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Council & local affairs, 1941

3,033 stories in Sydney's papers · page 45 of 152

MR. D. J. Nolan Lent to Government. Munitions Duties. Released by County Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 May 1941 · page 13

The Sydney County Council yesterday granted leave of absence for one year, or longer if necessary to the assistant general manager, Mr. D. J…

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AUBURN—LIDCOMBE Hint Of Vigilance Committee Council Concerned at Vandalism "Can Be Overcome" Says Ex-policeman

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 14 May 1941 · page 2

Formerly sergeant in charge of police at Lidcombe, Ald. Coleman Suggested at Lidcombe Council last week that it might…

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Absent Aldermen

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 1

THE most difficult job that Penrith Council has had to contend with of recent months is the mustering of a quorum for meetings. On a number…

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Municipal Council

Liverpool News · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 2

At the meeting held on Tuesday, May 13, there were present: The Mayor (Ald. [?] Jar[?]ine) Aldermen A. J. Childs, F. L. Marcy, [?] Killinger, J. Kelly, W. J…

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Penrith Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 3

The monthly meeting of Penrith Council was held on Monday evening, when Aid E. F. Rule (Deputy Mayor, in the chair), J. Cram, J. Jenkins, C…

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Castlereagh Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 5

The monthly meeting of Castlereagh Council was held on Wednesday evening 7th inst., the Mayor (Aid. C. Carter) and Aldermen G. A. Judd, R. E…

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Buildings in B.M. Shire

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 2

At, last meeting of the Blue Mountains Shire Council the following applications for permission to build were approved:…

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National Council of Jewish Women Council Luncheon

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 7

Council luncheon will be held on Wednesday, May 21, at 12.45 p.m. at the Carlton Hotel. Several visitors from abroad will give…

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Cabra-vale Council

The Biz · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 3

Aid. F. Hill (Mayor) and Aldermen McBurney, Lunn, Reardon, Harris, Cooper and Adams were present at Monday night's meeting of Cabra-Vale Council…

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Bexley Council Jubilant

The Propeller · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 7

Satisfaction was expressed at this week's meeting of Bexley. Council on the election of the Deputy Mayor, Alderman J. F. McGrath, as the…

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New York Mayor's Bombshell. Rids City of Indecent Papers

The Catholic Press · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 16

One of the most original Christmas greetings was that sent by the Mayor of New York City (Mr. La Guardia) to all licensed newsdealers. He thanked the news-stand…

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SEPARATION Emu From Shire Petition Largely Signed

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 1

A PETITION asking that Emu Plains be severed from Blue Mountains Shire and included in Penrith Municipality has been…

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Collection of Penrith Council Roll

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 4

Tenders are invited in this issue from persons competent to collect the municipal roll of electors for the year 1941. Particulars may be had from the…

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Transport Pupils Want Council's Lorries

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 2

At. the last meeting of the Blue Mountains Shire Council a request was made by some ladies of Woodford for the use of Council's lorry to…

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"Disgraceful Roads." Promss Asportation to Council

The Biz · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 3

Cabramatta Progress Association [?] mitted to the local council on Tuesday night the following matters:—Drawing attention to the footpath on…

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Holroyd Council Items From Last Meeting

The Broadcaster · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 2

There was a full attendance at last week's, meeting of Holroyd Council. The following were among the matters dealt with:—…

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Storm Over New Air Warde Displaced Chief Refuses to Make Way for Mayor

Daily Mirror · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 16

GLEBE COUNCIL meeting last night developed into a stormy affair when a letter was read from the Director of National Emergency (Colonel Lorenzo) advising that the ex-minister for N.E.S. (Mr. Primrose) had approved…

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Storm Over New Air Warden Displaced Chief Refuses to Make Way for Mayor

Daily Mirror · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 16

GLEBE COUNCIL meeting last night developed into a stormy affair when a letter was read from the Director of National Emergency (Colonel Lorenzo) advising that the ex-Minister for N.E.S. (Mr. Primrose) had approved of the…

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Sewerage Question at Liverpool. Council Seeks Information

Liverpool News · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 1

The Camden and Campbelltown Councils forwarded to Liverpool Council on Tuesday night information regarding the sewerage schemes, as follows:—…

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Holroyd Council Explains Dismissal of Three Men

The Broadcaster · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 2

In connection with the paragraph published recently regarding Holroyd Council's dismissal of three men, the council has asked us to make the…

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