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Council & local affairs, 1942

3,085 stories in Sydney's papers · page 41 of 155

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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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 Commander-in-Chief…

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War Council For Washington Likely

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 5

WASHINGTON, Wednesday.--The question of the setting up of a Pacilie War…

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£15 Libel Award For Council Chief

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 6

Charles Harwood Somerville, president of Hornsby Shire Council, was awarded £15 damages for libel in the Supreme Court yesterday…

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Guildford White Way Complaint to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 2

"I have received complaints from all over the place about our brilliant lights," said the chief warden of Holroyd (Ald. Campbell) at last week's…

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Council Urges Federal Control of N.e.s

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 4

Manly Council is seeking the co-operation of local governing bodies in urging the Federal Government to take over the control of all N.E.S…

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For Mobile Canteen Council Will Launch Appeal for Funds

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

"In view of the war situation and the urgency of providing mobile canteens for the use of bomb victims in case of…

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Clothing for Victims of Air Raids Council Will Open Depot

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

In a minute to Parramatta Council on Monday, the Mayor (Ald. Jeffery) said that the Minister in charge of Evacuation had pointed out the need…

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"Grow Vegetables in Council's Gardens" Erby's Plan Opposed Committee to Consider

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

"It does seem to me to be inconsistent to be growing something pretty when we are pledged to a hundred per cent. war…

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Evacuation Mayor Visits Wardens' Meeting

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 3

Compulsory registration for evacuation purposes was advocated at a meeting of Penrith wardens in the Parish Hall on Thursday evening,…

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Minister, Mayor, among 1000 at Shamrock Dance

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 18

A thousand dancers crowded two floors at the Paddington Town Hall for the annual Shamrock Dance on March 17. Large shamrocks and green and…

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St. Marys Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 4

The monthly meeting of St. Marys Council was held on Saturday afternoon, when the Mayor (Ald. L. A. Muscio) and Aldermen J. B…

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Ingleburn Council March Meeting

The Biz · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 3

Present at the March meeting of [?] Council were the Mayor (Ald. [?]), and Aldermen C. C. Murray, A. W. Sherack, G. H. Naylor and R. Walker…

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Holroyd Council General Report

The Broadcaster · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 3

Aldermen G. Maunden [?] Styles, [?] Chamberian,[?] Smith, Jones Fenwick and Bowen were present at…

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Cable Given to Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 5

A local electrician has given to the Blue Mountains Shire a quantity of electricity wiring cable, stating that he does not want this amount of cable…

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Puzzle Of Pacific War Council

Daily Mirror · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Thursday.-- There is speculation and not a life puzzlement in Administration and political circles as to…

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Australia To Join Pacific Council

Daily Mirror · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 2

WASHINGTON, Thursday.-- It is stated here that Australia and New Zealand will be invited to join the Pacific War Council…

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Puzzle Of Pacific War Council

Daily Mirror · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 5

WASHINGTON, Thursday.-- There is speculation and not a little puzzlement in Administration and political circles as to…

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Puzzle Of Pacific War Council

Daily Mirror · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 5

WASHINGTON, Thursday.-- There is speculation and not a little puzzlement in Administration and political circles as to…

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Australia Likely To Join Council

Daily Mirror · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Thursday.-- is stated here that Australia and New Zealand will be invited to join the Pacific War…

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