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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

3,978 stories in Sydney's papers · page 60 of 199

"Not Satisfied" Electrical Association Mayor Told Them

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 6

"We don't want to pay £30 a year for nothing. If we can get no satisfaction from the association, we should drop out of it."…

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Council News. Deputation

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 4

Messrs. Peryman, Myers and Ramsay Sharp representing, the Cronulla Parents and Citizens’ Association met the Council on Wednesday evening to…

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Cabra-Vale Council

The Biz · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 8

The following matters were dealt with at the last meeting of Cabra-Vale Council (in addition to others reported separately):—…

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Catholic Film Council

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 26

Tho Catholic Film Council has released as suitable for "General Exhibition," the following films:—"Cloistered."…

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Council and Its Money

The Propeller · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 8

A correspondent complains that Hurstville Council, while appealing to ratepayers to pav their rates and other charges promptly, gives but…

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Council Jottings Railway Matters

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 4

The Railway Department in reply to Council's request (1) for the watering of Talara Road, Sutherland (this road is being used owing to the…

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Fairfield Council Light Business Sheet

The Biz · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 6

Ratepayers of Fairfield have been considerate during the last three weeks, as only about a dozen letters were before council on Tuesday night…

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Holroyd Council Lighter Business Sheet

The Biz · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 8

The following matters of district interest were included in the [?] business sheet before Tuesday night's meeting [?] Holroyd Council:—…

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Wolli Creek Bridge. Council Criticised

The Propeller · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 4

"We resent such cheek and highhanded action by Canterbury Council on this matter," said Alderman Binder at the last meeting of Hurstville…

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"Unsuccessful" Gardner Criticised by Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 6

Holroyd Council recently informed Mr. S. L. Gardner, M.H.R., that he had been "unsuccessful all along the line" in getting things done for the district…

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Here and There Candidate for Council

Liverpool News · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 2

Ex-Aid. William P. Nicholls, who for a time was Deputy Mayor of Liverpool, is a candidate for the bye-election, as he announces in this issue. Mr. Nicholls'…

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Grand Council Meeting of Progress Delegates

The Biz · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 3

Delegates showed keen interest in [?] business at the [?] meeting of the Grand Council of Progress Associations, held in [?] Hall, Fairfield West, on…

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Granville Spending £460 on Council Chambers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 6

To mark the jubilee of the municipality and the 150th anniversary of Australia Granville Council proposes to spend about £460 on improving the…

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"Not Bullock Track" Complaint to Council

The Biz · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 2

A strong letter of protect was received by Cabra-Vale Council on Tuesday night from F. and M. Wingrave, regarding the condition of Parkes Road, between…

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Bulli Council Fined. Allowed Pollution of Beach

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 7

Mr. Hardwick, S.M., at the Bulli Court, fined the Bulli Shire Council £ 1 5 with expenses totalling £10/16/-, for allowing the beach to be polluted from…

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Relief Workers' Travelling Department's Desire Reply to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 14

"Men residing in Lidcombe municipality are not required to travel any greater distance than the majority of those now employed at…

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Lamb at Holroyd Council's Welcome "Duty in Common"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 5

Alderman W. H. Lamb, the newly elected member for Granville, who with Mrs. Lamb visited Holroyd Council on Yesterday, was given a cordial welcome by…

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National Council of Jewish Women—sydney Section Special Function

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 7

A morning tea was held at the Rooms on Wednesday, March 30, to bid bon voyage to Mrs. S. Goldman and to welcome Mrs. Patkin (Melbourne), Dr…

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Against Luckner's Landtng Labor Council On Fascism Is Due Soon

The Labor Daily · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 6

ANY attempt by Count von Luckner to land in Sydney would bo strongly opposed by the New South Wales Trades and Labor Council,…

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Ten Years "Too Severe" Big Petition For Reduction Of Sentence In Merrylands Shooting Case Mayor Calls Public Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 1

In Merrylands and the surrounding districts there is a strong feeling that the sentence of ten years imposed on Eric Alexander Smith for the shooting of Alfred Ernest Hedges was too severe. A petition urging a reduction of the sentence—a petition said…

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