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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1944

2,521 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 127

Hills District Sister Parry's Fine Record of Service Secretary of Shire Patriotic Fund

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1944 · page 3

Sister A. B. Parry, of Chatswood, who has taken on the voluntary job as secretary of Baulkham Hills Shire patriotic Committee,…

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Auburn-lidcombe Manpower Problems What the Council Is Up Against

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

Auburn Council last week decided to continue using available employee to cut long grass in the municipality, despite any…

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"Beauty and Beast" P'matta Council Asked to Nominate Pair Will Discuss Matter with Rotary Club

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1944 · page 6

Asked to nominate a pair for the Red Cross "Beauty and the Beast" competition, Parramatta Council on Monday appointed a…

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Castlereagh Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 1

The monthly meeting of Castlereagh Council was held on 2nd inst, when the Mayor (Ald. C. Carter) and Aldermen H. C. Barnes, G. A. Judd, T. R…

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Council By-Election

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 2

Nominations for the by-election to fill the vacancy in Penrith Council due to the death of Aid. Joseph Jenkins must reach the Town Clerk…

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County Council Vehicles

The Propeller · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 1

At the last meeting of the St. George County Council Mr. M. Reid (Assistant Chief Electrical Engineer) reported the results of producer-gas operation for the…

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County Council Windows

The Propeller · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 6

Mr. E. P. Thompson (St. George County Council's Engineer and Commercial Manager) reported at the last meeting that, now permission had been given by…

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Amalgamation Castlereagh Council's View

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 1

At the meeting of Castlereagh Council on 2nd inst a letter was received from Penrith town clerk (Mr L. G. Allen) conveying the resolution which…

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Lab. Council Victory Over Inner Group

Tribune · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 1

Election of Mr. G. Anderson to the presidency of the N.S.W. Labor Council last week was a democratic victory over the…

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Improvement League. Explanation to Bexley Council

The Propeller · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 6

Mr. A. J. Dowd, President of the Bexley Fry's Estate Improvement League, wrote to the last meeting of Bexley Council, intimating that he had been requested to…

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Street Lighting. Discussion by County Council

The Propeller · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 1

Mr. E. P. Thompson (Engineer and Commercial Manager) submitted the following report to the last meeting of St. George County Council: "It was noted in the…

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Noxious Plants and Weeds. Bexley Council's Problems

The Propeller · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 1

At the last meeting of Bexley Council the health inspector (Mr. Baker) drew attention to the many requests that had been made by residents to have noxious…

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Mortdale Death Trap. Action Taken by Council

The Propeller · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 4

The drowning fatality which occurred in a disused quarry in Roberts Avenue, Mortdale, on January 24 was recalled on Thursday last at Hurstville Council's…

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U.a.p. Likely to Leave War Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 7

CANBERRA, Wednesday. -- The Federal Opposition may withdraw from the Advisory War Council. .'…

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WILCANNIA-FORBES Cusa Diocesan Council Successful Year's Work

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 16

The annual balance-sheet of the Diocesan Council of Cusa has disclosed that during 1943 the sum of £854/1/4 was raised in the…

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RECIPES of the WEEK [Prepared and tested by experts of the Sydney County Council's Home Management Section.] Carrots (Steamed)

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 15

One bunch carrots, one dessertspoon butter, little chopped mint, salt, pepper, 3 tablespoons water. 1. Serape and wash carrots,…

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Municipal Jottings

The Propeller · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 3

The following building applications were received and approved at the last meeting of Bexley Council: Five additions to dwellings, alterations…

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J.F.C. Council Officers

The Land · Friday 11 February 1944 · page 10

At the annual meeting of the J.F.C. State Council the election of officers resulted:—Patron, Sir Samuel Hordern; president, Mr. W. C…

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Tennis Illawarra Suburbs’ Association. Council Meeting

The St George Call · Friday 11 February 1944 · page 2

Members of Council are reminded that the first meeting of the newly elected Council will be held in the clubhouse next Wednesday, 16th February,…

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Melb. Jewish Council to Combat Fascism and Anti-semitism

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 11 February 1944 · page 2

Mrs. E. Rothfield, the Public Relations’ Officer of the Melbourne Jewish Council to Combat Fascism and Anti-Semitism., is now in…

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