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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1949

2,499 stories in Sydney's papers · page 61 of 125

Council By-election Ald. Cook Resigns

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 4

Ald. J. Cook has resigned from Penrith Council and a by-election in No. 2 Ward (St. Marys) is necessary. Nominations must reach the…

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Deputation to Council About Tennis Courts

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 2

Representatives of Nepean District Tennis Association waited on Penrith Council at its last meeting seeking Council's assistance in the…

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Council May Issue Unusual Law Writ

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 7

The City Council may issue a writ of ha fa (pronounced hay fay) to direct the sheriff to evict trespassers from a flat in Council property in Dowling Street…

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Maternity Hospital Council Chambers Suitable (To the Editor)

The Biz · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 1

Sir,—Congratulations to Mr. Wilkinson on his fine letter. I am sure he voices public opinion; and equally certain our Civic Fathers will apply the veto. While…

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Two Loans for Penrith Council Well on the Way

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 6

Penrith Council has made application to the Department of Local Government to borrow £50,000 for its water filtration plant and £10,000 for…

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District Council Criticises Branch

The Land · Friday 24 June 1949 · page 13

DELEGATES to the Tullibigeal F.S.A. District Council criticised memberu of Woja F.S.A. for not sending a delegate to the council meeting…

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COUNCIL Bus Route—Miranda Station to Gymea Station

The Observer · Friday 24 June 1949 · page 7

The Shire Clerk referred to a letter from the Transport Department in which details were given of an application by the Sutherland Bus…

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Council News Detailed Proposals for Wharf Sandspit,Bundeena Interview with Mr. Mallam

The Observer · Friday 24 June 1949 · page 1

The President in introducing Mr. Mallam, paid tribute to the service he was rendering to the residents of Cronulla and Bundeena…

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Law Court Reports Supreme Court Equity (Before Mr. Justice Roper) Thompson and Ors. v Municipality of Randwick

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 June 1949 · page 7

The plaintiffs, Dr. G. Thompson, and others, are seeking an injunction against the defendant council restraining it from proceeding with…

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F.S.A. Branch News and Notes Protest Against National Farmers' Day F.S.A. Council Doesn't Want New Rabbit Bds

The Land · Friday 24 June 1949 · page 10

AN emphatic protest should be lodged against the proposal of the Australian Wheat growers' Federation for a national public holiday to be known as Farmers' Day…

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Council Luncheon

The Sydney Jewish News · Saturday 25 June 1949 · page 8

Mrs. V. Cornfield, Vice President presided at this Luncheon at the Rooms on Wednesday, June 8th. Many English visitors were given a…

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Empire defence council proposed

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 June 1949 · page 2

LONDON, Fri. -- The British Conservative Party recommends the establishment of a British Empire and Commonwealth Defence Council…

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National Council of Jewish Women Lunch Hour Talks

The Sydney Jewish News · Saturday 25 June 1949 · page 8

hese talks will be continued of Wednesday, June 22 and 29 at 12 p.m. Members and friends are we come to attend these talks, at the…

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WIZO State Council of Nsw Bazaar, Maccabean Hall July 5, 6, 7

The Sydney Jewish News · Saturday 25 June 1949 · page 8

Support this effort and help Mr people in Israel. Goods are still urgently needed to stock the stalls. Phone WIZO M 3165 if you would…

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Thousands Must Pay Higher Rates, Council Man Fears

The Sunday Herald · Sunday 26 June 1949 · page 4

Sydney local councils are in such a bad financial state that thousands of people will have to pay heavier rates, the President of the Local Government Association, Mr. R. C. Storey, said…

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Last Minute News Emergency Powers for City Council

The Sun · Monday 27 June 1949 · page 16

City Council has granted Lord Mayor O'Dea emergency power to carry on ordinary services of council…

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Ex-Mayor Declared Bankrupt

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 28 June 1949 · page 2

The estate of Thomas Richard Pracey, former Mayor of Waterloo, was sequestrated by the…

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Ex-Mayor Declared Bankrupt

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 28 June 1949 · page 2

The estate of Thomas Richard Pracey, former Mayor of Waterloo, was sequestrated by the Bankruptcy Court today…

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Ex-Mayor Declared Bankrupt

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 28 June 1949 · page 2

The estate of Thomas Richard Pracey, former Mayor of Waterloo, was sequestrated by the…

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Ex-Mayor Declared Bankrupt

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 28 June 1949 · page 2

The estate of Thomas Richard Pracey, former Mayor of Waterloo, was sequestrated by the…

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