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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1951

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Fighting Paspalum Engineer's Report to Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 7

In a praiseworthy effort to combat the paspalum menace in the municipality Penrith Council recently referred the matter to its municipal…

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May 9 Holiday Stands Department's Reply to Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 2

The Chief Secretary's Department, has advised Penrith Council that Wednesday, May 9, has already been proclaimed a public holiday for the whole…

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N.S.W. Council Moves For Federation Of Junior Farmer Clubs

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 24

NEW South Wales Council of Junior Farmers Clubs was endeavoring to organise a federation of clubs throughout Australia, said Mr. Noel Griffiths…

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National Council of Jewish Women Open Night, Saturday March 31st., at 8 p.m

The Sydney Jewish News · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 12

‘Open Nights’ at the Council Rooms members will be pleased to hear that Mr. Werner Baer has promised to come…

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Municipal Libraries

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 4

The Penrith and St. Marys Municipal Libraries will be closed on Good Friday, Saturday, and Easter Monday, opening again on Tuesday, March 27,…

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Municipal Engineer Suspended Overcharging by Three Contractors

The Biz · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 1

A motion to suspend the municipal engineer, Mr. J. Spencer, whilst an investigation is going on concerning overcharging by contractors to council, was carried by eleven votes to three, at last week's meeting of Fairfield Council. Aldermen Seaman Mayor), Coleman and Turner voted against the…

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Dr. Evatt supported by Council

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 25 March 1951 · page 7

Barton Labor Electoral Council yesterday expressed complete confidence in Deputy…

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Sutherland Shire Wins Floral Contest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 March 1951 · page 11

Sutherland Shire Horticultural Society's winning entry yesterday in the John Fairfax Royal Challenge Vase for inter-district competition was the finest floral feature seen in the Horticultural Hall for years…

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Mayor Saves Two Girls In Bondi Surf

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 March 1951 · page 1

The Mayor of Waverley, Mr. Ken Weekes, of Roscoe Street, Bondi, yesterday swam 100 yards to…

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Council Red Ban Stands

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 28 March 1951 · page 18

NEWCASTLE, Wednesday.--The City Council last night reaffirmed its resolution to ban the use…

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Council Red Ban Stands

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 28 March 1951 · page 18

NEWCASTLE, Wednesday.--The City Council last night reaffirmed its resolution to ban the use…

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Council Red Ban Stands

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 28 March 1951 · page 18

NEWCASTLE, Wednesday.--The City Council last night reaffirmed its resolution to ban the use…

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New Bus Co. on Roads Seeks Council's Co-operation

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 28 March 1951 · page 2

The Western Road Transport Services [?] Rawson Road Wentworthville wrote as fellows to Holroyd Council:— "The [?] of our organisations…

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A Life of Service and Achievement C. T. Trickett Retires From North Sydney Council. 37 Years as Health and Building Inspector

Construction · Wednesday 28 March 1951 · page 6

When one reviews the life and achievements of a man like C.T. Trickett one wonders whether the present generation is producing men…

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Aldermen's Questions

The Biz · Thursday 29 March 1951 · page 4

Pertinent questions regarding the Municipality of Fairfield were asked of She Mayor at the last meeting. Aid. Hale: Attention to a large hole…

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Certificates of Service. Presentation to Ex-Aldermen

The Propeller · Thursday 29 March 1951 · page 1

At the invitation of the Mayor of Rockdale, Aid. E. Jones, ex-Aldermen Gardiner and Napper were present at the last meeting of…

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Hospital Needs. In Sutherland Shire

The Propeller · Thursday 29 March 1951 · page 1

Sutherland Shire Council recently wrote to the Minister for Health requesting that the Government consider the purchase of either…

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St. George County Council

The Propeller · Thursday 29 March 1951 · page 1

At the last meeting of the St. George County Council, held on Friday, March 9, Aid. J. H. W. Jones (chairman) drew attention…

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Sutherland Sewerage. Deputation to Council

The Propeller · Thursday 29 March 1951 · page 1

A deputation from the Sutherland Chamber of Commerce attended the last meeting of Sutherland Shire Council with regard to the…

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Building at Yennora Objection by Council

The Biz · Thursday 29 March 1951 · page 5

Cumberland county council has written to Holroyd council regarding lot 51, D.P, 18211, Kiora Crescent, Yennora (Mrs. M. D. Goldstone), as follows:—…

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