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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1949

2,499 stories in Sydney's papers · page 53 of 125

No 'Hasty Decision' on Trams Appeal To Govt. By A.R.U. State Council New Plans Analysed

Daily Mirror · Thursday 26 May 1949 · page 2

STATE Council of the Australian Railways Union has issued a warning against a "too hasty decision completely abolishing trams"…

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No 'Hasty Decision' on Trams Appeal To Govt. By A.R.U. State Council New Plans Analysed

Daily Mirror · Thursday 26 May 1949 · page 2

STATE Council of the Australian Railways Union has issued a warning against a "too hasty decision completely abolishing trams"…

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Council Of Advice

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 2

ELECTED as Council of Advice for the ensuing three by the annual conference of the Pastures [?] Boards. in Sydney, on…

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Trades Council Bars Reporters

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 3

NEWCASTLE, Thursday. —Newcastle Trades Hall Council decided to-night to exclude reporters from its…

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WIZO State Council of NSW

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 12

Jewish Womens’ Israeli Bazaar. The N.C.J. Women, Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Great Synagogue and the Temple Emanuel Ladies’ Guild…

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Countrywomen's Interests Taree Has First Woman Mayor Consistent Worker For Town Improvements

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 15

FIRST woman in New South Wales to become Mayor of a town is Alderman Gertrude A. Richardson, who was elected unopposed to the position by the Taree Council after her first three vears in local government…

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Council of Jewish Women, Parramatta United Israeli Appeal

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 12

A large gathering of members and the Jewish Community of Parramatta attended a Reception at the Hiawatha on Thursday,…

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National Council of Jewish Women 1949 Israeli Appeal

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 12

The Kingsford-Maroubra Committee are holding a High Tea and Games Night at the Council Rooms on Sunday, May 29, 6 p.m…

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Election of P.P. Bd's. Council of Advice

The Land · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 8

AT the annual conference of Pastures Protection Boards this week the election of members for the new Council resulted:…

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Executive Council on Israel’s U.n Admission

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 12

“Australian Jews greeted with deep satisfaction the decision of the United Nations to accept Israel within its ranks,” Mr…

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Poultrymen Should Get Tax Concessions P.P. Council's Decisions

The Land · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 15

THE Commonwealth Government is to be asked to class poultry farmers as primary producers and thus enable them to claim all the taxation…

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F.S.A. President's Letter Nomination of Wheat Board Representatives; Council Ballot Being Held

The Land · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 40

FELLOW PRODUCERS,—I have, been on the road since Anzac Day, metaphorically speaking, of course, because, apart from a few hundred miles by car, I have been travelling by plane and train, but if…

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Fruit (City Municipal Markets)

The Land · Friday 27 May 1949 · page 33

The state Marketing Bureau reports: A strong demand for apples was maintained throughout the week and rates were firm, particularly on Wednesday…

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Mayor Who Married Rita

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 May 1949 · page 1

MAYOR OF VALLAURIS, Communist Paul Derignan, who married Rita Hayworth and Aly Khan at Vallauris Town Hall yesterday. Derignan is wearing his sash of office and holding the marriage register…

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Council History

Daily Mirror · Saturday 28 May 1949 · page 2

STAMFORD (Connecticut). For the first time in 308 years 'Stamford has only one set of executive officers. Until…

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City Council Action, Not Words, Needed

Tribune · Saturday 28 May 1949 · page 7

HOUSEWIVES welcomed Lord Mayor O’Dea’s admission of the need for more rest rooms in Sydney, but they wanted to know what action…

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Council Yields Over Home

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 29 May 1949 · page 13

Sydney architect Harry Seidler has won a three-month fight with Warringah Shire Council for a permit to build a modern-style home at Newport. The Council has just…

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Council to Get Report on Butcher

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 29 May 1949 · page 8

Lord Mayor O'Dea said yesterday that he would call for a report on a butcher who has been…

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Aldermen Conduct Service In Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 30 May 1949 · page 5

The Mayor and several aldermen of Parramatta City Council conducted a Church service in Parramatta All…

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To Disband Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 30 May 1949 · page 1

The State Council of the Returned Servicemen's League yesterday passed a resolution that the Eastern…

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