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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1945

2,226 stories in Sydney's papers · page 45 of 112

Auburn-lidcombe Move to Improve the School of Arts Decision by Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 23 May 1945 · page 7

Auburn Council on Monday decided to take steps to improve the School of Arts, with the view of making it an institution "in which…

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American Consul's Reply to Council "Inspiration in Tributes to Memory of Roosevelt"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 23 May 1945 · page 5

The American Consul General in Australia (Mr. Ely Palmer) has sent the following letter to Holroyd Council, in reply to the council's message…

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St Marys Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 2

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 J. W…

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P.& C. Regional Council

The Biz · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 1

The monthly meeting of Liverpool and District Parents and Citizens' Regional Council was held at Liverpool School of Arts on Friday, May 18. Mr. A. L'Green…

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National Council of Jewish Women

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 8

Members are notified that the 7th N.C.J.W. conference will take place in Melbourne on June 3rd—10th. The four primary objectives are:—…

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Fairfield Council Business From Correspondence

The Biz · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 1

The following matters arose from correspondence at Fairfield Council meeting on May 16:— The National Youth Association wrote…

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Hospital Argument by Council About Official Correspondence

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 4

A discussion that took place at the April meeting of Penrith Council relative to correspondence sent on behalf of the public meeting on hospital…

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Factory for Residential Area. Application to Hurstville Council

The Propeller · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 3

The question was again raised in Hurstville Council at last week's meeting as to whether permission should be given for factories to be erected in…

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John Street Drainage. Discussion by Cabra-Vale Council

The Biz · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 3

In a letter to Cabra-vale Council. J. A. Dobson, architect stated that he had been instructed by Mr. Ingall to place figures of water consumption on the…

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RECIPES of the WEEK [Prepared and tested by experts of the Sydney County Council's Home Management Section.] Bag Of Spice

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 19

One tablespoon peppercorns, 6 cloves, 1 blade of mace, 4 pieces of whole ginger, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, 3 bay leaves…

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Sutherland Shire Patriotic Fund Cronulla Committee

The Observer · Friday 25 May 1945 · page 1

Despite the weather the button-sellers for the Australian Comforts Funds Button Day on Friday, 18th May, made the day a success. The value of…

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Sutherland Shire Women’s Hockey Clubs

The Observer · Friday 25 May 1945 · page 1

Last Saturday saw the second competitive match. We seem to have had good luck as far as the weather is concerned for we haven’t had to cancel…

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Council Workers Support Art Union

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 May 1945 · page 6

The 1500 employees of Sydney City Council have decided to buy £975 worth of 1 tickets--one weekly each for 13 weeks--in the £240,000 "Salute to Valor"…

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3rd Victory War Loan Championship Pennant Comes to Sutherland Shire

The Observer · Friday 25 May 1945 · page 1

The Shire has again oversubscribed its quota in the 3rd Victory Loan by £68,000, and heads the list of Shires and Councils in the metropolitan area…

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No Reduction by Council Basic Wage Decision

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 May 1945 · page 5

Erskineville Council decided last night not to apply the one shilling reduction in the basic wage to its employees…

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Scarborough Drainage. Direct Attention by Council. Aftermath of Storm

The St George Call · Friday 25 May 1945 · page 1

The Scarborough Ward representatives Alds. Barton, Scott and II. Jones, repeatedly direct attention of Council to the regrettable position associated with…

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Council News From the President’s Room. Shades on Parks

The Observer · Friday 25 May 1945 · page 5

Council agreed to permit the erection of Textile shades to cover an area not exceeding 10ft. x 10ft. inclusive of pegs, on the Main Beach between the…

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National Council Of Jewish Women 7th N.C.J.W. CONFERENCE

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 25 May 1945 · page 8

Members are notified that this important Conference is drawing near and will take place in Melbourne, June 3rd—June 10th. The…

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Vegetables City Municipal Markets

The Land · Friday 25 May 1945 · page 27

The State Marketing Bureau reports:—The market for peas was firmer for choice lots and the ceiling price of 23/4 per bushel was realised for a small quantity of…

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gossip from here and there Perth's Lord Mayor

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 26 May 1945 · page 14

TOM MEAGHER, Lord Mayor of Perth, was born on the goldfields. Educated at Christian Brothers' College in Perth, he took…

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