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Council & local affairs, 1940

2,819 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 141

Unlicensed Plumbing Council Prosecutes

Nepean Times · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 1

Mr A. J. Phelps, Penrith Council's inspector, appeared to prosecute in a case that came before Mr C. Pickup, P.M., at Penrith Police Court on…

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Bouquets for Council Staff

The Biz · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 3
Also in The Broadcaster

Mr. Ryan. the new engineer to Holrovd Council, has taken over his duties. He was welcomed by the Mayor and aldermen on Tuesday night. The Mayor also…

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Lord Mayor's Fund State Wide Organisation Address at Conference

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 12

"THE Lord Mayor's War and Patriotic Fund is not a city institution, despite its name," said Mr. Cyril Docker, hon, president of…

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Cabra-Vale Council Monday Night's Meeting

The Biz · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 7

Cubra-Vale Council met on Monday night, when there were present Aldermen P. Hill (Mayor), Reardon, Adams. Cooper. Ling, Crawford, Harris, Lunn and…

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Granville State Labor Council Annual Meeting

The Broadcaster · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 2
Also in The Biz

The above council held its annual meeting at Guildford all branches in the electorate being represented, Mr. Parkingson took charge of the meeting as…

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Discuss Coal Strike Effects Loan Council May Meet More Finance Will Be Required

The Sun · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 5

An early meeting of the Loan Council at which deficit finance will be discussed is expected to result from the coal strike. New South Wales is vitally interested in such a…

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National Council of Jewish Women—sydney Section Queen Competition. Dance and cards—Maccabean Hall

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 3

The final big dance and card evening organised for the Queen competition for the candidature of Miss Anita. Salkind, will take place, at the Maceabean Hall,…

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Municipal Jottings

The Propeller · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 4

The Chief Secretary's Department has informed Hurstville Council that approval had been given for the erection of a picture theatre at…

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Municipal Cricket Match. Ingleburn v Liverpool

Liverpool News · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 4

The cricket match between the aldermen and staffs of the Ingleburn and Liverpool Councils will take place at Ingleburn, on Sunday, April 14, at 11.15 a.m…

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St. John's Ward Municipal Honors (To the Editor)

The Biz · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 2

Sir.—It is very amusing to see the contents of the jetiers which were sent, in reply to the comment made by "Je suis" re St. John's Ward municipal…

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Municipal Cricket Match. Inglehurn v Liverpool

The Biz · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 8

The cricket match between the aldermen and staffs of the Ingleburn and Liverpool Councils will take place at Ingleburn, on Sunday. April 14. at 11.15 a.m…

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Carnival Ball to Aid Mayor's Fund

Daily News · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 10

Radio personalities will appear at the Australian Broadcasting Commission's Carnival Ball to-night at the Town Hall, in aid of the Red Cross and the Lord…

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Red Cross Council Meeting

The Sun · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 9

A FULL programme for the Central Council of the Australian Red Cross Society opened to-day with a meeting of local and…

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Loan Council May Meet

Daily News · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 2

State Ministerial circles anticipate an the early meeting of the Loan Council to discuss deficit finance. The N.S.W. Government claims that…

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Shire Cricket. Bexley “B” v. North Sydney

The St George Call · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 4

The final day’s play at Bexley Oval in the above match resulted in the locals securing major points after an indifferent display of batting on the part of the…

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Sutherland Shire Patriotic and War Fund. Cronulla Committee

The Observer · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 1

The Committee is pleased to report that it has sent away 5 parcels to members of the 2nd A.I.F. who resided in the Cronulla…

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Collaroy Scenic Drive. Council's Resumptions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 3

The Warringah Shire Council has decided to resume five allotments on the eastern alignment of the Collaroy Scenic Drive, to preserve for public enjoyment the panoramic view…

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Labor Council Funeral Fund Scheme

Daily News · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 5

THE N.S.W. Labor Council last night decided to set up a committee to investigate the question of a…

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