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Council & local affairs, 1944

2,521 stories in Sydney's papers · page 56 of 127

Sutherland Shire Presidential Ball

The Observer · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 1

We have received preliminary advice that a Presidential Ball will be held in Sutherland Picture Theatre on Thursday 6th July Proceeds in aid…

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Sutherland Shire District Hospital

The Observer · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 6

Mr. A. J. Williams, M.L.A., Member George’s River, has received the following communication from the Hon. C.A. Kelly, M.L.A., Minister for…

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National Council Of Jewish Women

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 6

GRAND DANCE, SAT., JUNE 17 Members and friends are notified in advance of the Grand Dance to be held at the Maccabean Hall…

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Rift in Council Widens Criticism of Lord Mayor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 May 1944 · page 4

Alderman Ashley Buckingham has advised the Lord Mayor, Alderman Bartley, that he will not attend future meetings of…

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Auburn's Hoodlums Worst in State, Declares Alderman

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 23 May 1944 · page 3

According to an Auburn alderman, Auburn has the unsavory distinction of having the worst hoodlum element in New South Wales. WHEN the Mayor (Ald. W. E…

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Auburn's Hoodlums Worst in State, Declares Alderman

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 23 May 1944 · page 3

According to an Auburn alderman, Auburn has the unsavory distinction of having the worst hoodlum element in New South Wales. WHEN the Mayor (Ald. W. E…

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Auburn's Hoodlums Worst in State, Declares Alderman

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 23 May 1944 · page 7

According to an Auburn alderman, Auburn has the unsavory distinction of having the worst hoodlum element in New South Wales. WHEN the Mayor (Ald. W. E…

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Council Wishes Mayor Success in Election

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 24 May 1944 · page 3

Cabra-Vale Council, by resolution, at Monday's meeting wished the Mayor (Ald. Hill, M.L.A.) success in his fight to retain the…

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Lord Mayor's Fund

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 24 May 1944 · page 2

On Wednesday night, July 12. in the Masonic Hall. Merrylands. a variety entertainment will be presented by the Joymakers. by arrangement with Uncle…

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Lord Mayor's Fund Dance

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 24 May 1944 · page 2

The attendance at the Lord Mayor's Fund dance on Thursday night last, in the Masonic Hall. Merrylands, was most satisfactory, the attendance being the…

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"As Rough As Any" Alderman's View of Auburn Hooligans

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 24 May 1944 · page 2

"Down the Loo they're gentlemen compared with the hooligans in Auburn. We have as rough a lot as any place in New South…

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Holroyd Council, General Report

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 24 May 1944 · page 3

Aldermen G. Maunder (Mayor). R Fenwick. W. Campbell. E. G. Styles. J. McLeenan. W. H. Matthews. M. Bennett. F. T. Jones. S. Smith. E. Phelps. W…

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Council Wants Wider Preference Act

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 24 May 1944 · page 2

Lidcombe Council last week decided to urge extension of the Returned Soldiers' Preference Act to embrace men back from…

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County Council Coal Stocks Adequate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 May 1944 · page 4

The coal position was good enough to remove for the time being all fears of rationing of electricity for radiators and hot-water systems, the chairman…

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Council Fears Effect of Weir

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 24 May 1944 · page 9

Baulkham Hills Council believes that a weir built over the Hawkesbury River at Sackville, as proposed, would have a…

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Mayor Declares War on Straying Stock "Tolerated This Thing Long Enough"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 24 May 1944 · page 11

"I would like it publicly made known that the council has tolerated this thing long enough, and has decided that…

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Jap Atrocity Report To War Council

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 May 1944 · page 6

CANBERRA, Tuesday.--Report of an investigation into alleged Japanese atrocities in the…

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Housing Commission Submits Plans to Granville Council Submits Plans to Granville Council "No Legal Obligation"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 24 May 1944 · page 5

Granville Council last night approved of plans of homes to he erected in the municipality by the Housing Commission…

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Fear of Slum Areas Council and Housing Commission

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 24 May 1944 · page 9

Fear that "slum areas of the future" would be made possible if the State Housing Commission were allowed to build…

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Whitling Opposed to County Council Control of Electricity

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 24 May 1944 · page 9

Baulkham Hills Council has deferred until its next meeting a request by Dundas Council for further views on the proposed…

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