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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

3,672 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 184

Blue Mountains Shire Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 6

At the fortnightly meeting of Blue Mountains Shire Council on 24th ult., the President (Cr. W. P. Mathews) and Councillors A. M. Hodgson, A. S…

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Nepean Shire Council January Meeting

Liverpool News · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 1

The following were present at the last meeting of Nepean Shire Council:—The President (Cr. W. S. Hewitt), and Crs. Rose, Scott, Barker and Watson…

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Deputy Mayor

Nepean Times · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 4

Ald. J Cram was re-elected Deputy-Mayor of Penrith unopposed at a special meeting of Council on Tuesday evening…

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Holroyd Council

The Broadcaster · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 3

The following matters were dean with in a comparatively short agenda paper at Holroyd Council at its last meeting (other matters appear under…

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All Pulling Weight Lord Mayor's Bushfire Appeal

Referee · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 20

CYCLISTS in Sydney are intent on making the charity carnival in aid of the Lord Mayor's bush-fire appeal a huge success. The carnival will be…

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Developmental Works B.M. Shire Programme

Nepean Times · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 3

At the last meeting of Blue Mountains Shire Council the engineer (Mr G. Broughton) submitted a tabulated statement showing the financial…

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Penrith Council's Clorical Staff

Nepean Times · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 4

Penrith Council considered in committee on Tuesday evening the proposal to appoint an additional clerk on the office staff, but further…

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Council Saves a Tree

The Propeller · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 3

Kogarah Council decided at this week's meeting to incur expense in widening a vehicular crossing leading to a church, and widening the gate,…

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Poorly Paid Council Men

Daily News · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 6

Municipal employees, wages staff section, now receive 11 per week less than they did in 1929. This extraordinary position was revealed…

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Fairfield Council Interesting Items

The Biz · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 5

Ald. Burleigh (Mayor), with Aldermen Stlmson, Fishpool, Henshaw, O'Sullivan, Bridgement, Davis, Duncan and Money, attended Tuesday night's meeting of…

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Lord Mayor's Appeal. Relief for Bushfire Victims. Fund Reaches £7,040

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 6

The Lord Mayor, Alderman Nock, announced yesterday that the subscriptions to the New South Wales Bushfires Disaster Fund received at the…

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Replace Horses City Council Exploits Men

Daily News · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 6

THE disappearance of the horse and cart from city streets has not improved the lot of members of the wages…

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Improved Train Service. Auburn Council's Move

The Biz · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 1

In a letter to Fairfield Council. Auburn Council sought co-operation in a request to the Railway Commissioners that the Facilties provided for travellers on the…

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Fairfield Council Chambers. Proposed Alteration and Additions

The Biz · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 8

Fairfield Council had before committee on Tuesday plans for the extension of the Council Chambers. These provide for two offices and a showroom in front…

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Big Issue Case Against Council Bridge Carpenters' Award

Nepean Times · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 1

AN important issue that is of considerable interest to all councils, Public Works Department, and Main Roads Board came before…

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National Council of Jewish Women—sydney Section. General Meeting

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 7

The first meeting after the summer recess will take place at the C & Y Centre, on Monday, February 6, at 8 p.m. Mrs Struan Robertson who has…

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Council Pays £17,000 for Bus Stop Buys Hotel Frontage to Widen Road and Ease Congestion

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 5

The City Council is paying £17,000 for a bus stop. Bayswater Road, King's Cross, is being widened 20 feet to allow buses to drop and pick up fares…

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Municipal Men Lack Faith in Inner Group

Daily News · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 6

RECENT ballots of the Municipal Employees' Union indicate that Inner Group officials of the organisation have lost the confidence of members. The feeling of resentment…

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Aldermen to Swim. Kogarah’s Team For Local Govt. Swimming Carnival

The St George Call · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 1

Kogarah Council has selected Alds. Lobb, Harslett aud Poulton, as its team to take part in the Local Government swimming carnival, to be held at…

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New Labor Council

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 4

Wonthaggi, Victoria's biggest coal mining town, is taking another step forward in its industrial career. A Trades Hall Council…

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