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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1944

2,521 stories in Sydney's papers · page 50 of 127

Lord Mayor's Fund Dance

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 3 May 1944 · page 2

Merrylands Lord Mayor's Fund dance last Thursday made was as usual, well attended Mr. C. Holden was [?] and Harry Wilson city orchestra provided…

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Southern News 30 Years Alderman Proposed Testimonial to Tucker Jones

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 3 May 1944 · page 3

A meeting held at Merrylands on Monday night decided to open a subscription list to provide a testimonial for Alderman Tucker…

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Council's "Ratters" Shot

The Sun · Wednesday 3 May 1944 · page 3

Three of Ashfield Council's rat-catching cats were found shot at the local garbage destructor at the…

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Death of Ex-mayor of Parramatta Mr. G. H. Prudames

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 3 May 1944 · page 1

The death of Mr. George Henry Prudames, of Fennell-street, Parramatta North, an ex-Mayor of the municipality, occurred at Parramatta District…

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National Fitness Council's Definite Move

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 3 May 1944 · page 1

Parramatta Council on Monday decided to take the necessary steps to establish a committee under Section 527 of the…

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Council Asks Police Aid Against Vandals

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 3 May 1944 · page 3

Ashfield Council last night decided to apply for heavier policing of the district because of the activities of vandals and hoodlums from other areas. THE Chief Health Inspector (Mr…

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Council Asks Police Aid Against Vandals

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 3 May 1944 · page 4

Ashfield Council last night decided to apply for heavier policing of the district because of the activities of vandals and hoodlums from other areas. THE Chief Health Inspector (Mr…

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Council Asks Police Aid Against Vandals

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 3 May 1944 · page 4

Ashfield Council last night decided to apply for heavier policing of the district because of the activities of vandals and hoodlums from other areas. THE Chief Health Inspector (Mr…

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"Council Breaking the Law" Says Musto

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 3 May 1944 · page 1

Alderman Musto on Monday reiterated his former claim that Parramatta Council is breaking the law by allowing smoking in…

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Council Asks Police Aid Against Vandals

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 3 May 1944 · page 4

Ashfield Council last night decided to apply for heavier policing of the district because of the activities of vandals and hoodlums from other areas. THE Chief Health Inspector (Mr…

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New Police Inspector Visits the Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 3 May 1944 · page 1

The new police chief at Parramatta, Inspector Pyne, attended this week's meeting of Parramatta Council…

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Council Asks Police Aid Against Vandals

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 3 May 1944 · page 4

Ashfield Council last night decided to apply for heavier policing of the district because of the activities of vandals and hoodlums from other areas. THE Chief Health Inspector (Mr…

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Council Asks Police Aid Against Vandals

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 3 May 1944 · page 3

Ashfield Council last night decided to apply for heavier policing of the district because of the activities of vandals and hoodlums from other areas. THE Chief Health Inspector (Mr…

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Ewart Re-appointed Council's Solicitor Further Twelve Months

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 3 May 1944 · page 1

Parramatta Council on Monday appointed Mr. F. W. Ewart its solicitor for a further twelve months…

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Imperial Council Proposal Premiers' Discussion Agreement May Be Deferred

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 May 1944 · page 3

LONDON, May 2 (A.A.P.).—Creation of a permanent Empire council or secretariat responsible for a united British Commonwealth policy after the war has begun to assume a vital place in the deliberations…

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Council Discusses Man in Caravan "Can't Get House to Live In"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 3 May 1944 · page 1

A man living in a caravan on land off Church St. was the subject of a somewhat animated discussion at this week's…

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B.M. Shire Council Regulations for Boarding Houses

Nepean Times · Thursday 4 May 1944 · page 1

Blue Mountains Shire Council has drafted regulations to control boarding houses and places let for lodgings within the Shire…

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Aldermen Frown on Matrons in Shorts

Daily Mirror · Thursday 4 May 1944 · page 2

The prospect of curvaceous Ashfield matrons, attired only in shorts and singlets, performing rhythmic exercises in the Ashfield Town Hall, was not very favorably received by one section at the Ashfield Council meeting last night…

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Aldermen Frown on Matrons in Shorts

Daily Mirror · Thursday 4 May 1944 · page 2

The prospect of curvaceous Ashfield. matrons, attired only in shorts and singlets, performing rhythmic exercises in the Ashfield Town Hall, was not very favorably received by one section at the Ashfield Council meeting last night…

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Aldermen Frown on Matrons in Shorts

Daily Mirror · Thursday 4 May 1944 · page 2

The prospect of curvaceous Ashfield matrons, attired only in shorts and singlets, performing rhythmic exercises in the Ashfield Town Hall, was not very favorably received by one section at the Ashfield Council meeting last night…

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