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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1950

2,442 stories in Sydney's papers · page 18 of 123

Mayor Uses Baton

Daily Mirror · Friday 24 February 1950 · page 19

SAVANNAH (Georgia). -- Mayor Olin F. Fulmer may replace his gavel with a police "billy" or baton. A policeman…

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Mayor Uses Baton

Daily Mirror · Friday 24 February 1950 · page 19

SAVANNAH (Georgia). -- Mayor Olin F. Fulmer may replace his gavel with a police "billy" or baton. A policeman…

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Mayor Uses Baton

Daily Mirror · Friday 24 February 1950 · page 21

SAVANNAH (Georgia). -- Mayor Olin P. Fulmer may replace his gavel with a police "billy" or baton. A policeman…

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Shire Engineer—enquiry

The Observer · Friday 24 February 1950 · page 3

Council Chambers presented an unusual appearance on Friday morning when Mr. Morton, Commissioner appointed by the Minister for Local…

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CLUBS and Organisations National Council of Jewish Women Council Sabbath

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 24 February 1950 · page 12

Council Sabbath will be held at Temple Emanuel on Friday, March 3, at 8.30 p.m., by courtesy of the President, Mr G. de…

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Shire Mourns Loss of JAMES (Jim) PERYMAN

The Observer · Friday 24 February 1950 · page 1

It is our sad task to report the tragic and untimely death of one of the Shire’s outstanding younger citizens and staunch clubmen, Major…

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Red beaten in Labor Council

The Sun · Friday 24 February 1950 · page 7

General secretary of the Waterside Workers Federation Mr. Healy, who is a member of the Communist Party…

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Move for Re-establishment of Jewish Youth Council

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 24 February 1950 · page 4

In a “Letter to the Editor” re-, ceived this week some practical reasons showing the need for the re-establishing of the now defunct…

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WIZO State Council of Nsw Carmel and Wizo Ivriah Groups

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 24 February 1950 · page 12

Have you booked your table yet for the Purim Ball and Dinner to be held at Sammy Lee's on Sunday, March 5, at 7 p.m A…

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St. George County Council Notes From Last Meeting Proposed Electricity Commission

The St George Call · Friday 24 February 1950 · page 12

Following the action taken by this Council in advising the Premier of its opposition to the proposal to establish an electricity commission to…

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Rugby League to Play at Jubilee Oval Rugby Union Not Represented at Conference Council to Receive a Yearly Rental ol £400

The St George Call · Friday 24 February 1950 · page 6

The contraversial question as to which football code would occupy Kogarah's Jubilee Oval in the approaching season, was finally answered on Monday night when the Council, at a special meeting of the aldermen decided to accept an increased offer from the N.S.W. Rugby League. The…

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The old grey mayor

The Sun · Sunday 26 February 1950 · page 7

AUCKLAND, Saturday. Whangarei's veteran Mayor, Mr. W. Jones, celebrated his 82nd birthday…

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Indemnity For County Council Loans

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 2

The Premier, Mr. McGirr, said last night the proposed State Electricity Commission would give an indemnity to…

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£250,000 Cost to Council

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 10

Objections by land-owners to resumption of land by the Cumberland County Council for its master plan would…

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Senate Plan to Defeat Ban on Reds Trade Union Council move

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Mon.--The Labor Party would use its Senate majority to block legislation barring Communists from trade union positions, Mr…

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Protest From Aldermen Connections Debarred From Buying Land

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 1 March 1950 · page 2

Aldermen of Holroyd Council were indignant over a letter from the Public Trustee, dealing with the sale of land for overdue rates, in Holroyd…

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Mayor Visits Acorn Lodge of Druids

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 1 March 1950 · page 4

Members of Acorn Lodge of Druids, Parramatta, last week entertained visiting Past Grand Presidents and Past Arch Druids…

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Holroyd Council

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 1 March 1950 · page 2

All places at the aldermanic table at Holroyd Council Chambers were filled when council met on Tuesday night, February 21. Present were Aldermen…

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Council Staff Changes

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 1 March 1950 · page 1

The following members of Holroyd Council staff have recently resigned: Mrs. S. Fred clerk: Mr. Wicks electrical linesman assistant; Miss S. Pascoe, junior…

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Ld. Mayor wouldn't "put foot in baths"

The Sun · Wednesday 1 March 1950 · page 7

I wouldn't put my foot in the water at the Domain Baths," the Lord Mayor (Aid. E. C…

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