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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

2,794 stories in Sydney's papers · page 41 of 140

An Empire Family Council Of Finance Trade And Development

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 26 April 1947 · page 15

THE time has come when British people all over the world must say,…

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Alderman's owner seeks Jockey for Stradbroke

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 27 April 1947 · page 35

Alderman's owner, Jack Mandel, is worried because he has not got a jockey for that horse for the £4000 Stradbroke Handicap in Brisbane next Saturday…

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Aldermen find bus ads. a bitter pill to take

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 27 April 1947 · page 4

When Mosman Council passed a resolution of disapproval against advertising on buses and trams this week, aldermen had two grounds for complaint. They said their aesthetic…

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Remark About Alderman And Girl Cost Hotel Man £50

Truth · Sunday 27 April 1947 · page 21

CHARLES MAXWELL FARQUHARSON. alderman of Toowoomba City Council, and well-known businessman, secured a five per cent. verdict, so to speak, when he claimed £1000 damages for defama-…

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Alderman Follows Family's Tradition

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 7

Mr. H. N. Elvy followed a family tradition when he was elected an alderman of Darlington Council at the weekend…

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Mulley on Alderman in Stradbroke

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 20

Alderman's bookmaker-owner, Mr. Jack Mandel, yesterday engaged A. Mulley to ride the horse in the £4000 Stradbroke…

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Mulley to Ride Alderman in Rich Sprint

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 9

Jockey A. Mulley, whose first winning mount for several months was Debenture in Saturday's Rosehill Handicap, has been engaged to ride Alderman…

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No Council Funds for Bligh's Tomb

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 5

The City Council works committee decided yesterday that it would not make funds available for the maintenance of Governor Bligh's tomb in…

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SA Labor Council For Meat Control

Tribune · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 4

ADELAIDE. — Government control of meat is urged by South Australian Trades and Labor Council. The council has asked the Federal…

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Sutherland Shire Council

Construction · Wednesday 30 April 1947 · page 2

Building applications valued at £94,795 were dealt with at the last meeting of the Sutherland Shire Council according to the report of Mr. L. C. Cooper, Chief Building Inspector…

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Hyde Park Underground Garage. Questions For Council by Alderman Marks

Construction · Wednesday 30 April 1947 · page 2

Q. 1.: In view of the City Engineer's visit overseas and his enquiries into underground parking in America, is he still of the same opinion as expressed in his replies to my questions asked on the…

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Unsatisfactory Stables Mayor Wants Action Taken

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 30 April 1947 · page 5

At last meeting of Granville Council, on 22nd April, a report was received from the health inspector, Mr. T. B[?]dalt, concerning the racing stables of Owen…

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Council's Good Deed

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 30 April 1947 · page 4

Because the widow of Auburn Council's former caretaker (Mr. Harry Lock), cannot get possession of her home in North Auburn, the…

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Granville Council Officers' Report

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 30 April 1947 · page 5

Among the various matters dealt with by the Granville Council at its [?] on 22nd April, were the following:—The health inspector reported:…

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Temporary Dwellings Granville Council's Attitude

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 30 April 1947 · page 5

Moving the adoption of the building inspector's report, with the [?] of application, R. Channon, re the erection of a libro cottage at an [?]d cost…

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Council Can't Afford £100,000 for Baths

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 30 April 1947 · page 1

Parramatta Council could not afford to spend between £75,000 and £100,000 to build baths in Parramatta Park, Aldermen declared at Monday's meeting. The Engineer (Mr. Horsfall) mentioned these figures in a…

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Council to Debate Spending £5000 for Sports Area

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 30 April 1947 · page 4

Granville Council will consider McArthur Park to make an area suitable The improvements include the fencing of the park with claim wire…

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Suspension of A.R.U. Recommended by Melbourne Trades Hall Council Executive

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 30 April 1947 · page 16

A recommendation that the affiliation of the Communist controlled Victorian Branch of the A.R.U. to the Melbourne…

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Alderman Follows Family Tradition

The Biz · Thursday 1 May 1947 · page 9

Mr. H N. Elvy followed a family tradition when he was elected an elderman of Darlington Council at the week-end. Mr. Elvy's grandfather was first elected in…

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Council Jewish Women

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 1 May 1947 · page 10

A high tea and card party will inaugurate the annual appeal made by the NCJW for mothers and babes through the Ezra. Members and their friends are…

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