Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1942

3,085 stories in Sydney's papers · page 5 of 155

County Council Poll

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 12 January 1942 · page 6

The triennial election for the five seats on the Sydney County Council will be held on Wednesday. There are 10 candidates…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Laughed at Mayor

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 5

MRS. LILIAN FOWLER, former Newtown Chief Warden, laughed when the Mayor (Alderman Greenup) was nominated her successor at Newtown Council meeting last night. Alderman Greenup was appointed Chief Warden after a…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

NEWTOWN N.E.S. UPROAR Mayor Now Chief Warden

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 6

Newtown Council, at a special meeting last night, decided by nine votes to two that Mrs. Alderman Lilian Fowler be…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Newtown Warden Deposed Mayor Takes Post at Rowdy Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 5

At a rowdy meeting last night, Newtown Municipal Council removed Alderman Mrs. Lilian Fowler from the post of N.E.S. Chief Warden, and appointed the Mayor…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Sydney County Council Election To-morrow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 6

The election of members of the Sydney County Council for the next three years will take place to-morrow. There are 10 candidates for five…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

10 in Ballot for County Council Seats

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 4

THERE are 10 candidates for tomorrow's election of five members of the Sydney County Council for the next three years. The 371…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

10 in Ballot for County Council Seats

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 5

THERE are 10 candidates for tomorrow's election of five members of the Sydney County Council for the next three years. The 371…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

10 in Ballot for County Council Seats

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 4

THERE are 10 candidates for tomorrow's election of five members of the Sydney County Council for the next three years. The 371…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

10 in Ballot for County Council Seats

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 4

THERE are 10 candidates for tomorrow's election of five members of the Sydney County Council for the next three years. The 371…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

10 in Ballot for County Council Seats

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 4

THERE are 10 candidates for tomorrow's election of five members of the Sydney County Council for the next three years. The 371…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

War Council's Long Sitting Pacifie Strategy Discussed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Monday.—The War Council spent five hours to-day working out a scheme to give Australia effective…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Ex-wardens to Carry on Storm at Council Meeting

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 4

Former wardens and women's auxiliaries of the Newtown National Emergency Services decided last night to hold…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Alderman Is All-rounder

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 14 January 1942 · page 7

Back in the days when Cabra-Vale Council, under the baton of Jacob Cook, provided entertainment for the local populace…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

"Complaint Justified" Says Mayor Tip at Lake Parramatta

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 14 January 1942 · page 1

That the Health Department was justified in complaining about the state of the garbage depot at Lake Parramatta was…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

County Council Elections Today

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 January 1942 · page 2
Also in Daily Mirror

The triennial elections for the five seats on the Sydney County Council will be held today. There are 10 candidates…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

"Healthy State" Shire A.r.p. Organisation

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 14 January 1942 · page 9

Enrolment of A.R.P. workers in Blacktown Shire since Japan's entry into the war has been highly satisfactory, the deputy-chief…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Saving Petrol Council's New Runabout

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 14 January 1942 · page 5

When Baulkham Hills Council's stew runabout returns after the day's work, it is plugged in to the nearest power point, and is soon…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Legislative Council Criticism Evacuation Problems

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 January 1942 · page 10

After the Minister of Justice, Mr. Downing, had made his statement in the Legislative Council. Sir Henry Manning, who…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Council Alleges A.R.P. Bungling

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 14 January 1942 · page 7

Declaring that the administration of A.R.P. was being bungled by N.E.S. headquarters, Strathfield Council last night…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →