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Council & local affairs, 1938

3,978 stories in Sydney's papers · page 35 of 199

The New Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 14

As an occupant of the Mayoral chair at Granville, Alderman West is beginning to display his unwonted activity and energy. In company with…

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Castlereagh Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 3

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

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Council Prosecutions

Liverpool News · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 4

At Liverpool Police Court on Monday. Nepean Shire Council proceeded against William R. D. Cox, on a charge of having removed gravel from Liverpool Road…

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Council Candidates Compared

Referee · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 23

NOMINATIONS for the election of ten members to the National Rille Association of New South Wales Council for the ensuing two years have…

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Council Employee's Complaint

The Broadcaster · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 4

At Tuesday night's meeting of Holroyd Council, Ald Martin asked for suspension of standing orders to discuss "the treatment accorded an employee named…

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Paspalum! Council Considering

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 6

"The grass is now feet high, and the gutter is choked. Pedestrians have to keep away from it and use the street to walk to and fro."…

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"Grateful" Committee and Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 6

Appreciation of Granville Council's wor kin Colquhoun Park was expressed at this week's meeting of the Council…

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Council News. Girl Guides

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 5

District Commissioner for Port Hacking requested permission to plant trees at some suitable spot to be named by the Council on Saturday, 2nd April,…

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"Pay Up, or —" Warning To Traders Mayor Speaks Out

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

The withholding of business from local tradesmen who do not make an effort to pay their rates was forcshadowed by the Mayor (Ald…

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Objection To Workers Who Shed Shirts Mayor Supports Women's Plaint

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 1

MOSMAN Women's Civic Group has asked that council employees discontinue working in the streets with no covering on the upper part of their…

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Lord Mayor's Fund. Bondi and Rodney Disasters. Payments to Sufferers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 10

The executive committee in charge of the Lord Mayor's Fund for the relief of sufferers from the Bondi and Rodney disasters yesterday approved of payments totalling…

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The Australian Catholic Film Council

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 27

The following are the latest released films which are considered by the Australian Catholic Central Film Council to be suitable for "General Exhibition":—…

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Potato Growers' Council. Reconstitution Urged

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

A decision that the Potato Growers' Council press for the reconstitution of the organisation as soon as Parliament assembles after the election, was agreed to by a recent…

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"Untrafficable" Road Complaint Council Needs Grader

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 15

"It is in a deplorable condition, and quite untrafficable in wet weather," Mr. S. Butler told Cabra-Vale Council on Monday, pointing…

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Liverpool Council Matters of General Interest

Liverpool News · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 1

The following matters were dealt with at Liverpool Council on Tuesday night: The Local Government Department advised that the Minister would not…

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Cowra Council Seeks Loan. Cowra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 6

The Cowra Municipal Council is making an application for a loan of £8,450 to augment a Government grant of £11,550, to build a low-level bridge across the Lachlan to…

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Progress Council. Kindred Bodies in Liverpool. District

Liverpool News · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 1

The Progress Council, recently formed in Liverpool, aims to meet a longneeded requirement in this district. With collective action, all matters pertaining…

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Council Pleased Kellyville Water Exstension £17,000 JOB

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

A vital element in the claim for the extension of water to Kellyville was the necesity for keeping people on their holdings, said the…

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Newcastle Divisional Council. Success in Friendly Societies' Display

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 27

The Newcastle Divisional Council is to be congratulated on winning the second prize in the Friendly Societies' procession and display in connection with the…

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National Council of Jewish Women—sydney Section. Hospital Committee

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

The next meeting of the, Committee is called for Wednesday afternoon March 30, at the Council Rooms, at 2 30 p.m. On Thursday, March 31, Mrs. Henry…

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