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Council & local affairs, 1950

2,442 stories in Sydney's papers · page 27 of 123

City Council's £1000 gift to Eisteddfod

The Sun · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 28

The City Council would again give £1000 to the City of Sydney Eisteddfod this year, the Lord Mayor (Ald. E. C. O'Dea) said today…

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Most Progressive Council Penrith Nominates for an Award

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 3

The late Mr. A. R. Bluett was for many years secretary and legal adviser to the Local Government Association of N.S.W., and after his death…

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M.L.As. take copies of Council votes

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 7

Two members of the Legislative Assembly took carbon copies of their votes at a by-election yesterday to fill a vacancy in the Legislative Council…

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National Council of Jewish Women Bereavement Mrs. N. HANEMAN

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 9

It is with deep regret that we, the president, executive and members, record the passing of our beloved sister, and Chairman of the Illawarra Section…

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Council's Finances Action by Ratepayers Urged (To the Editor)

The Biz · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 14

Sir,—The council's decision to increase the rates for the year 1950 has caused widespread dissatisfaction and disappointment among ratepayers of the…

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Planning Officer Visits Council THE £10,000 Grant, Expenditure Already Incurred

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 1

Penrith Council held a call of Council on Thursday evening for the purpose of hearing Mr N. Weekes, planning officer of the Department…

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Municipal Library Finance

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 4

Penrith Council at its last meeting discussed the Library position in view of proposed increase of salaries. The Library Committee recommended…

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Municipal Works

The Biz · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 2

Arising from the report of the Works Committee, the following matters were before the meeting of fairfield Council on March 7:[?]…

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Municipality of Fairfield Free Immunisation Against Diphtheria Diphtheria [?]an B[?] revented

The Biz · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 6

Children oer the age of 12 months and under 18 years may submit themselves for treatment under the supervision of the local Doctors, at dates to…

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Council News

The Observer · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 8

The President, Councillor Monro, made the following reports at the Council Meeting last Wednesday:-— Waterfall.—That he had…

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Cumberland County Council Scheme

The St George Call · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 10

"The delay is causing anxiety and embarrassment to Councils," say the President of the Local Government Association (Aid. R. T. C…

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Bill to aid council finances

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 10

State Cabinet decided yesterday to empower the Cumberland County…

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League Sues Council On Lease Of Ground

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 8

The N.S.W. Rugby League, involved in its first law suit since the League's inception in 1907, will be represented before the Chief Judge in Equity, Mr. Justice Roper, in the Supreme Court, to-day. It is seeking an injunction…

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WIZO State Council of Nsw Wizo and the United Israel Appeal

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

As a partner in the 1950 United Israel Appeal, WIZO members are uprged to support the appeal through their own organisation…

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The President’s Column Sports Grounds (Contributed by Clr. C. J. Monro, President of the Shire)

The Observer · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 12

It is difficult to keep pace with such a rapidly growing Shire to provide all the necessary amenities, but there are ways and means of overcoming…

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CLUBS and Organisations National Council of Jewish Women High Tea and Card Party

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

Members and friends are cordially invited to the Gala Cocktail High Tea and Card Party at the home of Mr and Mrs H…

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Rockdale Municipal Orchestra Tragic "Rigletto" For Rockdale

The St George Call · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 10

Opera enthusiasts will he interested in the announcement by Clif Peirhon, publicity officer for for the Rockdale Municipal Orchestra, that six…

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Minister Joins Peace Council

Tribune · Saturday 25 March 1950 · page 5

REV. W. A. CLINT, well known Church of England clergyman and missionary, has joined the NSW Division of the…

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"To the Embassy Council"

Vil'na Dumka = Free Thought · Sunday 26 March 1950 · page 4

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Council says "neigh" to horse at dance

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 26 March 1950 · page 2

LONDON, Sat.--The council at Lytham St. Anne's, Lancashire, has forbidden the local horse club to admit horses to its annual dance…

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