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Council & local affairs, 1946

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Shock for Lord Mayor: Blitz on Dirt Promised

The Sun · Thursday 10 January 1946 · page 3

Shocked by yesterday's exposure by "The Sun" of Sydney's fifth spots, the Lord Mayor (Ald. Bartley) today promised "ruthless action to clean up Sydney." The Town Clerk, Mr. Hendy, is working out details of a…

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Council Supports Prime Minister

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 January 1946 · page 2

At the last meeting of St. Marys Council it was decided, on the motion of Ald. Thompson, seconded by Ald. White, to send a telegram to the Prime…

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Backyard Factory Complaint to Council

The Biz · Thursday 10 January 1946 · page 3

Mr. E. Gates, 534 Guildford Road, Guildford wrote to Holroyd Council, regarding F. Wood's backyard factory, as follows: "I make this final appeal to you…

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Castlereagh Council General Rate Increased

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 January 1946 · page 1

The monthly meeting of Castlereagh Council was held on 2nd inst., when the Mayor (Ald. H. C. Barnes) and Aldermen W. H. Howell, R. W. N…

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Civic Honor for Fine Communal Worker. Aid. Perkins Mayor of Darlington

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 10 January 1946 · page 4

Alderman M. Perkins, J.P., was unanimously elected Mayor of Darlington at the last meeting of the Darlington Municipal Council…

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No Advance Available for Cessnock Council

Daily Mirror · Thursday 10 January 1946 · page 8

THE Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr. Cahill) said today he was unable to grant Cessnock Municipal Council an advance…

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No Advance Available for Cessnock Council

Daily Mirror · Thursday 10 January 1946 · page 8

THE Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr. Cahill) said today he was unable to grant Cessnock Municipal Council an advance…

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No Advance Available for Cessnock Council

Daily Mirror · Thursday 10 January 1946 · page 8

THE Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr. Cahill) said today he was unable to grant Cessnock Municipal Council an advance…

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No Advance Available for Cessnock Council

Daily Mirror · Thursday 10 January 1946 · page 2

THE Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr. Cahill) said today he was unable to grant Cessnock Municipal Council an advance…

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Slum Removal Scheme Council To Consult Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 January 1946 · page 4

The fact that there was a church on the site of the Surry Hills remodelling scheme had not escaped the notice of the City Council, the…

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28 Dismissals By Council; No Money for Wages

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 January 1946 · page 3

CESSNOCK, Wednesday.— Twenty-eight members of the outside staff of the Cessnock Municipal Council have been dismissed…

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Hurstville Council's Rate. Increased by a Half-Penny

The Propeller · Thursday 10 January 1946 · page 1

In his report on the estimates at the last meeting of Hurstville Council, the town clerk, Mr. G. R. Morris, advised council that a re-valuation of…

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National Council of Jewish Women £1000 for Overseas Relief

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 10 January 1946 · page 8

OPEN NIGHT—Mrs. Elsa Just-Ray-mond is arranging the next open night on Sunday, January 13 at 8 p.m., at the Council Rooms. Well-known artists are…

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Milk Zone Dairymen's Council No Need for Extension of Zone

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 January 1946 · page 1

Discussing recent efforts to have a milk price of 1/8 per gallon to producers granted, the general secretary of Milk Zone Dairymen's Council, Mr…

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Municipal Jottings

The Propeller · Thursday 10 January 1946 · page 6

Sutherland Council has appointed Messrs. Albone and McFarlane as honorary rangers to look after Lugarno Reserve. Lugarno…

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Kogarah Council. Ald .D. D. Cross Re-elected Mayor

The St George Call · Friday 11 January 1946 · page 1

At the last meeting' of Kogarah Council the election of Mayor created no surprise and the re-election (unopposed) of Ald. Doug. Cross for a second term was…

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NSW Food Aid ! Lord Mayor Tells

The Sun · Friday 11 January 1946 · page 5

When the Food for Britain Fund was established in NSW, Sir Henry French and Mr. Bankes Amery, representing the…

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Council's Estimates. Rockdale's Increased Rate

The St George Call · Friday 11 January 1946 · page 1

When the Estimates for 1916 were dealt with by Rockdale Council, at a duly convened meeting, there was a decision reached, by nine votes to three,…

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Council Acts On Job Delay

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 January 1946 · page 5

State Labor Council Services Committee will complain to the Federal Government that thousands of disabled servicemen…

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Wary Of Secret Council Clique

Tribune · Friday 11 January 1946 · page 1

CLERICALS of the Labor Council “inner group” and other Rightwing trade union leaders are having little success in their efforts to form…

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