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Council & local affairs, 1947

2,794 stories in Sydney's papers · page 30 of 140

Kogarah A.l.p State Electoral Council

The St George Call · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 1

The 1947 election of officers resulted as follows:—President, Mr. P. Quinn; senior vice-president, C. Kelly; junior vice president F. Cralg and p. Short hon…

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Labor Council Ultimatum to Union "Back To Work Or Be Expelled" Officials Clash in Fiery Debate

Daily Mirror · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 5

UNLESS tho Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association today orders the 28 enginedrivers and firemen who struck at Mort's Dock six months ago to return fo their jobs,…

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Kogarah Municipal Band

The St George Call · Friday 28 March 1947 · page 1

During February the band elected a new chairman and trustee to fill the vacancies caused by the loss of the late E. H. Everson Successful members were…

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Union Out Of Labor Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 March 1947 · page 8

The Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association was automatically disaffiliated from the New South Wales Trades and…

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Enginedrivers Expelled By Labour Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 March 1947 · page 3

The Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen's Union has defied the authority of the N.S.W. Trades and Labour Council and has…

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In AMERICA Security Council Has Not Progressed Much In Year

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 March 1947 · page 9

THHERE was no birthday party in New York on Tuesday to celebrate the first anniversary of the world debut…

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Alderman Not to Run in Doncaster Doubts For Big Mile Moore Without Mount; Podmore to Ride Ophir

Daily Mirror · Monday 31 March 1947 · page 28

ALDERMAN today will be scratched from next Saturday's Doncaster, said owner Jack Mandel this morning. "He did not run as well as we expected last…

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Alderman Not to Run in Doncaster Doubts For Big Mile Moore Without Mount; Podmore to Ride Ophir

Daily Mirror · Monday 31 March 1947 · page 28

ALDERMAN today will be scratched from next Saturday's Doncaster, said owner Jack Mandel this morning. "He did not run as welt as we expected last…

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Council Snubs Tenants’ Spokesman

Tribune · Tuesday 1 April 1947 · page 7

Representing 57 families whose homes urgently need repairs, the secretary of the Redfern Tenants' Protection League, Mr. J. Sharrock, was refused permission to put their case before Redfern Council on the casting vote of the Mayor, Aid. Howarth. MR. SHARROCK had intended to…

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Flays Council On Electricity Cost

Tribune · Tuesday 1 April 1947 · page 7

A charge that Canley Vale Council was flouting the electricity undertaking rule that councils must sell electricity as cheaply as possible to the Tribune by Alderman F. Wingrave…

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Public Protest on Sackings by Redfern Council

Tribune · Tuesday 1 April 1947 · page 7

Redfern’s Tory - dominated council, which has sacked eight employees, cut wages by as much as 27/- a week and…

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Chicago's Mayor Still Democrat

The Sun · Wednesday 2 April 1947 · page 7

CHICAGO. Tuesday.--Russet Root, Republican candidate for the Mayoralty of Chicago, tonight conceded his defeat by…

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Granville Council

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 2 April 1947 · page 5

The following matters, among they were dealt with at the last meeting of the Granville Council:— Secretary. Australian Mother[?]…

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Mayor Urges Amalgamation Of P'matta And Granville

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 2 April 1947 · page 3

The Mayor of Granville (Ald. Calov) last week unsuccessfully moved a minute that the council agree to amalgamate with Parramatta, conditional upon the amalgamation of Auburn and Lidcombe and Dundas and Ermington-Rydalmere…

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Council's Tribute To Colleague

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 2 April 1947 · page 5

In honor of Alderman Reg Frederick, Granville Council last week selected Frederick Avenue as, the name for a new…

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Council Warns Surf Clubs

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 2 April 1947 · page 9

The Mayor of Waverley (Alderman Anderson) last night warned surf clubs in the municipality not to admit non-members…

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Council Urges Fewer Vases at Cemeteries

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 2 April 1947 · page 9

BRISBANE, Tuesday. -- The Brisbane City Council today decided to ask the public to assist in a campaign against mosquitoes by using fewer flower-vases at cemeteries…

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Tenders Accepted or Received City Council Applications

Construction · Wednesday 2 April 1947 · page 15

56/64 Palmer St. and Junction St.—Partitions for office.—Larke, Hoskins &? Co. Ltd., 205 William St., Sydney. 82 Harris St.—Shower recess.—J. A. Stiller, 91…

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Deputation to Council Deplorable Condition of Wingello Street

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 2 April 1947 · page 6

A deputation comprising residents of Wingello Street. Guildford complaining of the deplorable condition of that roadway, was received by Granville…

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Council May Buy £2000 Site for Diggers' Hall

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 2 April 1947 · page 1

Parramatta Council will consider the possibility of purchasing land at the corner of Argyle and Marsden Streets, at a cost of at least £2,000, as a site for the proposed new Soldiers' Memorial Hall. This was decided on the motion of…

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