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Council & local affairs, 1940

2,819 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 141

Municipality for Cronulla. Unanimous Decision by Council

The Observer · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 3

At a special meeting of the Sutherland Shire Council, called on Monday, 29th January, to discuss the severance of the Cronulla…

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Labor Council Ballots

Daily News · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 3

Mr. E. Bradshaw (A.E.U.) was last night elected senior vice-president of the N.S.W. Labor Council in the annual ballot…

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Council Bans Jehovah Talks

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 8

ARMIDALE, Thursday.--The Armidale Municipal Council last night refused to let the Town Hall for broadcast addresses by Judge Rutherford,…

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Dord Mayor’s Patriotic Fund Second Y.M.H.A. Contribution on the Way

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 10

The energetic chairman of the YMHA Lord Mayor’s Patriotic Fund, Mr. A. A. Marks, has notified all members and prospective subscribers to this fund that…

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Resignation of Cranbrook Head Falls Out With Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 2

After he had met the Cranbrook School Council on Wednesday, Major General I. G.. Mackay…

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Post-war Plans for Farming Agric. Council Debate

The Land · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 2

THE question of post war planning in respect of agricultural industries will be considered generally at the…

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No Enthusiasm For Composite Govt,; C.P. Council Discussion

The Land · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 8

NO enthusiasm for the formation of a Federal Composite Ministry was shown when this matter was discussed by the…

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Cranbrook Head Leaving. Major-General Mackay. Friction with Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 9

Major-General Iven G. Mackay, who has been headmaster of Cranbrook School since 1933, will leave the school next week, because, it is understood,…

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France Dr. Schwarzbart Appointed Jewish Representative on Polish National Council

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 4

PARIS, Jan. 3rd. Dr. Ignac Schwarzbart, former Sejm Deputy and President of the World Union of General Zionists, who had succeeded in escaping…

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Flour Tax Case Appeal Leave Granted By Privy Council LONDON

The Sun · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 2

The Privy Council has granted special leave to appeal from the High Court in the case of W. R. Moran Pty., Ltd., versus the Deputy…

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Municipal Baths Manager's Report

The St George Call · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 1

In his monthly report at the last meeting of Rockdale Council the baths manager (Mr. Prank Sandon), said the attendances and revenue to date…

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Rughly League Football, St. George District Club. Training to Commence First Tuesday in March Annual Meeting this Month District Club Don’t Favour Junior Council

The St George Call · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 3

At the general committee meeting held in Rockdale school of Arts last week, the St. George District Rugby League Football club did not favour…

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Police, Aldermen Fight Bushfire

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 5

KATOOMBA, Friday.--Katoomba and Leura brigades, under Station Officer Archer, were called out to the Main Western Highway at 11.10 a.m. today to…

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Woy Shire Council. "Serious Report Made." Minister Concerned

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 17

The Minister for Works and Local Government, Mr. Martin, said last night, that a report from an officer of his department on the affairs of the Woy…

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"NINOTCHKA" (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayor)

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 19

TWO facts stand out in this film. One is that GRETA GARBO doesn't make a…

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Paddington Mayor Fancied For Big Swim

The Sun · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 3

Many suburban Mayors and aldermen are in training for the seventh annual Mayoral Swimming Carnival at the Enfield Olympic Swimming Pool on the night of February 15…

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County Council Finances. £42,085 Surplus for 1939

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 18

Sydney County Council had a revenue last year from the sale of electricity and other services amounting to £3,196,121. The total expenditure for the year was £3.154,035. and…

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Drive for Trade. British Exports. Council Appointed. A.A.P. and British Official Wireless. London, Feb. 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 17

Answering the cry of "Export or die," which recently swept the country, the Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, announced in the House of…

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Must Be Explained Waterloo Council, £50, and a Licence

Truth · Sunday 4 February 1940 · page 19

AN official police report on certain happenings at the Waterloo Municipal Council is now receiving the attention of the department of the Attorney-General…

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From Day to Day in Sydney. Dance for Lord Mayor's Fund

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 February 1940 · page 4

To raise proceeds for the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund[?] Misses Winifred Sinclair and Rae Berriman held a dance at the Woollahra Golf Club on Saturday night. About…

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