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Council & local affairs, 1938

3,978 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 199

Living in Shed Alderman's Plea

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 1

"He has no, doubt flouted the council before, but I think that this is a case in which the council could with every justification accede to…

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Mayor Fitch Testimonial

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 5

The secretary of the public testimonia to Ald. D. Pitch, Mayor of Penrith, desires to draw attention to the subscription lists that are out. On the…

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Honor To Lady Mayor

The Labor Daily · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 5

IT is expected that a record gathering will be present at the Surreyville Hall, City Road, Darlington, to-night, when the Mayor of…

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Says Migration Necessary Former Lord Mayor of London

The Labor Daily · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 6

A former Lord Mayor of London, Sir George Broadbridge, expressed the opinion yesterday that. Australians appeared to him to be happier…

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Penrith Council (To the Editor)

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 3

Sir,—In an effort to prevent further undiinified, tactless, and decidedly unsporting attacks on aldermen of Penrith Council, the writer moved, at…

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Aeroplane Smashes. Sutherland Council's Action

The Propeller · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 7

"It is time regulations were introduced to stop stunt flying over crowded areas," said Councillor C. J. Monro, M.L.A., at last night's…

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Stop Press New County Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 1

The new County Council elected yesterday is: Councillors Cramer and Gardiner. Aldermen Tresidder, Parry, and Harding. (See story, this page.)…

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Holroyd Council Tuesday Night's Meeting

The Broadcaster · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 2

Ald. W. Campbell (Mayor), Ald. Warnock (Deputy Mayor), and Aldermen Maunder, Fenwick, Jones, Barry, Thorburn, stayles, Clark and Smith were…

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Police Promotions. Executive Council Approval

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 12

The Executive Council yesterday confirmed the promotion of Acting Superintendent J. J Walsh to the rank of superintendent, third class. Third-class Superintendent H…

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AUSTRALIA’S 150th ANNIVERSARY. Sutherland Shire’s Official Ball

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 6

On Wednesday, 9th February, the Shire will hold an Official Ball at the Cecil Ballroom to afford the citizens an opportunity of meeting together to…

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County Council Sales. Large Increase Over Last Year

The Propeller · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 1

"Sales of electricity appliances by the council last year show an increase of 94 per cent over the previous year," said the sales manager of the…

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St. George County Council. Ald. McGuire Elected Chairman

The Propeller · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 4

On a draw from the hat Alderman G. J. McGuire, a Rockdale Council delegate, was elected chairman of the St. George County Council at last…

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County Council Election 3 New Members Elected the Voting

The Labor Daily · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 6

THE triennial election in connection with the Sydney County Council took place yesterday when 13 candidates offered for the four…

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Will Not Borrow Outside Council and Debt To Govt. BATHURST

The Labor Daily · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 6

"BATHURST Council to-night turned down the main part of Mr. Spooner's new scheme. The council, in its meeting behind closed doors,…

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St Marys Council Cheap Electricity for Cooking Visit of Mr. Maunder

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 7

The monthly meeting of St. Marys Council was held on Monday evening, the Mayor (Ald. L. A. Muscio) and Aldermen J. W. Irwin, L. T. Roberts,…

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New Stand for Pageant Action Follows Complaint From Municipalities Organisers Want to See Their Work

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 1

BECAUSE municipalities threatened to withdraw their floats from the Anniversary pageant unless their organisers were given "box seats," an extra stand has had to be…

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Spooner Called a Dictator Hornsby Aldermen Incensed

The Labor Daily · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 6

After trenchantly criticising the Minister for Works and Local Government, Mr. Spooner, Hornsby Council decided last night to notify…

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Mayor's Speech for Talkie

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 4

The Lord Mayor (Alderman Norman Nock) yesterday faced the talkie camera for the first time in his public career, at Fox Movietone…

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Sutherland "Shire Week."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 17

The committee representing all parts of Sutherland Shire has arranged the following programme for "Shire Week" as part of the Anniversary celebrations:—February 5…

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Presentation to First Lady Mayor

The Labor Daily · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 7

A section of the lame crowd which flocked to Surreyville last night, when the Leader of the Labor Party Mr. Lang, presented an illuminated address to Australia's first lady Mayor. Mrs. Lillian Fowler, of Newtown" Among those in the photograph are Mrs. Fowler, Mr. Lang. Mr. Bcasley. and Mr. Gibson, senior vice-president of the A.L.P. executive…

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