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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1944

2,521 stories in Sydney's papers · page 34 of 127

"Sock King" Mayor Dead

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 March 1944 · page 2

CHICAGO, Monday (A.A.P.).--William Hale Thompson, Mayor of Chicago in the hectic days of prohibition, died today, aged 75…

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M.P. Criticised by Mayor Bankstown Council Discussion

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 March 1944 · page 9

Bankstown Council decided last night to invite Mr. Morgan, M.P., to attend a meeting of the council to substantiate charges…

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Hills District Council's Warning to Ex-mayor "Shed Without Permission"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1944 · page 5

That an ex-Mayor of the municipality had contravened the building regulations by erecting a shed without permission…

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Lord Mayor's Fund Dance

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 22 March 1944 · page 2

A good night was experienced at the Lord Mayor's Fund dance at Merrylands Masonic Hall on Thursday night last. Mr. C. Holden was M.C., and Harry…

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At the Council Table

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1944 · page 5

Baulkham Hills Council at its last meeting instructed the engineer (Mr. Wagener) to confer with Mr. H. Liaubon, of Kellyville, on the planting of…

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Engineer's Offer to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1944 · page 5

Stipulating that it must be for not more than one day each week, Parramatta Council has made the services of its engineer (Mr. Horsfall)…

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National Fitness Council Can Establish Committee

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1944 · page 1

Consulted some time ago by Parramatta Council, Mr. A. R. Bluett expressed the opinion that Section 527 of the Local…

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M.h.r. Challenged by Bankstown Council

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 March 1944 · page 5

Mor. C. Morgan, Labor member for Reid, has been challenged by Bankstown Council to offend a meeting of the council on April 4. He will, be asked to…

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"Cardboard Boxes for Garbage Tins" Council to Tighten Up

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1944 · page 1

Parramatta Council intends to tighten up in regard to garbage. On Monday the council decided to inform all occupiers that…

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Merrylands Garbage Tip Reply to Council's Criticism (To the Editor)

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 22 March 1944 · page 3

Sir.—In defence of the members of Merrylands Parents and Citizens' Association. I would like the opportunity of replying to statements made by the…

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Agistment in P'matta Park to Cease! "Wrongful Use for Seventy Years" Council Refuses to Intercede

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1944 · page 1

Parramatta Council on Monday rejected a motion to ask the Parramatta Park Trust to defer for the duration of the war its proposal to…

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Alderman Welcomed

The Biz · Thursday 23 March 1944 · page 3

Ald. E. T. Hockey, newly-elected civic rather of Fairfield, attended his first meeting of the council last night, and appeared quite at home amongst his…

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Lord Mayor's Fund Dance

The Biz · Thursday 23 March 1944 · page 4

A good night was experienced at the Lord Mayor's Fund dance at Merrylands Masonic Hall on Thursday night last. Mr. C. Holden was M.C., and Harry…

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Penrith Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 March 1944 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of Penrith Council on 10th inst the Mayor (Ald. F. J. H. Allen) and Aldermen A. H. Hand, H. McAuley, A. Tornaros, S. A…

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Boys at Council Meeting

The Propeller · Thursday 23 March 1944 · page 3

Hurstville Council Chambers resembled a schoolroom on Thursday evening last when a number of lads from the special opportunity class at Hurstville School,…

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Blacktown A.l.p. Council

The Biz · Thursday 23 March 1944 · page 1

Blacktown State Electorate Council met on March 12 at Canley Vale. Representatives were present from Riverstone and Toongabble…

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Law Reform Amendments in Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 March 1944 · page 6

The Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill passed the second reading and committee stages in the Legislative Council…

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Children's Playground. Council to Resume Land

The Propeller · Thursday 23 March 1944 · page 1

Hurstville Council decided at last week's meeting to make application to the Department of Local Government and Housing for the acquisition by…

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£2000 for Victory Loan. Fairfield Council Sets Example

The Biz · Thursday 23 March 1944 · page 2

In a minute to Fairfield Council, Ald. Cliff Green (Mayor), recommended that £2000, from council's Trust Fund. No 9 be invested in the First Vicotry Loan…

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RECIPES of the Week [I Prepared and tested by experts of the Sydney County Council's Home Management Section.] Marmalade Sauce

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 23 March 1944 · page 15

Make the same as Lemon Sauce, omitting yolks of eggs, using one tablespoon jam (marmalade) instead of rind and juice of lemon,…

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