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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1952

2,320 stories in Sydney's papers · page 53 of 116

Brass-hat is invited by rightwingers Labor Council meeting

Tribune · Wednesday 18 June 1952 · page 5

LIEUT.-GENERAL SIR HORACE ROBERTSON, Menzies’ puffed-up recruiting chief who insults young Australians by…

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Municipal Markets No Suitable Buildings

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 18 June 1952 · page 4

The inspector reported to last meeting of Holroyd Council, regarding a letter from Housewlves' Association: "I have investigated…

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£250 for Aldermen Proposed Yearly Allowance

The Biz · Thursday 19 June 1952 · page 16

Sir,—The N.S.W. A.L.P. Conference recently recommeuued [?] Council aldermen should be paid [?] per week, as an allowance (or…

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"Water in the Beer" Alderman's Challenge

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 June 1952 · page 2

When the case for a community hotel at St. Marys was being placed before Penrith Council, at its last meeting by a…

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"Shire of Nepean" Competitions

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 June 1952 · page 2

On Saturday evening last, 14th inst. at "St. Clair," Wallacia, a most enjoyable function was held to do honours to the…

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Sutherland Shire Women’s Hockey

The Observer · Thursday 19 June 1952 · page 4

At Double Bay last Saturday, Cronulla 1, 3 (E. Whitney 1, E. Messer 1, and B. Higgins 1) defeated Graduates, 2 (M. Dive, 2)…

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Council Staff Benefits

The Biz · Thursday 19 June 1952 · page 2

The Mutual Life and Citizens Ansurance Co, Ltd. has advised' Liverpool Council that ten member's of Council's staff desired to…

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Schools Overcrowded Council Urged to Act

The Biz · Thursday 19 June 1952 · page 6

Merrylands Parents and Citizens' Association wrote to Holroyd council as follows:— "At the monthly meeting of this…

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Rockdale Council. High Status in Local Government

The Propeller · Thursday 19 June 1952 · page 1

The Town Clerk or Rockdale, Mr. J. R. Scott, in his report to council at its last meeting, commented on some of the…

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Penrith C.W.A. to Council Refund of Rates, Etc

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 June 1952 · page 7

In a letter read at the last meeting of Penrith Council the president of Penrith branch of the Country Women's…

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Annual Smoko Fairfield Council Employees' Social Club. Presentation to Mr. H. Lundie

The Biz · Thursday 19 June 1952 · page 10

The highlight at the Annual smoko of Fairfield Council Employees' Social Club, held in Cabramatta Town Hall last Friday…

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"Alcohol as a Cause of Accidents" Magistrate's Address to Road Safety Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 June 1952 · page 6

The following is the continuation and conclusion of the address of Mr. A. E. Stonham, S.M., to Penrith branch of the…

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Municipal Markets No Suitable Buildings

The Biz · Thursday 19 June 1952 · page 11

The inspector reported to last meeting of Holroyd Council, regarding a letter from Housewives' Association: "I have investigated…

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Municipal Library

The Biz · Thursday 19 June 1952 · page 10

One of the most popular sections of Fairfield Municipal Library is that dealing with home design, construction and…

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Pay For Aldermen

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 June 1952 · page 2

Sir,—All civic-minded Australians must view with alarm the proposition of payment for aldermen…

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National Council of Jewish Women

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 20 June 1952 · page 9

High Tea and Card Party Sunday, June 22, 6.30 p.m. Card players: there will be a High Tea and Card…

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Urgent Need For Pacific Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 June 1952 · page 2

Uncertainties about Communist intentions in Korea and South-East Asia make it more than ever desirable that…

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Wizo State Council July Monthly Lunc[?]eon

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 20 June 1952 · page 9

Guest Speaker at our July luncheon will be Mrs. Ida Jenkins, Head of the Women’s Session of the A.B.C.,…

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Pacific Council Date To Be Fixed Staff Correspondent

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 June 1952 · page 3

NEW YORK, June 19 (A.A.P.).—The Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, will try to-day to have…

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Board Ultimatum to Jewish Council — “Toe the Line or Get Out”

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 20 June 1952 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Tues. By a vote of 27 to 4 the Victorian Jewish Board of Deputies passed a motion tonight that “the Board is to direct the Jewish Council unconditionally and forthwith to ensure that 1) None of its members take part in any demonstrations or similar…

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