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Council & local affairs, 1938

3,978 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 199

Postal Workers Repudiate Disrupters Loyalty to Labor Leaders Affiliation With Labor Council Suspended C.U.F. REJECTED

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 11 January 1938 · page 5

EMPHATICALLY repudiating the attempt of the Labor Council to impose a Communist united front upon the Labor Movement, a large…

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Industrial News Emphatic Stand By Plasterers Need for Labor Govt. Is Stressed Communist-Labor Council Moves Parley Bogus

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 11 January 1938 · page 6

DECLARING that the attempts of the Communist-controlled inner group of the Labor Council to disrupt the Labor Movement could…

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Reclamation at Rose Bay. "Council Unanimous on Foreshore Plan." Mayor's Reply to Protests

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 18

Despite protests by a section of ratepayers, the Woollahra Council is unanimous regarding the reclamation of the Rose Bay foreshore from Lyne Park to…

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International Council of Nurses

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 5

THE Eighth Quadrennial Congress of the International Council of Nurses, held in London, was attended by 3000 nurses from 30 different countries…

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Military Cartridges In Council Incinerator

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 2

Military cartridges, which were alleged to have exploded and injured the hand of an incinerator workman, were tabled at Newtown Council meeting last night…

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Circular Quay. Lord Mayor Wants Conference. Cabinet May Consider To-day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 16

The State Cabinet will have before it to-day a report, from the Minister for Works and Local Government, Mr. Spooner, on the recommendations of…

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Skeleton Weed. Spread in Coreen Shire. Compulsory Treatment. Corowa

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 15

On instructions from the Coreen Shire Council, the ranger, Mr. V. R. Rutzou, made an inspection of about one-third of the shire for skeleton weed and hoary cress. On only 17…

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Former Lord Mayor of London Arrives m Fremantle. "Australia's Credit High." Fremantle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 16

Sir George Broadbridge, who was lord Mayor of London during the Coronation year, passed through Fremantle to-dy by the Stranthnaver to reprsent the present Lord…

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Wool Advisory Council Hinted at Brisbane

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 7

Establishment of a Queensland Wool Advisory Council to advise the State Government was hinted at by the Minister for Agriculture, Mr…

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County Council City Candidates. Reform Association Holds Aloof

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 14

The Citizens' Refoim Association has decided not to take any official part in the election of two representatives by the City Council on the new County…

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Wants A Costumes Parade In Council Chambers MELBOURNE

The Sun · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 2

A BATHING costumes' parade in the Mordialloc Council Chambers has been suggested by the Mayor (Cr. Herbert) who advocates revision of the regulations so as to permit the wearing of trunks…

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Labor Council of N.S.W. Authorised Report. How International Brigade Saved Madrid—Australian Unionist's Experiences—"Government Certain to Win."

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 14

AN Inspiring story of the fight to save A Madrid from the Fascists, was told to the delegates of the Labor Council last week, by Tom Spiller, Sydney…

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Sutherland Shire Progress Council

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 5

The regular monthly meeting of the Shire Progress Council was held the Memorial School of Arts, Sutherland, on Thursday, 6th January. Mr…

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Athletic Aldermen

The Propeller · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 2

"Much of the grass in several Kogarah parks has already been Well worn with some of the aldermen training," said the Mayor of Kogarah…

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Alderman Applies for Three Years' Back Travelling Expenses

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 5

Whether the travelling expenses of Ermington Ward aldermen will continue to be paid may be decided at the next meeting of Ermington-Rydalmere Council. Last Monday Alderman Dorahy, who represents another…

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Castlereagh Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 5

The regular monthly meeting of the Castlereagh Council was held on Wednesday. 5th inst., when there were present:—The Mayor (Ald. E. B. Andrews)…

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Shire Councillor Fined Bombala

The Labor Daily · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 10

Cr. A. A. Wright, President of Bibbenluke Shire Council, was to-day fined £50 by Mr. Britz, P.M., at Bombala Police Court, for having illegally…

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A.l.p. Token for Woman Mayor

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 2

The Mayor of Newtown (Mrs. Lillian Fowler) will be presented with an illuminated address and a wallet of notes on January 20…

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Australia's Anniversary. Celebrations in the Shire

The Propeller · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 8

As Sutherland Shire possesses a wealth of historical interest citizens are joining enthusiastically in movements for organising functions to be…

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National Council of Jewish Women-sydney Section. Council Luncheon

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 6

The Council's monthly Luncheon will foe held on Wednesday, 19th January, when Rabbi Falk will deliver an address, Conference Meeting…

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