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Council & local affairs, 1941

3,033 stories in Sydney's papers · page 70 of 152

War-time Industry Claims of Blacktown Shire

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 4

The facilities in Blacktown Shire for the establishment of war-time industry have been brought under, the notice of the…

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Building and the Home New Buildings Blacktown Shire

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 11

A brick shop and additions in Blacktown-road, Blacktown, was included in the building application approved by Blacktown Council last…

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Streets Flooded Deputation to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 2

"Before I can get across Oxfordstreet I have to take off my boots and socks because of the, water." Mr. Wiggins, of the South…

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Loans Opposed by Mosman Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 7

Mosman aldermen refuse to borrow for council works. They decided last night to take the advice of their finance committee not to act on a…

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Shire of Baulkham Hills Rolls of Electors and Ratepayers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 10

The above Rolls are now being compiled for this Shire, and all persons who possess the necessary qualification may make application for…

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Council Men Argue on Paving Sand

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 4

Sand, which got in aldermen's hair at the last Newtown Council meeting, again gritted the works last night, when the…

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Council's Wide Powers Greater Sydney Proposals

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 8

Sweeping changes in public administration in the metropolitan area will be provided for in the Greater Sydney Bill, which…

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Hill's Hint to Council "Compulsory Amalgamation"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 4

The compulsory amalgamation of certain local governing areas was forecast by the member for Blacktown (Alderman Hill) at last week's…

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Military Medal for Tobruk Exploit First in Shire Colyton Private

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 4

First Blacktown shire soldier to be decorated for bravery in this war is Private Frank Wright, of Colyton, who has…

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Council Will Not Ask for Works Loan

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 4

"WHEN the Government has closed down on the building trade to the extent of millions of pounds, I cannot see it approving the…

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Hunger Strikers Labour Council to Seek Release

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 9

Members of the Sydney Trades and Labour Council will ask Mr. Ward, M.P., to-day to help them to procure the release of M…

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Council Will Not Ask for Works Loan

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 4

"WHEN the Government has closed down on the building trade to the extent of millions of pounds, I cannot see it approving the…

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Council Will Not Ask for Works Loan

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 2

"WHEN the Government has closed down on the building trade to the extent of millions of pounds, I cannot see it approving the…

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Municipal and Government Notices Municipality of Holroyd Name of Road

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 10

Notice is hereby given that the council proposes to apply for the approval of the Minister for Local Government and Housing to the following…

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Municipal Markets

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 14

AT the municipal fruit and vegetable market this morning only a limited volume of business was transacted. Consignments of peas were light, 391 bags…

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Municipal Markets

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 14

AT the municipal fruit and vegetable market this morning only a limited volume of business was transacted. Consignments of peas were light, 391 bags…

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Municipal Markets

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 14

AT the municipal fruit and vegetable market this morning only a limited volume of business was transacted. Consignments of peas were light, 391 bags…

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Alderman May Use Scooter!

Liverpool News · Thursday 10 July 1941 · page 3

Ald. W. B. Davis, who resides at Cecil Park, applied to Liverpool Council for leave of absence from the meetings, as he has been severely rationed in petrol…

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"A Disgrace" Springwood Fire Station Shire Council Moves

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 July 1941 · page 1

FOR a progressive town it is surprising to hear of the presence in Springwood of a fire station which has been termed a disgrace…

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467 Fewer Aldermen In Greater Sydney Scheme

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 July 1941 · page 7

The State Government's Greater Sydney Bill will reduce the number of aldermen in the Country of Cumberland from 700 to 233. The Premier (Mr. McKell) said…

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