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Council & local affairs, 1939

3,672 stories in Sydney's papers · page 32 of 184

The Council of the Churches the Evangelistic Campaign

The Methodist · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 6

In previous issues we have published the Council's manifesto addressed to the ministers of all churches in New South Wales respecting the campaign for a spiritual advance this year. We Quote…

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Cook's River Works. Inspection by Aldermen

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 March 1939 · page 7

On Saturday 14 aldermen and other visitors inspected the work done under the Cook's River improvement scheme, which was begun about two years ago…

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Council Areas In Emergency Scheme

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 March 1939 · page 4

The National Emergency Service campaign throughout New South Wales will be organised on a municipality basis. Details of the proposed organisation…

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Court Talk of Vendetta Glebe Council Is Sued Ex-Clerk's Claim

The Sun · Monday 6 March 1939 · page 2

"McDowell, with other old and trusted servants of the Council, was politically martyred. This is an atrocious example of spleen and vindictiveness," declared counsel for Alan Bernard McDowell, former…

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Shire To First Grade

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 16

C. Gribble, Canberra left-hand batsman who came to Sydney this season, has risen from Shire to First Grade…

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City Council Relief

Daily News · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 4

William Young, 47 Shepherd Street, and a member of the Phillip A.L.P. (Lang Group), writes: -- As the allocation of Christmas relief…

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Jerilderie Council's Finances. Jerilderie

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 7

At its last meeting the jerilderie Shire Council let tenders for road work totalling £1,384, and also accepted a tender amounting to £407 for the supply of a motor truck…

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£362 CLAIM Glebe Council's Denials

Daily News · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 2

Alan Bernard McDowell sued Glebe Municipal Council for £362, before Judge Barton, in the District Court yesterday. McDowell's claim was made up of £62…

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The New Defence Council. (Australian Associated Press.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 11

It is understood that the new Defence Council covers all Republican Spain. Colonel Casado, who rejected Dr. Negrin's earlier offer of a generalship,…

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New Labor Council Portland, N.s.w

The Workers' Weekly · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 4

Local unions have formed a Trades and Labor Council. Nine unions, represented by 27 delegates, were represented…

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Glebe Council Sued. Clerk's Dismissal. Counsel Alleges "Vendetta."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 16

Allegations that Alan Bernard McDowell, of Wigram Road, Glebe, had been dismissed from his position as a clerk in the employ of the Glebe…

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Education Plan Sydney Labor Council SYDNEY, Mar. 3

The Workers' Weekly · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 1

The Educational Committee recommended to the New South Wales Labor Council last night that a series of 20 lectures be…

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Council Clerk Alleges Vendetta Claims Wrongly Dismissed Foley Case Mentioned

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 8

A "political vendetta" was alleged by counsel yesterday, to be behind the dismissal of a man from…

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Appointment to Privy Council. Mr. Curtin Congratulates Mr. Casey. PERTH

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 12

"I congratulate the Treasurer, Mr. Casey, on his appointment to the Privy Council," said the leader of the Federal Opposition, Mr. Curtin, to-day. "It is a very high and…

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District Court. (Before Judge Barton and a Jury of four.) Glebe Council Sued

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 3

Reference is made in another column to the action by Alan Bernard McDowell against the Council of the Municipality of Glebe. The matter is part heard…

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Defence Council For Spain Determined on No Surrender to Franco London, Monday. Our Own Cable Service

Daily News · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 3

A MADRID message states that the Negrin Government has been replaced by a "fight-to-the-finish" National Defence Council. It is headed by General Casado, Commander of…

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"Ground Charges Colossal" R. League V. P. Slates Municipalities Threat Not to Tender for Arenas

Daily News · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 8

VICE-PRESIDENT Mr. H. F. Benning last night attacked the attitude of the Government and municipal bodies with regard to the provision of grounds for sport…

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Dramatic Changes in Spain. Negrin Cabinet Overthrown. National Defence Council in Charge. Republicans Control Cartagena. From Our Own Correspondent. LONDON, March 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 11

A "broadcasting battle" is being waged in Spain as the outcome of the suppression of the Nationalist revolt at Cartagena, and the bloodless overthrow of Dr. Negrin's two-year-old Government, whose Ministers are accused of temporising and wandering…

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Tribute to Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 8 March 1939 · page 7

"I have to take my hat off to Alderman Irwin for his work in Parramatta diring the last twelve months or so," said Mr. C. P. McDermott at last week's…

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The Mayor Goes Away

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 8 March 1939 · page 3

The Mayour of Parramatta (Alderman W. J. Irwin) leaves to—day for England—a business trip. He will be away some months. It is regrettable that his business should take him away from Parramatta just at this time, with the celebrations balance sheet…

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