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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1948

2,260 stories in Sydney's papers · page 48 of 113

Granville Council. Town Plaining Problem

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 23 June 1948 · page 4

At the adjourned meeting of Granville Municipal Council held on Tuesday night, June 15, town planning, one of the major "headaches' presented to…

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Council Refuses Lighting for "Unauthorised" Camp

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 23 June 1948 · page 3

Holroyd Council has refused to supply electricity to a railway camp at Yennora on the grounds that the camp is "unauthorised," and will create another "Happy Valley."…

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5th. Australian News A.W.U. Tribute to Late Adelaide City Council Engineer

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 23 June 1948 · page 5

As a mark of respect to the late Mr. J. D. Chapman, all members of the A.W.U. at their meeting last week…

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S.A. Members of B.M.A. MEET A.L.P. COUNCIL Free Medicine Scheme Discussed Executive Recommendation Adopted

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 23 June 1948 · page 12

About 100 delegates to the A.L.P. Council meeting in Adelaide at its last meeting heard addresses by three leading members of the B.M.A. in South Australia. They were…

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Municipal Marketing

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 23 June 1948 · page 3

"With due respect to the politicians. I repeat municipal marketing is not alone a solution of the high prices of fruit and vegetables." said Aid. R. T. C…

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Potted Council

The Leader · Thursday 24 June 1948 · page 3

Among the missing from last Liverpool Council meeting. Aldermen Killinger, Banks, Garard and Cullen. Among correspondence dealt with was…

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Lord Mayor Will Not Call Meeting On Coal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 June 1948 · page 4

The Lord Mayor, Alderman R. J. Bartley, has refused to convene a public meeting to appeal to the coal industry for…

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Preference to Shire Councils Allocation for Commonwealth Aid

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 June 1948 · page 2

In reply to Penrith Council's request for some money from funds provided under the Commonwealth Aid Roads and Works Act, the Department has…

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Criticism "Unfair" County Council Difficulties

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 June 1948 · page 4

The chairman of the Sydney County Council, Mr. J. O. Cramer, said last night that it was unfair to…

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Australian Labour Party Nepean Electorate Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 June 1948 · page 2

Penrith branch delegates, Mrs. Price, Mr. Papaellinas, and Mr. Cameron, attended the quarterly meeting of the Nepean Electorate Council held at…

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Council's Housing Decisions Burcher Estate Allocations

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 June 1948 · page 3

Penrith Council on Friday evening dealt with the following report of the Housing Committee: Re allocation of houses on the…

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Cabra. Council Matters (To the Editor.)

The Biz · Thursday 24 June 1948 · page 3

Sir,—Ald. Cooper's well-meant trenchant critieism of my letter is, nevertheless, quixotic, when one reads in another column your review of Cabramatta…

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Re-naming of Street. Objections to Hurstville Council

The Propeller · Thursday 24 June 1948 · page 1

At a previous meeting of the Hurstville Council it was decided to alter the name of Station Avenue, Hurstville, to Diment's…

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Council and Its Debtors Cash Down Now for Electrical Appliances

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 June 1948 · page 6

For some time difficulty has been experienced by Penrith Council in securing payment of sums owing to it for sales of electrical appliances and…

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National Council of Jewish Women Jubilee Celebrations and Ninth Conference

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 24 June 1948 · page 10

The conference will commence on Friday, June 25, with the registration of delegates, many of whom are coming from other states, one from New Zealand…

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Penrith Municipal Library NOW 672 MEMBERS

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 June 1948 · page 2

Penrith Municipal Library is increasing its membership steadily. Membership is now 672, of which 352 are junior members…

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Municipal Marketing

The Leader · Thursday 24 June 1948 · page 2

"With due raspect to the politicians I repeat Municipal Marketing is not alone a solution of the high prices of fruit and vegetables," said Ald. R. T…

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Council News

The Observer · Friday 25 June 1948 · page 1

Council Chambers once again reverbrated to the sound of Councillor’s voices, discussing matters of civic importance to the Shire last Monday…

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Wizo State Council Luncheon

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 25 June 1948 · page 10

Members are reminded that the Luncheon will be held in the Maccabean Hall on Tuesday, July 6th at 12.30 This luncheon will be a…

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Stop Press County Council Coal Supplies

Daily Mirror · Friday 25 June 1948 · page 16

Chairman of sydney county council (Cr. Cramer) Said late today that balance of normal coal stock which council has on hand after making…

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