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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

2,794 stories in Sydney's papers · page 46 of 140

Castlereagh Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 8

The Mayor (Ald. W. H. Howell) and Aldermen T. R. R. Smith, C. E. Luxford, A. J. Stephenson, W. H. Thomas, C. Preston, and W. H. Parker attended…

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Council and Concrete Houses

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 1

Penrith Council, at a meeting held last Friday, May 9, considered advice tendered by its solicitor, and, as a result, the Council is not at present…

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County Council's Staff Ball

The Propeller · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 1

The St. George County Council's annual staff ball was held in the Rockdale Town Hall on the 2nd instant, over tour hundred persons…

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Cabra-vale Council Vehicles

The Biz · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 3

Drivers of Cabra-Vale Council vehicles, especially in the electricity undertaking, were gently "ticked-off" by mechanic, Mr. West, for handling their vehicles…

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Restricted Areas. Sutherland Council's Request

The Propeller · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 3

At the last meeting of Sutherland Council the Shire Clerk, Mr. D. R. Kirkby, dealt with the restricted areas imposed in Sutherland Shire by the…

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National Council of Jewish Women

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 9

OPEN NIGHT, Saturday, 'May 17:—Another interesting musical programme has been arranged by Mrs. E. Just-Raymond and, Mr. Werner Baer. Mr. F…

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Council Objects to a River Pump

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 1

Penrith Council decided on Friday evening to oppose an application by Mr. G. F. Shirley, "Camelot," Castlereagh Road, Penrith, to the Water…

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Town Planning Penrith Council Approaches Mr. Bunning

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 2

In his minute presented to Penrith Council on Friday evening the Mayor (Ald. F. J. H. Allen) referred to town planning, and stated that although…

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"Measure of Self-rule" Council For N.T.

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 5

CANBERRA, Wednesday.—The Minister for Works and Housing, Mr. Lemmon, to-day introduced a bill providing a measure of…

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Federal Treasurer's Order for Banking Penrith Council Asks for Exemption

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 5

The Prime Minister, Mr. Chifl[?]y, advised Penrith Council, in a letter read at the meeting of Council on Friday evening, that he proposed to order…

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RECIPES of the WEEK [Prepared and tested by experts of the Sydney County Council's Home Management Section.] Chili Sauce

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 19

One large tin tomatoes or tomato puree, 1 large apple, 1 small onion, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ cup chopped celery or…

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Council

The Observer · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 8

Clr. John P. Tate, Chairman of the Cumberland County Council, accompanied by Clr. C. C. Murray and Mr. P. Funda, Planning Officer of the…

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Sutherland Shire Cricket Association

The Observer · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 6

On Thursday last, 8th May, the first Annual General Meeting of the above Association was held in the School of Arts, Sutherland…

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Alderman Sure to Run Owner Contradicts Report Of Doubt

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 19

Alderman s owner, Mr. Jack Mandel, yesterday denied a report that his horse might not run in tomorrow's Flying Handicap at Randwick…

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Shire President Urges Remission of Britain's Debt

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 16

AT the last meeting of the Canobolas Shire Council, Orange, the President (Mr.J.M.Caldwell) moved; "In view of the gigantic part…

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National Council of Jewish Women

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 10

Open Night Saturday, May 17th. Another very interesting Musical Programme has been arranged…

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Bexley Municipal Rifle Club. Bird Trophy to Wal Raine. F. still Trophy to Mick Noble

The St George Call · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 2

It wasn't till late Saturday afternoon that we heard about the death of one of our most respected members, Mr. W. Jonson. Mr. Jonson was a very keen member…

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Kogarah Municipal Band

The St George Call · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 5

A disappointment came to the members as a result of the cancellation of the N.S.W. Band Association's Annual Easter Contest, owing to the fact that only…

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The Council of the British and Foreign Bible Society s in Australia

The Methodist · Saturday 17 May 1947 · page 5

The annual meetings of the Council were held in the Sydney Bible House on " the due dates with Rev. A. Law, D.D., chairman, presiding. A welcome was extended to representatives from all…

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Council Move For Control Of Lodging Houses

Truth · Sunday 18 May 1947 · page 59

Police figures relating to arrests of women from Sydney common lodging houses astounded City Councillors when they were read to the Health and Recreation Committee last week…

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