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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1944

2,521 stories in Sydney's papers · page 22 of 127

Stop Press War Council

Daily Mirror · Thursday 24 February 1944 · page 12

CANBERRA, Thursday.-- When the House of Representatives me today the prime Minister (Mr. Curtin read a statement review…

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Curtin 'Sphinx' On War Council

The Sun · Thursday 24 February 1944 · page 5

CANBERRA, Thursday. -- The Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, told questioners in the House of Representatives today that "at the…

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Mystery Of Hughes' Council Job

Daily Mirror · Thursday 24 February 1944 · page 5

CANBERRA, Thursday. -- Mystery still surrounds the attitude of the Deputy-Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Hughes)…

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Fairfield Council Vacancy Ald Harris Resigns

The Biz · Thursday 24 February 1944 · page 4

Ald. G. O. Harris last night tendered his resignation as an alderman or Fairfield Council. Ald. Paterson and Edwards moved that…

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St. Marys Council Important Appointments Made

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 February 1944 · page 4

The monthly meeting of St. Marys Council was held on Saturday afternoon, when the Mayor (Ald. A. J. Adams) End Aldermen S. C. Young, J…

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Kogarah's Carss Park. Petition to Council

The Propeller · Thursday 24 February 1944 · page 1

Carss Park Progress Association for warded a letter to the last meeting of Kogarah Council, enclosing a petition sinned by 740 residents and visitors,…

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York Estate Water Council Decides on Extension

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 February 1944 · page 1

NOTWITHSTANDING a refusal by the Department of Local Government of a subsidy for the extension of the water supply to…

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Mr. Steward and Council. Heavy Costs Met

The Biz · Thursday 24 February 1944 · page 4

In the correspondence list, at Fairfield Council meeting last night was a letter from Messrs. Maund & Kelynack. solicitors. Sydney, acknowledging receipt of the…

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Sewerage at Hurstville. Water Board's Reply to Council

The Propeller · Thursday 24 February 1944 · page 6

A communication was received from the municipal representative of the Water and sewerage Board (Mr. A. H. Moverly) at the last meeting of Hurstville Council…

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National Council Jewish Women J.N.F. Queen Competition

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 24 February 1944 · page 8

Members and their friends are invited to attend the following functions for the J.N.F. Queen Competition:—Saturday, February 26, 8 p.m.—American…

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U.A.P. Expels. Mr. Spender Sir E. Page Joins War Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 February 1944 · page 4

CANBERRA, Wednesday.—Developments to-day in the controversy over the withdrawal of the Parliamentary U.A.P. from…

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Page Appointed to War Council Post Spender Expelled From Federal U.A.P.

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 February 1944 · page 9

CANBERRA, Wednesday.--The Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) announced tonight that Sir Earle Page (C.P., N.S.W.) would he appointed to the Advisory War Council…

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

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 24 February 1944 · page 15

Wash and shred lettuce. Put into a small quantity of boiling water, and boil for five minutes only. Drain woll, season with…

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Municipal Jottings

The Propeller · Thursday 24 February 1944 · page 3

A conference of representatives of St. George municipal councils will be held at Kogarah this Friday night to discuss the establishment of a free…

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Sutherland Shire Council. 4/— Worth of Life

The Observer · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 6

Immunisation against Diphtheria has come to stay because it has proved itself to be a mighty weapon in the cause of humanity…

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Sutherland Shire Patriotic Fund Cronulla Committee

The Observer · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 5

The Australian Merchant Seamen’s Button Day Appeal benefitted to the extent of £20/7/6, this value of buttons having been sold by Cronulla’s…

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Sutherland Shire Partiotic Fund Cronulla Committee. Card Party

The Observer · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 5

On Thursday, 2nd March, a Card Party will be held at the Returned Soldiers’ Rooms, Surf Road, to augment the funds of the Committee. These…

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War Council Meets Policy on Forces

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 6

CANBERRA, Thursday.—Meeting to-day for the first time since the withdrawal of Mr. Menzies and Mr.Hughes, the…

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Council Disagrees With Commission On Fire Cause

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 11

A STATEMENT by the Railway Commissioner (Mr.Hartigan) that maleches and lighted elgar [?] ends thrown from passenger…

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Can't Burn-off Without Council's Permission; Committee's Warning

The Land · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 1

THE Bush Fires Advisory Committee warns landholders that burning-off may only be undertaken by those persons who have in the [?] instance obtained from the local Council a permit under clause 8 of the Bush and Rural Fires Prevention Order…

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