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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

3,978 stories in Sydney's papers · page 27 of 199

Claim Against Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 6

In a letter to Granville Council on Tuesday, Mrs. F. Davis claimed compensation for injury to her son as a result of a fall on the footpath in…

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Coming of Age Miss Dorothy Maunder Ex-mayor's Daughter Honored

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 6

Miss Dorothy Maunder, eldest daughter of ex-Mayor and Mrs. J. W. Maunder, of John-street, Lidcombe, was the guest of honor at a…

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Council Jottings. School Safety Patrol

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 3

The Rockdale Police Department informed the Council that the annual competition for the St. George District Shield will be held at the end of the…

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Hibernian Notes. Hibernian Social Council

The Catholic Press · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 27

At the monthly meeting of the above council, held in the board room, on Wednesday, 16th inst., 45 branches were represented by their elected delegates. The…

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Approved Films. Catholic Council's List

The Catholic Press · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 27

The following list of recent films has been. issued by the Australian Catholic Central Film Council, as suitable for "General Exhibition": "Checkers," "Everybody's…

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Liverpool Council Tuesday Night's Meeting

Liverpool News · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 1

The following matters were dealt with, amongst others, at the meeting of Liverpool Council on Tuesday night:— The Department of Local Government…

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Mechanical Aid for Council Office

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 9

Baulkham Hills" Council decided on Tuesday to purchase a book-keeping machine at a cost not exceeding £470, and to appoint an operator and a junior…

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Fine Gesture From Bathurst L. Council

The Labor Daily · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 5

The secretary of the Trades and Labor Council, Mr. R. A. King, has received from the secretary of the- Bathurst and District Trades and…

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Merrylands Sports Meeting Deputation to Council

The Broadcaster · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 4

Mr. J. Carey (president) and Mr. Messer, members of Merrylands Chamber of Commerce, attended Holroyd Council on Tuesday night, seeking Council's…

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"This and That" Council's Co-operation

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 6

Bulli Shire Council asked Holroyd Council on Tuesday to co-operate in urging the Government to grant to the Main Roads Department the necessary…

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Kogarah Council's Depot. Dust Causes Annoyance

The Propeller · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 3

"A lot of extra work is being created for housewives as a result of this dust, and it is getting on food and causing a danger to health."…

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A.l.p. Nepean Electoral Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 6

After many months of disruption brought about by Mr Keller and Mr Gibson, of the Central Executive, the Nepean Electoral Council has now…

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The Australian Catholic Central Film Council

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 32

The following are the names of films released for "general exhibition":—"Checkers," "Everybody's Doing It," "Hitting a New High," "No Time to…

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Ready to Die for Austria Mayor Of Vienna Defies Nazis VIENNA

The Sun · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 5

Vienna's Lord Mayor (Dr. Richard Schmidtz) who is a strong Catholic, made a surprising speech against the Nazis to a large audience…

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Show and Council Proposed Transfer Drafting Conditions

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 1

CONDITIONS under which Penrith Council will take over the Showground were drafted at a special meeting of Council on…

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Council News. Marine Biological Station at Cronulla

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 2

Chief Secretary’s Department informed Council that a proposal has been made by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research for the…

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On Time Short Council Meeting "Near Record"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 14

"Ha, the "Argus" is here with an eye on the clock," said Alderman Stone as he entered the council room at Aubturn on Monday…

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Council of Progress Associations Formed at Liverpool

Liverpool News · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 2

At the combined meeting of district Progress Association delegates, held in Liverpool School of Arts on Friday last, it was decided to form into a "Council…

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New Project Tweed Factory for Penrith Council Interviewed

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 1

A PROPOSAL to establish a tweed factory in Penrith municipality was before the Penrith Council at a special meeting on…

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"Disgusting State" Harrow-Road Drains Woman Tells Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 14

"I notice that and yet rates are our drains in the street have been left in a disgausting state," Mrs. R. E. Restron, of Harrow-road, told…

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