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Council & local affairs, 1949

2,499 stories in Sydney's papers · page 47 of 125

Privy Council Nearing End Of Bank Appeal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 1

LONDON, May 5 (A.A.P.).—The end of the Privy Council hearing of the Commonwealth…

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Late News Phone: M2406 Govt. Plans for Europe's Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 20

LONDON, Thurs. (A.A.P.).--Discussing the Council of Europe in the Commons today the Leader of the House (Mr. Herbert Morrison)…

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Interruptions in Electricity Supplies County Council Discusses the Position

The St George Call · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 1

At the meeting of the St. George County Council on 22nd April, serious concern was expressed by Council members at the inconvenience…

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Notes From St. George County Council Meeting Representative at Royal Easter Show

The St George Call · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 12

Representatives of the showroom staff were, by courtesy of the Sydney County Council, in attendance at that Council's fine stand, at the Royal…

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National Council of Jewish Women Ezra Mothers' Day High Tea and Card Party

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 12

The usual Mothers' Day High Tea and Card Party will be held on Sunday, April 15, 6 p.m., at the Council Rooms, 8 Young…

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European Council 'For Unity'

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 May 1949 · page 2

LONDON, Fri. (A.A.P.). -- The scope of the Council of Europe did not…

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Judge To Head Fitness Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 May 1949 · page 4

The Minister for Education (Mr. Heffron) announced last night the appointment of Judge Adrian Curlewis to the…

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An Ex-Lord Mayor's Tax Lapse Cost £4O Fine

Truth · Sunday 8 May 1949 · page 12

UNDOUBTEDLY it was pressure of public business that led to former Lord Mayor of Sydney, William Neville Harding (56), being charged with a taxation lapse, at…

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Alderman's Plan To Close City Streets

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 May 1949 · page 5

Alderman J. P. Tate said last night he would ask the City Council to close some city streets to traffic and convert them into car parks…

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Bowls v Theatre: Aldermen Divided

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 May 1949 · page 1

A majority on the City Council Health Committee yesterday opposed—for the next two years at least—a suggestion that the City Bowling Club green should become the site of a national theatre…

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U.K. Council Elections Voting In 49 Counties Staff Correspondent

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 May 1949 · page 3

LONDON, May 9.—A week of local government elections begins in Britain to-day with voting in 49 counties for the…

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Warning of Power Chaos Peak Period Dangers Council Told of Concern

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 10 May 1949 · page 8

THE Emergency Electricity commissioners told Trades and Labor Council officials today…

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Warning of Power Chaos Peak Period Dangers Council Told of Concern

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 10 May 1949 · page 8

THE Emergency Electricity commissioners told Trades and Labor Council officials today…

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Warning of Power Chaos Peak Period Danger Council Told of Concern

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 10 May 1949 · page 8

THE Emergency Electricity commissioners told Trades and Labor Council officials today…

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Ld. Mayor Against Scrapping Trams

The Sun · Wednesday 11 May 1949 · page 11

The Lord Mayor (Alderman O'Dea) today described the recommendation of the British transport experts, that buses should replace trams in Sydney, as a retrograde step. "If shipping laneways were…

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Ladies & Gentlemen, His Worship The Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 May 1949 · page 1

A weekly talk on civic affairs in which the Mayor of Parramatta, Alderman E. A. Mobbs,…

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Holroyd Council

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 11 May 1949 · page 2

All aldermen were present at the meeting of Holroyd Municipal Council, on May [?]3—Aldermen Campbell (Mayor), O. Young, Corkill, Maley, Smith, Martyn,…

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Council Congratulates Power Chief

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 May 1949 · page 1

MR. H. G. Conde will receive a message of congratulation from the Parramatta City Council upon his…

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Privy Council Record Australia's Banking Appeal

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 11 May 1949 · page 3

A new legal record wilt be created in England this week by the Australian Government's appeal in the Banking…

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Friendly Attitude Urged Progress Association and Council

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 11 May 1949 · page 2

The Deportment of Public Health has informed Holroyd Council that a complaint had been received from North Merrylands Progress Association…

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