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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1948

2,260 stories in Sydney's papers · page 38 of 113

Aldermen Differ on Sunday Public Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 19 May 1948 · page 1

Parramatta Council has granted permission for a public meeting on the Prices Referendum to be held in Prince Alfred Square on Sunday…

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Ex-Mayor Leaves £63,978 Estate

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 19 May 1948 · page 9

Mr. William John Irwin, an ex-Mayor of Parramatta, who died last October, aged 58,…

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Baulkham Hills Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 19 May 1948 · page 2

Council has granted Castle Hill Girl Guides permission to erect an ax-Army hut on land in Old Castle Hill Road…

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Bradman Out with Safety Council

The Sun · Wednesday 19 May 1948 · page 3

Australian Road Safety Council has rejected the safety film, "Children on the Roads," featuring Don…

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Sole Use of Oval Stormy Council Meeting Granville Council Discussion on Park

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 19 May 1948 · page 2

Far the third meeting in succession, Granville Municipal council Chambers were parked with citizens (over 100) when council met on Tuesday night,…

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Ashfield Council’s Ban On Meeting

Tribune · Wednesday 19 May 1948 · page 7

A SHFIELD Municipal Council, after refusing the New Housewives’ Association local branch the right a street meeting, later granted…

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Municipal Market Is Successful

Il Risveglio = The Awakening · Wednesday 19 May 1948 · page 4

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Sutherland Council

The Propeller · Thursday 20 May 1948 · page 2

At the last meeting of Sutherland Shire Council 113 applications for new buildings and additions were dealt with,…

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Housing Council's Engineer

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 May 1948 · page 6

Penrith Council's electrical engineer, Mr. A. G. Taylor, having had difficulty in obtaining a residence, the Mayor (Ald. Allen) recommended to Penrith…

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Council Plan For Valuations

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 May 1948 · page 7

The Cumberland County Council last night decided to recommend values operating on March 8, 1948, as the basis for…

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No Concerts in Council Chambers

The Biz · Thursday 20 May 1948 · page 2

Canley Heights Progress Association and Cabra-Vale Red Cross, eager to take advantage of a recent offer by Mr. Eric Gormley. well-known stage producer, to…

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National Council of Jewish Women

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 20 May 1948 · page 10

JUBILEE CELEBRATION AND 9th CONFERENCE.—Members and supporters are asked to note the dates of the celebration of this important event in…

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Doctor Wants to Purchase Council's Land

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 May 1948 · page 4

Penrith Council on Friday night received a letter from Dr. W. F. Cammack asking that he be given the opportunity of purchasing the block of…

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Commemorating World War Ii. Men Daggers Request to Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 May 1948 · page 1

IN A LETTER before Penrith Council on Friday evening Penrith sub-branch of the R.S.S.A.I.L.A. asked Penrith Council to…

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Council Hails Jewish State

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 21 May 1948 · page 2

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry hails with heartfelt gratification the establishment of the Jewish State and declares that…

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Council Cables Ben Gurion

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 21 May 1948 · page 2

In this solemn hour Australian Jewry joins with the Yishuv in asking for Divine Blessing on the fulfilment of the age-old prayer of…

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Executive Council of Australian Jewry

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 21 May 1948 · page 1

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry will be holding their 3rd Annual Conference from 22nd to 25th…

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Executive Council, of Australian Jewry STATEMENT

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 21 May 1948 · page 1

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry hails with heartfelt gratification the establishment of the Jewish State and declares…

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St. George County Council Staff Ball. Presentation of Debs

The St George Call · Friday 21 May 1948 · page 1

There was a sound of revelry by night, While Kogarah start shone brightly o'er the Bay; The County Council Ball was of it's height…

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National Council of Jewish Women Jubilee Celebration and 9th Conference

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 21 May 1948 · page 12

Dedication Service will begin on June 25th, Official Opening, June 26th, Official Dinner, June 28th and Work Sessions begin June 28th…

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