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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

2,794 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 140

Liverpool Council

The Leader · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 2

Lnerpcol Municipal Council held its regular fortnightly meeting on Tuesday night, Alderman Cullen Johnson and Killinger baing absent…

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Bill in Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 5

The 40-Hour Week Bill was read a first time in the Legislative Council yesterday. The second-reading debate on the…

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Ingleburn Council's Loan

The Biz · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 1

Mr. J. Bate, M.L.A., has been informed by the Minister for Local Government that, regarding an application by Ingleburn Municipal Council for permission to…

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Switching-on From a Car Sick Mayor Performs a Ceremony

Nepean Times · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 1

THE switching on of an electricity service for Londonderry was performed by the Mayor of Castlereagh (Ald. R. E. Nutt) on Friday…

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National Council of Jewish Women

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 10

Mrs. I. Silk and the Executive of the Double Bay Committee are organising a Continental and Swedish High Tea and Card Party at the Savarin 350 George…

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Works Requests to Fairfield Council

The Biz · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 8

The following inquests for attention to roads, etc., were received at last week's [?] of Fairfield Council:— A. W. George, Camden requested…

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Almost a Starvation Diet London Pensioner's Grateful Letter to Penrith's Mayor

Nepean Times · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 6

The Mayor of Penrith (Ald. F. J. H. Allen) has received the following letter from William G. Rolfe, 107 Queen's Crescent, London:…

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Sanitary Depot 'Disgusting' Ratepayers Attend Council

The Biz · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 6

A petition containing over fifty names and backed up by strong deputation was received by Cabin-Vale Council [?]as Monday night, on the subject of tne san[?]…

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World Council Of Churches "Nicodemus," Believue Hill

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 12

Q.: Speaking of the "World Council of Churches," a leading article in the "Sydney Morning Herald," of November 16, 1946, said: "To-day over one…

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Paying for Lost Time Fairfield Council's Problem

The Biz · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 1

Fairfield Council was again confronted with the problem of classification of its outside staff, when C. Johnson, J. Johnson, J. Jackson and R. Mills petitioned…

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Cabra. Park Committee Lively Discussion in Council

The Biz · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 6

Ald. Fred Wingrave took exception to bring constantly referred to as "the C[?] Co[?] Party." "I am just a [?] member" he declared, at last…

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Oatley Bus Service. Deputation to Hurstville Council

The Propeller · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 1

Members of Gungah Bay Community Committee and Oatley District Improvement Association taxed the seating accommodation in the public…

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Suing for Rates St. Marys Council Acts

Nepean Times · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 1

ST. MARYS Council decided on Monday night that the town clerk be empowered to take legal proceedings against all defaulters…

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Sunday Sport in Park Cabra-vale Council's Decision

The Biz · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 3

This matter again came up for discussion at Cabra-Vale Council last Monday night, when a letter was received from Cabramatta Baptist Church drawing…

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Forty-hour Week Again Before Cabra-vale Council

The Biz · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 3

Cabra-Vale Council again had a lengthy discussion on the 40-hour week, when a letter was received from Cabra-matta branch of the Communist [?]…

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Electrical Appliances and Repairs Move in Council Fails

The Biz · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 6

Ald H. Dun[?]an unsuccessfully moved at last week's meeting of Fairfield Council, that council re[?] its motion not to [?] electrical appliances. He stated that…

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Council Picnic Days. To the Editor of "The Propeller."

The Propeller · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 3

Sir, -- I have just received a notice, attached to my electricity account, issued by the St. George County Council, advising me that only "urgent, business" will be…

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Cabra-vale Council Meeting Va[?]ed Topics—heated Debates

The Biz · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 7

Subjects discussed at last Monday right's meeting of Cabra-Vale Council, [?] from the cost of electricity to consumers to the establishment of a…

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RECIPES of the WEEK (Prepared and tested by exports of the Sydney County Council's Home Management Section.) Ginger Nuts

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 19

One pound flour, 1 teaspoon carbonate soda, ½ teaspoon mixed spice, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, 1½ teaspoon ground ginger, 3oz…

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St. Marys Municipal Band Bandsmen on the Job

Nepean Times · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 7

The first practice of the St. Marys Municipal Band took place last Thursday night, 6th inst., and was conducted by Bandmaster J. Baker…

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