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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1944

2,521 stories in Sydney's papers · page 40 of 127

"Most Successful of Its Kind" Council's Appreciation of Patriotic Carnival

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 5 April 1944 · page 3

"Having reard to the population of Blacktown, this carnival must have been the most successful of its kind held in…

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"Poor Gas Supply" Complaints at Auburn Premier's Reply to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 5 April 1944 · page 1

Having complained about the quality of gas supplied for domestic use, Auburn Council last week was by no means satisfied…

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Social Service Move Long Range Plan to Be Outlined to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 5 April 1944 · page 1

Representatives of the Parramatta Community Advisory Council and parramatta Rotary Club will outline to Parramatta…

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Hills District Prize of Two Guineas New Name for Municipality

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 5 April 1944 · page 5

Ermington-Rydalmere Council last week decided to offer a prize of two guineas for a suitable new name for the municipality…

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Nepean Shire Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of Nepean Shire Council, held on March 16, Councillors W. Rose (President), H. L. Rudd, T. G. Scott, L. H. Skidmore, and…

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B.M. Shire Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 4

At the meeting of Blue Mountains Shire Council held at Lawson on 28th ult., Councillors Heriot and Lane were welcomed back after illness…

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Lord Mayor's Fund Dance

The Biz · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 4

"The same old dance in the same old way." but more entertaining than ever! This was the verdict on last Thursday night Lord Mayor's Fund dance at…

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Sutherland Shire Repatriation Committee

The Observer · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 5

A public meeting was held in the Council Chambers, Sutherland, on Tuesday, 28th March, 1944, for the purpose of electing a Repatriation…

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Repatriation Committee. Proposal for Sutherland Shire

The Propeller · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 6

A public meeting was held in the Council Chambers Sutherland, on March 28, for the purpose of electing a repatriation committee for Sutherland Shire…

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National Council Jewish Women Council Rooms New Address History House

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 8

The Executive or the N.C.J.W. from 3rd April, announces that they secured spacious rooms on the 3rd floor of History House, 8 Young St. The larger…

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First Victory Loan Sutherland Shire Leads the Way

The Observer · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 1

The War Loans Campaign Organisation has greeted a Barometer in Martin Place for the purpose of showing the progress made by the various…

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Blacktown a L.p. Council

The Biz · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 4

A successful meeting was held at Toongabbie branch on March 20, attended by delegates representing Cabra-Vale, Fairfield. Toongabbie and Riverstone…

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Cabra-Vale Council General Report

The Biz · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 4

Aldermen F. Hill (Mayor), J. G. McBurney (Deputy Mayor), E. C. L[?]n, A. T. Adams and E. H. J. Harris were in attendance at the last meeting of…

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Rate Bonus for Frank Council

The Sun · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 3

Because she believes Baulkbam Hills shire councillors to be "honest men who don't mince words," Miss Clarice Walker recently created local government history by sending in…

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Problem of Man-power Council Services

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 9

He had never refused to supply labom for any essential service a municipal council was conducting if the council could satisfy…

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Card Party for Council's "Queen" Candidate

The Biz · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 2

A well-attended card party was condueled by Fairfield Council's "Queen" committee for Miss Edna Blackford, on Friday, March 31, in the Council…

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Mr. Hughes Decides Returns to War Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 4

After six weeks' silence on the subject, the Deputy Leader of the Federal Opposition, Mr. Hughes, announced last night that he…

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Allied Body in Italy Advisory Council Changes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 6

LONDON, April 5 (A. A. P.).— The British and Ameucan Governments have each appointed an experienced diplomat to the…

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Werriwa A.l.p. Council Annual Meeting

The Biz · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 4

The annual meeting of Werriwa Federal Flecorate Council was held at Rawson Chambers Sydney, with 15 delegates, and all branches were represented…

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Control of Electricity. Discussion by County Council

The Propeller · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 6

At the last meeting of the St. George County Council a letter was read from Mr. J.M. Baddeley, on behalf of the Premier, advising that the council's views (as…

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