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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1944

2,521 stories in Sydney's papers · page 71 of 127

Alderman, Mayor Clash On Land Sale

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 12 July 1944 · page 7

During a heated argument with the Mayor (Aid. A. Hicks) at Mosman Council last night, Ald. Brooks-Lloyd left…

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Testimonial Fund for Veteran Alderman

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 12 July 1944 · page 1

The testimonial fund in appreciation of Alderman Tucker Jones 30 years continuous service as a member of Holroyd Council will close next Monday…

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Lord Mayor's Fund Dance

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 12 July 1944 · page 2

A fine break in the weather was favorable to the Lord Mayor's Fund dance at the Masonic Hall. Merrytonds. on Thursday night last. The attendance was…

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Shire Clerk Secretary of Patriotic Fund

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

Mr. H. K. Pollack, shire clerk of Blacktown, was appointed secretary of the Shire Patriotic Fund at Monday night's meeting…

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Crowded Trains Council's Efforts Fail

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 12 July 1944 · page 1

In a letter to Holroyd Council, the Secretary for Railways wrote: "With reference to your letter concerning complaints received by council…

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Council Ban on Mosman Poultry

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 12 July 1944 · page 5

BECAUSE of the prevalence of rats. Mosman Council decided lost night to prohibit the keeping of 14 fowls at 221 Raglan St., Mosman,…

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Four Resign From the Hills Council!

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 12 July 1944 · page 1

There was a tense scene at yesterday's meeting of Baulkham Hills Council when the president (Councillor Currie)…

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Council Vacancies to Be Filled Soon

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 12 July 1944 · page 7

A BY-ELECTION to all vacancies caused by the resignation yesterday of four members of Baulkham Hills Council will probably bo held…

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Council Vacancies to Be Filled Soon

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 12 July 1944 · page 7

A BY-ELECTION to fill vacancies caused by the resignation yesterday of four members of Baulkham Hills Council will probably be held…

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Council Vacancies to Be Filled Soon

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 12 July 1944 · page 7

A BY-ELECTION to fill vacancies caused by the resignation yesterday of four members of Baulkham Hills Council will probably be held…

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Bought Council Petrol Councillors Resign at Baulkham Hills

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 July 1944 · page 4

Four councillors of Baulkham Hills Shire, who more than a year ago bought petrol from the council, resigned from the…

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"Doing Our Best" Bus Driver's Letter to Council

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

Having heard and read a lot of criticism of the Hills District bus service, W. Mayer, one the driver, wrote to Baulkham Hills…

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Baulkham Hills Fire Station to Go? Conference with Council

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

Representatives of the Board of Fire Commissioner, who conferred recently with Baulkham Hills Council, were in…

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Ryde Shows Civic Pride. Good Luck to the Council

Construction · Wednesday 12 July 1944 · page 4

The Ryde Council has set the pace in civic mindedness and civic pride on more than one occasion. It is commended for its latest decision to take the ratepayers into its confidence and, before spending…

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Rats Prevalent Inspector's Report to Council "Lack of Facilities"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 12 July 1944 · page 1

Reporting to the council on Monday that rats are prevalent in many portions of Parramatta, the health inspector (Mr…

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"Punished Enough!" Solicitor Asks Council To Withdraw Proceedings "Lost His Livelihood"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 12 July 1944 · page 1

Claiming that sufficient punishment had already been inflicted, Mr. S. P. Kemp, solicitor suggested to Parramatta…

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"May Mean His Death" Council Won't Let Digger Live in Garage

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

Claiming that he had been ordered by the court to vacate a cottage at Guildford; a man who served in the last wag last week…

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Council Bans Liquor for Toasts at Sunday Function Greek Ceremony at Town Hall

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 12 July 1944 · page 1

Though a fortnight ago he seconded a motion to ban alcoholic liquor at Town Hall functions at Parramatta, Alderman Harvey on…

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Hurstville "Sleep-outs." Objections by Aldermen

The Propeller · Thursday 13 July 1944 · page 1

Mr. P. J. Bailey, Hurstville's health and building inspector, reported at last week's meeting of Hurstville Council that an officer of the War Housing Division of the…

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Lord Mayor's Fund Dance

The Biz · Thursday 13 July 1944 · page 5

A [?] break in the weather was favorable to the Lord Mayor's Fund dance at the Masonic Hall, Merrylands, on Thursday night last. The attendance was…

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