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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

3,672 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 184

B.M. Shire Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 3

The President (Cr. W. P. Mathews) and Councillors G. H. Legge, W. Green, A. S. Horrex, B. Honeysett, and H. L. Euring attended the meeting of…

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Shire Council News. Water Rating

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 1

Bulli-Woonona Progress Association wrote, advising that the following resolution was passed by the Council:— “All Councils and members thereof,…

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Shire Council News. Sylvania Matters

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 6

Sylvania Progress Association wrote bringing the following matters the Council: Water Rates…

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Aldermen and Rates

The Sun · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 10

Discussing qualifications for nomination to the Water Board. Alderman G. E. Maunder said yesterday, that a man in his own council had not paid…

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Hurstville's Loud Speakers Aldermen Annoyed

The Propeller · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 3

Considerable discussion took place at the last meeting of Hurstville Council, when complaints were made of the use of "loud speakers" during…

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Municipal Council

Liverpool News · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 1

The Mayor, Ald. H. A. Taylor, presided at the meeting of Liverpool Council last Tuesday. Also present were Aldermen A. Childs, T. Wilson, S. Stenner, R. Rowe,…

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National Road Cabramatta Aldermen at Liverpool

The Biz · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 3
Also in Liverpool News

Following a letter from Cabramatta Council regarding the Local Government's view of a national road through Cabramatta Road and Fairfield to the…

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Mayor Insists on Prosecutions

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 7

MOREE, Wednesday. -- When the municipal council carried a motion withdrawing charges against prominent residents of having used hoses during…

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Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 11

In the Legislative Council yesterday afternoon, the President announced that the Government had approved granting leave of absence to Sir Charles…

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Tree-punting in the Shire

The Propeller · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 1

Co-operation will be given by Sutherland Shire Council to the planting of trees in the area in order to mark the arrival of the Duke and Duchess…

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Mayor Gives Lead in A.r.p

The Sun · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 1

The first gas and shell-proof shelter built in New South Wales. It was constructed by the committee of the Canterbury-Banks…

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Council Question Time

The Biz · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 2

At Fairfield Council meeting on Tuesday night, the following questions were put to the Mayor at question time, and he promised to consider each of them:—…

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St. Marys Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 6

The monthly meeting of St. Marys Council was held on Monday evening, when the Mayor (Ald L. A. Muscio) Aldermen J. W. Irwin, L. T…

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Fairfield P. & C.a. Fine Years Work Reviewed. Alderman and Wife Honored

The Biz · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 7

The annual meeting of Fairfield Parents and Citizens' Association, held in the School of Arts on Monday night, revealed that the enthusiasm of all…

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Guildford Requests to Council

The Broadcaster · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 4
Also in The Biz

Guildford Progress Association, in o letter to Holroyd Council, asked: (1) That paspalum grass be cut from several streets: (2) that a fire-break be made…

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Chamber's Requests to Council

The Biz · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 7
Also in Liverpool News

Liverpool Chamber of Commerc wrote to Liverpool Council last Tuesday night drawing council's attention to the condition of the footpaths and roads of the…

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Will Secure Council Debts

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 8

The State Government will guarantee liabilities of county councils in the development of water and sewerage schemes…

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