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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

2,794 stories in Sydney's papers · page 50 of 140

Stir Over City Council Hotel Leases

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 17

The Finance Committee of the City Council decided yesterday, against the advice of Civic Reform aldermen, to re-lease three city…

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Should the Merchant of Venice' Be Banned From the Schools? Alderman Marks, Opposing American Request, Quotes Shakesperian Authorities

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 6

Recently, in the U.S., Rabbi Abraham Jacobsen requested the removal of "The Merchant of Venice" from the list of required reading at Haverhaill High…

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Additions to Guildford Park. Granville Council's Decision

The Biz · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 8

The proposed additions to Guildford Park were considered at last meeting of Granville Council, held on 20th May, when a plan was submitted to the…

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Council Writ to Test Validity of Bank Act

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 8

MELBOURNE,, Wednesday.--The Melbourne City Council today lodged a writ in the High Court against the Commonwealth challenging the validity of the Banking Act…

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RECIPES of the WEEK [Prepared and tested by experts of the Sydney County Council's Home Management Section.] Spiced Apples (To serve with duck. &c.)

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 29 May 1947 · page 19

Core, but do not peel, as many tart apples as will be needed. Insert two or three cloves in each apple. Make a syrup of equal…

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State Forest In Burrangong Shire

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 30 May 1947 · page 19

THE N.S.W. Government proposes to commence a forestry project within the Burrangong Shire in the Young district, the…

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Bexley's Mayor Surprised. Grand Display by School Children

The St George Call · Friday 30 May 1947 · page 1

A most successful Empire Day celebration was arranged by the headmaster, teachers and pupils of Bexley Central School at the St. George Picture Theatre,…

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COUNCIL. Areas and Valuations

The Observer · Friday 30 May 1947 · page 5

Proposed Recreation Reserve for Caringbah—Oleander Ground and Ground known as Burns Estate: Size: Oleander Ground 8 ac. 2 r. 3…

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Council News Housing Commission Activities

The Observer · Friday 30 May 1947 · page 1

Council was concerned at the standard of houses being erected in the Shire by the Housing Commission and also the Commissions arrogant “take it…

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National Council of Jewish Women

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 30 May 1947 · page 10

Special Notice for New Arrivals At the request of New Arrivals, who are experiencing many…

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City Council Bans Sunday Charity Match

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 May 1947 · page 5

The Town Clerk (Mr. Roy Hendy) yesterday banned a football match which was to be held at Rushcutters Bay Oval on Sunday, July 6, to raise funds for the Food for Britain Fund…

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New Council To Control German Trade

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 May 1947 · page 3

LONDON, May 29 (A.A.P.).— It was officially announced in Berlin to-day that agreement has been reached for establishing an…

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Sackings By Council Anger Ex-Diggers

Tribune · Friday 30 May 1947 · page 8

STRONG exception to methods used by the Country Council to dismiss them was taken this week by 25 men who had been employed in laying power…

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Dehorning Is Not Cruel, Says Council Secretary

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 30 May 1947 · page 3

A PARTY of dairymen towards the advantages of dehorning was commented upon this week by the secretary of the Milk Zone…

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More Fat Stock For Britain Large Consignments Arrive Lord Mayor Appeals For Cash Donations

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 30 May 1947 · page 2

FURTHER large consignments of sheep and lambs from N.S.W. Graziers Were received at Daroobalgie, Auburn, Riverstone and Blayney meatworks this week for treatment on weight and grade basis for shipment to Britain…

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Council Help Lagging McGirr Critical On Housing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 May 1947 · page 4

The Premier, Mr. McGirr, said yesterday that Ryde, Tamworth and Maitland councils were the only local…

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Council News Matter Relating to Surf Club Houses

The Observer · Friday 30 May 1947 · page 6

Notice of Motion: “That in view of the restricted surfing beach at North Cronulla and the possible scope of future surfing at Wanda, and also the…

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Move for German Self-government Economic Council To Be Formed Action in U.S., British Zones

Daily Mirror · Friday 30 May 1947 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.--An all-German economic council will be established to speed economic reconstruction in the British and American zones in Germany…

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Move for German Self-government Economic Council To Be Formed Action in U.S., British Zones

Daily Mirror · Friday 30 May 1947 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.--An all-German economic council will be.established to speed economic reconstruction in the British and American zones in Germany…

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Kogarah Municipal Welfare & Comforts Fund. Final Report

The St George Call · Friday 30 May 1947 · page 6

"The Kogarah Municipal Welfare and Comforts Fund was formed in June, 1940, and in common with, other similar bodies, met with considerably difficulties, in the…

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