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Council & local affairs, 1951

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Electricity in the Shire. Increased Charges

The Propeller · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 1

It was decided at the last meeting of Sutherland Shire Council, on the motion of Crs. Pollard and Doneathy, to increase the charges for…

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Elections in County Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 12

The election of members of the third Cumberland County Council was held yesterday…

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Cumberland County Council Elected

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 4

The 40 municipal councils comprising the 10 constituencies of the Cumberland County Council elected candidates to…

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"Swam" to the Council Meeting

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 1

The condition of Farm Road, Mulgoa, off the main road, is bad, as stated by Ald. Blattman at the last meeting of Penrith Council…

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Privy Council appeal on death sentences

The Sun · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 15

LONDON, Thursday. -- A petition for leave to appeal to the Privy Council on behalf of three Australians --…

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Sell Council's Land in High Street?

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 1

"Is it a fact that a buyer has already been found for Council's land in High Street?" asked Ald. Reddan at the last meeting of Penrith…

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Late News Petition to Privy Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 1

LONDON, January 31 (A.A.P.).—A petition for leave to appeal to the Privy Council on behalf of three…

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Miners to Strike Next Week Council decides

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 1

The Miners' Federation Central Council decided yesterday to begin weekly one-day stoppages on the…

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Cumberland County Council ALD. J. W. White Elected

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 4

ALD. J. W. WHITE, of St. Marys has been elected representative of No. 9 constituency on the Cumberland County Council…

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C.Y.O. Council Meeting To Discuss Plans For Year

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 4

Annual council meeting of the Catholic Youth Organisation will take place at Cusa House on Friday night, February 9…

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Wizo State Council

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 12

Mr and Mrs Max Freilich will be guests of honor at the WIZO Monthly Luncheon at the Maccabean Hall at…

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Row Rumored Between Sir. T. Beecham, Council

Daily Mirror · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 6

LONDON, Friday. --Rumors are rife in musical circles that Sir Thomas Beecham has…

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Junior Farmers Council Meeting Decides To Raise Age Limits

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 20

MOST important decision made at the Junior Farmers Clubs' Council meeting in Sydney on Friday last, was to extend the age limit for Junior Farmers from the…

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National Council of Jewish Women Fortnightly Sunday Dinner & Card Parties

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 6

Starting from Sunday February 4 at 6 p.m. fortnightly dinners and card parties will be held at the Council rooms. This…

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Row Rumored Between Sir. T. Beecham, Council Daily Mirror World Cables

Daily Mirror · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 6

LONDON, Friday. --Rumors are rife musical circles that sir Thomas Beecham has…

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GIRL, 7, in Asylum Parents, Labor Council fighting for her release

The Sun · Sunday 4 February 1951 · page 3

THE release of a seven-year-old girl from Stockton Mental Hospital, Newcastle, is being sought by the NSW Labor Council. The girl was sent to the…

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Hay Gets Its Mayor After A Wait Of Two Months

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 February 1951 · page 5

HAY, Sunday.—The Governor in Council has approved the appointment of Alderman J. P. Flood as Mayor of Hay. Hay has been without a…

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Labor Men in Move Against Council Chief

Daily Mirror · Monday 5 February 1951 · page 2

An attempt by Labor councillors to depose him was termed "political and personal" by the chairman of the County Council (Cr. W. P. Henson) today…

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Labor Men in Move Against Council Chief

Daily Mirror · Monday 5 February 1951 · page 2

An attempt by Labor councillors to depose him was termed "political and personal" by the chairman of the Couonty Council (Cr. W. P. Henson) today…

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Council chairman will not resign Henson to Retain Job

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 5 February 1951 · page 7

Councillor W. P. Henson said last night he would not resign as chairman of the Sydney County Council. Labor Councillors at today's meeting will…

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