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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

3,672 stories in Sydney's papers · page 39 of 184

Holroyd Council. Items of Interest

The Broadcaster · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 3
Also in The Biz

The following matters, and others under separate headings, were dealt with at Holroyd Council's last meeting: The Railway Estate Agent advised…

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Emu Plains Resumptions Council Congratulated

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 1

The N.S.W. Federation of Bush Walking Clubs has written to Blue Mountains Shire Council expressing its approval of the protest made by the…

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Causes in No. 5 COURT. (Before Mr. Justice Owen and jury.) Loss of an Arm. Chapman v Council of Shire of Nepean

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 5

Francis Lionel Chapman, a clerk, 25, brought an action claiming £2,000, from the council of the shire of Nepean, as damages for personal injuries, which he claimed resulted…

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£773 for Loss of Arm Case Against Nepean Shire

The Biz · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 4
Also in Liverpool News

In the No. 5 Causes Court. Sydney, on Wednesday. Francis Lionel Chapman, a clerk. 25, brought an action claiming £2000 from the Council of the Shi[?]e of…

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Fairfield Council Matters of General Interest

The Biz · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 8

In addition to several matters reported under seperate headings. Fairfield Council dealt with the following matters at its meeting on Tuesday night:—…

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Fairfield Council Meetings. Altered to Mondays

The Biz · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 3

At Tuesday night's meeting of Fairfield Council, the Mayor, in a minute, proposed that ordinary meetings of the council be held on Monday nights, and…

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County Council's Buildings. Kogarah and Hurstville

The Propeller · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 1

Complaints were made at the last meeting of the St. George County Council by the building committee of the slow progress being made in the…

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Engineer's Explanation Committee's Report to Council

The Biz · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 7

The electricity committee reported as follows to Fairfield Council on Tuesday night:—That consideration had been given to…

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Mayor Dies in N.Z. Mr. H. A. J. Abbott, Of Vaucluse

The Sun · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 3

Mr. H. A. J. Abbott, Mayor of Vaucluse and chief Hansard reporter, died to-day at Christchurch (N.Z.) at the age of 60…

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Council Deadlock Minister Acts Dispute In Botany

The Sun · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 16

The Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr. Spooner) has intervened in the Botany Council dispute…

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City Planning. Elizabeth Street Extension. Council Approval

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 13

On the recommendation of the Lord Mayor, Alderman Nock, the City Planning Committee yesterday approved in principle the Elizabeth Street…

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Sewerage Work Alteration of Route Engineers Consult with Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 2

PENRITH Council, on Monday evening, discussed with Mr [?]wis. of Smith and Lewis consuiting engineers, and Mr…

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Council's Threat to Run Ferries Claim River Suburbs Neglected

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 8

Disappointed with Parramatta River ferry services, several councils may form a County Council to run their own ferries. The councils concerned include Ryde, Hunter's Hill, Drummoyne,…

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Widow's Claim. Electrocution of Husband Suit Against County Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 5

In an action, which was opened yesterday in the Causes Court before Mr. Justice Stephen and a jury, Eugenie Cecelia Hughes, of Gladstone Street,…

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National Council of Jewish Women—sydney Section. March' General Meeting

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 7

On Monday, March 6, at the general meeting Dr. Reading welcomed visitors from other States and newcomers, recently arrived in Sydney. They were asked…

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To the Board? Penrith's Water Supply Council to Hold Special Meeting

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 7

PENRITH COUNCIL decided on Monday evening to hold a special meetng to deal with the prepsed scheme of Mr Speconer's…

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Pontifical Mission Works in 1938 Annual Meeting of Episcopal Committee and National Council

The Catholic Press · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 13

On Thursday, 2nd inst., his Excellency the Apostolic Delegate, Most Rev. Dr. J. Panico, S.T.D., presided at the annual meeting of the National Episcopal…

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Electricity Service Charge Business Men Indignant. Protest Against Council's Treatment. The following letter from Fairfield and District Chamber of Commerce was before Fairfield Council meeting on Tuesday night:—

The Biz · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 7

"At the monthly meeting of my chamber on March 7, I was [?], by unanimous resolution, to tender to your council an emphatic protest at the…

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