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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1949

2,499 stories in Sydney's papers · page 37 of 125

Fairfield Council

The Biz · Thursday 7 April 1949 · page 4

Fairfleld Council chambers was possessed of a new Lock last Wednesday night. The very fine appointments of the former Cabra-Vale COuncil [?]rs had…

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Penrith Council Borrowing

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 April 1949 · page 2

Penrith Council had before it on 24th ult., a form received from the Local Government Department, on which Council was invited to submit…

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Sutherland Shire Lighting. Need for Improvement

The Propeller · Thursday 7 April 1949 · page 1

"The street lighting system in Sutherland Shire has reached a stage when it requires re-organising and augmenting," said the chief electrical…

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Council Social Club Dance

The Biz · Thursday 7 April 1949 · page 7

The Social Club of Liverpool Council held a very successful dance at the Town Hall [?] Saturday night, April 2. One of the features of the evening was a…

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Anti-Communist Motions Ruled Out by B.M. City Mayor

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 April 1949 · page 1

TNTEREST in the anti-Communist movement aroused at a recent meeting of Blue Mountains City Council, when a motion to…

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Council Chambers (To the Editor)

The Biz · Thursday 7 April 1949 · page 10

Sir,—The letter published in your last [?], wherein Mr. Smith justi[?] the Mayor's the of the casting vote, makes strange reading. Whether the Cabra-Vote…

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Emu Plains Secession Minister Wants B.M. Council's Views

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 April 1949 · page 1

OPPONENTS within the Blue Mountains City Council of the proposal to transfer Emu Plains from the Mountain area to…

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National Council of Jewish Women Pesach Card Party and Supper

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 7 April 1949 · page 10

The Western Suburbs Committee is organising a party at the Council Rooms on Saturday, April 16, at 7.15 p.m. A special pancake supper will be served…

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Baby Health Centre at St. Marys Council to Take Action

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 April 1949 · page 2

At the last ordinary meeting of the Penrith Council a letter was received from the Department of Health supporting the application of St. Marys…

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Municipal Library

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 April 1949 · page 4

The Library will be closed from Good Friday, April 15, to Easter Monday, April 18, inclusive. The Library, will re-open, on…

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Council News

The Observer · Friday 8 April 1949 · page 1

Gymea Kindergarten Deputation: The President welcomed the representatives of the Gymea Nursery Kindergarten Co-op. Society…

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The Chief Rabbi Visits Leeds Civic Welcome by Lord Mayor

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 8 April 1949 · page 5

Arriving in Leeds for a pastoral visit a few days ago, the Chief Rabbi, who was accompanied by Mrs Brodie, was welcomed by the…

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WIZO State Council of NSW

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 8 April 1949 · page 12

A very successful Social and “Get Together” evening was held at the Maccabean Hall on Thursday, April 7. A very interesting…

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P. & C. Council Receives Advice on Aboriginal Children

The St George Call · Friday 8 April 1949 · page 1

Many of the daily press announcements on the case of the Mulgoa aborigines have been misleading, twisted and unnecessary. This is…

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Sutherland District Council of P & C Assns. Annual Meeting

The Observer · Friday 8 April 1949 · page 3

The annual general meeting of the Council was held at Sutherland Central School on April 1st, with eight P. & C. Assns. represented. Mr…

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National Council of Jewish Women Pesach Card Party and Supper

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 8 April 1949 · page 12

The Western Suburbs Committee is organising a party at the Council Rooms on Saturday, April 16, 7.15 p.m. A special pancake…

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Southern Metropolitan District Council R.S.L. Sub-Branches Annual Meeting

The St George Call · Friday 8 April 1949 · page 12

Presidential Report: Mr. G. Anderson read a most comprehensive report covering activities of Southern Council of sub-branches during the…

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Freedom of States' Trade Stressed Banks Case Submission Quotation to Privy Council

Daily Mirror · Friday 8 April 1949 · page 9

LONDON, Friday. --There was no authority to choose and license persons to be allowed to carry on interstate trade, Mr. G. E. Barwick, K.C., submitted to the Privy…

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Freedom of States' Trade Stressed Banks Case Submission Quotation to Privy Council

Daily Mirror · Friday 8 April 1949 · page 9

LONDON, Friday.--There was no authority to choose and license persons to be allowed to carry on interstate trade, Mr. G. E. Barwick, K.C., submitted to the Privy…

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Freedom of States' Trade Stressed Banks Case Submission Quotation to Privy Council

Daily Mirror · Friday 8 April 1949 · page 9

LONDON, Friday.--There was no authority to choose and license persons to be allowed to carry on interstate trade, Mr. G. E. Berwick, K.C., submitted to the Privy…

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