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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

3,978 stories in Sydney's papers · page 31 of 199

Council News

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 5

The following letters were received by Council from the . Progress Associations namely : Engadine Progress Association…

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Holroyd Council

The Broadcaster · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 3

Ald. Clarke was the only alderman of Holroyd Council unable to attend Tuesday night's meeting of the council. The Postal Department informed the…

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St Marys Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 3

At the meeting of St. Marys Council on 21st ult., the following recommendations by the Works Committee, which includes matters that were…

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Council By-election

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 7

MAITLAND, Wednesday.--Candidates for the by-election on March 13, to fill the vacancy in West Maitland Council caused by the resignation of the…

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Council Jottings. Main Road Intersections Improvements

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 4

The Main Roads Dept. informed the Council that they had under consideration improvements at the intersections of Prince’s Highway with…

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Loan Council's Next Meeting Canberra

The Labor Daily · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 6

No meeting of the Loan Council will be held until after the state elections in Queensland, New south Wales and South Australia. This…

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Council Jottings. Lights for Engadine Institute

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 6

Sutherland Shire Council has granted the request of the Engadine Literary Institute to instal four electric lights in the club hall, now that the electricity…

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3000 Trees Raised in Parramatta Council's Nursery

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 13

A total of 3,404 young trees have been. raised in Parramatta .Council's nursery during the last year. They are: bottle brush, 832; Westralia…

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A.l.p. Letter to Botany Council

The Sun · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 2

Botany Council decided last night to "receive" a letter from the general secretary of the A.L.P., Mr. J. J. Graves, pointing out that Mr. Frank…

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16 Nominations for N.r.a. Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 26

Sixteen nominations have been received for ten positions on the council of the National Rifle Assocaition. A ballot will be held on April 7…

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"Might Be Wild" Cows in the Park Council's Refusal

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 9

Ermington-Rydalmere Council on Monday refused an application from n cattle dealer for permission to graze cattle in the Rydalmere Park,…

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In the Country—and in the City Local Government Experiences Australia's Only Lady Mayor Discusses Her Work

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 16

IT was when she was engaged in collecting information for a wages inquiry regarding rentals and living expenses in 1923, that Mr. Lillian Fowler…

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New Speed Limit "Excessive in Places" Council's Request to Dept

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 9

Cabra-Vale Council recently suggested that the speed limit of 30 miles per hour which applies in built-up areas is excessive on the…

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Society of St. Vincent De Paul. Particular Council of Sydney

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 26

The next Festival Meeting of the Society will be held at St. Joseph's Church, Rosebery, on Sunday, March 6. The Rev. Father Bowers, P.P., will preside, and…

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National Council of Jewish Women—sydney Section. Fifth Jewish Women's Conference

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 7

Plans are forging well ahead for this Conference, which will, be one of the outstanding features of the Anniversary Celebrations…

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Agricultural Bureau News Advisory Council Meets. Mr. Clayton's Address at Cowra

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 9

AFTER the conference, of Agricultural Bureau delegates at Newcastle recently, the Bureau Advisory Council met to discuss various aspects of the…

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River Terracing Council Agrees If Government Bears Cost G.P.S. Race to Finish South of Bridge

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 1

NEW developments have taken place in reference to the proposed terracing of the banks of the Nepean River, which should…

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Pro. and Amateur Cyclists Must Be One Big Family Divided Control Is Against the Interests of Sport Inner Council Necessary

Referee · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 20

"THIS item, while of paramount importance to all cyclists, whether amateur or professional, might best be described as an open letter to all major officials. FOR Ions it has been apparent that Australia's position in relation to…

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Municipal Trading. In Electrical Appliances

The Propeller · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 8

"We should in no circumstances waive our existing rights to trade in selling electrical appliances or we may as well shut up shop," said…

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Gifts for Lord Mayor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 10

A letter of greeting and a set of six Coronation cups will be presented to the Lord Mayor, Alderman Nock, by Mr. D. Simpson, chairman of the Finance Committee of…

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