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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1941

3,033 stories in Sydney's papers · page 53 of 152

Nepean Shire Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 May 1941 · page 3

At the meeting of the Nepean Shire Council on 15th inst., Councillors W. Rose (Reputy-president), T. G. Scott, L. H. Skidmore, A. E. Watson, and H…

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Hurstville's New Alderman

The Propeller · Thursday 29 May 1941 · page 1

Alderman Jack Allen was welcomed at the last meeting of Hurstville Council as the new representative for Woodville Ward, filling the vacancy…

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Liverpool Municipal Council

Liverpool News · Thursday 29 May 1941 · page 4

The regular meeting of the Liverpool Council was held on Tuesday, May 27. There were present the Mayor (Ald. H. Jardine), and Aldermen F. L. Marcy, E…

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Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 May 1941 · page 9

Among those who congratulated the new Vice-President of the Evecutlie Council, Mr. Downing, and the now Assistant Minister, Mr. Dickson, when the Legislative Council met…

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Festival Fair at University. Lord Mayor's Fund Will Benefit

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 May 1941 · page 14

THE Chancellor of the University, Sir Percival Halse Rogers, who opened the fair, was fined £2 at the Mock Court held by the law students at the…

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Big Water Scheme Blue Mountains Shire Organising Deputation

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 May 1941 · page 3

Like every, other civic authority, the Blue Mountains Shire Council likes to be assured of the best possible services for its own area, but it is still…

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Members Elected Congratulations From Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 May 1941 · page 1

Letters of congratulations were sent by the Blue Mountains Shire Council to Messrs J. Jackson, M.L.A., for Nepean, and Hamilton Knight, M.L.A.,…

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Cabra-vale Council. Meeting Lapses

The Biz · Thursday 29 May 1941 · page 4

For the first time in seven years Cabra-Vale Council meeting lapsed on Monday night. for lack of a quorum. Ald. F. Hill. M.L.A. (Mayor)…

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Holroyd Council Pars From Last Meeting

The Broadcaster · Thursday 29 May 1941 · page 2

The following matters (and others under separate headings) were before Holroyd Council on Tuesday night:— The Department of Works and Local…

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Bigge Park Playground Council Accepts Tender

Liverpool News · Thursday 29 May 1941 · page 2

The Mayor of Liverpool, Ald. H. Jardine, submitted to council on Tuesday night the following minute:— "As directed by council, and in…

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Park Trees Damaged. Council to Get Evidence

The Broadcaster · Thursday 29 May 1941 · page 3

The hon. secretary of Giriaween Tree-pluming Committee again wrote to Holroyd Council, repeating his allegation [?] trees in the park had been damaged…

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50 Gallons of Petrol Stolen. Council's Tank "Milked."

Liverpool News · Thursday 29 May 1941 · page 2

At Liverpool Council meeting on Tuesday evening, the clerk reported that the tractor shed, in which is situated a petrol tank and pump, was broken into on…

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Municipal Elections. Compilation of Hurstville Rolls

The Propeller · Thursday 29 May 1941 · page 3

A special report was submitted at the last meeting of Hurstville Council by the Town Clerk, Mr. G. R. Morris, concerning the preparation of the…

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Municipal Jottings

The Propeller · Thursday 29 May 1941 · page 7

Alderman Perry Brown was elected at the last meeting of Hurstville Council as a delegate to the St. George County Council, to fill the…

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Eleven Times Mayor

The Land · Friday 30 May 1941 · page 9

Mayor of Peak Hill for eleven successive terms, Mr. L. J. Little, 77. died recently…

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New York's Mayor Challenges Hitler

Daily Mirror · Friday 30 May 1941 · page 1

NEW YORK, Friday.-- In a speech aimed at Hitler, the Mayor of New York (Mr. La Guardia) today said: "Don't…

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New York's Mayor Challenges Hitler

Daily Mirror · Friday 30 May 1941 · page 1

NEW YORK, Friday. --In a speech aimed at Hitler, the Mayor of New York (Mr. LaGuardia) today said: "Don't…

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State Elections. Rockdale Mayor’s Report

The St George Call · Friday 30 May 1941 · page 1

In a report at the last meeting of Rockdale Council the mayor (Aid. McGulre) said:— “The recent State elections, and the…

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Sutherland Shire Miniature Rifle Club

The Observer · Friday 30 May 1941 · page 6

As the Club Championship proceeds keener interest is displayed. F. Buckland now leads with 135, followed by F. Bradshaw 134, J. Clements, J. Pink…

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Lord Mayor's War Fund. Increased Country Support

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 May 1941 · page 6

Donations to the Lord Mayors Patriotic and War Fund are roming in steadily from country centres. Sixteen donations have been received from the Wagga…

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