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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1944

2,521 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 127

Lord Mayor's Fund Dance

The Biz · Thursday 9 March 1944 · page 4

A "happy-go-lucky" crowd attended the Lord Mayor's Fund dance at Merrylands on Thursday night. Something in the air—perhaps it was the knowledge…

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Statement by Union Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 March 1944 · page 5

In a statement issued by the central council of the Miners' Federation, after its meeting yesterday, it was strongly urged…

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Council Demands School Repairs

Daily Mirror · Thursday 9 March 1944 · page 5

WOLLONGONG, Thursday.--Action is to be taken against the Education Department by North Illawarra Council because of "the…

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Retires From County Council

The Propeller · Thursday 9 March 1944 · page 6

The Acting County Clerk (Mr. Bennett) at the last meeting of St. George County Council, submitted a letter from Mr. W. J. Pearce (showroom manager), in which…

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Teachers In Labor Council

Tribune · Thursday 9 March 1944 · page 2

WAGGA.—Wagga branch of the Teachers’ Federation has unanimously decided to affiliate with the Wagga Trades and Labor…

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New Schools Opened. Three in Sutherland Shire

The Propeller · Thursday 9 March 1944 · page 1

History was made in Sutherland Shire last Saturday, when the Minister Cor Education (Mr. Clive Evatt), in conjunction with Mr. A. J. Williams, M.L.A. for…

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Shire Patriotic Fund Mt. Druitt Ladies' Auxiliary

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 March 1944 · page 2

The first meeting of the year of the Ladies' Auxiliary of Blacktown Shire Patriotic Fund was held in the Advancement Hall, Mt. Druitt, on…

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Appeal to St. George County Council

The Propeller · Thursday 9 March 1944 · page 6

At last Friday's meeting of St. George County Council an appeal was made by Inspector Morgan and Sergeant Harrison, on behalf of the forthcoming police…

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National Council Jewish Women First Victory Loan

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 9 March 1944 · page 8

The N.C.J.W. asks members to make advanced subscriptions to this Loan. Special slips can be obtained from the N.C.J.W. 166 Phillip St. or phoning…

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Amalgamation Castlereagh Council Will Send Delegates to Oppose Scheme

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 March 1944 · page 1

At the meeting of Castlereagh Council on 1st inst a letter was received from Mr L. G. Allen (Penrith town clerk), secretary of the conference…

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Castlereagh Council At the monthly meeting of Castlereagh Council held on 1st inst. business included the following: Electricity for Llandilo, etc

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 March 1944 · page 3

The Secretary of Hawkesbury Development Coy. Ltd., replying to Council's letter with regard to the extensions of electricity to the districts of…

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Municipality of Hurstville. Extraordinary Election. Penshurst Ward

The Propeller · Thursday 9 March 1944 · page 4

NOTICE is hereby given that an extraordinary vacancy exists in the office of Alderman for the Municipality of Hurstville, and that an…

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Municipal Jottings

The Propeller · Thursday 9 March 1944 · page 3

Only two cases of notifiable infectious disease were reported in Bexley Council during the last fortnight. The new 500 kVA sub- station, for the…

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Municipal Candidates

The Biz · Thursday 9 March 1944 · page 1

For the by-election next Saturday to fill the vacancy in Fairfield Council, three Candidates have been nominated. Mr. E. T. Hockey is the widely-known…

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RECIPES of the WEEK [Prepared and tested by experts of the Sydney County Council's Home Management Section.] Pumpkin And Apple Jam

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 9 March 1944 · page 15

Take 3 lbs. pumpkin, 2 lbs. apples, th grated rind and juice of 2 lemons, 3 ozs, bruised root ginger (tied in muslin), 2½ lbs. of…

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Temporary “Great Synagogue" Opened by Lord Mayor

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 10 March 1944 · page 3

A temporary synagogue erected on the site of the destroyed Great Synagogue in Duke’s Place, was formally opened recently by the…

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Sutherland Shire. New Schools Opened by Minister for Education

The Observer · Friday 10 March 1944 · page 6

History was made last Saturday in the Sutherland Shire when the Minister for Education, the Hon. Clive Evatt, in conjunction with Mr. A. J. Williams,…

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National Council Of Jewish Women First Victory Loan

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 10 March 1944 · page 8

The N.C.J.W. asks members to make advanced subscriptions to this Loan. Special slips can be obtained from the N.C.J.W. 166…

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St. George County Council Monthly Meeting. Chief Engineer’s Report

The St George Call · Friday 10 March 1944 · page 1

Mr. Thompson reported that during the previous four weeks seven new services had been connected to mains and 14 additional appliances installed…

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Council Does Good Work Expanded Market In United States for Australian Wool

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 10 March 1944 · page 3

THERE is not enough wool produced in the United States to meet domestic requirement, even though the per capita consumption has decreased greatly in the past 20 years…

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