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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1949

2,499 stories in Sydney's papers · page 62 of 125

Bankruptcy for ex-mayor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 June 1949 · page 10

In the Bankruptcy Court yesterday Mr. Justice Clyne ordered sequestration of the estate of Thomas Richard…

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Council Grants Lease Of Municipal Greens

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 June 1949 · page 9

Granville Bowling and Recreation Club's tender for the new Granville Bowling Green has been accepted by Parramatta City Council, subject to certain recommendations…

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Council Assists Child Centre

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 June 1949 · page 9

The Parramatta Child Centre will receive a grant of £150 from Parramatta City Council in answer to the…

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By-election for Hills Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 June 1949 · page 9

A by-election to fill the vacancy on the Baulkham Hills Council, caused by the recent resignation of "B" Riding…

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Commends Council Civic Pride Comp

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 June 1949 · page 3

Mrs. E. Connell, winner of the Garden and Footpath Sections of Baulkham Hills Council's recently judged Civic Competitions,…

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Council to Act on Fire Hazard

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 June 1949 · page 4

Auburn Council last week decided to inform the owner of land in Greenlee Street that if the property is not cleared…

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Stop Propaganda on Council Election Day Alderman's Proposal

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 6

"I'D LIKE to try the feeling of A Conference by having: a motion discussed that propaganda of any description should be…

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Motor Boat Club's Presentation Night Mayor's Support of Club

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 1

THE Log Cabin Hotel was chosen by Pehrith Motor Boat Club as the venue for its second annual trophy presentation night…

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Road to Kurnell. Report by Shire Clerk

The Propeller · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 7

At a meeting of Sutherland Shire Council some weeks ago Clr. Harper asked the Shire Clerk to make a report as to…

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District Council for Springwood Majority Decision of B.M. City Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 1

BY EIGHT votes to five, and against strong opposition, Blue Mountains City Council decidcd on 21st inst to make application,…

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Penrith Council Meets in Daylight

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 5

To cope with lighting limitations the ordinary meeting of Penrith Council which was scheduled to be held last Thursday evening, was put forward…

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Council to safeguard Press freedom urged

The Sun · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 11

LONDON, Thursday.-- A voluntarily created General Council of the Press is recommended by Britain's Royal Commission on the Press in its report of a two -year survey presented to Parliament yesterday…

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C.w.a. Nepean Group Council Meeting

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 5

The half-yearly Council meeting of the Nepean Group C.W.A. was held in Penrith last Friday, June 24. This fixture had been arranged to…

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National Council of Jewish Women Lunch Hour Talks

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 10

Mr. S. Steigrad gave the first lunch hour talk on Wednesday June 15 at the Council Rooms. He spoke on the necessity of Jewish women knowing the…

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Rates on Government Properties Council Debate and a Motion of Dissent

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 2

A MOTION designed to bring about the rating of Government properties was the subject of much debate—and incidentally…

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Planning Penrith-St. Marys Bus Service Council Objects to Proposed Limitations

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 7

Conference between representatives of the Department of Transport and of Penrith Council, with Penrith and St. Marys bus proprietors regarding…

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Llandilo Approach to Council Road Re-opening, Street Lighting and Library Rate

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 3

A letter from Llandilo Progress Association asking for the re-opening of St. Marvs-Windsor Road and questioning the street lighting and library…

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Shire Taking Gravel

The Land · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 25

"Inquirer": (1) Can a contractor to a shire council remove gravel from freehold land without giving the owner a week's notice? (2) Can…

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Woolgrowers' Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 2

Sir,—In his reply to Mr. John Coughlan's statement that the Australian Woolgrowers' Council represents a minority of the…

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Council passes Electoral Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 7

At 2 a.m. today the New South Wales Legislative Council agreed to the Electoral Amendment Bill, without amendment…

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