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Council & local affairs, 1946

3,280 stories in Sydney's papers · page 66 of 164

Council Employs Girl Ratcatcher

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 May 1946 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday.--A 20-year-old girl has been appointed borough ratcatcher at Wandsworth at a salary of £6 a week…

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Digger Defies the Council's Ban

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 May 1946 · page 11

Ignoring Holroyd Council's ban on the occupation of temporary dwellings, Mr. Jack Dane, of Wentworthville, has moved into a…

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Guildford Progress Assn. Requests to Council

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 29 May 1946 · page 1

Guildford Progress Association submitted to Holroyd Council the following matters for consideration at its last meeting:- Intersection Banqor and Avenal…

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Scathing Attack On Council's Gardening Staff

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 May 1946 · page 1

A scathing indictment of Parramatta Council's gardens and gardening staff came from Alderman Irwin at this week's…

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All Knocked Back Temporary Homes Ban by Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 May 1946 · page 7

Holroyd Council's adherence last week to its ban on temporary dwellings, which include garages tents, shacks, etc., meant…

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Harvey Resigns! Two Vacancies Now in Parramatta Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 May 1946 · page 1

A vacancy in Parramatta Council having occurred by the death of Alderman Cameron last week, Alderman Harvey on…

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"Gallery" at Holroyd Council. Public Interest in Temporary Homes

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 29 May 1946 · page 3

All "gallery" chairs were occupied at the meeting of Holroyd Council on Tuesday, May 21. The interest was in a rescission motion tabled by Aldermen…

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Citizens' Rights Committee Petition on Council to Call Meeting in Merrylands

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 29 May 1946 · page 4

The Mayor, Ald. G. Maunder, ruled that it was outside Holroyd Council's jurisdiction to deal with a petition received last Tuesday night urging the…

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What Will Council Do Now? Health Inspector Breaks Down Special Meeting Last Night

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 May 1946 · page 1

Granville's health inspector (Mr. Bleasdale) is temporarily out of action. His doctor has ordered a month's rest. Pressure…

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Nepean Shire Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 May 1946 · page 3

At the ordinary meeting of Nepean Shire Council held on 16th inst., Councillers L. H. Skidmore (President), Scott, Rose, Rudd, and Edmondson…

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Mayor's Gift

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 May 1946 · page 5

At the last monthly meeting of St. Marys Council the Mayor (Ald. J. A. Mackay) explained that as he was managing director of the Arm of Bell…

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Council Has Own Orchestra

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 May 1946 · page 11

Rockdale's Health Inspector led the 'cellos when the Rockdale Municipal Orchestra gave its first public performance at…

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Rural Water Schemes Government Aid in Nepean Shire

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 May 1946 · page 6

Mr H. J. F. Bate, M.L.A., has received a letter from the Premier, Mr W. J. McKell, in reply to representations by Mr Bate on behalf of Nepean…

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National Council of Jewish Women

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 30 May 1946 · page 10

8th NCJW CONFERENCE.—Intending visitors on June 15-23 are requested to contact Miss D. Abramovitch, 8 Young St. concerning travelling facilities and…

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Protests to Council Servicing of Electrical Appliances Urged, Interjections at Council Meeting

The Biz · Thursday 30 May 1946 · page 9

Strong letters of protest against its decision to cease servicing elctrical appliances were received by Fairfield Council at last Wednesday week's…

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Children's Playgrounds. Favoured by Rockdale Council

The Propeller · Thursday 30 May 1946 · page 1

Rockdale Council, at a previous meeting, had decided in favour of giving consideration to the provision of playgrounds for children. but the subject was revived at…

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Cabra-Vale Council MEETING. 18th MAY

The Biz · Thursday 30 May 1946 · page 9

The Mayor (Ald. A. E. Adams) presided over the Cabra-Vale Council meeting on 20th instant. Also present were Aldermen MeBurney, Light, Preston,…

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Effect of Rate Notices Letters to Council

The Biz · Thursday 30 May 1946 · page 9

The 1946 rate assessment notices are still having effect upon the ratepayers in Fairfield municipality. Among last week's letters received by council was…

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Liberal Party Annual Conference of Werriwa Council

The Biz · Thursday 30 May 1946 · page 7

There was a confident spirit that Werriwa was going to be won by the Liberal Party when delegates from all branches in the electorate met in conference at…

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Judges Park Planner Favours Swimming Pool But Council Does Not

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 May 1946 · page 2

A CASE in favour of including a swimming pool in the proposed modern lay-out of Judges Park was presented by Mr. J. W…

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