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Council & local affairs, 1945

2,226 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 112

Beans on Council Tip

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 25 February 1945 · page 4

HUNDREDS of people yesterday picked up beans in perfect condition at Glebe Municipal tip where more than 5000 lb. had been dumped. Greengrocers said that there was a glut on the market and that the beans, which were full of water, would not keep until…

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A.a.a. Council Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 25 February 1945 · page 23

The monthly council meeting of the Amateur Athletic Association will be held at the Y.M.C.A., 325 Pitt Street, tomorrow at 8 p.m…

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700 Aldermen Meet The Duke

The Sun · Monday 26 February 1945 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Monday.-- Seven hundred members of Melbourne and metropolitan municipal councils and their wives…

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Jewish Bodies Form Federal Council

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 26 February 1945 · page 10

An interstate conference of Jewish organisations has established an Executive Council of Australian Jewry to represent the whole of Australian…

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Council Profit on Electricity

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 27 February 1945 · page 4

THE Sydney County Council's electrical undertaking, for the year ended December 31, 1944, showed net profit of £50,384, against an…

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Council's Protest on New Bill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 February 1945 · page 4

Annandale Council decided last night to protest to the Government against the passage or" the Local Government Amendment…

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Holroyd Aldermen Resentful Criticism by Musto

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1945 · page 5

A recent statement by Alderman Musto, that Holroyd land at "Parramatta's front door" was "dirty, unsightly, and dilapidated",…

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The Aldermen May Go to the "Flicks"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1945 · page 8

To settle a problem which arose at their meeting last week, Lidcombe aldermen may attend a programme at the local picture theatre…

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Granville Mayor's Son Reported Missing

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1945 · page 5

The Mayor and Mayoress of Granville (Alderman and Mrs. Denley) have been officially advised that their son, Flying-Officer Colin Denley) has…

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Lord Mayor's Fund Dance. Gives Way to Housie

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 28 February 1945 · page 2

The attendance at the Lord Mayor's Fund dance at the Masonic Hall. Merrylands, on Thursday light last was no improvement on recent "houses," but all…

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Future Plans for Council

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 28 February 1945 · page 9

CANBERRA, Wednesday. -- The Federal Parliamentary Labor Party yesterday endorsed a Bill to increase the Executive…

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Future Plans for Council

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 28 February 1945 · page 9

CANBERRA, Wednesday. -- The Federal Parliamentary Labor Party yesterday endorsed a Bill to increase the Executive…

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Many Parts of Shire He Hasn't Seen

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1945 · page 3

There were many parts of the shire which he had never seen, Councillor Fisher said at last week's meeting of Baulkham Hills Council…

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Council Requests Seizing of Boats

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 February 1945 · page 5

North Sydney Council decided last night to ask the Government to commandeer boats owned by Captain N. D. Hegarty for ferry services to North…

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Council Approves of Band Arrangements

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1945 · page 8

Auburn Council on Monday approved of playing arrangements submitted by the newly-formed Auburn Citizens and Ex-Services Band…

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Hills District Move for Gaol for Third Offence Suggested Penalties For Stray Stock Alderman Fails to Get Seconder

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1945 · page 3

Imprisonment for certain types of owners of straying stock was advocated by Alderman Kendall at last week's meeting of…

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Govt. Homes in Auburn? Council to Ask Minister

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1945 · page 8

Auburn Council will ask the Minister for Housing (Mr. McGirr) whether it is proposed to build Government homes in the…

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"Ambassador for Christ in Council" McKay Again Slates "This Cursed Housie" Council Will Insist on Proper Control

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1945 · page 1

Strongly denouncing housie-housie against last night's meeting of Granville Council, Alderman McKay declared that he was an…

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"Might Be Wiped Out" "Council Must Not Be Caught Napping"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1945 · page 3

Perturbed at what may happen to the municipality under the proposed Greater Sydney Bill, Ermington-Rydalmere Council will seek a…

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Western News Only £500 FROM 4000 ASSESSMENTS "Position Hopeless" Says Hill Blacktown Council's Valuation Troubles

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1945 · page 6

Blacktown Council's position in regard to valuations and rates was described by Alderman F. Hill, M.L.A., as hopeless when he…

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