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Council & local affairs, 1944

2,521 stories in Sydney's papers · page 5 of 127

Recovers From Lameness Grand Prodige's Fast Sprint In Trial For Lord Mayor's Cup

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 January 1944 · page 12

Reported lame lost week, Grand Prodige revealed a rapid and complete recovery by an excellent sprint of Randwick yesterday in preparation for the Lord Mayor's Cup…

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Guildford Communists Post-war Suggestions to Council

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 12 January 1944 · page 4

Guildford Branch of the Communist Party has submitted the following list of w[?] services, with appropriate suggestions and comments, to Granville and…

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Southern News Land Sales for Rates Council's Difficulties

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 12 January 1944 · page 2

In reply to his representations concerning certain anomalies in the present terms under which councils may sell land on which rates have been owing…

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"Waste of Money" Council's Electricity Supply Proposal "Absolutely Astounded"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 12 January 1944 · page 5

A proposal by Baulkham Hills Council to take over electricity consumers in Pennant Hills-road, Carlingford, who in the past have…

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Star Thistle As Well As Paspalum More Trouble for Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 12 January 1944 · page 3

As though the paspalum nuisance were not enough, it seems that Granville Council has to contend also with star thistle…

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Lord Mayor's Fund Dance

The Biz · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 4

Holiday atmosphere is apparently good for dances. At any rate, although many had not resumed work, the crowd at the Lord Mayor's Fund dance at Merrylands…

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Castlereagh Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 3

The monthly meeting of Castlereagh Council was held on Wednesday evening, 5th Inst, when the Mayor (Ald. c. Carter) and Aldermen C. E…

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St. George County Council

The Propeller · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 1

At the last meeting of the St. George County Council Mr. E. P. Thompson (Electrical and Commercial Manager) reported that during the period under…

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Guildford Communists Post-war Suggestions to Council

The Biz · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 4

Guildford Branch of the Communist Party has submitted the following list of works and services, with appropriate suggestions and comments, to Granville and…

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St. George County Council. Vacancy for Apprentice

The Propeller · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 4

Written applications, addressed to the National Service Officer, Kogarah, will be received up to Wednesday. 19th January, 1944, from lads…

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County Council Chairman. Ald. F. P. Dowsett Elected

The Propeller · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 1

At last Friday's meeting of the St. George County Council Alderman F. P. Dowsett (Mayor of Bexley) was elected chairman, unopposed, for the ensuing…

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R.s.l. Council Move in Falstein Case

The Sun · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 3

The State Council of the RSL decided today to ask the League's Federal Executive to press for the withdrawal of…

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Blacktown A.l.p. Council Death of President

The Biz · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 1

At the meeting of Blacktown State Electoral-Council of the A.L.P., held at Wentworthville on Sunday last, feeling references were made to the death of…

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Legion Of Women Plans Quarterly Festivals: 1944 Council Announced

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 8

The Legion of Catholic Women held their second annual meeting on Thursday, January 6, at Legion Headquarters, Castlereagh-street. The Very Rev. Monsignor R. O'Regan, P.P., Chaplain-General, presided, and…

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Sir Neith May Monopolise Finish Race for Lord Mayor's Cup at His Pet Distance Can He Win Again?

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 1

SPORTSMAN selects the Villiers winner SIR NEITH to carry on the good work against the comparatively small field in next Saturday's Lord Mayor's Cup. Alan Morrisby gave his natty little horse only one run after his…

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RECIPES of the WEEK [Prepared and tested by experts of the Sydncy County Council's Home Management Section.] Meringue Glaces or Shells

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 15

Shape mixture in large mounds. When baked, scoop out centres with spoon, and place in oven to dry. Just before serving, till…

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County Council Chairman. Alderman Dowsett Unopposed. Chairman and Mayor Combined

The St George Call · Friday 14 January 1944 · page 1

After two years of capable and conscientious service as Chairman, Aid. Guess (Rockdale) now makes way for Aid. Dowsett (Bexley). When…

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Alderman Battye As Deputy

The St George Call · Friday 14 January 1944 · page 1

There was a desire for Aid. Guess to continue even as Deputy, but he declined the honor with thanks, and Aid. Gilford (Hurstville) similarly declined…

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Sutherland Shire Hospital (Contributed)

The Observer · Friday 14 January 1944 · page 4

There are many plans now being formed for post war improvements of the masses, and the people of the Sutherland Shire should also plan…

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Lord Mayor's Cup Pick-main Topic Flight Nears Top Form

The Sun · Friday 14 January 1944 · page 8

Main Topic's bright galloping this week, and proved capabilities as The Metropolitan winner suggest that he will win the first major event of the Sydney Turf Club, the Lord Mayor's Cup, at Randwick tomorrow…

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