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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1944

2,521 stories in Sydney's papers · page 32 of 127

Vandals at Sutherland. Action Taken by Council

The Propeller · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 1

The matter of vandalism throughout Sutherland Shire was again brought be fore council at last week's meeting, when further consideration was given to a…

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Kogarah's Train Service. Discussion at Council Meeting

The Propeller · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 3

When a letter was read, at the last meeting of Kogarah Council, from the Kogarah branch of the A.L.P., considerable discussion followed. The branch…

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Council Looks Askance at Finger-licking Habit

Daily Mirror · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 4

A MOVE will be made by Bexley Council to prevent bus conductors licking their fingers before issuing tickets to passengers…

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Australian Labor Party Blacktown Official State Electoral Council

The Biz · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 4

A full delegation, representation the Labor Leagues of Blacktown, Cabra-Vale. Fairfield, Girraween, Riverstone and Wentworthville attended the annual…

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War-time Housing Survey Cabra-vale Council Report

The Biz · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 4

The health inspector for stapleton submitted to Cabra-Vale Council the following report: "With reference to the circular from…

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Help To Patriotic Committee Cabra-vale Council Donations

The Biz · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 1

In a letter to Cabra-Vole Council on Monday night, the Cabrn-Vale Patriotic Committee asked if something could be done to the old Town Hall, to make it…

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Council's Redwork Hiring of Motor Lorry and Driver

The Biz · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 4

The-following minute was presented to Fairfield Council by the Mayor, Ald, Cliff Green, at last week's meeting. "It has been suggested that council…

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

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 15

Three-quarters of a pound of oatmeal, ¾ lb. flour 1½ lbs. treacle or golden syrup, ¼ lb. shortening, melted in treacle, [?] lb. brown…

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Municipal Jottings

The Propeller · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 6

Tne Banksia Waratnh Football Club was granted the use of Arncline Park for night tralning, at the last meeting of Rockdale Council…

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Municipality Searching for Euphonious Name

Daily Mirror · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 2

ERMINGTON-RYDALMERE Municipality is to have a new and shorter name, and residents will be invited to submit suggestions, the…

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Municipality Searching for Euphonious Name

Daily Mirror · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 2

ERMINGTON-RYDALMERE Municipality is to have a new and shorter name, and residents will be invited to submit suggestions. the…

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One Dead, One Hurt in Fire Municipality Searching for Euphonious Name £10,000 Damage At Chemical Works Man's Fight to Rescue Mate

Daily Mirror · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 2

AMAN lost his life and another was badly burned when fire gutted a large portion of the chemical factory of Herman W. Slade, Pty., Ltd., ERMINGTON-RYDALMERE Municipality is to have a new and shorter name, and residents will be invited to submit suggestions, the…

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Jew Elected Mayor

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 4

LONDON. The new Mayor of the English town of Grimsby is Councillor Max Bloom. A member of the Labour Party, he is…

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Mayor Refuses to Name Publicans

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 6

Alderman Wright asked the Mayor, Alderman McCarthy, at a meeting of Erskineville Council last night, to name the publicans who, the Mayor…

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Shire Rates The Editor, “Observer.”

The Observer · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 4

Dear Sir,—We were told that the rates for the Shire has been reduced by Council for the year 1944 but on receipt of our rate notices it is found…

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National Council of Jewish Women Council’s Sabbath

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 8

Council’s Sabbath was celebrated at the Great Synagogue on Sabbath, March 4th, through the courtesy of the President, Mr…

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General Manager of County Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 7

At an adjourned meeting, Sydney County Council appointed the present deputy general manager, Mr. D. J. Nolan, to succeed Mr. R. Vine-Hall as…

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New Manager For County Council

Daily Mirror · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 2

MR. DAVID JOHN NOLAN who has been appointed general manager of the County Council, will take up his duties…

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New Manager For Country Council

Daily Mirror · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 2

MR. DAVID JOHN NOLAN who has been appointed general manager of the County Council will take up his duties…

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Alleged Beach Pollution. Council to Protest

The St George Call · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 1

Bandwick Council has launched a protest against alleged breach pollution by sewerage outfalls, contending the outfalls at Bondi and Malabar…

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