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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

3,978 stories in Sydney's papers · page 20 of 199

Castlereagh. Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 6

The monthly meeting of Castlereagh Council was held on Wednesday evening, 2nd inst., when the Mayor (Ald. E. B. Andrews) and Aldermen T. R. R…

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City Council Bungle

The Labor Daily · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 6

Sir, -- The Stevens Government appointed a Housing Commission nearly wo years ago and elaborate plans were foreshadowed as to what would…

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Catholic Friendly Societies' Council

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 30

A meeting of the Catholic Friendly Societies Council was held on Wednesday last, 4th inst., and was presided over by Bro. J. W. Thompson,…

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"Near-to-nature" Costumes Mayor "Jolted" By Street Paraders In Bathers

The Sun · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 3

The Mayor of Randwick (Ald. Bourke) said to-day that he had seen two women walking the street in costumes that were "as near to Nature as could be." He did not think it very edifying to see men and…

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Council Jottings. Conveniences at Woronora River

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 2

Plans submitted for approval re the conveniences at the river have been passed and the location of same has been referred to “C” Riding…

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Liverpool Court Council's Request for More Accommodation

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 5

The carpenter's hammer is at work on the room at Liverpool Courthouse which is used by, the baby Health Clinic. It is hoped that other work will also…

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£80,000 Scheme Liverpool Sewerage Council's Demand

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 5

At a cost of 80,000, Liverpool is to have its sewerage system, provided the work is carried out by 100 per cent. local labor…

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Bexley Storm Damage. Council Estimate of £3500

The Propeller · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 3

The Bexley Engineer, Mr. C. D. Handley, reported at this week's council meeting that damage by the storm last week in the municipality had…

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Catholic Friendly Societies' Council. the Archbishop's Letter

The Catholic Press · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 28

A meeting of the Catholic Friendly Societies' Council was held on Wednesday, 4th inst., and was presided over by Bro. J. W. Thompson (vice-president)…

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Casula Parks and Roads Progress Association and Council

Liverpool News · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 2

Liverpool Council received a deputation on Tuesday night from Casula Progress Association regarding the park and roads. Mr. Wildman said the park had been…

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"Can But Won't" Sewerage Extensions Council's Orders

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 2

That the council would shortly hear from the Department of Public Health with regard to the number of promises which, although they could be connected…

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National Council of Jewish Women—sydney Section. General Meeting

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 7

The February general meeting was put forward and held on Monday, 31st January. On opening the meeting, Dr. Reading paid tribute to the memory of Mr…

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Will Appeal to Premier Preference To Soldiers Council's Loan Scheme

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 5

Indignant because it is forced to employ returned soldiers from other areas on its subsidised loan works. Baulkham Hills Council will make a…

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On the Land Table Poultry. Annual Meeting of Council. Grades Recommended

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 9

Opening the first annual conference of the Table Poultry Council of N.S.W., at the Dopartment of Agriculture, yesterday, the Director of Marketing, Mr. A. A. Watson, who…

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The Australian Catholic Central Film Council. Additions Weekly List of Films Released

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 26

The following is the weekly list of films released by the Commonwealth Censors and considered suitable for General Exhibition by the above…

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Private Fight of Minister Squabble With Vic. Country Party Council Wordy Battle Canberra

The Labor Daily · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 4

THE private fight between the Minister for the Interior, Mr. McEwen, and the central council of the Victorian Country Party was…

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"Tender Was Very Satisfactory." Sale Price of State Brick Works. Royal Commission Evidence. Contributions to Consultative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 7

At the Brick Works Royal Commission yesterday, Mr. E. H. Swift, formerly Under-Secretary for Works and a member of the Tenders Advisory Committee, said that both he and Mr. A. J. Gibson, another member of the committee, considered that…

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Municipal Jottings

The Propeller · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 7

The Chief Secretary's Department has informed Sutherland Shire Council that an application had been made for an oyster lease of about one and…

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Call-up of Workless Positions Vacant Government Labor Exchanges. Municipalities of Bankstown and Canterbury

The Labor Daily · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 12

POLL CLERKS (experienced men only). Returned Soldiers and Sailors, as defined in the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Employment Act, 1919. at present registered…

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Newcastle Knows the Full Worth of Its Abattoir Greater Newcastle Council Will Guard the City's Asset with Every Precaution North and North-west Producers Need Not Fear Result of Changed Local Laws

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 24

THE inauguration of the Greater Newcastle scheme shortly will mean some slight difference in the constitution of the existing Newcastle Abattoir Board, for the reason that within the space of a little more than a year this huge and successful enterprise will become part and parcel of the new local governing machinery of the northern capital…

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