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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

2,794 stories in Sydney's papers · page 60 of 140

Drive to Prevent Illegal Strikes Vital Talk Tonight On Stormy Issue Ultimatum From Labor Council

Daily Mirror · Thursday 19 June 1947 · page 2

ONE off the most vital debates in trade union history is expected at tonight's meeting off the N.S.W. Labor Coancil…

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Drive to Prevent Illegal Strikes Vital Talk Tonight On Stormy Issue Ultimatum From Labor Council

Daily Mirror · Thursday 19 June 1947 · page 2

ONE of the most vital debates in trade union history is expected at tonight's meeting of the N.S.W. Labor Council,…

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

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 19 June 1947 · page 19

One tablespoon sugar, 1 gill water. 1. Place the sugar with one teaspoon of the water in a small…

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Council News

The Observer · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 6

Gymea Boy Scouts were given permission to erect a Scouts Hall in Talara Road, provided suitable plans and specifications, are submitted…

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Ski Council's Party

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 9

MISS OLIVE LAMBLE, well-known Australian skier, who will leave in the Orion next month for England en route to Switzerland, the N.S.W. president of the Australian Women's Ski Club, MRS. VENN WESCHE, MR. BRUCE McFADYEN, and…

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Council News President’s Reports

The Observer · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 1

The Presidential Ball will be held in the Cecil Ballroom on Friday, 5th September. The proposed Shire Hospital will…

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Sheepbreeders' Council Gets Wider Powers

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 7

NEW rules, which extend to the Council for wider Powers. were adopted by the annual meeting of the N.S.W. Sheepbreeders'…

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Princess Thanks Council for Birthday Greetings

The St George Call · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 5

Her Royal Highness, Princess Elizabeth has sent a special message of thanks to Rockdale Council for good wishes on the occasion of her 21st Birthday…

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Union Will Seek Council's Co-operation

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 2

A COMMITTEE elected from the Executive Council of the Primary Producers' Union will approach the Milk Zone…

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National Council of Jewish Women Open Night

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 10

We are Iortunate to have Miss Margaret Kerr, well-known Soprano, Miss Thelma Jack, brilliant Violinist, Professor Blum of the…

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Inter-union Strikes Policy Labour Council Decisions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 5

The Trades and Labour Council meeting last night was devoted almost entirely to consideration of the demarcation dispute at the works of Dunlop Rubber (Australia) Ltd. Normal procedure was abandoned to allow a report…

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Ramblings From Rockdale Council. No Money for Reconstruction of Cricket Wickets

The St George Call · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 1

Rockdale Council, at its last meeting on June 12, definitely refused to spend money on reconstructing St. George Cricket Association’s twenty…

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Labour Council Lays Down Policy To Stop Strikes Over Inter-Union Issues

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 1

The New South Wales Trades and Labour Council last night approved, after a long debate, the dramatic intervention of the disputes committee in the inter-union dispute at the works of Dunlop Rubber (Australia) Ltd…

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No-strike Instruction to Unions Sequel To "Intolerable Challenge" Labor Council's Firm Attitude

Daily Mirror · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 2

THE N.S.W. Trades and Labor Council last night decided to instruct all affiliated unions not to engage in strikes over inter-union disputes until the council's disputes committee…

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No-strike Instruction to Unions Sequel To "Intolerable Challenge" Labor Council's Firm Attitude

Daily Mirror · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 2

THE N.S.W. Trades and Labor Council last night decided to instruct all affiliated unions not to engage in strikes over inter- union disputes until the council's disputes committee…

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Bexley Municipal Rifle Club

The St George Call · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 4

In the absence of President Mr. C, D. McIntosh who, unfortunately is still on the sick list, the opening of our 7th annual meeting was in the hands of senior…

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Municipal Golf Course Suggested

The St George Call · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 1

North Brighton Golf Club is urging council to construct a municipal golf course in the Barton Park area. The club’s present course is to be…

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Municipality of Bexley. Food For Britain Appeal

The St George Call · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 1

At a public meeting called on Tuesday evening, 10th June, by Aid. A. Mainerd, Mayor of Berley, It was decided to launch an appeal for the FOOD FOR BRITAIN…

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No-strike Instruction to Unions Labor Council Reply To 'Intolerable Challenge' Firm Stand Taken Over Threat by F.E.D.F.A. MEN

Daily Mirror · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 5

THE N.S.W. Trades and Labor Council last night decided to instruct all affiliated unions not to engage in strikes over inter-union disputes until the council's disputes committee had decided what action should be taken…

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No-strike Instruction to Unions Labor Council Reply To 'Intolerable Challenge' Firm Stand Taken Over Threat by F.E.D.F.A. MEN

Daily Mirror · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 5

THE N.S.W. Trades and Labor Council last night decided to instruct all affiliated unions not to engage in strikes over inter-union disputes until the council's disputes committee had decided what action should be taken…

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