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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

3,672 stories in Sydney's papers · page 65 of 184

County Council. Applicants for General Managership

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 17

The first of a number of applicants for the position of general manager of the County Council Electricity Undertaking were interviewed last night by the chairman, Councillor…

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Ironworkers' Council Vital Matters For Discussion

Daily News · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 6

A series of important questions will be dealt with by the Federal Council of the Ironworkers' Association, which began its sittings at the Sydney Trades Hall…

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Council Refuses to Resign. Bankstown Criticism

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 6

At a meeting of the Bankstown Municipal Council last night, a letter was received from the Bankstown Ratepayers' Protection Association, stating that, at a public meeting held…

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No Action Council and Bus Problem Conference

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 3

Because it considers that "the huge increase of omnibus traffic from various metropolitan suburbs terminating in the city, the public generally are…

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First Woman Chairman of London County Council

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 5

THE London County Council, governing body of the world's greatest municipality, marked this, its jubilee year, in a very special way by…

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Labour Council of N.S.W. Authorised Report: Conscription in England. Labor's Resistance. Support From Council

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 14

Secretary R. A. KING was given permission at the meeting of the Labor Council last week to move a resolution arising out of the decision to introduce conscription in England…

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Opposition to Night Betting. Council of Churches Motion

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 6

The Council of Churches yesterday strongly opposed suggestions' that betting facilities should be permitted at night trotting meetings…

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Licences to Sell Meals City Council Already Has Authority

The Sun · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 2

The City Council has power under the Sydney Corporation Act to license cafes and restaurants, and is now considering a suggestion by its Health Officer, Dr. T. Lewis Dunn, that it should approve of a new by-law…

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Alderman Leaves Chambers

The Biz · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 10
Also in Liverpool News

When Liverpool Council, on Tuesday night, had dealt with a letter from the Department of Road Transport regarding the excessive speed of taxi cabs during…

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Municipal Council

Liverpool News · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 1

The following matters (in addition to those reported under separate headings) were dealt with at the last meeting of Liverpool Council on Tuesday night:—…

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Legal Ex's Raising a Loan Nepean Shire Council's Misfortune

Nepean Times · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 1

TO meet the verdict and costs amounting to about £1200 obtained against Council in an action over a road accidcnt, the Nepean…

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Greyhounds at Rockdale. Alderman Quotes from Bible

The Propeller · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 6

An alderman standing up and reading passages from the Bible seemed strange at the last meeting of Rockdale Council, when the matter of…

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Ingleburn Council

Liverpool News · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 3
Also in The Biz

At the shire meeting of the above council, there were present: Aldermen H. H. Bainbridge (Mayor), F. Connell, J. S. Freeman, W. G. Hosking, G. H. Naylor,…

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Rockdale's Mayor Resigns. Record of Splendid Service

The Propeller · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 3

All the aldermen expressed regret at the last meeting of Rockdale Council when the Mayor, Alderman F. W. Bechag, tendered his resignation. He…

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Council Employee Injured

Liverpool News · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 2

Mr. T. Harris, of Dorchester Street, Campbelltown, was admitted, on Thursday, to the Camden Hospital. He had been working for the electrical…

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National Council of Jewish Women—sydney Section. Council Luncheon

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 8

Rabbi L. A. Falk continued his brilliant luncheon addresses on Wednesday, April 1st. when he gave an Inspiring talk on the month of Iyar the saddest season in…

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Another Council Starts Immunising

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 7

WEST MAITLAND, Wednesday.-- Taroo Shire Health Inspector (Mr. T. C. Atkinson) reported to the Council today that arrangements had been made to…

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Club Controls Council Green

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 7

GOSFORD, Wednesday.--For 2 a month, Gosford Bowling Club has been given control of the £2300 bowling green and pavilion…

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