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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1946

3,280 stories in Sydney's papers · page 21 of 164

Insurance Man on County Council

Daily Mirror · Thursday 14 February 1946 · page 7

ALD. FRANK G. PURSELL, a City insurance manager, was today announced as the successful candidate in the Country Council election…

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Explain Cumberland County Council Functions

The Biz · Thursday 14 February 1946 · page 2

Through the courtesy of Cabra-Vale Council, the delegate of No. 6 Constituency of the new Cumberland County Council, Alderman William Campbell, of…

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Water Board Criticised Council Cannot Collect Rates

The Biz · Thursday 14 February 1946 · page 1

"I have never heard of anything so inconsistent in my life," declared Ald. A. Adams (Mayor) at last Monday night's meeting of Cabra-Valc Council, when…

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Progress' of the SHlRE. Sutherland Council's Activities

The Propeller · Thursday 14 February 1946 · page 2

Owing to the general development which is taking place throughout Sutherland Shire, and the increased cost of almost every requirement, the…

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St. Marys Factory Council's Co-operation with Firms

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 February 1946 · page 5

In his report to St. Marys Council on Monday evaning the town clerk (Mr. Ross) stated that the Secondary Industries Department had informed the…

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Canberra Council Demands Liquor Inquiry Allegations Of Black Marketing

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 February 1946 · page 5

CANBERRA, Wednesday.--Allegations that Commonwealth Government employees were involved in black-market liquor trading were made at a meeting of the Capital Territories…

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Werrington Electricity Penrith Council About to Do the Job. Deputation Satisfied

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 February 1946 · page 4

PENRITH Council has decided to extend a supply of electricity to Werrington (in the franchise area of St. Marys municipality). A…

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Municipal Jottings

The Propeller · Thursday 14 February 1946 · page 8

During the last fortnight one case of diphtheria was reported in Rockdale Municipality. The Housing Commission of N.S.W…

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Municipality of Fairfield. Names Wanted

The Biz · Thursday 14 February 1946 · page 5

The Fairlield "Welcome Home" Commiitee desires to compile an Official Record, of all those Men and Women of the Municipality who have seen Service…

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Sutherland Shire District Hospital

The Observer · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 1

On Friday last the Board held its monthly meeting and in spite of the very inclement weather there was a full attendance of Directors…

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Labor Council's Liquor Probe

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 10

State Labor Council executive last night set up a committee of five to investigate all phases of beer distribution…

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Appointment to County Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 5

Alderman Frank Granville Pursell, of the City Council, was yesterday appointed to a vacancy on the Sydney county Council, created by the…

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Improved Supply of Electricity in the Shire

The Observer · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 8

Mr. A. J. Williams, M.L.A., Member for George’s River, has received the following letter from the Premier of New South Wales in answer to his…

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National Council Of Jewish Women

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 8

Mrs. M. Schenk will be the guest speaker at the Afternoon Meeting at the Council Rooms, on Wednesday, Feb, 20th,, 2.45 p.m., when…

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Vote Shows Weakening Of Council Rightwing

Tribune · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 8

Voting in the recent NSW Labor Council elections showed a decided swing away from the AWU-Catholic Action clique which dominated Council for several months. ALTHOUGH the candidate supported…

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Tom Wright Elected To Council Executive

Tribune · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 1

SHEETMETAL Workers’ Union Federal President Tom Wright was elected to the NSW Labor Council Executive by the Metal Trades…

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Illawarra Suburbs Lawn Tennis Association, Ltd. Council. Meeting

The St George Call · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 2

Members who were elected to the Council at the annual meeting are reminded Dint the first meeting of Council will be held in the club house, Chapel…

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P.P. Board Prosecutes Council Over Rabbit Control

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 4

FOR failure to destroy or suppress rabbits on property under its control, Kiama Pastures Protection Board successfully…

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Aust. Agric. Council Takes Stabilisation Scheme Steps TO Implement Wheat

The Land · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 3

The Australian Agricultural Council, at its recent meeting, decided, on the recommendation of the standing committee on agriculture, that a meeting of Federal and State Departments he held at an early…

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Big Drive Planned For Post-War Egg Markets Agric. Council Discussions

The Land · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 16

THE recent meeting of the Australian Agricultural Council adopted recommendations for post war egg production, made by the Standing Committee on Agriculture, states the Minister for Commerce and…

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