') and the Lord Mayor…

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Footpaths on First Floor Level Alderman's Plan to Reduce Pitt-street Congestion

The Sun · Wednesday 31 March 1937 · page 13

PEDESTRIANS in Sydney may walk, in the near future, along pavements at the first floor, level, and through tunnels beneath the streets. To combat increasing congestion, Ald. Harding will…

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Country News. Works in Erina Shire. Gosford

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 March 1937 · page 11

Excluding the £48,000 electricity scheme for the rural areas, national works totalling £55,000 will be proposed to the Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr. Spooner)…

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DAMPCOURSING Waverley Council’s Requirements

Construction and Real Estate Journal · Wednesday 31 March 1937 · page 5

The Waverley Council has decided to agree to a modification of the building bylaws to permit the use of bituminous materials approved by the Board of Health as damp-proofing in the internal…

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Civic Plan Revival Elizabeth Street Extension Council Moves

The Sun · Wednesday 31 March 1937 · page 13

ONCE again the problem of the Elizabeth-street extension is to occupy attention. The question will shortly…

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Another "It" Girl to Calm Customers Council's Blonde Married; Brunettes Hoping

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 31 March 1937 · page 7

A GIRL with "it," plus tact and an Intermediate Certificate, is about to be appointed to the staff of the County Council. She will be selected from 50 "personality" girl applicants…

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