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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1945

2,226 stories in Sydney's papers · page 58 of 112

Pour prizes for Mayor's Cup

The Sun · Sunday 8 July 1945 · page 14

Sydney Turf Club, on August 11, will make its third attempt to run the Lord Mayor's Cup. Both previous meetings at…

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Council 'Paramount'

The Sun · Monday 9 July 1945 · page 2

Secretary of the Country Party. Mr. Munro, said in Sydney today: "The central council of the Country Party at…

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New Allied Council To Run Berlin

The Sun · Tuesday 10 July 1945 · page 1

LONDON, Tuesday.--The Allies have created a Council of Military Governors to deal with the problem of controlling Berlin…

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Council Wants Start On Park Music Shell, Cafe

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 July 1945 · page 7

The Sydney City Council is seeking permission to build at once a music shell, with a Continental open-air cafe adjoining, in Hyde Park. Cost of the shell is estimated…

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Satisfaction Over Simla Talks Council Hold-Up May Be Solved Moslem Body Standing Pat

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 10 July 1945 · page 4

LONDON, Tuesday.--So great is the satisfaction felt in London with the Simla talks that everybody is now hopeful that they will succeed. EVERYBODY takes the optimistic…

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City Aldermen Want Reserved Concert Seats

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 July 1945 · page 11

Some city aldermen are claiming the right to reserve seats for themselves at concerts in their own Town Hall. Many aldermen were unable…

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Aldermen "Undignified" In Town Hall Queues

The Sun · Wednesday 11 July 1945 · page 3

It was "quite wrong and very undignified" that City Aldermen should have to line up in queues to secure seats for Town Hall concerts. This was claimed by former…

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Euchre for Lord Mayor's Fund

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 11 July 1945 · page 2

A successful euchre party was held on Saturday night last, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Monin, of Birmingham Street, proceeds being £6, which has been handed…

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Mayor in Robes Starts Crusade

The Sun · Wednesday 11 July 1945 · page 3

Labor Mayor of Balmain (Ald. E. C. Erwin) wore robes in open council last night. It is believed that Ald. Erwin, leader of Balmain's second…

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Reply By W.O.I. Director To City Aldermen

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 July 1945 · page 5

The Deputy-Director of War Organisation of Industry, Mr. Reichenbach, replied yesterday to criticisms by City Council…

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Labor Council Duchess' Host

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 11 July 1945 · page 13

When the Duchess of Gloucester attends the Town Hall Red Cross appeal ceremony tonight, it will be the first time…

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Development Committee for P'matta Aldermen Again Seek Outside Help "Our Job" Says Musto

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 July 1945 · page 1

Parramatta Council on Monday decided to elect a Development Committee comprising four or more aldermen and four or more citizens…

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Sudden Death of Alderman Frank Hill, M.l.a. Heart Seizure Early This Morning

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 July 1945 · page 1

Alderman Frank Hill, M.L.A. for Blacktown, died suddenly at his home in Canley Vale early this morning. He was 61 years of age…

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Council Welcomes New Health Inspector

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 July 1945 · page 2

Holroyd Council last week warmly welcomed its new health and building inspector, Mr. V. R. Macklin, who commenced his…

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Building Statistics. Brisbane City Council

Construction · Wednesday 11 July 1945 · page 12

During the month of June, 1945, the following building operations were approved: 122 new buildings valued at £134,189; 14 additions, £3,974, and 22 alterations, £4,155…

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Council Reminded of "Promised Support"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 July 1945 · page 7

Auburn Community Centre Movement Committee asked Auburn Council last week to carry out its "promised support."…

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Shoddy Shoes Alleged Challenge Taken Council Appeal to the Public

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 11 July 1945 · page 7

CHILDREN'S shoes of such poor quality that the heels could he pulled off with the fingers had been brought to Balmain Council, said the Acting-Town Clerk (Mr. Golding)…

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Prefers P'matta If It Must Amalgamate Holroyd Council's View

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 July 1945 · page 2

Holroyd Council considers that the size and progress of the municipality warrant no alterations to its boundaries, but, if it has to be…

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Thomas in Favor of Street Stalls Council Says Not Fair to Shopkeepers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 July 1945 · page 1

Adopting the recommendation by the finance committee, Parramatta Council on Monday refused the application of Mr. Coles for…

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May Be Higher Offer for Depot Site Recommendation to the King's School Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 July 1945 · page 1

Will The King's School buy Parramatta Council's depot site in Market Street ? The answer seems to depend on the price…

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