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Council & local affairs, 1944

2,521 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 127

Mayor a Visitor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 March 1944 · page 2

A visitor at last week's meeting of Lidcombe Council was the Mayor of Granville (Alderman Adams), who was warmly welcomed by the Mayor…

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Lord Mayor's Fund Dance

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 29 March 1944 · page 2

Mr. V. Knight. M.C., at last Thursday night's dance for Merrylands Lord Mayor's Fund was in exceptionally good form and kept the dancers moving…

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Petition Against Govt. Tax Surcharge Signed By 10,000, Alderman Claims

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 March 1944 · page 5

A petition demanding the abolition of the Federal Government's 25 per cent, surcharge on income tax has been signed by more than 10,000 persons…

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County Council Manager Retires

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 March 1944 · page 4

General manager of Sydney County Council (Mr. R. Vine-Hall) will retire on April 6 after 40 years' service with Sydney Municipal Council…

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New Defence Council Urged

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 29 March 1944 · page 3

LONDON, Wednesday.--Creation of a national and if possible Imperial defence council was urged in the House of…

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Holroyd Council. General Report

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 29 March 1944 · page 2

The following matters (among others) were dealt with at last week's meeting of Holroyd Council: The Local Government Department…

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New Defence Council Urged

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 29 March 1944 · page 3

LONDON, Wednesday.--Creation of a national and if possible Imperial defence council was urged in the House of…

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Granville News Maternity Hospital Deputation to Mayor Pressing Granville's Claims

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 March 1944 · page 3

When he decides to establish a maternity hospital in this district, the Minister will have at least three rival claims…

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Council Appoints New Works Overseer

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 March 1944 · page 3

Granville Council received eleven applications for the position of overseer of works, Mr. E. G. Moon having resigned…

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Ferry Sailed Without Driver, Council Told

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 29 March 1944 · page 5

A Beulah Street ferry, unattended and unmoored, with the engine running, left Circular Quay last Sunday afternoon without a crew or a driver, and was pulled up by a policeman on board, North Sydney Council was told last night…

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Ferry Sailed Without Driver, Council Told

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 29 March 1944 · page 5

A Beulah Street ferry, unattended and unmoored with the engine running, left Circular Quay last Sunday afternoon without a crew or a driver, and was pulled up by a policeman on board, North Sydney Council was told last night…

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"Should Support It" Electricity County Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 March 1944 · page 9

Applauding Dundas Council's proposal for the formation of an Electricity County Council, Councillor Gregg said, at last…

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Ferry Sailed Without Driver, Council Told

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 29 March 1944 · page 5

A Beulah Street ferry, unattended and unmoored with the engine running, left Circular Quay last Sunday afternoon without a crew or a driver, and was pulled up by a policeman on board, North Sydney Council was told last night…

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Hills District Straying Bull Prosecution by Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 March 1944 · page 9

Alleged to be the owner of a bull found straying in Spurway St., Ermington, on March 13, Brian Patrick Barber was proceeded against by…

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Communications Council To Be Held In London

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 29 March 1944 · page 2

News received from Canberra states' that the Postmaster-General, Senator Ashley, said on Monday that the first meeting of…

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A.l.p. State Council Blacktown Electorate

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 March 1944 · page 11

At the annual meeting of Blacktowrn A.L.P. State Electoral Council, held at Wentworthville, it was unanimously decided to forward the…

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N. Sydney Oval Fees Fixed By Council

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 March 1944 · page 11

North Sydney Council last night fixed the rental of North Sydney Oval at £35 a match for Rugby League (for a minimum of seven matches) and at £25…

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Mother's Plea for Soldier Son Council Sympathetic

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 March 1944 · page 2

For the sake of her soldier son, who recently escaped from a prisoner-of-war camp in Italy, a woman pleaded with Lidcombe…

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"Unkept, Neglected State of Street" Complaint to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 March 1944 · page 8

J. N. Neal and others drew Parramatta Council's attention last week to the "unkept and neglected state of Lamont St. and surrounding…

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No Action by Council Inspector's Report on "Squealing Pigs"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 March 1944 · page 1

Parramatta's health inspector (Mr. Membrey) considers that pigs sometimes penned at the George St. saleyards do not…

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