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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1944

2,521 stories in Sydney's papers · page 59 of 127

Public Recognition of Alderman's Services Tucker Jones Testimonial

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 31 May 1944 · page 3

There was a fair attendance at the Electricity Building, Merrylands, on Monday night, to further discuss some form of…

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Aldermen Say Rate Reduction Wrong "Roads Are Falling to Pieces" Maintenance Expenditure

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 31 May 1944 · page 1

That Parramatta Council was wrong in reducing the rate this year was stated at this week's meeting of that body…

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Committee Divided on Salary Question Settled by Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 31 May 1944 · page 1

"It's no use keeping a houseful of brass hats, as the saying goes, if you haven't got the work or the men underneath them to do the…

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Musto Urges Strict Liquor Control ! Town Hall Functions Another Application Granted by Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 31 May 1944 · page 1

The need for rigid control over the consumption of liquor at public functions, particularly where girls are concerned, was…

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One Way of Paying Him Out Suggestion to Council by Victim of Accident

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 31 May 1944 · page 5

"The way this rubbish from time to time is spread on this road, in a pretence of repairs, is a disgrace. The officer responsible needs more…

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Hills District People to Decide? Seeking New Name for Municipality

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 31 May 1944 · page 3

A referendum of residents may be taken to endorse the selection of the new name for Ermington-Rydalmere, the Mayor (Ald. Bray)…

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"Can't Be Built at Estimated Cost" Cottage Approved by W.o.i. Department Council Wants to Know Where It Stands

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 31 May 1944 · page 1

The Department of War Organisation of Industry has granted permission for the erection of a weatherboard and fibro…

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Lord Mayor's Kiosk

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 8

Another appreciative letter has just been received from the Australian Comforts Fund for the wonderful work being done by the splendid band of workers who have for 3 1/2…

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Lord Mayor's Fund Dance

The Biz · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 4

Mr. C. Holden was M,C. at the Lord Mayor's Fund dance last Thursday night. His choice of programme was satisfactory to the very fair attendance, who…

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County Council Staff Comforts Fund

The Propeller · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 4

The St. George County Council Staff Comforts Fund recently presented its fourth bulletin on the occasion of its first anniversary. During its first year's…

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Suggested Labour Pool. Kogarah Council's Decision

The Propeller · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 1

The matter of pooling available district municipal labour was brought forward at the last meeting of Kogarah Council, when a letter was read from the Local…

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National Council Jewish Women Grand Dance

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 8

Saturday, June 17th, the N.C.J.W. is organising a special dance at the Maccabean Hall, when Sascha's Gipsy Band will be the popular attraction…

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Milk Zone Council Appreciation of Suppliers' Loyalty

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 3

Mr E. Sedgwick, general secretary of the Milk Zone Dairymen's Council, writes: At a meeting of the Management…

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Melbourne Chamber of Commerce Members of the Council

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 2

Mr. R. W. Baker, a director of Robert Reid & Co., will be president of Melbourne Chamber of Commerce for the ensuing year,…

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Street Carnival Outstanding Success. Benefit for Council's "Queen" Candidate

The Biz · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 1

Great pleasure and satisfaction prevailed among the members of Fairfield Council's, "Queen" committee on Friday afternoon and evening last, when it…

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Municipal Jottings

The Propeller · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 3

It was reported at the last meeting of the St. George County Council that three new street lights had been erected on behalf of Hurstville Council, making a…

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National Council Of Jewish Women

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 2 June 1944 · page 6

Saturday, June 17th, the N.C. J.W. is organising a special dance at the Maccabean Hall, when Sascha’s Gipsy Band will be the…

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49 Years' Service with Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 June 1944 · page 4

Paddington Council placed on record the valuable services to the council and municipality of the late Mr. P. H. Wicks…

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Shaw's Property Gift to Council

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 4 June 1944 · page 2

LONDON, Sat. -- Playwright George Bernard Shaw has given his County Carlow (Eire) property to the local district council on trust…

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Council Stir Over Garbage

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 6 June 1944 · page 4

WILLOUGHBY COUNCIL last night decided to ask North Sydney Council for further particulars regarding its proposal to dump…

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