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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1952

2,320 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 116

Council's Sympathy for Royal Family

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 1

The following minute was submitted to last meeting of Holroyd Council by the Mayor Ald Maunder…

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Protest at increased council rates

Tribune · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 11

UNANDERRA (South Coast). — Vigorous protest against the sharp increase in valuations consequent rise in the Council’s…

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Council Used Radio To Combat Fire Menace

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 1

Holroyd Council has introduced a fire-spotting system to combat bush fires in the municipality during danger…

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Candidate for Council. Ex-ald. L. E. Young

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 4

Ex Ald Len Young, who is a candidate at the Holroyd Council eye-election to take place on March 8, was given under seal of…

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Quit Kelly talks and work for unity o£ the world’s unions Healy’s appeal at NSW Labor Council

Tribune · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 5

The ACTU executive should refuse to take part employers on proposals which workers regarded as “another Premiers’ plan.” Instead of trying to force certain unions to break with the World Federation of Trade Unions, the ACTU should call on the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions to meet…

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Municipality of Holroyd Extraordinary Election Merrylands Ward

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 3

NOTICE is hereby given than I have this day nominated as Candidates for Election as an Adlerman for Merrylands Ward for the…

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McEwen plan won’t solve food crisis The Commonwealth plans to arrest the decline in food production, put forward by Commerce Minister McEwen at the Agricultural Council meeting last Monday, evade the basic causes of the desperate plight of our primary industries

Tribune · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 12

McEWEN said that many thousands of new farms are needed ! We can agree. But first, and to give the new farms…

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Sutherland Shire Council Bush Fire Victims' Relief Fund

The Observer · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 1

The following amounts have been received by the Council in aid of the Bush Fire Victims’ Relief Fund, in addition to the…

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Distributing Bush Fire Money Mayor's Fund

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 4

In a report to Penrith Council on Tuesday evening, the town clerk, Mr. Ross, stated that Messrs. Jolly and Rath, of the…

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Notice of Resumption of Land by Sutherland Shire Council (Local Government Act, 1919 Part XXV.)

The Observer · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 4

Whereas on the ninth day of July, one thousand nine hundred and fifty one, the Sutherland Shire Council (hereinafter called “The…

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Fire Commissioner Addresses Council

The Biz · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 6

At last meeting of Holroyd Council. Ald. L. E. Duff, Fire Commissions was allowed to address the aldermen. The Mayor…

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Promoting Civic Pride Council Move

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 4

PENRITH Council has appointed a committee of four to consider ways and means of promoting civic…

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Federal Rate Payments to Give City Council £75,000

Daily Mirror · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 11

If the Commonwealth Government was to pay rates on all its city properties the City Council would receive another £75,000 a year in rates, the Lord Mayor (Alderman O'Dea) said today. He was referring to a…

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Federal Rate Payments to Give City Council £75,000

Daily Mirror · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 11

If the Commonwealth Government was to pay rates on all its city properties the City Council would receive another £75,000 a year in rates, the Lord Mayor (Alderman O'Dea) said today. He was referring to a…

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Penrith Council Makes Rates As in Estimates Suggested Reconsideration

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 2

Penrith Council of a special meeting on Thursday evening "made" the rates for 1952 as in the estimates recently published. The combined general rate is 11d. for the town and 8½d. for farm…

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Federal Rate Payments to Give City Council £75,000

Daily Mirror · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 11

If the Commonwealth Government was to pay rates on all its city properties the City Council would receive another £75,000 a year in rates, the Lord Mayor (Alderman O'Dea) said today. He was referring to a…

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Federal Rate Payments to Give City Council £75,000

Daily Mirror · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 11

If the Commonwealth Government was to pay rates on all its city properties the City Council would receive another £75,000 a year in rates, the Lord Mayor (Alderman O'Dea) said today. He was referring to a…

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Minister, Council to Confer Concern Over 'Hill 60' Shanty Town

Daily Mirror · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 9

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Renshaw) said today he had been concerned for some time at the conditions in a locality known as "Hill 60," between Bunnerong and La Perouse…

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Minister, Council to Confer Concern Over 'Hill 60' Shanty Town

Daily Mirror · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 9

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Renshaw) said today he had been concerned for some time at the conditions in q locality known as "Hill 60," between Bunnerong and La Perouse…

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Minister, Council to Confer Concern Over Will 60' Shanty Town

Daily Mirror · Thursday 28 February 1952 · page 9

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Renshaw) said today he had been concerned for some time at the conditions in a locality known as "Hill 60" between Bunnerong and La Peroase…

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