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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1944

2,521 stories in Sydney's papers · page 45 of 127

Want Building Limit Raised to £150 A.l.p. Electoral Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 19 April 1944 · page 1

At its last meeting the Blacktown State Electoral Council of the A.L.P. decided to seek the co-operation of Mr. T. F. Williams,…

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Auburn-lidcombe "Outside Bodies" Use of Lidcombe Oval Complaints to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 19 April 1944 · page 2

By allocating Lidcombe Oval to "outside bodies" for the 1944 football season, Lidcombe Council had shown no desire to…

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"Cheaper to Kill Than to Maim." Council Amendment Compensation Bill Premier Mckell's Indignation

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 19 April 1944 · page 7

When the amendments suggested by the Legislative Council to the New South Wales Government's bill for compensation…

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Lord Mayor's Fund Dance

The Biz · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 4

Merrylands Lord Mayor's Fund dance in the Hasonic Hall on Thursday night was well attended. With Mr. C. Holden as M.C. and Harry Wilson's orchestra,…

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Penrith Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of Penrith Council on Friday evening, 14th inst, the Mayor (Ald. F. J. H. Allen) and Aldermen S. Jenkins, A. Tornaros, L…

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Council "Queen" Card Party

The Biz · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 2

A pleasant evening was spent by card players in the Council Chambers, Fairfield, on Tuesday night, the function being in aid of the council's "Queen"…

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Public Risk Claim on Council. Hole Not On Council Property

The Biz · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 3

At last meeting of Liverpool Council the town clerk reported that an Inspection had been made in respect of a claim for damages sustained to a motor car…

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War Council May Discuss Position

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 4

CANBERRA, Wednesday.— The Leader of the Country Party, Mr Fadden, said to-night that he was raising the…

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Mr. Hughes and War Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 4

CANBERRA, Wednesday.—Mr. Hughes, former U.A.P, deputy leader, will be sworn-in as a member of the War Council to-morrow. Mr. Hughes…

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Cabra-Vale Council General Report

The Biz · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 4

Ald. F. Hill,M.L.A. (Mayor), J. G. McBurney (Deputy-Mayor), A. Reardon, A. E. Adams, E. C. Lunn and R. P. Kew, were present at Cabm-Valu Council…

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National Council Jewish Women First Victory Loan

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 8

Members and friends are urgently asked to support the N.C.J.W.'s Quota in the Competition. The Council's goal is £100,000…

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Government-owned Land Loss in Rates to Council

The Biz · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 3

At Tuesday night's meeting of Holroyd Council, Ald. G. Maunder moved "That the Local Government Association be asked to take action to have vacant land…

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New Building: "A Fabrication." Inspector's Critical, Report to Council

The Biz · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 2

The Deputy-Director, Department of War Organisation of Industry. In a letter to Holroyd Council. stated he had received information that a new laundry…

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Water from Water Board Another Deputation From York Estate Council Approves of Request

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 1

AFTER another lengthy discussion, with another large deputation in attendance, Penrith Council, at its meeting on Friday…

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War Council and Censorship Question Raised By Leader Of C.P. Fadden Wants Calwell Out

Daily Mirror · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 2

ALTHOUGH the Acting Prime Minister (Mr, Forde) insists that the matter is sub judice, Opposition members raised the question of…

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War Council and Censorship Question Raised By Leader Of C.P. Fadden Wants Calwell Out

Daily Mirror · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 2

ALTHOUGH the Acting Prime Minister (Mr. Forde) insists that the matter is sub Judice, Opposition members raised the question of…

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War Council and Censorship Question Raised By Leader Of C.P. Fadden Wants Calwell Out

Daily Mirror · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 2

ALTHOUGH the Acting Prime Minister (Mr. Forde) insists that the matter is sub judice, Opposition members raised the question of…

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War Council and Censorship Question Raised By Leader Of C.P. Fadden Wants Calwell Out

Daily Mirror · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 2

ALTHOUGH the Acting Prime Minister (Mr. Forde) insists that the matter is sub judice, Opposition members raised the question off…

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Municipal Jottings

The Propeller · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 6

Two cases, of diphtheria for the fortnight were notified at the last meeting of Bexley Council. Four cases of scarlet fever were…

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Sutherland Shire Women’s Hockey

The Observer · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 4

The Sutherland Shire Women’s Hockey Club held their annual general meeting on Monday, 28th February. We were all pleased to see a full…

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