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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1945

2,226 stories in Sydney's papers · page 22 of 112

Council to Establish Free Library

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 7 March 1945 · page 7

Cabra-Vale Council, at a special meeting on Monday, decided to establish a free library under the provisions of the N.S.W. Libraries…

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Council May Ban Town Hall Housie

The Sun · Wednesday 7 March 1945 · page 5

Housie games will be banned in the Sydney Town Hall if a recommendation today of the City Finance Committee is endorsed by the Full Council next Monday…

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Treatment of Allied Works Council Workers

Il Risveglio = The Awakening · Wednesday 7 March 1945 · page 4

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Stormwater Problem Old Drain "Outlived Its Usefulness" Engineer Tells Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 7 March 1945 · page 1

That the stormwater drain from McHrath's corner to the river had outlived its usefulness was stated by the engineer (Mr. Horsfall) at this…

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Approval of Buildings Council Wouldn't Delegate Powers to Inspector

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 7 March 1945 · page 5

Granville Council last week discussed the question whether it should empower its building inspector to approve of any…

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Police Object to Bus Arrangements "Dangerous," They Say Suggestions to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 7 March 1945 · page 1

Two schemes to improve the present system of handling bus traffic at the railway station were submitted to Parramatta Council on…

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Enforcing Peace on Great Powers Security Council Plan For World Talks

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 March 1945 · page 3

WASHINGTON, March 6 (A.A.P.).—The U.S. Secretary of State, Mr. Stettinius, yesterday explained the proposals which the inviting Powers have made for the World Security Council and which will be…

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"People Tear Up Useless Coupons" "Meat Supplies Are Insufficient" Council Seeks Inquiry

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 7 March 1945 · page 1

People at Merrylands had turn op their meat ration coupons and thrown them on butcher shop floors in disgust because they…

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Council Wants Govts to Pay Rates "It's a Big Question," Says Musto

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 7 March 1945 · page 1

That sore point with many councils—the non-ratability of Government property—has cropped up again…

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Sale of Dairy Herds Depletion of Milk and Butter Supply Council Will Ask Minister to Investigate

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 7 March 1945 · page 1

Concern at the frequent sale of dairy herds was expressed at last week's meeting of Blacktown Council by Councillor Francis, who…

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Vandalism at Sutherland. Shire Council's Proposals

The Propeller · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 1

At the Invitation of Sutherland Council Inspector Wright, Officer-in-Charge of the local police division, also sergeants from Cronulla and Sutherland Police…

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Animal Crackers Session Places Aldermen in Soup

Daily Mirror · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 4

After deciding last night to take legal proceedings against owners of stock found straying more than twice a year, the Lidcombe Council realised that it might have to prosecute itself…

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Animal Crackers Session Places Aldermen in Soup

Daily Mirror · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 4

After deciding last night to take legal proceedings against owners of stock found straying more than twice a year, the Lidcombe Council realised that it might have to prosecute itself…

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Animal Crackers Session Places Aldermen in Soup

Daily Mirror · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 4

After deciding last night to take legal proceedings against owners of stock found straying more than twice a year, the Lidcombe Council realised that it might have to prosecute…

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Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 4

Bills which passed the third reading in the Legislative Council yesterday were: The Co-operation Amendment Bill. Pest Destroyers Bill,…

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St. Marys Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 1

In the absence of the Mayor (Ald. A. J. Adams), the Deputy Mayor (Ald. S. H. T. South) presided at a special meeting of St. Marys Council held on…

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Penrith's Amalgamation Proposal Opposition From Nepean Shire

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 1

PENRITH Council's proposal, submitted to the Minister for Local Government a few months ago, to amalgamate with Penrith…

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Educational Council Community Centre Discussion

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 1

AT a general meeting of Penrith Educational Council held at the Inter-High School on Thursday evening there was much…

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National Council of Jewish Women

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 8

Members and friends are invited to forthcoming functions for the J. N. F. Queen Competition. SUNDAY, MARCH 11th, 3 p. m.:…

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Merrylands Wants Meat Holroyd Council Concerned

The Biz · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 2

Ald. Hoden, of Holroyd Council, moved at the last meeting of that body "That the aldermen, in conjunction with the local butchers, form a deputation to the…

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