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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

3,978 stories in Sydney's papers · page 63 of 199

Death of Alderman

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 5

WOLLONGONG, Tuesday.--Alderman W. Hurt, of Wollongong, a former mayor, died this morning…

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Claim for £1000 Ex-Mayor And Mayor

The Sun · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 13

An ex-Mayor of Drummoyne, Harry William Thomson, and the present mayor, Jacob Henley, were…

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Lord Mayor's Views

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 16

"The. 150th Anniversary celebrations have been singularly successful, and have served as a wonderful advertisement abroad, not only for the City of Sydney, but also for Australia…

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Borrowing. Loan Council Control. Semi-Governmet Bodies. Premier's View

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 15

The Premier, Mr. Stevens, said last night that he did not think that the financial agreement would have been ratified by the various States if it had…

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Attack by Vic. Premier Casey's Attitude at Loan Council Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 5

Loan Council operations were assailed today by the Premier, Mr. Dunstan, who said the warning of the Federal Treasurer, Mr. Casey,…

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STEVENS & Casey at Variance Money Borrowed By Semi-Govt. Bodies Loan Council

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 5

THE Premier, Mr. Stevens, said last night that he did not see any threat to affect the strength and usefulness of the Loan Council in the…

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Labor Council of N.S.W. Authorised Report. Registration of Bogus Seamen's Union. Unions Asked to Protest

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 14

CLAIMING that it meant the introduction of company Unionism into Australia, the registration of the socalled Australian Seamen's Federation…

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£1,000 Claim for Defamation. Ex-Alderman Sues Mayor. By-election Circular

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 5

In the Supreme Court yesterday, before Mr. Justice Maxwell, the case was begun in which Harry William Thompson, electrical contractor and engineer, of Fivedock, is claiming £1,000…

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Sunday Football Emu Club's Request Turned Down by Shire Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 1

A PROPOSAL to play Western Districts football on Sundays is meeting with opposition and may not be finally adopted…

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Mayor Sued for £1000

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 5

"It seems a great pity that two men who have given their services to the public should air their grievances before us."…

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"Patronise Local Post Office" Dundas Alderman's Plea

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 9

"Let us patronise our own local post office, had thus help increase the status of the district." Stating that Dundas Council seldom…

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Loan Council

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 2

THE Loan Council decided at its meeting in Melbourne to launch almost immediately an internal loan of £10,250,000…

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Baulkham Hills Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 7

The president (Cr. A. Whitling) occupied the chair at Baulkham Hills Council on Tuesday. Others present were Crs. R. S. Crawford, S. G. Williams, J. A…

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Where Does Council Stand ?

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 1

By its action in refusing to allow the Postmistress of Burraneer Post Office permission to retail soft drinks, etc., owing to the site being within a “residential area,” the Shire Council are now faced with the task of enforcing the regulations governing “residential”…

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Council Jottings. Dredging Lease

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 7

The Mines Department informed the Council that careful consideration has been given to the application of Marine Shell Products Ltd. for a dredging lease…

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Robes for P'matta Mayor Town Clerk, Too "Add Dignity"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 1

Robes will henceforth enhance the dignity of Parramatta's Mayor and town clerk on special occasions. "It is not that we want to be…

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Holroyd Council Lighter Business Sheet

The Broadcaster · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 3

The following mature of district interest were included in the light business sheet before Tuesday night's meeting of Holroyd Council:…

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Council Jottings. George's River Bridge

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 3

Tenders are being called by the shire Council for the caulking, cleaning and painting of the George’s River Bridge…

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South Grafton Council. Grafton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 7

South Grafton Municipal Council has appointed a sub-committee to prepare specifications and call tenders for the construction of additions to the saleyards. It was…

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S. W. P. & C. A. Council

The Biz · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 6

At the last meeting of the S. W. District Council of Parents and Citizens Associations, it was decided to send a deputation to wait on the Director of…

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