Lord Mayor's Message
"I am very happy to take office on January 1," said the new Lord Mayor (Alderman N. L. Nock, "particularly as it is Australia's 150th brithday year. My main concern will be for…
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Council & local affairs, 1938
3,978 stories in Sydney's papers · page 1 of 199
Council of Churches
It was resolved at the December meeting that in connection with the 150th Anniversary of the Founding of the State a United Religious…
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At the December meeting of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society, Messrs. K. de L. Cudmore and John Sinclair were elected. There were six nominations for the vacancies…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Visiting Pipers. Reception by Lord Mayor. March Through Streets
A brave display of McGregor tartans, sporrans, dirks and other Scottish accessories, markad the march of the band of the Caledonian Society of South Australia to the…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Three State Knighthoods For New Year Federal Minister, Lord Mayor, and Doctor
NEW YEAR Honors released last night include knighthoods for three New South Wales citizens. They are:-- G.C.M.G…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →New Year Honours Dr. Page Created G.C.M.G. Alderman Howie Knighted. Lists for Commonwealth and States
Four new knighthoods are included in the Commonwealth list of honours bestowed by the King, which was announced on behalf of the Governor-General (Lord Gowrie) in Canberra last night…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Defence Council to Meet Melbourne
The next meeting of the Defence Council is set down for late this month, probably in Canberra, soon after Cabinet…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Extension Of City Power Urged New Lord Mayor To Seek Review Of Act And Freedom From State Departments
Announcing the six-point policy that will guide his leadership of the City Council in 1938, the Lord Mayor, Alderman Nock, yesterday emphasised the need for a revision of the Sydney Corporation Act and for civic freedom from…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Presentation to Ballina's Mayor. Ballina
Representing the staff of the Ballina Municipal Council Messrs. N. Knight, J. McNamara, and A. Saunders visited the home of Alderman E. Hogan and presented him with a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →City Finances. Ratepayers Will Pay Less This Year. Lord Mayor's Policy
The new Lord Mayor (Alderman Nock). speaking at the Highland Society's luncheon at the Showground on Saturday, said that the ratepayers of the city would pay less in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Welcome To Lord Mayor
The Lord Mayor (Alderman Nock) began his civic duties to-day. The steady stream of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Radio Verdict Awaited. Before Privy Council Broadcasts & Turf Club Big Fight
LAST legal moves will be taken before the Privy Council on January 16 by the Victoria Park Racing Club to prevent the broadcasting of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Power to Raise Loans. Newcastle Water Board. "Require Loan Council Approval."
The Premier (Mr. Stevens) stated yesterday that, though legislation was to be introduced willoh would give borrowing powers to the Newcastle and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Maturing Loans £70,000,000 Falls Due This Year Desire for Early Council Meeting Canberra
THE Loan Council may be summoned a little earlier this year to discuss the conversion of £70,000,000 of…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Nock! Where's Mayor?
THE invisiblest man in Sydney has just been not seen by me. Lord Mayor Nock has missed the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →New Lord Mayor Meets His Officers
City Council heads of departments gathered at the Town Hall yesterday to welcome Sydney's new Lord Mayor Ald. Norman Nock. The Lorn Mayor, fourth from the left, is seen with Dr. T. L. Dunn (City Health Officer left). Mr. Fred Smith, Deputy Town Clerk, Mr. Roy Hendy Town Clerk. Mr. A. H. Garnsey. City Engineer Mr. A. S. Blackuool, City Treasurer. Mr. F. W. Baird, City Valuer. Mr. W. A. McIntyre. City…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The Shanty on the Rise.... New Lord Mayor
"THE election of Alderman Nock as Lord Mayor of Sydney for 1938," said old Mr. Goggletoe, "reminds me of one of the city's most notorious…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Resignation of Whole Council
GRAFTON, Tuesday.--The whole Ulmarra Municipal Council, elected on December 4, resigned after objection was taken to the election, on the ground that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Barton Council. Party Executive Defied
The Borton Labour Electorate Council last night decided, after a noisy meeting, to defy the State A.L.P. executive, despite the presence in the hall of the senior vice-president…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Preparing for 150th ANNIVERSARY — New Lord Mayor Assumes Office — Sheffield Shield Cricket
Above: Workmen constructing near the Registrar-General's office the metal tubing framework of stands to be used by spectators of the 150th Anniversary procession. Left: Installing electric light bulbs for the illumination of the Registrar-General's office…
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