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Council & local affairs, 1945

2,226 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 112

Lord Mayor's Reception to Duke and Duchess

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 March 1945 · page 3

Two thousand guests attended a reception given by the Lord Mayor. Alderman Harding, to the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester at Sydney Town Hall last night. Photograph shows the Duke and Duchess moving throuch the crowded hall to…

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Secret Group In Labor Council Says President

Tribune · Tuesday 13 March 1945 · page 4

A charge that a group of Labor Council delegates were conspiring against him was made by the President of the NSW Labor Council, Mr. Guy Anderson, last Thursday night. HE was speaking during the Council‘s…

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Aldermen Differ on Housie Ban by Mayor at Newtown

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 4

Newtown Council decided last night not to associate itself with the independent action taken by the Mayor, Alderman S. A…

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Alderman's Offer to Tackle Paspalum

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 6

Alderman, Holden told Holroyd Council last week that he would be willing to help clear paspalum grass off the property of a Merrylands…

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Alderman's Move for Longer Working Week

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 1

Granville Council's employees are now working a 40-hour week. At last night's meeting Alderman Hillsdon gave notice of his…

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Increasing Menace of Paspalum Complaints by Aldermen

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 5

Paspalum was becoming a greater menace every season, Alderman Norman said at Monday's meeting of Auburn Council…

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M.l.a. Criticises Lord Mayor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 4

Mr. Greig (Lab., Drummoyne) asked in the Legislative Assembly yesterday that the Lord Mayor, Alderman Harding, be removed from office…

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Proceedings of the Municipal Council of Sydney

Construction · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 5

The Sydney City Council is purchasing for £565/13/0 a new motor vehicle for use in the Valuation and Properties Department. £195 is to be spent by the Sydney Municipal Council on the…

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Govt. Inquires Into Lord Mayor's Speech on Japs

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 13

Statements alleged to have been made by the Lord Mayor (Alderman W. Neville Harding) at a Liberal Party meeting on March 8 had been referred to the proper authorities with a view to action, the…

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Council's O.k. Needed

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 3

It is necessary to obtain permission from the council before collections can be taken up, the shire clerk (Mr. Hain), advised Baulkham Hills…

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Council's Objection to Tannery

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 3

Baulkham Hills Council will again inform the Health Department of its objection to a tannery operating on premises near…

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Home Condemned By Council

The Sun · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 3

In a wood, iron, and plaster shack 29ft, by 11ft, and 8ft. to 10ft. high, divided into three rooms, in Bligh's Gully, Dee…

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Council's Blackberries a Nuisance

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 3

W. E. Simpson again complained to Holroyd Council last meeting of blackberries on council's land adjoining his in Bruce Street, Merrylands…

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Warringah "Slums' Alarm Shire--fears for Health

The Sun · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 3

Scores of families are living in crowded, sub-standard houses and tents in Warringah Shire because of the housing shortage and delay in granting building permits. Warringah Council's chief health officer…

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Accused Catholics of Camouflage! Provocative Statement By Alderman Potential Sectarian Row Nipped in Bud

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 1

Prompt intervention nipped in the bad what might easily have developed into a sectarian wrangle at last night's meeting of…

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Southern News "Roared Like Lion" at Mayor Fuel Board Official

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 6

When he approached the Liquid Fuel Control Board with a view to obtaining increased petrol allowances for Holroyd aldermen, the…

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Temporary Bedroom Council Rejects Proposal

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 3

Baulkham Hills Council last week refused an application for permission to build a room "alongside a tennis court house" for use…

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Council Seeks Overseer From Own Men

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 1

Granville Council last night decided to invite its own employees to submit applications for the position of overseer of works…

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Merrylands Wants Meat Holroyd Council Concerned

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 2

Ald. Holden 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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But Would the Council Prosecute Itself?

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 5

After deciding last week to take legal action against owners of stock found straying more than twice in a year, Lidcombe Council realised…

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