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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1948

2,260 stories in Sydney's papers · page 1 of 113

Reception Of Lord Mayor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 January 1948 · page 2

For the fifth time in seven years, the Lord Mayor, Alderman Bartley, will be met on the steps of the Town Hall by the…

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Hurstville Council

The Propeller · Thursday 1 January 1948 · page 2

The annual Christmas party arranged by the aldermen of Hurstville Council and the outside staff was held at Hurstville Oval on…

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New Lord Mayor Will See Familiar Sights

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 January 1948 · page 7

The Lord Mayor of Sydney (Alderman Bartley) will be officially shown round the Town Hall tomorrow. Alderman Bartley…

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Sutherland's Council Rate

The Propeller · Thursday 1 January 1948 · page 6

At the last meeting of Sutherland Shire Council the estimates for the coming year were discussed and duly adopted. With the increase in the…

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Penshurst Park. a Disgrace to Council

The Propeller · Thursday 1 January 1948 · page 2

If something is not done by Hurstville Council to Penshurst Park very shortly the cricket wickets set down in the park will be completely hidden…

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Death of Mr. T. L. THOMPSON Former Engineer of Sutherland Shire

The Propeller · Thursday 1 January 1948 · page 1

At a recent meeting of Sutherland Shire Council the president referred to the death of Mr. Thomas Lingwood Thompson, C.E., M.I.M.E., who…

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National Council of Jewish Women Bertha Feldheim—an Appreciation

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 1 January 1948 · page 2

It is with deepest regret that we report the passing of our beloved sister Bertha Feldheim, and for the N.C.J.W. members throughout Australia we offer…

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RECIPES of the WEEK (Prepared and tested by experts of the Sydney County Council's Home Management Section.] Casserole Of Rhubarb And Mulberries

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 1 January 1948 · page 15

Cut rhubarb into one inch lengths and wash berries. Put in casserole dish. Add amount of syrup required…

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National Council of Jewish Women

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 2 January 1948 · page 8

High Tea and Card Party Another High Tea and Card Evening will take place at the Council Rooms on Sunday, Jan. 4th,…

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Vegetables City Municipal Market

The Land · Friday 2 January 1948 · page 15

The State Marketing Bureau reports: Only 540 bags of beans were on offer. Of this supply carryover lots amounted to 112 bage. Choice lines were scarce…

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High Cost Of Municipal Housing Schemes

The Land · Friday 2 January 1948 · page 3

A plea was made in the Legislative Assembly by Mr S. D. Dickson (C.P., Temora) that the Government should make financial provision for the Housing…

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The Markets Reviewed Fruit City Municipal Market

The Land · Friday 2 January 1948 · page 15

The State Marketing Burea[?] reports: Supplies of Valencia oranges were lighter and the market wan firm at 10/- to 10/-, specials 18/-, While an occasional sale…

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Mayor Elected

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1948 · page 4

Alderman W. T. Padgen, M.L.C., this week was elected Mayor of Randwick, and Alderman R. D. Wilson was elected Deputy Mayor…

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Mayor Of Manly Defends Charge By Band

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1948 · page 2

The Mayor of Manly, Alderman C. Scharkie, said yesterday that it was necessary to charge for admission to the…

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Council to Clean Up Bondi Beach

The Sun · Sunday 4 January 1948 · page 3

Because of the pollution of, Bondi Beach, Waverley Council might have, to employ extra cleaners, Mayor G…

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Alderman Saw Colleagues Die

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 6 January 1948 · page 3

WOLLONGONG, Tuesday.--After he left a utility truck to open the gates at Oak Flats level crossing on December 16, he saw a goods train run it down and kill two of his…

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Alderman Saw Colleagues Die

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 6 January 1948 · page 3

WOLLONGONG, Tuesday.--After he left a utility truck to open the gates at Oak Flats level crossing on December 16, he saw a goods train run it down and kill two of his…

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Alderman Saw Colleagues Die

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 6 January 1948 · page 3

WOLLONGONG, Tuesday.--Affer he left a utility truck to open the gates at Oak Flats level crossing on December 16, he saw a goods train run it down and kill two of his…

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Alderman Saw Colleagues Die

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 6 January 1948 · page 3

WOLLONGONG, Tuesday.--After he left a utility truck to open the gates at Oak Flats level crossing on December 16, he Saw a goods train run it down and kill two of his…

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'Stench' From Council Tip

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 January 1948 · page 7

More than 20 families in Church Street, Carling- ford, yesterday complained about a "stench" which…

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