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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

3,978 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 199

B.M. Shire Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 3

At the fortnightly meeting of Blue Mountains Shire Council on Tuesday Councillors W. P. Mathews (President), A. M. Hodgson, B. Honeysett, G…

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Late Alderman Graf

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 9

Alderman John George Graf, aged 57, of Meredith Street, Bankstown, who died on Tuesday, and who was buried at Rookwood Cemetery yesterday, had been…

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River Banks Terracing Scheme Further Shire Council Discussion

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 1

THERE is not unanimity among Blue Mountains Shire Councillors as to the scheme of terracing the banks of the Nepean River as…

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ALDERMAN G. Graff Liverpool

The Labor Daily · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 4

All sections of the community, including the Mayor and all sitting aldermen and many ex-aldermen of the Bankstown municipality…

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Sutherland Shire

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 7

A "Sutherland Shire Week," as part of the 150th Anniversary celebrations, will begin on Saturday. There will be a procession from Sylvania to Sutherland, where the official…

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Relief Workers at Wiseman's Ferry Alderman's Charges

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 5

Recently we published a statement by an alderman regarding the treatment of relief workers at Wiseman's Ferry. This statement alleged that the men…

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Kogarah Mayor Complains. "Mussolini" Commissioner

The Propeller · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 6

"It is practically impossible for anyone from Kogarah Council to see this 'Mussolini" Transport Commissioner," complained the Mayor, of…

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Amusing Definitions by Ex-lord Mayor

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 9

SIR GEORGE BROADBRIDGE, last year's Lord Mayor of London, delivered an amusing address at a luncheon given yesterday by the Chartered Institute of Secretaries. He is vice-president of the…

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Council News

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 4

The Works and Local Government Department informed Council that further consideration has been given to the question of resumption in Wonga…

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Sutherland Shire Band Citizens’ Committee

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 7

The first annual meeting of the above was held at the Band Practice Room, Shire Chambers, on Tuesday, 25th January, Councillor R. Bingham…

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Nepean Shire Rate for 1938

Liverpool News · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 3

The following were in attendance at the last meeting of Nepean Shire Council—The President (Cr. W. S. Hewitt) and Crs. Skidmore, Rose, Watson, and…

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Shire Celebrations Cronulla’s Festivities

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 1

From Saturday until the following Saturday, Cronulla should be a very busy centre, as the Shire Cerebrations Committee have organised a Week of Celebration. The Week opens with a profession of Floats, Decorated Cars Business Turnouts, etc. which…

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Auburn Scots and the Town Hall Publicity Officer Replies to Alderman

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 4

The publicity officer, Mr. David Hardie, is strong in defence of the Auburn Scottish Association's priority of claim on Auburn Town…

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Council and Scouts

The Propeller · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 2

"We should give some assistance to these scouts," said Alderman. Mainerd at the last meeting of Bexley Council when, the Bexley Boy Scout…

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Shire of Sutherland’s Official Ball

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 4

All arrangements are now in hand for the Official Ball on Wednesday, 9th February. A first class orchestra has been engaged and tickets are selling…

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Granville Baths Not Closing Rumor Unfounded Says Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 1

During the week it has been Freely rumored that the Granville Baths were to be closed for health reasons. The Mayor of Granville (Alderman J…

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Council Jottings Kurnell Jetty

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 5

The Lands Department informed, the Council that the application for extension of term of special lease for Kurnell Jetty has been permitted to be…

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Will Cost Council A "Monkey"

Referee · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 3

STAGING the swimming events at the local Olympic Pool, is a wonderful advertisement for North Sydney and…

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Holroyd Council Varied Correspondent List

The Broadcaster · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 3

Aid. W. Campbell (Mayor), Ald. M. Warnock (deputy Mayor), with Ald. Maunder, Martin, Smith Styles, Barry. Thorburn, Jones and Clarke, attended…

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Council's Move Sutherland-st. Bridge

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 16

Ermington-Rydalmere Council on Monday decided to seek the co-operation of Ryde, Dundas, Auburn, Lidcombe, and Hunters Hill Council urging the…

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