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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

2,794 stories in Sydney's papers · page 51 of 140

Bexley Municipal Rifle Club

The St George Call · Friday 30 May 1947 · page 2

Despite dull weather and threatening rain last Saturday 19 members turned up at the range for their afternoon's shooting. As the club competition shoots for…

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It takes more than stars to make a movie You have your own ideas of what a mayor should look like

The World's News · Saturday 31 May 1947 · page 10

A BANK president, stockbroker, policeman, detective or town barber carves out a mental image the motion-picture screen must try…

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Liquor Trade Council's British Food Appeal

Truth · Sunday 1 June 1947 · page 50

The Liquor Trade Council of N.S.W., at a recent meeting, formulated plans to launch an appeal for funds to augment the Lord Mayor's…

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Big drop in city property values is indicated by council tenders

The Sun · Sunday 1 June 1947 · page 11

A SERIOUS decline in city property values is indicated by the low prices tendered for freehold sites offered by the City Council, Lord Mayor R. J. Bartley said last night. For 23 of the 41 properties offered by the council to holders…

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Municipal Brick Works

Truth · Sunday 1 June 1947 · page 39

The Local Government Amending Bill now being drafted will give municipal councils greater powers than they…

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Control Council Conflict On Occupation Forces

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 June 1947 · page 3

LONDON, June 1 (A.A.P.).— The Allied Control Council failed to meet the deadline which the Council of Foreign Ministers set…

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City Council's Move

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 June 1947 · page 16

A move for a City Council deputation to ask the Premier, Mr. McGirr, for a Government financial grant to the council in lieu of…

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Mayor Of Boston To Serve Term In Gaol

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 3 June 1947 · page 18

BOSTON, Tuesday.--The Supreme Court yesterday refused to review the conviction of the Mayor of Boston (James M. Curley) on 72 charges of wartime mail frauds and conspiracy. Curley now must serve six gaol terms of 18 months each and pay a fine of 1000 dollars…

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Move to Upset Decision on Hotel City Aldermen Divided on Tenders for Leases

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 3 June 1947 · page 13

THE Civic Labor Party had lodged a recission motion on the City Council's decision last night to call tenders for leases of three council-owned hotels in the city, Ald. T. J. Shannon, said today…

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Move to Upset Decision on Hotel City Aldermen Divided on Tenders for Leases

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 3 June 1947 · page 13

THE Civic Labor Party had lodged a recission motion on the City Council's decision last night to call tenders for leases of three council-owned hotels in the city, Ald. T. J. Shannon, M.L.A., said today…

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Move to Upset Decision on Hotel City Aldermen Divided on Tenders for Leases

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 3 June 1947 · page 13

THE Civic Labor Party had lodged a recession motion on the City Council's,decision last night to call tenders for leases of three council-owned hotels in the city, Ald, T. J. Shannon, M.L.A., said today…

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Move to Upset Decision on Hotel City Aldermen Divided on Tenders for Leases

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 3 June 1947 · page 13

THE Civic Labor Party had lodged a recission motion on the City Council's decision last night to call tenders for leases of three council-owned hotels in the city, Ald. T. J. Shannon, M.L.A., said today…

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Move to Upset Decision on Hotel City Aldermen Divided on Tenders for Leases

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 3 June 1947 · page 13

THE Civic Labor Party had lodged a recission motion on the City Council's decision last night to call tenders for leases of three council-owned hotels in the city, Ald. T. J. Shannon, M.L.A., said today…

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Gaming Clean-up Chicago Mayor Acts Swank Joints Closed Down

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 3 June 1947 · page 16

CHICAGO, Tuesday. -- For the first time in years, the lid has been clamped tightly on Chicago's multi-million dollar gambling racket. THE new Mayor, Martin H…

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Gaming Clean-up Chicago Mayor Acts Swank Joints Closed Down

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 3 June 1947 · page 16

CHICAGO, Tuesday. -- For the first time in years the lid has been clamped tightly on Chicago's multi-million dollar gambling racket…

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Rocket Ban Opposed Council Policy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 June 1947 · page 1

The full executive of the Australasian Council of Trade [?] rejected a proposal to place a black ban…

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3 Council Hotels For Lease

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 3 June 1947 · page 12

The City Council yesterday decided to coll tenders for two-year leases of three…

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Council Home Projects 15 Seek Loans

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 June 1947 · page 16

At least 15 councils in New South Wales had received the Government's approval to borrow money for housing purposes, the…

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City Council's Hotel Motion May Be Upset

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 3 June 1947 · page 9

The Civic Labor Party had lodged a rescission motion on the City Council's decision last night to call tenders for leases…

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City Council's Hotel Motion May Be Upset

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 3 June 1947 · page 9

The Civic Labor Party had lodged a rescission motion on the City Council's decision last night to call tenders for leases…

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