Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1948

2,260 stories in Sydney's papers · page 64 of 113

Minister Attacks Council

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 10 August 1948 · page 2

"The Upper House's practice of supporting sectional interests has seldom been displayed as nakedly…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Minister Attacks Council

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 10 August 1948 · page 2

"The Upper House's practice of supporting sectional interests has seldom been displayed as nakedly…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Govt. Divided on Shire Bill Change 41 Councils Recommended

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 August 1948 · page 7

State Cabinet at a special meeting yesterday failed to decade what attitude it should adopt to the Legislative Council Select Committee's proposed…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Municipal Poll Next December

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 10 August 1948 · page 3

The Local Government elections probably would be held in December, the Minister for Local Government (Mr. Cahill) said today. "I THINK that the elections…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Municipal Elections Likely in December

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 10 August 1948 · page 3

LOCAL Government elections probably would be held next December, the Minister for Local Government (Mr. Cahill)…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Municipal Elections Likely in December

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 10 August 1948 · page 3

LOCAL Government elections probably would be held next December the Minister for Local Government (Mr. Cahill)…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Municipal Elections Likely in December

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 10 August 1948 · page 3

LOCAL Government elections probably would be held next December, the Minister for Local Government (Mr. Cahill)…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Municipal Elections Likely in December

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 10 August 1948 · page 3

LOCAL Government' elections probably would be held next December, the Minister for Local Government (Mr. Cahill)…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Municipal Elections Likely in December

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 10 August 1948 · page 3

LOCAL Government elections probably would be held next December, the Minister for Local Government (Mr. Cahill)…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Mayor Refutes "Dirty" Municipality Charge

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 August 1948 · page 4

A claim by Alderman Dryden that a "terrific amount of rubbish in backyards was harboring millions of rats" was vigorously denied by the mayor (Alderman Bradley…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Granville Council

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 11 August 1948 · page 3

At the meeting of Granville Council on Tuesday night, August 3, the following were present: Aldermen Bradley (Mayor), Pilgrim. Denley. McKay…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Council's Condolence

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 11 August 1948 · page 1

At last meeting of Holroyd Council the Mayor (Ald. Campbell) reported with regret the death of two public men in the district. The late Jasper Randolf Calov,…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Baulkham Hills Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 August 1948 · page 2

Council has agreed to a petition by Northmead residents asking that Old Pennant Hills Road be renamed Gowan Brae Avenue…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Scouts Visit Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 August 1948 · page 2

Five Scouts of the North Auburn Troop with Scoutmaster G. R. Farquhar attended Auburn Council meeting…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Diggers Thank Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 August 1948 · page 4

Granville sub-branch of the R.S.L. has thanked Granville Council for a donation of £50 towards the Second A.I.F…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Mixed Views On Council Mergers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 August 1948 · page 3

The proposal to amalgamate the municipalities of Parramatta, Granville, Dundas and Ermington-Rydalmere has been received with mixed views by the councils concerned…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Council Still Shy Over Plan Publicity

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 August 1948 · page 1

Parramatta Council has again sidestepped direct action to ask the Town Planning Committee to open its meetings to the public and Press…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

New Buildings for Private Banks Anticipating Privy Council's Judgment

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 11 August 1948 · page 7

When the High Court of Australia announces its reserved judgment on the banking legislation to-day the appropriate authorities should inquire into the premature display by…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Local Government Areas Bill. Legislative Council Committee Recommend 41 Areas

Construction · Wednesday 11 August 1948 · page 2

The report of the Select Committee appointed by the Legislative Council to report on the Local Government Areas Bill, which was tabled last week and which recommended reduction of the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

S.a. Metropolitan Council Workers Further Increases for A.w.u. Members

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 11 August 1948 · page 6

The Municipal Corporations and District Councils' Wages Board last week continued its hearing of an…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →