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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1941

3,033 stories in Sydney's papers · page 31 of 152

Mayor Will Be New Chief Warden

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 2 April 1941 · page 2

The Mayor (Ald. N. J. Keile) will be Auburn's new chief warden. On the motion of his predecessor (Ald. B. J. Kelly), Auburn Council…

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Council's Sympathy

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 2 April 1941 · page 3

At Holroyd Council last night, all present stood in memory of the late Alderman Walter Maundrell, of Petersham Council, who died last week…

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Schoolboys Attend Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 2 April 1941 · page 2

Twenty pupils of North Auburn Public School had their first experience of local governmet when they attended Auburn Council's meeting on Monday…

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More Plant for Bunnerong. Council Looks Ahead

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 April 1941 · page 10

Sydney County Council yesterday approved an order for additional generating plant for the Bunnerong power station at a total cost of £296,118, and…

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Council Won't Object to Duplex Houses

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 2 April 1941 · page 7

Blacktown Council recently was asked whether it would permit the erection of duplex houses—one flat built on another—on the "Star" and…

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Coalmines Bill. Second Reading Passed Without Debate. Misunderstanding in Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 April 1941 · page 12

By a misunderstanding, the second reading of the bill providing for additional safety measures in coal mines was agreed to in the Legislative Council…

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Shanghai Council. Reorganisation Proposed. SHANGHAI, April 1. (A.A.P.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 April 1941 · page 12

For the first time since 1914 active German participation in the Government of the International Settlement for a limited period is possible as a…

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Labor Council of New South Wales (Authorised Report.) Position in Labor Party. Federal Intervention Sought. Conference to Elect Executive

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 2 April 1941 · page 16

REPORTING on the decisions of the Executive to the Labor Council last week, the Acting Secretary, Mr. A. S. McAlpine, stated that…

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Building Statistics. Municipality of Albury, N.S.W.

Construction · Wednesday 2 April 1941 · page 16

The Building Inspector reports that for the quarter ended 31st March, 1941, the following building permits were granted—Erection of 30 residences valued at ,£23,505; erection of one shop…

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Nepean Shire Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 7

The monthly meeting of Nepean Shire Council was held on Thursday, 20th ult., when Councillors W. Rose (Deputy President), T. G. Scott, L. H…

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Banking Facilities. Nepean Shire Council

Liverpool News · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 3
Also in The Biz

A President's minute, submitted to the last meeting of Nepean Shire Council, was as follows:— "In company with the shire clerk, I…

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Nepean Shire Council. Business From Correspondence

Liverpool News · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 4

Present at the Nepean shire Council meeting on March 20 were Councillors Rose (Deputy President), Scott, Skidmore, Watson and Rudd…

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Municipal Council

Liverpool News · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 2

At Liverpool Council meeting on Tuesday, April 1, there were present the Mayor (Ald. H. Jardine) and Aldermen Chapman, Green, Sampson, Stenner,…

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For Lord Mayor's Fund

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 4

A social and dance will be held in the Park Pavilion, Kingswood, on Saturday, April 5, at 8 p.m. A bright programme has been arranged and supper…

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Nepean Shire Rates

Liverpool News · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 2

In a minute to Nepean Shire Council1 at its last meeting, the President recommended the following rates: General rate of 2½d; roads…

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Nepean Shire Court Case

Liverpool News · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 1

A "Presidential minute" presented to Nepean Shire Council stated: "At the last meeting of council, February 20, the following resolution was…

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Holroyd Council

The Biz · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 5

The following matters were included in the business sheet at Holroyd Council meeting (other matter appear under separate headings):—…

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"Should Cease" Shire Rating Controversy

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 2

The Blue Mountains Shire Council was pleased and grateful to receive an assurance of support and cooperation from Hazelbrook ratepayers…

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Nepean Shire Works Engineer's Report

The Biz · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 3

The following matters were referred to in the report or the engineer presented to the last meeting of Nepear Shire Council:—…

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