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Council & local affairs, 1945

2,226 stories in Sydney's papers · page 42 of 112

Educational Council Fourth Year Class for Penrith?

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 May 1945 · page 1

The Mayor (Aid. F. J. H.: Allen) presided over a meeting of Penrith Educational Council held at Penrith Central School oh Thursday evening,…

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Municipal Jottings

The Propeller · Thursday 10 May 1945 · page 6

During the fortnight seven cases of scarlet fever and three of diphtheria have been reported in Rockdale Municipality. Mr. P. Caro (engineer) reported to the…

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Sutherland Shire Women’s Hockey

The Observer · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 1

Last Saturday was the final practice as the competition season commences next Saturday, 12/5/45. Fixtures for the afternoon are:…

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Rockdale Municipality. Question of Ward Boundaries. Council Against Alteration

The St George Call · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 1

When, on 2nd December last, a poll of the people decided In fayor of an additional (5th) Ward and similarly another poll on the same date favored…

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Poll Shorthorn Council

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 3

THE following council of 16 was elected at the annual meeting of the Poll Shorthern Society in Sydney; Messrs; E.L. Killen, D.G. Munro,K…

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New York will lose its most colorful mayor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 8

NEW YORK, Thursday.--Fiorello La Guardia, New York's colorful mayor, who has held office continuously since 1934, has announced that he will not contest office in the coming elections…

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Labor Council's Wage Protest

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 7

New South Wales Trade's and Labor Council decided last night to express to the Federal Government its "disgust" at the recent 1 drop in the basic…

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J.F.C. State Council Commended

The Land · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 6

Keen appreciation of the valuable work done by the State Council of the Junior Farmer Movement in the encouragement and establishment of…

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County Council Chief to Go Overseas

Daily Mirror · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 3

GENERAL manager of the Sydney County Council's electricity undertaking (Mr. E. J. Nolan) will leave Sydney shortly for U.S.A. and the…

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National Council Of Jewish Woden Queen Competition

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 8

Final High Tea& Card Party. The hostesses Mesdames Silk, S. Jacks, J. Miran, I. Hover, M. Dobrinsky, L. Hillman, Miss Q…

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Vegetables City Municipal Markets

The Land · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 19

The State Marketing Bureau reports on Thursday's markets:—There was a good inquiry for peas early and rates were firm, a few extra choice "Gems" realising the…

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Fruit City Municipal Markets

The Land · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 20

The State Marketing Bureau reports on Thursday's markets:—Request for apples was mainly for Granny Smiths. Rates for Tasmanian Jonathans, Cleopatras and small…

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Celebration Stories Perturb Mayor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 May 1945 · page 5

AUCKLAND, Friday.—The Mayor of Auckland, Mr. Allum, fears that the newspaper stories about the Victory day…

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Labour Council's Statement

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 May 1945 · page 5

Mr. Harrison's comments on the "Communist-controlled Labour Council" proved how little he knew of the Mort's Dock dispute,…

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Strike at Two Power Stations Sydney's Electricity Supply Assured Labor Council Tilts at Men

Daily Mirror · Saturday 12 May 1945 · page 5

A STOPPAGE of work by all maintenance men and operating staff at the Bunnerong and Pyrmont power stations was scheduled to take place…

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World Security in Hands of 11 NATIONS Big Five Must Be On Council

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 May 1945 · page 3

SAN FRANCISCO, Sunday (A.A.P.).--The new World Security Council will be restricted to 11 members, five of whom must be England, America, Russia, China, and France…

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Control Council For Billiards

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 May 1945 · page 8

Written confirmation of the cable he received giving him authority to proceed with the setting up of an Australian…

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Council Commended

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 16 May 1945 · page 5

North Rocks-West Pennant Hills Local Agricultural Committee, last Friday decided to congratulate Baulkham Hills Council on its…

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Housing Scheme for Parramatta Assurance to Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 16 May 1945 · page 1

"I was told by an officer of the Housing Commission that we will be agreeably surprised when it is known what is going to be done in…

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Council Appoints New Health Inspector

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 16 May 1945 · page 1

From 58 applicants, Holroyd Council last night appointed Mr. V. R. E. Macklin its new health and building inspector…

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