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Council & local affairs, 1942

3,085 stories in Sydney's papers · page 25 of 155

Council of State Urged

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 5

Formation of an all-party Supreme Council of State was urged yesterday by the president of the Constitutional Association…

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Theodore To Direct Allied Works Council

The Sun · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 3

Mr. E. G. Theodore, one-time Treasurer in the Scullin Government, has been appointed…

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Council of State All-party Body Suggested

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 4

Formation of a Supreme Council of State drawn from all parties, with the Prime Minister. Mr. Curtin, as chairman, was…

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Alderman Jump to It!

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 3

Alderman were galvanised into action last week's meeting of Lidcombe Council when the thin wail of the alert siren cut across their…

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Granville News Brewery Waggons Alderman's Complaint

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 2

"These brewery waggons are definitely a menace to women and children who go by. Only a fortnight ago I saw a child within a…

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Bomb King's Cross Spies, Alderman Suggests

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 5

"Put a bomb under King's Cross and you would blast out the greatest spy area in Sydney," declared Ald. Walters at Newtown Council last night. HE was speaking in support of Ald…

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Building Statistics. Lake Macquarie Shire

Construction · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 15

The Building Inspector reports that for the fortnight ended 16th February the following building applications were received: Erection of dwelling, Edward Street, Charlestown, H. Lochrin, 75 Glebe…

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"Someone to Have a Shot At" Alderman's Greeting to New Councillor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 3

"I'm pleased we have someone close handy we can have a shot at now and then," said Ald. McDonald, referring to…

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Council Alarmed at Lawlessness

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 2

ALARMED at the increase of law-lessness since the brownout, Newtown Council unanimously decided last night to make strong…

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Granville Council Entertains Staff

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 2

The Mayor and aldermen of Granville entertained the council staff at the Town Hall last Thursday. About 28 employees…

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Council Alarmed at Lawlessness

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 10

ALARMED at the increase of lawlessness since the brownout, Newtown Council unanimously decided last night to make strong…

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Stop Press War Council Decisions

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 16

Decisions which will make considerable changes in economic and industrial life of Australia were made today by War Cabinet…

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Substitute Fuel Board's Letter to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 7

"The Board fully appreciates the essential nature of your activity, and is concerned that you be in a position to carry on with considerably…

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Council's Men to Train Rescue and Demolition

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 2

"We as aldermen do, recognise the very serious position to-day. It's our bounden duty to the ratepayers of Granville to see that we…

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Building Ban Council Will Ask for Special Consideration

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 1

Some of the councillors last Thursday were surprised when told that a 25-mile radius from the G.P.O.—as the crow…

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Unsewered Premises Two Months' Extension Granted by Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 5

The health inspector (Mr. Membrey) submitted to Parramatta Council last week a list of property owners on whom notices were served last…

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Allied Works Council Mr. Theodore To Be Director

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 8

An Allied Works Council was established by the full Federal Cabinet at its meeting in Sydney yesterday…

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NEWTOWN N.E.S. FUNDS Council Seeks Details

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 11

Newtown Council last night decided to ask the Chief Secretary, Mr. Baddeley, to refer to it any applications by Alderman…

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"Fight of Democratic Ancestors" Council Remembers 50th ANNIVERSARY

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 1

"I don't know whether you've realised it, but this is the 50th anniversary of Auburn Council. I don't want this meeting to pass…

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"If Air Raid Came" Council Discusses Digging of Trenches

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 10

Would women hesitate to jump into a slit trench, half filled with water, if enemy bombers suddenly came over?…

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