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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1943

2,532 stories in Sydney's papers · page 44 of 127

Castlereagh Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 13 May 1943 · page 3

The monthly meeting of Castlereagh Council was held on Wednesday evening, 5th inst, when there were present: The Mayor (Aid. C. Carter) and…

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Council's Jubilee Celebrations

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 May 1943 · page 12

Mosman N.E.S. personnel will hold a ball at Mosman Town Hall next Saturday night to celebrate the local council's jubilee. All proceeds of the…

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Council Clash On Preference

The Sun · Thursday 13 May 1943 · page 5

The Government is expected to take a serious view of the action of the Legislative…

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Fairfield Council General Report

The Biz · Thursday 13 May 1943 · page 6

Ald. H. A. Clancy, Mayor, presided at last meeting of Fairfield Council, when the following matters, and others under separate headings, were dealt with:—…

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Death of Mr. John Adams Former Mayor of Penrith

Nepean Times · Thursday 13 May 1943 · page 3

Mr John Adams, of Wentworthville, formerly of Penrith, died in a private hospital at Parramatta on Sunday, in his 81st year. He [?] very activcly…

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Albury Council Protest Against Brownout

Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 May 1943 · page 5

ALBURY, Thursday.--Albury Municipal Council last night strongly protested against "the absurdity" of the continued brownout in Albury,…

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Cabra-vale Council General Report

The Biz · Thursday 13 May 1943 · page 6

The following matters (among others) were before Cabra-Vale Council on Monday night:— The Department of Main Roads…

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Arbitration Debate Council Passes Amendment

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 May 1943 · page 6

The first of Sir Henry Manning's 38 proposed amendments to the New South Wales Industrial Arbitration (Amendment)…

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Albury Council Protest Against Brownout

Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 May 1943 · page 5

ALBURY, Thursday.--Albury Municipal Council last night strongly protested against "the absurdity" of the continued brownout in Albury,…

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Strong Support For Council Election Candidate

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 13 May 1943 · page 28

SYDNEY fat, stock salesman, and a large number of Sydney woolbrokers and auctioneers, are the candidate of Mr. Geo. S. Matchett as…

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Well Known Auctioneer Seeks Election to Council

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 13 May 1943 · page 7

ALL country auctioneers licensed under the Auctioneers, stock and Station and Real Estate Agents Act (No. 28, of 1041), are enrolled on the rail known…

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RECIPES of the WEEK [Prepared and tested by experts of the Sydney County Council's Home Management Section.] Diced Beetroot

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 13 May 1943 · page 15

Scrub beetroot and cat into dice, place in saucepan with one tablespoon butter, pinch of salt, Cover and cook slowly for 30 minutes…

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The Burden of Rates Municipal Government Under Fire Some Suggested Reforms

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 May 1943 · page 4

That increased exactions by municipal authorities should synchronise with unprecedentedly heavy taxation imposts by the Federal Tieasurer, suggests a lack of Government coordination and an appreciation of the fitness of things. Saved…

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Municipal By-elections. Kogarah

The Propeller · Thursday 13 May 1943 · page 3

The election held last Saturday in connection with the vacancy in Middle Ward of Kogarah Municipality resulted in Mr. John Skinner…

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Correspondence. Sutherland Shire Council. Electricity Department. Alteration of Tariff—“off Peak” Heating Units. 8th May, 1943

The Observer · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 4

To the Editor “Observer.” Dear Sir, I have no doubt your readers have often heard the expression of “kidding…

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Bexley War Fund. £200 to Lord Mayor’s Fund

The St George Call · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 1

Although the main objective of the Fund is to send comforts to the fighting forces, it is not confined to that. Recently with a view to assisting the work of…

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Stock & Station Agents; Council Nomination

The Land · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 5

Mr. O. L. Milling, of Dunedoo, has nominated as a representative of country auctioneers on the council under the Auctioneers, Stock and…

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Dixon at War Council Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--The Australian Minister to Washington (Sir Owen Dixon) today gave the Advisory War Council a full account of…

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Post War Construction. Rockdale Council Active

The St George Call · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 1

The Aldermen of Rockdale Council readily accepted an opening presented to them by means of a letter from Main Roads Dept. advising of preparation of a…

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A.l.p.-communist Unity Labour Council's Support

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 4

By 110 votes to 98 the New South Wales Labour Council last night agreed to proposals by the Communist Party for a united…

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