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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1942

3,085 stories in Sydney's papers · page 61 of 155

Kogarah Municipal Welfare and Comforts Fund

The St George Call · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 2

At the committee’s last meeting a welcome was extended to the new treasurer, Mr. T. C. Redmond. During the recent fortnight, donations…

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Move To Sack Mayor LISMORE

The Sun · Saturday 16 May 1942 · page 3

A stormy meeting of Ballina Council decided to ask the Minister for Local Government to remove from office the Mayor…

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Council Work "Local Government Practice," by E. H. Selby.—Butterworth and Co. (Aust.) Ltd

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 May 1942 · page 6

A wide experience as a Local Government practitioner, both as clerk and auditor, has equipped Mr. E. H. Selby for writing this book on Local…

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Leg. Council irks Govt

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 17 May 1942 · page 4

The development of a State political crisis, as the result of the Government's minority position in the Legislative…

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Fine Record of Late Erskineville Alderman

Daily Mirror · Monday 18 May 1942 · page 2

MR. T. J. ENGLISH, who died on Saturday, was regarded as one of the fathers of the Erskineville municipality…

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Aldermen Annoyed Renewal of Lease Department's Strange Attitude

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 1

Parramatta aldermen were incensed when on Monday they learned that the Department of Mines had renewed a mineral…

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Ex-lord Mayor of Melbourne Dies

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 1

SOUTHPORT, Wednesday. -- Sir Archie Crofts (66),M.L.C., of Victoria and a former Lord Mayor of Melbourne, died suddenly from a…

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Complaint Against Council Officer

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 5

At last week's meeting of Baulkham Hills Council, Cr. Horne said that a Kellyville ratepayer found the council chambers closed when he arrived at…

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"Only Clear Thinker" Mayor's Distinction Labor League of Youth

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 7

Miss E. Byers, of the Granville branch. of the Australian Labor League of Youth, says that the Mayor (Alderman McFarlane) is apparently the only…

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Mayor's Threat to Lock Jubilee Hall Musto Alleges Woman Was Insulting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 1

"Tonight we had the spectacle of a woman practically taking charge of the Jubilee Hall, throwing things about, and insulting…

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Rugby League To Defy Lismore Council

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 12

LISMORE, Wednesday. -- Lismore Rugby League's effort to provide Sunday entertainment for servicemen on leave and their friends has raised…

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Rugby League To Defy Lismore Council

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 12

LISMORE, Wednesday. -- Lismore Rugby League's effort to provide Sunday entertainment for servicemen on leave and their friends has raised…

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Rugby League To Defy Lismore Council

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 12

LISMORE, Wednesday. -- Lismore Rugby League's effort to provide Sunday entertainment for servicemen on leave and their friends has raised…

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Rugby League To Defy Lismore Council

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 12

LISMORE, Wednesday. -- Lismore Rugby League's effort to provide Sunday entertainment for servicemen on leave and their friends has raised…

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Would Kill Stock Straying at Night "Only Way to Clean Up the Menace" P'matta Alderman's Drastic Proposal

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 1

The most drastic measure a council can take to combat the straying stock menace was advocated by Alderman Hay at…

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"Defying the Council" Man Fined £10 for Erecting Humpy

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 1

Proceeded against by Holroyd Council for having, erected a bag humpy without permission, Sam Frendo was fined £10 with 8/— osts…

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"Death Might Have Been Prevented" "Residents Feared Drunken Brawlers" Allegation in Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 5

A recent fatal accident at Baulkham Hills might have been prevented had not residents been "terrified to go out of doors because they feared drunken…

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Hills District Death Might Have Been Prevented" "Residents Feared Drunken Brawlers" Allegation in Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 5

A recent fatal accident at Baulkham Hills might have been prevented had not residents been "terrified to go out of doors…

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An "Indecent" Statue. Alderman Wants It Removed

The Propeller · Thursday 21 May 1942 · page 2

There were bursts of aldermanic laughter, and a suggestion of a blush here and there, at last Monday's meeting of Kogarah Council, when a…

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National Council of Jewish Women Council Sabbath

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 21 May 1942 · page 8

Council Sabbath this year was observed at the Great Synagogue by courtesy of the President, Mr. Saul Symonds, on Mothers' Day May 9…

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