For the year ended 1926 the total cost of new buildings, additions, and alterations amounted to £51,705, as against £35,238 in 1925. Last year 42 new dwellings were erected at a cost ...
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Article : 66 wordsThe National Roads and Motorists' Association contends that the motor-owners of the State should have direct representation on the proposed transport board "It is ...
Article : 99 wordsThe one hundred and thirty-ninth anniversary of tbe establishment of the first settlement at Sydney will be observed throughout the State to-day as a holiday. A ...
Article : 177 wordsFor a long time post Mr. J Johnson (secretary of the Federated Seamen's Union) has never moved far without making sure that be had in his pocket the Court order to Mr ...
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Article : 86 wordsBreaking a leading in the front door, thieves gained an entry to Mr. David Ross's home in Milroy avenue, Kensington, between [?].40 and 10.45 last night and stole jewellery, ...
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Article : 86 wordsAlthough no definite announcement has been made. It has been learned that the Victorian elections will most probably be held on April 9. ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Wed 26 Jan 1927, Page 12
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