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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1940

2,819 stories in Sydney's papers · page 57 of 141

Nepean Electorate Council Vigorous

Daily News · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 7

Great enthusiasm has been created in the ranks of Labor supporters in the Penrith area by the decisions of the Nepean Electorate Council to hold a…

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Bushfire Council Formed in South

The Land · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 18

To organise the systematic fighting of bushfire outbreaks in future, an advisory council was formed at a conference at Wagga representing…

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Unemployment in the Shire. Urgent Need for Government Action

The Observer · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 1

After the President of the Shire (Clr. Bingham) had brought forward his report on the result of the Council’s deputation…

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Labor Council Scheme for Funeral Co

Daily News · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 5

THE N.S.W. Labor Council last night decided to establish a funeral company. Outlining the scheme, Mr. A. McBeath said that its…

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Wants Full Pay For Council's Trainees

Daily News · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 7

The general-secretary of tho New South wales A.L.P., Mr. W. Evans, has sent a letter to the chairman of the Sydney County Council, Aid. Tresidder,…

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St. George Electricity. County Council Report

The St George Call · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 1

In his report at the last meeting of the St. George County Council, the electrical engineer, Mr. Thompson, said that in the past four weeks new homes numbering…

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Trade Union Motor Funerals. Proposal to Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 14

It was announced at a meeting of the New South Wales Trades and Labour, Council last night that a scheme for the establishment of trade union motor funerals had been…

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1300 Fowls. Noise Stops Resident From Sleeping. Complaints to Council

The St George Call · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 1

“A lady residing close to this poultry farm is becoming a nervous wreck because of the noise from these 1300 fowls which spoil her rest and sleep. She has…

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New Act Upsets Council. Money Owing for Rates. Soldiers Protected

The St George Call · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 1

“The Government makes sure it collects ail its own taxes,” said Aid. Ferry at Kogarah Council’s meeting this week when he complained that…

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People Living in Tents. Kogarah Council Applies Ban. Permit For Soccer Ground Withdrawn

The St George Call · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 1

“These tents have been in Prince Edward Park for years and it IS wrong for people to take up permanent residence in them,” said Aid…

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Municipal Employees and A.l.p. Affiliation

Daily News · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 3

The Municipal Employees Union will hold a plebiscite of members to decide whether the union affiliates with the Bang party or retain its affiliation with…

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Country Zones For Lord Mayor's Fund

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 10

Five country representatives will be added to the executive of the Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund of New South Wales…

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Coronation Robe. Lord Mayor of London's Gift

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 14

The magnificent gold brocad"d and crmine robe worn by Sir George Broadbridge as Lord Mayor of London at the Coronation of King George VI was yesterday presented to the…

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Lord Mayor's Fund

Truth · Sunday 12 May 1940 · page 32

THE country people are very wise in keeping their funds for use in their own districts, as there seems to be something radically wrong with…

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Wants Council To "Cut The Cackle"

Daily News · Monday 13 May 1940 · page 2

Cackling, which comes from 1300 fowls on a poultry farm adjoining her property, is making a south Hurstville woman a…

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National Fitness. Federal Council's Decisions. CANBERRA

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 May 1940 · page 5

The Federal Council of National Fitness will propose to State educational authorities that school play grounds should bp used for physical training and health demonstrations…

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W.A. Legislative Council Two New Members. PERTH

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 May 1940 · page 10

As a result of the biennial Legislative Council elections yesterday, there will probably be only two changes in representation. Sir Hal Colebatch, a former Premier,…

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New Municipality Request Rejected

Daily News · Monday 13 May 1940 · page 2

Because it was not shown that the proposed Cronulla municipality would comprise at least one person to the acre, the Local Government…

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Labour Aldermen Divided

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 10

Alderman Minogue announced at a meeting of the City Council yesterday that he had been appointed chairman of the City Council branch of the Australian Labour Party…

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No Delegates To Council Meeting

Daily News · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 5

LABOR Party branches in Castlereagh electorate were instructed by the general secretary, Mr. Evans, last night not…

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