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Council & local affairs, 1942

3,085 stories in Sydney's papers · page 40 of 155

Council-and Poundkeeper-got the Hump

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 22 March 1942 · page 5

CESSNOCK, Saturday.--A fortnight ago the poundkeeper at Cessnock found two straying camels…

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"This Ned Kelly Council" Hornsby Chief Sues for Libel

Truth · Sunday 22 March 1942 · page 11

IT is axiomatic of councils that they receive more brickbats than bouquets, and the members usually take what might be termed…

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War council in Washington likely soon Principal reason for Evatt's visit

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 22 March 1942 · page 2

WASHINGTON, Saturday.--"I believe we are on the eve of forming an all-powerful Pacific War Council in Washington, with Australia represented," Australian External…

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"Futile" Scheme Pacific Council Fallacy

Daily Mirror · Monday 23 March 1942 · page 2

LONDON, Monday.--The establishment of a Pacific Council in London against Australia's wishes has been proved a…

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Urgent Appeal for More U.S. Aid Evatt at White House Plan for Washington Council From Our Own Correspondent and A.A.P.

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 March 1942 · page 6

WASHINGTON, March 22.—The Australian Minister for External Affairs, Dr. H. V. Evatt, spent four hours at the White House yesterday submitting to President Roosevelt and the Lend-Lease Director,…

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President of Shire Wins Libel Action

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 3

PRESIDENT of the Hornsby Shire (Councillor Charles Harwood Somerville) today won a Supreme Court libel action against Arthur…

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President of Shire Wins Libel Action

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 3

PRESIDENT of the Hornsby Shire (Councillor Charles Harwood Somerville) today won a Supreme Court libel action against Arthur…

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Shelter Code Too Hard, Says Council

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 3

"The Minister for N.E.S. (Mr. Heffron) has let the Council down," declared the vice-chairman of the City Council N.E.S…

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Engineers Want Council Co-ordinating War Work

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 7

The appointment of an engineering council to co-ordinate the work of engineers in the war effort was urged by the retiring…

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Aldermen's Praise

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 11

Aldermen of North Sydney Council last night praised the article on "Unity and Action" which was published in the "Herald" on Saturday…

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Alderman to Recuperate

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 3

THE Water Board today gave three weeks' leave of absence to Alderman J. J. Carroll who underwent a minor operation at Gloucester House…

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Damages for Libel Letters to Shire Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 7

Because of defamatory statements in letters be wrote to the shire clerk of Hornsby, a resident, who objected to the Hornsby Council's methods of…

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Aldermen's Tribute to Former Colleague

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 3

Feeling references to the death of ex-Alderman George Harley were made at last week's meeting of Dundas Council…

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"Clutching Hand" Alderman Objects to War Poster

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 1

Objection to what he termed "the clutching hand" war poster issued by the Department of Information was voiced by…

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"State Govts. a Joke" Aldermen's Criticism of Heffron

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 1

"The job is too big for the N.E.S., and should be handed over to the Federal Government. Anyhow, these State Governments are…

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Shire Clerk's Visit

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 3

Baulkham Hills Shire Clerk, Captain H. C. Hain, who is now serving with a garrison battalion, paid a surprise visit to the council while it was…

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Protecting Windows of Baths Shops "Is It Necessary?" Alderman Asks

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 1

Parramatta Council on Monday discussed again the question of protecting the plate-glass windows in the Baths shops…

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War Council in Ceylon

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 2

NEW DELHI, Wednesday.--In Ceylon, a War Council has been established. Members will be the British Commander-in-Chief…

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War Council in Ceylon

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 1

YEW DELHI, Wednesday.--In Ceylon, a War Council has been established. Members will be the British Commander-in-Chief…

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War Council in Ceylon

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 1

NEW DELHI, Wednesday.--In Ceylon, a War Council has been established. Members will be the British Commander-in-Chief…

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