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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

3,978 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 199

Noise in Church Hours Complaint to Council "Not Kiddies"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 6

Noise during church hours. arising from those using the play. reserve near the church, was the subject of a complaint from…

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Land Submerged. Erosion Means Loss of Rates to Council. Tweed Heads

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 11

As a result of the continued erosion at Stradbroke Island, four sections of land and part of a fifth, comprising many allotments, have been removed from the rate book of the…

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Brisbane St. Land for Govt. £72,500 Is Asked By Council Court Block

The Labor Daily · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 7

A RECOMMENDATION that the Government be offered the major portion of the vacant land bounded by Brisbane, Campbell, Goulburn and…

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Municipal Jottings

The Propeller · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 8

Bexley Council has been advised by the Minister for Public Health that council's request for the establishment of a baby health centre in…

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Municipal Boundary of the City of Sydney. Bottommen (experienced men only)

The Labor Daily · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 10

Returned soldiers and sailors as defined in the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Employment Act, 1919, at present registered, holding current cards issued by the…

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Municipality of Lane Cove

The Labor Daily · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 10

CONCRETE LABORERS (experienced men only) Men with the above qualifications, at present registered holding current cards…

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The Faith and the Spanish Dawn Scenes at the Constitution of Spain's National Council "May the Divine Spirit Preside Over All Our Activity"—franco

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 13

France has made the two political energies of Spain-Falange Espanola and Traditionalism—one force, and that force the heart-beat of all national…

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Lord Mayor's Officer Retires

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 10

After 41 years' service with the City Council, Mr. Robert Schrowder is retiring to-day. As chief steward, he supervised the catering arrangements for mayoral banquets at the…

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Alderman Hangs Head in Shame. "Others Almost Swallow Fats Teeth.''

The St George Call · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 1

"I hang my head in shame when I realise that Kogarah Council has such a street in its municipality, ' said Aid. Harslett at last week's meeting…

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Council For Spain

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 4

SYDNEY.—When Airier men H. Maxwell and M. J. Fitzpatrick, delegates from the Bankstown Council to the recent Spanish Aid…

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District Council's New Chief

The Land · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the West Wyalong district council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, Mr. L. McIvor. was elected president…

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Central Cultural Council Makes History

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 3

For the first time in the history of Australia, a Conference is being held for the purpose of surveying, from the constructive…

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Hailsham President of Council London

The Labor Daily · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 7

It was officially announced that the King has approved that Viscount Hallsham be appointed Lord President of the Council, succeeding…

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County Council Sales. and Hire Purchase Transactions

The St George Call · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 6

In a report at the last meeting of the St. George County Council the deputy county clerk (Mr. Bennett), said, as a result of endeavours to meet Aid. Moore's…

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Beaten by Six Votes Newcastle Council Election

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 4

NEWCASTLE.—After having gained second highest total in the first preference count out of 19 candidates, Comrade R. Cram was defeated by a mere…

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Motorists' View Obscured. Police Views and Council

The St George Call · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 1

A better from the Police Dept was received by Kogarah Council at its- meeting last week drawing attention to a high paling fence covered with a vine at…

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Banquet for Blind. Menus Printed in Braille. City Council Function

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 10

Hundreds of hands felt Braille-stamped menu cards at Sargent's restaurant last night, to find out what dishes were to follow the oysters which were laid on the tables at the…

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Lone Hand Battle by N.S.W. WOMAN Law Lord Pays Tribute At Privy Council LONDON

The Sun · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 2

[?] have put your case very well indeed," said Lord Wright to Miss Nonnie Horton, of Sydney, who appeared personally before the Privy Council to-day, supported by law books and documents, but was not…

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Municipal Wages. Restoration of 1929 Level Urged

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 10

The president of the Federated Municipal and Shire Council Employees' Union, Mr. J. Kaine, when he addressed a lunch gathering yesterday at the union's 38th annual…

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Return to Old Level Demanded Municipal Employees Claim Share In Prosperity Annual Picnic

The Labor Daily · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 8

MEMBERS of the Municipal Employees' Union throughout New South Wales will not be satisfied until their conditions and wages are…

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