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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1950

2,442 stories in Sydney's papers · page 61 of 123

Fairfield Council Affairs a Caustic Ratepayer (To The Editor)

The Biz · Thursday 29 June 1950 · page 14

Sir,—At the end of this year we will be treated to the speotacle of a municipal election. Amid the ensuing clamour we will hear retiring aldermen…

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Nepean Electorate Council of A.L.P. Adjourned Annual Meeting

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 June 1950 · page 6

At the adjourned annual meeting of the Nepean Electorate Council of the Australian Labour Party, held at Katoomba on Sunday, June 25, Penrith…

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"Colossal" Damage to Roads of State L.G. Association's Appeal to Governments Penrith Council, Among Sufferers, Co-operates

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 June 1950 · page 1

If would be futile to hazard an estimate of the cost of restoration of roads in N.S.W., but it must inevitably run into hundreds of thousands of pounds, if not millions, states the Local Government Association in an appeal sent to State and…

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Fairfield Municipal Library

The Biz · Thursday 29 June 1950 · page 13

The only thing holding up the opening of Fairfield Municipal Library in the old Cabramatta Council Chambers, is the erection of the shelving. The…

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Municipal Works

The Biz · Thursday 29 June 1950 · page 2

The Works Commitee in its report to Fairfield Council referred to the following matters:—DEPUTATIONS…

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Municipal New Deal (To the Editor)

The Biz · Thursday 29 June 1950 · page 6

Sir,—I will not waste time and paper airing my views regarding the intolerable and disgusting conditions at present prevailing in this municipality. They…

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Municipal Finance

The Biz · Thursday 29 June 1950 · page 9

The report of Finance Committee to Fairfield Council contained the following items:—N.S.W. Society for Crippled Children…

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Sutherland Shire District Hospital

The Observer · Friday 30 June 1950 · page 10

Mr. H. Williams of President Av Caringbah, photographed the Contractors first lorry of timber to arrive on the Hospital Site, April…

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Mayor's Flood Fund Now At £3,822

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 June 1950 · page 7

The Lord Mayor, Alderman E. C. O'Dea, said last night that the New South Wales Flood Victims' Relief Fund…

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Council Roads Damaged

The St George Call · Friday 30 June 1950 · page 1

"The damage done to Council roads throughout the State by the recent flood rains, has been colossal." said Ald. R. T. C. Storey and Cr. J. M…

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Sutherland Shire District Hospital Cronulla Auxiliary

The Observer · Friday 30 June 1950 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Auxiliary it was decided that we seek permission to hold regular street stalls. Application has now been made and…

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First "Herald" Cheques Sent Mayor Of Grafton Toasts Donors

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 June 1950 · page 4

The "Herald" has sent clueques for £1,000 each to the flood relief committees at Grafton, Kempsey, and Maitland, as first payments from the £41,606 so far subscribed…

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Lord Mayor may visit flood areas over relief plan

The Sun · Friday 30 June 1950 · page 7

The Lord Mayor (Ald. E. C. O'Dea) may visit flooded areas to see how Sydney people can help victims. Ald. O'Dea is president of…

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Milk Zone Council Has Registered With Court

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 30 June 1950 · page 2

A CLAIM that the Australia Primary Producers' Union was the only organisation of primary producers entitled to register with the…

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National Council of Jewish Women Grand Dance

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 30 June 1950 · page 12

Mrs L. Branam, Chairman, Rose Bay-Vaucluse Committee, and her members are presenting a most unusual entertainment, a grand…

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Storm Damage (Contributed by Clr. C. O. J. Monro, M.L.A., Shire President)

The Observer · Friday 30 June 1950 · page 4

The Sutherland Shire has suffered severe damage by rain waters and by the sea, but the people are more fortunate than thousands of families…

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Shire Engineer’s Report On Damage Due to Weather Conditions and Delay in Execution of Works Programme

The Observer · Friday 30 June 1950 · page 6

For three main reasons, namely, wet weather, delay in supply of material and shortage of manpower, the progress of the works programme has…

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CLUBS and Organisations Wizo State Council of Nsw Wizo to Celebrate 30th ANNIVERSARY

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 30 June 1950 · page 12

Throughput the world WIZO will celebrate the 30th birthday in Jul. Plans are already in motion for Sydney, when all…

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Talbragar Council's Stock Yards Make Dubbo The Market Of The West Opening Sale Was Great Success

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 30 June 1950 · page 14

STOCK of an estimated value of more than £50,000 changed hands during the auction sales that followed the official opening of Talbragar Shire Council's new saleyards at Dubbo on June 23. Some 8000 sheep averaged about £4 each and 800 cattle averaged about £25 a head…

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What Is World Council Fellowship?

The Methodist · Saturday 1 July 1950 · page 12

In the five-year period between the First Assembly of the World Council of Churches, held at Amsterdam in 1948, and the second Assembly,…

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