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Council & local affairs, 1940

2,819 stories in Sydney's papers · page 39 of 141

Municipal Cricket Match

The Biz · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 6

The match between the [?]ffs of Ingleburn and Liverpool Municipalities has been arranged to take place at Ingleturn on Sunday, April 14. at 11.15 a.m…

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Sea Wall and Trees. Minister and Aldermen

The St George Call · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 1

This shows the country-minded attitude of the Minister as he thinks he is dealing with the putting of a break around a farm whereas we have planted…

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Lord Mayor's War Fund

Daily News · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 5

Latest donations to the Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund are: Previously acknowledged, £71,[?]921010:…

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Shire Cricket. Sexley “B” v North Sydney

The St George Call · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 4

A bright exhibition of batting was given by Bexley B Shire team at Bexley Oval last Saturday in the match against. North Sydney. The innings was opened…

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Rockdale Rolls. Municipal Elections

The St George Call · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 1

In his report at the last meeting of Rockdale Council the town clerk (Mr. Scott) said: “This is the third year if the triennial period and it is necessary…

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Lord Mayor's Fund £71,233

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 March 1940 · page 10

Donations to the Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund now total £71,233. Latest subscriptions: -- Manly Patriotic and War Fund, £100; Mr…

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Jumble Sale For Lord Mayor's Fund

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 March 1940 · page 10

There will be a jumble sale each Friday at the Municipal Markets, commencing next Friday, in aid of the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund. Those wishing…

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Technology Council. Wide Representation Necessary

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 March 1940 · page 12

The Minister for Education, Mr. Drummond, said yesterday that the council of 33 which would be appointed under the Technical Education Bill to contiol an…

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New Municipality Proposed. South Ward of Randwick. Daceyville to La Perouse

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 March 1940 · page 12

A proposal to have the southern pail of the Randwick municipality formed into a new municipal area has been revived. It is expected that preliminary steps will be taken…

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Alderman's Swimming Win

The Sun · Monday 25 March 1940 · page 11

Alderman "Bob" Miller won the Manly Digger Swimming Club's 330 yards event yesterday. Bob, who lost a leg at the war, won…

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Lord Mayor's Appeal. Achievements So Far

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 March 1940 · page 6

The Lord Mayor, Alderman Click, last night appealed for further subscriptions to the Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund to help provide comforts for the…

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A.l.p. Women to Form Advisory Council

Daily News · Monday 25 March 1940 · page 6

To cover the important activities of women in the movement, rules were cast by the Easter Conference of the N.S.W…

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Municipal Conference

Daily News · Monday 25 March 1940 · page 2

Labor's Easter Conference yesterday decided to convene a conference of Labor aldermen, shire councillors, and delegates to municipal assemblies,…

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Council Bankrupt Says Candidate Brisbane, Mar. 23

Tribune · Tuesday 26 March 1940 · page 4

"Brisbane is bankrupt. The parks, roads, pathways, the beautiful City Half, the tramways and other municipal…

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State's Money Problems Loan Council And Deficits

The Sun · Tuesday 26 March 1940 · page 7

More frequent meetings of the Loan Council to discuss the financial problems of the States were advocated by the State Treasurer, Mr…

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Britain's Export Drive. New Council's Task. by a Finance Correspondent

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 March 1940 · page 6

The British Export Council, set up by the Board of Trade, fills a long-felt gap in Britain's economic organisation. It will have a vital part to perform…

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Doctor's Absence Alderman's Tilt in Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 27 March 1940 · page 5

Objecting to the appointment to a deputation of Ald. Stanton, who was not present, Ald. Adams said at Granville Council last week, "He's an alderman…

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Shire Council Provided Home Comforts for Girls

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 27 March 1940 · page 7

When the girl signallers camp was arranged, Baulkham Hills Shire Council promptly volunteered to do its bit to provide home…

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Lord Mayor's Fund

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 March 1940 · page 14

Lieutenant-General Sir Thomas Blamey, the Officer Commanding the Second A.I.F., yesterday inspected the work being carried out by the Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund…

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Council Rebuked

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 27 March 1940 · page 3

"The council is the offender" So said Riverstone Progress Association, asking Blacktown Council to "clean up the rubbish in the town"…

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