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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1944

2,521 stories in Sydney's papers · page 31 of 127

Housing Scheme? Council's Approach to Government

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 15 March 1944 · page 1

With the object of its adoption for the purpose of a Government housing scheme, Parramatta Council, through Sir Frederick Stewart,…

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Baby Health Centre Council Considering Loan

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 15 March 1944 · page 5

Baulkham Hills Council last week decided to explore the possibility of raising a loan of £1000 to build a baby health centre in…

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Merrylands Garbage Tip Discussion in Council

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 15 March 1944 · page 2

Mrs. V. McKenza hon. sec. Merrylands P. and C. Association, in a letter to Holroyd Council read at Tuesday night's meeting stated:—…

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Tells Council of Need for Adult Education

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 15 March 1944 · page 1

Addressing Granville Council last night, Mr. W. G. Hanson emphasised the need for adult education. He commended the excellent…

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Council Grants Permit to Live in Shed

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 15 March 1944 · page 3

Holroyd Council last week granted a man permission to live in a shed at a market garden he had purchased at Merrylands…

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M.h.r. Makes Grave Charge About Works Council

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 15 March 1944 · page 7

CANBERRA, Wednesday.--In collusion with certain members off the Allied Works Council, building materials intended for an aircraft hangar had been used to build private premises at Bankstown…

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M.h.r. Makes Grave Charge About Works Council

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 15 March 1944 · page 7

CANBERRA, Wednesday.--In collusion with certain members of the Allied Works Council, building materials intended for an aircraft hangar had been used to build private premises at Bankstown…

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Southern News "Tissue of Lies!" Garbage Tip Criticism Stabbed Council in Back

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 15 March 1944 · page 3

Allegations by Merrylands Parents and Citizens' Association that a garbage tip near the Merrylands West public school was in a filthy…

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Western News Patriotic Carnival Brings in £2000! Blacktown Shire Adds To Fine Record Impressive March Through Town

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 15 March 1944 · page 3

Tired, but happy, Blacktown Patriotic Carnival workers went home in the earlyhours of Sunday morning sustained by the…

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Council Refuses to Refund Fees Sequel to Seizure of Two Horses "Picked Out" Says Owner

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 15 March 1944 · page 1

Alderman Bond, at this week's meeting of Auburn Council, battled valiantly but vainly to secure for Mr. R. Lever a refund…

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No Grant for Baby Health Centre? Minister's Reply to Auburn Council Admits Present Premises Are Unsuitable

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 15 March 1944 · page 1

In reply to Auburn Council's application for a grant of £3000 for a modern baby health centre, the Minister for Health (Mr…

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Child Delinquency 'Municipal Charge'

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 March 1944 · page 5

Municipalities should be charged a per capita payment for every child found by a children's court to be delinquent, Mr. Brain (Dem., Willoughby)…

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B.M. Shire Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 1

At the meeting of Blue Mountains Shire Council on Tuesday it was announced that the latest V.[?]. films have been loaned by the Department…

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Lord Mayor's Fund Dance

The Biz · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 4

"Once more unto the breach, dear friends"[?]and they charged into the Masonic Hall. Merrylands, on Thursday night last, for the Lord Mayor's Fund…

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Fairfield baby Heath Centre Mayor's Explanation

The Biz · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 1

Ald. Cliff Green (Mayor of Fairfield) submitted the following minute to the last meeting of the council; "The general executive committee,…

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National Council Jewish Women Council Sabbath

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 8

Council Sabbath was celebrated at the Great. Synagogue on Sabbath, March , 4 through the courtes. of the President, Mr. Saul Symonds and the Board of…

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Council "Queen's" Dance

The Biz · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 2

At Fairfield School of Arts on Monday" night, a dance was held in aid of the candidature of Miss Edna Blackford, the council's "Queen" candidate. There was…

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Gowrie Scholarships Penrith Council Gives £25

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 2

Penrith Council decided on Friday evening to donate £25 to the Gowrie Scholarship Trust Fund, the purpose of which is to establish scholarships for…

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Health Inspector. Discussion by Rockdale Council

The Propeller · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 1

The Town Clerk (Mr. J. R. Scott) reported to the last meeting of Rockdale Council that further action would now be necessary by council for the appointment…

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Town Hall or Chambers? Council Discussion

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 1

RECENTLY Penrith Council appointed a sub-committee ("Town Hall Committee") to consider a proposal to build a…

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