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Council & local affairs, 1948

2,260 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 113

Quay Railway Protests Ld. Mayor To See Govt. Design Change Sought

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 17 February 1948 · page 4

THE LORD MAYOR (Ald. Bartley) said this morning that he would seek an interview with the…

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"Obnoxious to Constitution' K.C.'s Attack On Banking Act Privy Council and U.S. Cases Quoted

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 17 February 1948 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Most sections of the legislation were obnoxious to section 92 of the Constitution, Mr.Barwick, K.C., told the Pull High Court today when he continued argument on the Banking Act…

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"Obnoxious to Constitution" K. C.'s Attack On Banking Act Privy Council and U.S. Cases Quoted

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 17 February 1948 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Most sections of the legislation were obnoxious to section 92 of the Constitution, Mr. Barwick, K.C., told the Full High Court today when he continued argument on the Banking Act…

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Last-minute Moves To Have "Huge Barrier" In Quay Railway Design Changed City Council Will Appeal To Premier

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 February 1948 · page 1

Civic authorities decided yesterday to make a last-minute effort to induce the Government to reconsider the design of the Circular Quay railway and elevated road…

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Holroyd Council

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 18 February 1948 · page 3

Present at the meeting on Tuesday, February 10, was the Mayor. Aid. Campbell, and Aldermen Young, Brady. Phelps. Smith. McLeenan, Martyn…

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Mayor Answers Critics On "Cinderella" District

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1948 · page 3

It was useless expecting council to carry out in thee years work that other councils had not done in 30 years, the Mayor of Auburn (Ald. Crook) told a deputation from…

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Building in Sutherland Shire. High Figures Maintained

Construction · Wednesday 18 February 1948 · page 3

The high level of building in the Shire of Sutherland continues to be maintained and figures for the fortnight ending February 11th show that buildings approved amounted to £62,738…

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Council Aid For "Popular Sports Girl"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1948 · page 3

Auburn Council last week agreed to co-operate with a Popular Sports Girl competition which is being…

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Australia's Immigration Policy Questions for Council of Churches

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 18 February 1948 · page 4

Existing conditions of living and employment for workers here in Australia and in countries overseas include a lifelong obligation, to which they have been committed…

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Plea for Empire Council Bruce Puts Up Scheme

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 February 1948 · page 2

LONDON, Tuesday (A.A.P.).--Viscount Bruce in the House of Lords today urged that a "Council of British Nations" be set up to ensure effective…

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Council Of Empire: Bruce Plan Staff Correspondent and A.A.P.

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 February 1948 · page 3

LONDON, Feb. 17.— Viscount Bruce, speaking in the House of Lords to-day, urged the…

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News In Brief Air Trip to Sign Bonds County Council Dollar Loan

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 February 1948 · page 3

The Sydney County Council decided yesterday to send its treasurer, Mr. I. M. Davis, by air to New York…

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Newly-elected Aldermen Congratulated

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 February 1948 · page 1

Ald. G. Randall and Ald. O. W. Paskin who, at the recent by-election, were elected to fill two vacancies in Penrith Counci took their seats at the…

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Quay Plan Lord Mayor Objects Station Opposed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 February 1948 · page 3

The Lord Mayor, Aid. Bartley yesterday criticised the overhead road and railway plan for Circular…

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Govt. Against Council Plan

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 February 1948 · page 2

LONDON, Wednesday (A.A.P.).--Government spokesmen in the House of Lords yesterday opposed…

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Tennis Association Council Inquires About Town Courts

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 February 1948 · page 1

AT THE annual meeting of the Nencan District Tennis Association, held on 10th inst., and briefly reported in last issue, a letter…

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Jewish Youth Council of N.s.w

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 19 February 1948 · page 10

Delegates from the various organisations to the Jewish Youth Council of New South Wales are asked to attend the next meeting of the Council, which…

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Jewish Youth Council of N.s.w

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 19 February 1948 · page 12

Delegates from the various organisations to the Jewish Youth Council of New South Wales, are asked to attend the next meeting of the Council, which…

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River Silting Matter for Local Council. Says Minister

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 February 1948 · page 1

The Minister for Works and Local Government, Mr. J. J. Cahill, has advised Mr. Jeff Bate, M.L.A.. that removal of silt from the Nepean River…

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National Council of Jewish Women Impressive Memorial Service to Mrs. Bertha Feldheim

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 19 February 1948 · page 12

The N.C.J.W. is pleased to announce that Miss Doris Roden has taken over charge of the Council Rooms. The Rooms, which have been renovated and…

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