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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

3,672 stories in Sydney's papers · page 27 of 184

Picnic Cricket Fairfield Council v Cabra-vale Council

The Biz · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 8

Played at Fairfield Park on Sunday last, and won by Fairfield. Scores:Fairfield.—M. Dowl 10. Ft. Campbell 'retired) 55, J. Hayes 1. F. Stein 22, R…

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Swimmers' Request to Council

The Biz · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 8

E. J. Curran. on behalf of Fairfield Swimming Club. asked Fairfield Council to erect starting boards, spring boards, dressing sheds and lavatories for…

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Ratepayers' Association Requests to Council

Liverpool News · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 1

Liverpool Ratepayers' Association made several requests to Liverpool Council on Tuesday night. The Association asked that Boundary…

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The Australian Catholic Central Film Council

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 26

The undermentioned films have been released during the. Week by the Australian Catholic Central Film Council as suitable for "General Exhibition":—…

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Not Sufficient Police Discussion by Council

Liverpool News · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 1

"We have not got sufficient police protection in Liverpool," stated the Mayor, Aid. A. Taylor at the meeting of Liverpool Council on Tuesday night, when a…

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A Stolen Flag. Council Pays Owner

The Biz · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 8

T. Joseph of Homebush asked Fairfield Council nn Tuesday night to reimburse him for the las- of a flag which was stolen from a pole at the Council…

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If War Comes Evacuation to the Mountains? Shire Councillors' Discussion

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 1

WILL the Mountains be a safe place or a danger area in time of war? This was an issue discussed by Councillors of Blue…

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Removal of Shell Grit. Confiscation by Council

The Propeller · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 2

Rockdale Council decided at its last meeting to confirm the action of the Mayor, Alderman F. W. Beehag, in confiscating all bags of shell grit…

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New Scenic Road. Hurstville Council and Resumptions

The Propeller · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 1

Details of the agreement between the council and the Department of Works and Local Government were received at the last meeting of…

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County Council Scheme Rejected. West Maitland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 7

The West Maitland Municipal Council has decided to inform the Kearsley Shire Council that it is not in favour of the shire's proposal to establish a County Council in the district…

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Electricity Service Ciharge Protests to Fairfield! Council

The Biz · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 3

There were two deputations before Fairfield Council on Tuesday night, on the question of the electricity service charge of 1½ per week, instituted by…

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Kill Mosquitoes Poultry Farmers' Bequest to Council

The Biz · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 4

In a letter to Cabra-Vale Council. J. Dawson, hon. secretory, 6t. John's Branch of the Poultry Farmers' Association of N.S.W., asked that steps be taken…

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Bash Fire Relief Fund St. Marys Council Unresponsive

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 1

At the meeting of St. Marys Council on Monday evening a letter was received from Mr C. Trout, hon secretary of the district Bush Fire Relief…

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DISAPPOINTED P.F.A. Council and Premier's Reply

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 6

DISAPPOINTMENT and dissatisfaction with the reply from the Premier (Mr. Stevens) to the Poultry Farmers' Association appeal for help…

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Garden Rubbish on Roads. Complaints at Kogarah Council

The Propeller · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 2

"People who look after their footpaths are the main offenders in this regard," said the Kogarah engineer Mr. A. H. Brewer, at last…

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"Perfectly Satisfied." a Ratepayer Writes. Letter to Holroyd Council

The Broadcaster · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 4

Holroyd Council this week had a letter from "a perfectly satisfied ratepayer." as the town clerk (Mr A. D Hume) mentioned in the precis, he wrote in…

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Progress of Liverpool New Council Chambers Mr. Spooner Performs Opening

The Biz · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 10
Also in Liverpool News

About 200 people were in attendance at the Liverpool Town Hall on Saturday afternoon last, when the Minister for Works and Local Government, the Hon…

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WOMAN Through a Woman's Eyes. London County Council. Woman May be Chairman

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 24

WHEN the London County Council meets next month it is more than likely that for the first time in its history a woman will preside over…

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National Council of Jewish Women—sydney Section. Card Party—Sunday 5th March

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 7

Miss Queenle Kerch is organising a card evening at the C & Y Centre on Sunday, March 5, at 7.30 p.m. to raise funds for the Council Bed in the…

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