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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1945

2,226 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 112

Will Ask Mayor to Convene Meeting Need for Swimming Pool

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 April 1945 · page 5

Wentworthville Parents and Citizens' Association on Monday decided to ask the Mayor of Holroyd Alderman Maunder) to convene a…

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"Ranked with Lincoln and Washington" Mayor's Tribute to Late President

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 April 1945 · page 1

That the late President Roosevelt ranked with great men such as Washington and Lincoln was stated by the Mayor (Alderman Jeffery) at…

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Randwick Council Approves Coogee Bowls Plan

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 April 1945 · page 9

Randwick Council decided last night to make an agreement with the newly formed Coogee Bowling Club to enter into occupation of bowling greens on the recreation reserve in Dolphin and Brook Streets,…

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Hills District Hills Bus Service Employee Resents Shire Clerk's Statement

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 April 1945 · page 11

"After reading Baulkham Hills Council's report concerning the Hills bus service, published in last week's 'Argus,' I feel I must offer some comment…

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Sydney City Council Vacancy. Lobar Candidate Endorsed

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 18 April 1945 · page 6

The A.L.P. Executive on Friday night endorsed Mr. J. C Carroll as the Labor candidate to contest Phillip Ward…

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Police View On Link With Trades Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 April 1945 · page 4

The question whether the Police Association of New South Wales should affiliate with the Trades and Labour Council will…

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St. Marys Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 April 1945 · page 4

The Mayor (Ald. A. J. Adams) and Aldermen J. I. Blair, J. A. Mackay, J. Cook, R. C. Ball, S. H. T. South, J. B. Thompson, T. J. Rance, and W. H…

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Earlier Council Meetings

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 April 1945 · page 3

At the meeting of Penrith Council on Friday evening Ald. Fletcher moved that in future Council meetings start at 7.30 p.m. instead of 8 p.m. as…

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National Council of Jewish Women

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 19 April 1945 · page 8

Forthcoming functions for the Queeen Competition are:-SUNDAY, APRIL 22nd, 6.30 p.m. High Tea, Card Party and Supper, Council…

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Cabra-Vale Council General Report

The Biz · Thursday 19 April 1945 · page 4

Aldermen F. Hill (Mayor), T. A. Cooper (Deputy-Mayor), A. E. Adams, F. R. Wingrave. W, J. Preston, J. G. McBurney R. A. Light and J. Dawson were in…

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Army Libraries Given by Labor Council

Tribune · Thursday 19 April 1945 · page 4

The first of two mobile libraries for front-line Australian troops were ready after Easter, at a cost of £3,000. These were built by the Queensland Trades and Labor Council. THIS money made available…

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The Late President Roosevelt Penrith Council's Sympathy

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 April 1945 · page 1

"I HAVE to draw the Council's attention to the death of President Roosevelt and to advise that I have to-day, conveyed the…

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City Council By-election Rival Labour Men

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 April 1945 · page 5

Four candidates, including two rival Labour men will contest the Phillip Ward by-election in the City Council on Saturday…

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Council Wants the Speedway Request to Government

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 April 1945 · page 1

WHEN the Commonwealth Government has no further use for Penrith [?]way and the W.A.A.A.F. hostels, Penrith Council…

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Hope Deferred Conflicting Information About New Hospital Penrith Council Wants to Know Why

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 April 1945 · page 1

The long delay in implementing the provision of a new hospital for Penrith is worrying, not only the Hospital Board, but also…

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Record Year for Mission Work National Council Of Propagation Of The Faith Meets In Sydney

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 19 April 1945 · page 6

FINANCIAL contributions to the Propagation of the Faith in 1944 were four times as large as those for 1939, the National Director (Right Rev. Monsignor J. H. Hannan, D.D.) revealed last week. Monsignor Hannan was presenting the report of the National Episcopal…

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Hill-billies Elect a New Mayor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 April 1945 · page 3

NEW YORK, Thursday. -- America's only legally incorporated hillbilly city has just concluded a fierce election…

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Sutherland Shire Women’s Hockey

The Observer · Friday 20 April 1945 · page 2

Last Saturday at the Hockey Oval mixed teams commenced play at 3 p.m. The score at the close of the game was 3-1. J. Turner scored the three goals…

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Tamworth Council Conference

The Land · Friday 20 April 1945 · page 19

Tam worth and District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association has lent its weight to the fight for a better wheat price by…

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St. George County Council. Interesting Details

The St George Call · Friday 20 April 1945 · page 1

Following are matters of Interest presented at last meeting, presided over by Chairman (Aid. Dowsett). CHIEF ENGINEER'S REPORT…

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