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Council & local affairs, 1950

2,442 stories in Sydney's papers · page 52 of 123

Council Election's

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 31 May 1950 · page 1

Holroyd Council resolved, on the motion of Ald. Maunder that the Local Government Association Conference be asked to arrange for the elections to be…

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Lord Mayor May Soon Be Weighed Down with Gold

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 May 1950 · page 1

Three former Lord Mayors of Sydney have sent gold links to the Town Clerk, Mr. Roy Hendy, to be added to the Lord Mayoral chain in commemoration of their terms of office. The elaborate chain,…

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Council Cool on Proposed "History"

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 31 May 1950 · page 1

Parramatta City Council last week adopted the Finance Committee recommendation to defer consideration of commissioning an official history of the city for three months…

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"Red" Bill Powers Privy Council Ruling Legal Knot for Menzies

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 31 May 1950 · page 1

When the Deputy-Leader of the Opposition (Dr. Evatt) was a member of the High Court…

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Mountain Aldermen Visit Port Kembla

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 June 1950 · page 6

Nine aldermen of Blue Mountains City Council, with the City engineer and chief health inspector, visited Port Kembla yesterday at the…

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Council's Loans

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 June 1950 · page 6

Three of Penrith Council's loans are well under way, lenders' approval of terms being forthcoming. These are: Electricity extension loan, £20,500…

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Sutherland Shire Hospital. Fifth Annual Ball

The Propeller · Thursday 1 June 1950 · page 1

Nearly 400 persons attended the fifth annual ball of the Sutherland Shire Hospital, held in the Cecil Ballroom, Cronulla, on May 26. The…

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Uni. Students at Council Chambers

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 June 1950 · page 6

A party of 15 students from Sydney University, as geographers, visited Penrith Council Chambers yesterday afternoon in furtherance of their…

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Minister Criticises Council Demands Fot Greater Power

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 June 1950 · page 5

The Minister for Local Government, Mr. J. J. Cahill, told the annual conference of the Shires' Association yesterday that some councils sought greater powers and responsibilities…

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Shire Council and P.p. Board Director Fined

The Land · Friday 2 June 1950 · page 1

Included in recent summonses issued by the Young P.P. Board for failure to take required steps to destroy rabbits were the Bland Shire…

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Ld. Mayor favors more fruit barrow licences

The Sun · Friday 2 June 1950 · page 7

Lord Mayor of Sydney (Ald. E. C. O'Dea) said today he favored more street fruit sellers he cause of the service they gave to the public. "Street fruit sellers do…

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Sutherland Shire District Hospital Cronulla Auxiliary

The Observer · Friday 2 June 1950 · page 8

The Afternoon held at the home of Mrs. Smith, on Tuesday, 23rd May, was an outstanding success, both socially and financially. We are…

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Shire Leader Sees Dawning For Local Government

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 2 June 1950 · page 21

THIS year's conference of the, N.S.W. Shires Association could well mark the turning point in local government, which may be asked to extend its activities by decentralisation and the foundation of regional councils, declared the president Councillor J. M. Caldwell when the annual conference of the Association opened…

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Australian Labour Party Sutherland Shire Assembly. BUNDEENA

The Observer · Friday 2 June 1950 · page 8

In connection with storm water drainage at Bundeena the Shire Council has notified the Assembly that £7,000 has been included in a Loan…

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Sutherland Shire District Hospial. Fifth Annual Ball

The Observer · Friday 2 June 1950 · page 3

Many beautiful gowns were worn at the Social Highlight of the Season held in the Cecil Ballroom, Cronulla, on Friday last, May 26th. Over…

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Council to build 27 new parks

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 June 1950 · page 14

The City Council would build 27 parks and playgrounds as soon as it acquired…

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Sutherland Shire Handicapped Children’s Centre (LB 6639). The Editor

The Observer · Friday 2 June 1950 · page 8

It is pleasing to note the immediate response from sympathisers to our appeals through local papers. Our latest appeal wos for funds to purchase…

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Meeting of Dubbo F.S.A. District Council

The Land · Friday 2 June 1950 · page 20

A meeting of Dubbo F.S.A. District Council has been convened for June 9, when the principal business will be consideration of resolutions for the…

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The President’s Column HOUSING (Contributed by Clr. C. J. Monro, Shire President)

The Observer · Friday 2 June 1950 · page 4

Housing and the building of homes by the Housing Commission and the method of renting and selling of same must be reviewed. Dealing with…

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WIZO State Council of Nsw Wizo-ivriah Card Afternoon

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 2 June 1950 · page 12

Mrs J. Miran, 22 Suttie Road, Bellevue Hill, has kindly lent her home for our next Card Afternoon, which will take place on…

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