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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

2,794 stories in Sydney's papers · page 5 of 140

Cumberland County Council

The Propeller · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 1

The recently-formed Cumberland County Council has informed Rockdale Council that their estimated contribution to the County Council for…

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County Council Contribution

The Biz · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 3

Granville Council's contribution to the Cumberland County Council for 1947 will be £372/18/-, calculated at 07878d in the £ on the u.c.v. of ratable lands (1946…

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Appeal to Council

The Leader · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 5

Messrs. Everett and Vincent deputed to represent Moorebank branch of the Australian Poultry Farmers' Association, wanted on Liverpool Council on…

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Dangerous Driving by Council Employee

The Biz · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 7

That the dangerous driving of an employee of Fairfield Council's electricity staff at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve, in a truck, caused extensive damage to a post…

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Poultry Feed Shortage Deputation to Council

The Biz · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 7

A deputation from Moorebank Branch of the Australian [?] Farmers' Association watted on Liverpool Council on Tuesday evening, asking for co-operation…

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Penrith Vigilance Assoc'n Requests to Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 5

Penrith and Districts Vigilance Association, by letter read at the meeting of the Council on Friday evening asked that consideration be given to…

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£7902 for Water Projects Loan to Penrith Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 1

It was notified to Penrith Council, at its meeting on Friday evening, that the Minister for Works and Local Government had approved of a loan of…

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Castlereagh Council No Increase in Rate Borrowing £2000

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 2

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

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Electricity in St. George. Activities of County Council

The Propeller · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 3

The engineer, Mr. E. P. Thompson, reported at the last meeting of the St. George County Council that during the period under review 44 new…

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Milk Zone Dairymen's Council Appreciation of Mr. Larking

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 3

Mr. Alex Larking, who recently retired from the position of honorary secretary of the Penrith branch of the Milk Zone Dairymen's Council, has…

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Unionism and Arbitration Courts Council Delves Into Awards

The Biz · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 8

A letter from the Electrical Trades Union gave Ald. Wingrave an opportunity to speak at length on one of his pet subjects at last meeting of Cabra-Vale…

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Deplorable Condition of Schools Mayoral Minute to Fairfield Council

The Biz · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 4

In a minute to Fairfield Council last week, the Mayor (Ald. H. A. Clancy) reported on a deputation, consisting of Aldermen Green and Clancy, Messrs. L'Green…

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District Town Planning Conference of Council's to Be Held

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 5

Fenrith Council has invited Councils concerned to appoint delegates to a meeting proposed to be held in Penrith to discuss the formation of a town…

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Blue Mountains County Council Cr. Wynne Davies Elected Chairman

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 1

AT a meeting of the Blue Mountains County Council held on Monday evening, 6th inst., Councillor Wynne Davies (Springwood)…

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Road Motor Racing Penrith Council Supports Opposition to Ban

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 3

Opposition to a police ban on road motor racing is being organised by Lathurst and District Chamber of Commerce, and Penrith council, at its…

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Commissioner Dane's Report on St. Marys Inquiry Electrical Engineer Issue "Council Has Established Justification" Need Council Adhere to the Finding?

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 1

THE report of Mr. H. Dane, Commissioner, on the inquiry held by him or Nov. 27 and 28 and December 2 and 18 into the matter of the suspension of Mr. H. Chadwick, electrical engineer to St. Mary Council, who has been replaced in the charge of the Electricity…

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

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 19

Five ounces butter or margarine, 3oz. sugar, 6oz, flour, 1oz, coca, 2oz. cornflakes. 1. Cream butter and sugar…

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Death of Delegate to Security Council

Daily Mirror · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 8

NEW YORK, Friday.--Pedro Lao Velloso (60), Brazilian delegate to the United States Security Council, died yesterday of a heart attack…

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Death of Delegate to Security Council

Daily Mirror · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 8

NEW YORK, Friday.--Pedro Lao Velloso (60), Brazilian delegate to the United States Security Council, died yesterday of a heart attack…

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National Council of Jewish Women Gala Card Evening

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 8

A Gala Card Evening in aid of the above worthy charities will take place at the Council Rooms, History House, 8 Young St.,…

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