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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1944

2,521 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 127

Militant Win On Labor Council

Daily Mirror · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 4

Mr. G. Anderson (Electrical Trades Union) was last night elected president of the New South Wales Trades and Labor Council, defeating the official A.L.P. nominee (Mr. J. Kenny, of the Glass Workers' Union) and Mr. L. Austin…

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Militant Win on Labor Council

Daily Mirror · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 4

MR. G ANDERSON (Electrical Trades Union) was last night elected president of the New South Wales Trades and Labor Council,…

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Militant Win on Labor Council

Daily Mirror · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 4

MR. G. ANDERSON (Electrical Trades Union) was last night elected president of the New South Wales Trades and Labor Council,…

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Labour Council President Curtin Candidate Beaten

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 4

Supporters of the Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, were defeated at a meeting of the New South Wales Trades and Labour…

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Cricket. Bexley Shire V. Penshurst C.c. Georges River Assn.)

The St George Call · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 3

The above teams met on Anniversary Day at Bexley Oval for an all day match. Winning the toss the Bexley skipper had no hesitation in sending Penshurst in to…

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Brighton Baths. Patronised by Large Crowds. Council Considers Future

The St George Call · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 1

Excessive heat naturally has attracted thousands to many beaches and baths during the past month, and the safety and convenience of Brighton Baths…

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Northern Central Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 February 1944 · page 11

Housing plans were discussed at the first meeting last night at Chatswood of the Northern Central Council, which includes representatives of most…

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Labor Council Ballot

Daily Mirror · Saturday 5 February 1944 · page 2

IN the ballot for officers of the Trades and Labor Council, Messrs H. Hyland and F. Thomas have been elected vice-presidents, a victory for…

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Continuation of Pacific Council "Not Justified"

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 February 1944 · page 4

WASHINGTON, Friday.--The Pacific War Council has little reason for continuing to exist, many Washington observers believe. The council's only function now is to serve as on…

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Labor Council officials elected

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 6 February 1944 · page 3

Messrs. V. Hyland (Shop Assistants' Union) and F. Thomas (Builders' Laborers) have been elected vice-presidents of the Trades and Labor Council…

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Police Cars Stranded, Council Says

Daily Mirror · Monday 7 February 1944 · page 4

While huge quantities of petrol are wasted in military cars and trucks, police cars are in some cases so severely…

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Police Cars Stranded, Council Says

Daily Mirror · Monday 7 February 1944 · page 4

While huge quantities of petrol are wasted in military cars and trucks, police cars are in some, cases so severely…

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Marquis Opposed by Alderman Family Clash in By-election Our Staff Correspondent

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 February 1944 · page 6

LONDON, Feb. 7.—Considerable interest is being taken in the forthcoming by-election in West Derbyshire in which the…

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Family of Seven in Hovel Scene Of Squalor Moves Council

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 8 February 1944 · page 7

THE weatherboard cottage home of a widow and her six young children in West Street, Willoughby, was last nights declared by the local council's health inspector…

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Family of Seven in Hovel Scene Of Squalor Moves Council

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 8 February 1944 · page 7

THE weatherboard cottage home of a widow and her six young children in West Street, Willoughby, was last night declared by the local council's health inspector (Mr. C. F…

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Long Grass Alight on Alderman's Land

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1944 · page 1

Mrs. Edith Spence write:— I cannot compliment the alderman who owns the property adjoining the Returned Soldiers' Hall in Military…

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Lord Mayor's Fund Dance

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 9 February 1944 · page 2

"On with the dance"—hail, rain or moonlight—is the slogan at Merrylands. where the Lord Mayor's Fund committee conducts a "hop" every Thursday…

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"Mean and Paltry!" Mother Defends Her Soldier Son Reply to Criticism of Granville Alderman

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1944 · page 1

"It ill behoves Mrs. Conroy to attack any of our fighting men; and I warn her that her unworthy attacks will not…

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Mayor on Warpath "Won't Tolerate Vice" Complaints From Women

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1944 · page 1

The mayor of Granville (Alderman Adams) has announced that he will clean up a notorious local vice spot known as "Devil's…

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Baby Health Centre in Auburn Park Council's Proposal

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1944 · page 2

"The present Baby Health Centre is not fit for human habitation, let alone the care of babies," said Alderman Ryan at…

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