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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1942

3,085 stories in Sydney's papers · page 55 of 155

Pacific Council, chair by chair

The Sun · Sunday 26 April 1942 · page 3

In his own specially upholstered chair at the end of the famous oval Cabinet table sits President Roosevelt, chairman of the Pacific…

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Council For Food Control

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 28 April 1942 · page 5

CANBERRA, Monday. --The Government has set up a Food Council as supreme authority to…

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Food Council Appointed Civil and Army Needs

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 April 1942 · page 7

CANBERRA, Monday.—The establishment, of an Australian Food Council was announced to-day by the Minister for…

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Immunisation Apathy Council Drops Campaign

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 April 1942 · page 1

Though the matter had been widely advertised, only three applications for diphtheria immunisation had been received from parents of Holroyd…

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Remuneration for Chief Wardens? Move by Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 April 1942 · page 5

Granville Council last night decided to ask the Minister for National Emergency Services (Mr. Heffron) to "pay some…

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No Double Pay for Holidays County Council's View

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 April 1942 · page 7

The Sydney County Council yesterday approved a proposal by the general manager, Mr. Vine-Hall, that only ordinary pay should be given to…

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Race Crowds Before Munition Workers Council Joins Protest

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 April 1942 · page 5

Granville Council last night decided to co-operate with Ermington-Rydalmere Council in support of a complaint lodged…

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Council's Congratulations for Ward Strong Criticism of Other Ministers "Masquerading As Labor Men"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 April 1942 · page 1

"It's a disgrace to have in the Federal Government as ministers, men who are masquerading as Labor men, and some of whom have…

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Enlistment Causes Stir in Council 'Protected' Employee Joins R.a.a.f. "Wasn't Released"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 April 1942 · page 1

The fact that Mr. G. Hudson, a member of its electricity staff, had joined the R.A.A.F. provoked a long discussion at last…

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Nepean Shire Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 4

Councillors W. Rose (President), W. S. Hewitt, H. L. Rudd, T. G. Scott, L. H. Skidmore, and A. B. Watson attended the monthly meeting of the…

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Aldermen Want Things Done

The Biz · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 6

At last, week's meeting of Fairfield Council, the Mayor (Ald. H. A. Clancy) promised to do what he could in regard to several matters brought forward by…

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Shire Street Lighting

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 1

The Blue Mountains Shire council has decided to resume street lighting throughout the area. The regulation metal shades will be fitted to every…

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Shire By-Election

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 2

An election for the position of councillor in A Riding of Blue Mountains Shire, rendered necessary by the death of Cr. Dawson Moore, will be held on…

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Lord Mayor's Fund Special Appeal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 7

A special National Appeal Day, May 15, is being held by the organisers of the Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund of New South Wales. The…

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Holroyd Council

The Broadcaster · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 4

Ald. G. Maunder (Mayor), with Aldermen Campbell, Eason, Matthews, McLennan, Jones, [?] Smith, Clarke, Fenwick and Bcwen, attended [?]…

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"Municipal Bankruptcy." N.E.S. Puts Load on Council

The Propeller · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 7

A stage where the council might be faced with "municipal bankruptcy" as a result of the heavy financial responsibilities placed on its shoulders…

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Migrants' Consultative Council

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 6

Several Executive members of this Council have been called up for military duties. It was therefore necessary to make provision for their replacement,…

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Point for Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 1

PERMISSION was given by Auburn Council for the use of an Alsatian dog for the Tin Hat Day collections, though the question was raised would…

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Fairfield Council General Matters

The Biz · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 6

The following matters (in addition to many o[?]ne[?]s reported separately) were dea[?] with at the last meeting of Fairfield Council:—…

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Cabra-vale Council General Report

The Biz · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 6

Ald. F. Hill (Mayor), with Aldermen J. G. McBurney, Harris, Reardon, Kow, Baker and Lunn, attended Monday night's meeting of Cabra-Vale Council…

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