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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1941

3,033 stories in Sydney's papers · page 39 of 152

Penrith Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 April 1941 · page 6

Penrith Council met on Tuesday 15th inst., when the Deputy Mayor (Ald. E. F. Rule) and Aldermen J. Cram, L. F. Spence, W. A. Plunkett,…

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Bankstown State Electorate Council

Liverpool News · Thursday 24 April 1941 · page 1

The above council met last Sunday and elected its officers. Over sixty delegates attended. The council went into the campaign,…

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Criticism At War Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 April 1941 · page 5

For more than six hours yesterday the War Advisory Council discussed in Sydney the collapse in Greece, and the…

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Advisory War Council Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 April 1941 · page 8

Members of the Advisory War Council conferring with Service chiefs in Sydney yesterday on the war situation. From left: The Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant-General Sturdee; the Minister for the Army, Mr. Spender; Mr. Making M.P.; the Minister for Air, Mr. McEwen; the Assistant Secretary to the Department of Defence Co-ordination, Mr. F. Sinclair; the Acting…

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Cabra-vale Council Chambers

The Biz · Thursday 24 April 1941 · page 3

The Department of Works and Local Government has advised Cabra-Vale Council that action was being taken relative to the matter of obtaining…

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Holt Reveals War Council Weakness

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 April 1941 · page 5

"We can have no illusions about the shortcomings of the War Advisory Council," said the Federal Minister for Labor (Mr. Holt) yesterday. "Ministers bring important[?]…

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Cabra-Vale Council Monday Nights Meeting

The Biz · Thursday 24 April 1941 · page 5

Aldermen P. Hall (Mayor), J. G. McBurncy, E. C. Lu[?], A. Adams, A. Ling and A. Reardon attended Monday night's meeting of Cabia-Vale Council. Aid…

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Chamber of Commerce Requests to Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 April 1941 · page 3

In a letter received by Penrith Council at its meeting on Tuesday 15th inst Penrith Chamber of Commerce (Mr B Lamr[?]k, hon. secretary) asked…

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Council's Steam Roller Argument Over Price

The Biz · Thursday 24 April 1941 · page 1

Some time ago Fa[?]rneld Council decided to sell its steam roller, having no further use for it. The military authorities decided to…

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Holroyd Council Pars From Last Meeting

The Broadcaster · Thursday 24 April 1941 · page 2

In addition to matters under separate headings, the following business was transacted at Holroyd Council meeting on Tuesday, 15th Instant…

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Special Council Meeting Sub-station Site

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 April 1941 · page 5

A special meeting of Penrith Council was held en Monday evening, when the Deputy Mayor (Ald. E. F. Rule) and Aldermen J. Jenkins, J. Cram, C…

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Council Urged Not to Employ Fit Men

Liverpool News · Thursday 24 April 1941 · page 2

When Albury Council considered calling applications for the position of deputy town clerk, following the resignation of Mr. E. H. Selby, who has been appointed…

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War Crisis Review. How Nation Stands. Council Meets

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 April 1941 · page 7

Australia's war position in the light of the latest oversea events was thoroughly considered at a meeting of the Advisory War Council yesterday…

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Three Rockdale Aldermen Resign Anzac Sunday Service. Kogarah Pilgrimage

The St George Call · Friday 25 April 1941 · page 1

Following an inspiring and spectacular march of 1500 members of the various services, assembled at allotted points along Railway Parade, Kogarah, over…

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Council News

The Observer · Friday 25 April 1941 · page 7

At the Council meeting on Monday night, Cr. Tucker moved the following motion: “That, in future, any application for the operation of amusement…

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Sutherland Shire Miniature Rifle Club

The Observer · Friday 25 April 1941 · page 5

The best target for the shoot on Saturday on the outdoor range, was by H. Pink; 88 points is the best score so far but so marked is the…

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New Public Schools for the Shire

The Observer · Friday 25 April 1941 · page 5

Councillor Monro, M.L.A., has been advised by the Hon. D. Drummond, M.L.A., Minister for Education, that steps are now being taken to proceed…

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Council Lacked Quorum and Had to Adjourn. Dissent Over Building Regulations.“Rockdale is a Yes-no Council” Said Aid. Mottershead

The St George Call · Friday 25 April 1941 · page 1

The biggest sensation in Rockdale Council for many years occurred on Monday night, when three aldermen of Rockdale Ward resigned…

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Our Inquiry Dept. There Is Help Here for You! Plans to Council

The Land · Friday 25 April 1941 · page 16

"House-builder": Is it necessary for a farmer to submit plans and specifications of a proposed new farm residence to the local shire council, when…

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Municipality of Rockdale. Extraordinary Election in Scarborough Ward

The St George Call · Friday 25 April 1941 · page 2

NOTICE is hereby given that in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1919, as amended, and the Ordinances made there…

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