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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

2,794 stories in Sydney's papers · page 56 of 140

Castlereagh Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 2

The full council, viz., Ald. W. Howell (Mayor), T. R, R. smith, O. E. Luxford, A. J. Stephenson, W. H. Thomas, C. Preston, and R. W. Parker…

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Fairfield Council Items

The Biz · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 2

The following matters were before May 28th meeting of Fairfield Council:— East Fairfield Progress Association requested a reduction in the rating of its…

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Citizens Address Council

The Biz · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 7

Probably taking advantage of the precedent created at the previous meeting, about a dozen ratepayers attended the meeting of Holroyd Council on June 10…

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Council of Jewish Women

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 8

To welcome Mrs. llse Warburg-Radday, distinguished emissary for Youth Aliyah who has just arrived from Palestine, and Mrs. Morris Alexander, of South Africa…

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St. Marys Council and Member Confer About Municipal Needs Deputations and Interviews Pending

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 1

AS A RESULT of a recent confernce between St. Marys Council and Mr. Joseph Jackson, M.L.A., a deputation to the Premier…

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Liberal Heads U.s. Synagogue Council

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 7

Rabbi William F. Rosenblum, of the Temple Israel, New York, has been elected President of the Synagogue Council of America, representing the six…

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King's School to Move Council's Decision

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 4

The council of The King's School, Parramatta, has entered into a contract to purchase about 192 acres of land at Mt. Keira,…

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No Housing Commission Homes for Council Staff

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 4

Reporting to St. Marys Council on Monday evening the Mayor (Ald. J. Cook) stated that the town clerk (Mr Ross) and electrical engineer (Mr…

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M.L.C.S Seek Allowance Council Expenses

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 3

Labour members of the Legislative Council have decided to make representations to the State Government for…

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N.s.w Road Safety Council Liverpool Branch

The Leader · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 6

To all parents and citizens of Liverpool and District. Do you know: (a) That during the past year 14 people of your district have been killed in…

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Council Cameos an Attempt to DE-BELtTTLE

The Leader · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 2

It was 2 o'clock on Friday afternoon. The whole build; shook. But so did the proprietor—only worse. The Proprie or (despite the fact that hts figure undeniably gave the impression that he had some time previously swallowed a nine-gallon key[?]…

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J.N.F. COUNCIL Federal Officers elected at Sydney meeting

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 5

A meeting of the Federal JNF Council, consisting of the members of the Federal Executive and office bearers of JNF Commissions of all Australian States…

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

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 19

One cup icing sugar, 1 cup fine coconut, 1 cup white crumbs, almond essence to taste. 1 egg yolk. 1. Mix dry ingredients, add…

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Municipal Orchestra

The Propeller · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 2

Rockdale Council has received a letter of congratulation from Bexley Council in connection with the fine standard of the Rockdale Municipal…

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No Municipal Elections on Pre[?]. Boundaries

The Biz · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 5

It was made quite clear by the 'Minister for Local Government, Mr. cabill, when addressing an executive meeting of the Local Government Association last…

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Shire Councillors in Conference

The Land · Friday 13 June 1947 · page 32

Some of the delegates who attended last week's conference in Sydney' of the Shires' Association. Top picture, from' left: Messrs. L. E, Quarviby (Tumut Shire), C. S. B. McDonald (Ilarden-Murrumburrah), T. Swain (Nundle), S. H. Todd (Tnmbarumba), and J. Roach…

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Aldermen Blame Landlords for Sickness "Apathy, Neglect" In House Repairs

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 June 1947 · page 9

Aldermen at Redfern Council meeting last night blamed landlords and owners of houses for sickness in the municipality. They said the severe hailstorm on January…

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National Council of Jewish Women

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 13 June 1947 · page 10

Council Reception Saturday, June 14th To welcome Mrs.' Ilse WarburgRadday, distinguished emissary…

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Council News Kurnellites at It Again!

The Observer · Friday 13 June 1947 · page 1

Residents of Kurnell once more turned out in full force to hear the motion regarding the proposed Kurnell road…

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Chifley to Put 40-H[?] Week 'Beyond Doubt' Statement To Labor Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 June 1947 · page 7

The Prime Minister (Mr. Chifley) has promised to amend wage-pegging regulations to piece the validity of the New South Wales Government's 40-hour week legislation beyond…

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