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Council & local affairs, 1952

2,320 stories in Sydney's papers · page 66 of 116

Lord Mayor In Court For Union

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 30 July 1952 · page 19

The Lord Mayor (Aid. O'Dea), in his capacity as a trades union secretary, was a in…

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Council Thanked

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 30 July 1952 · page 2

K B Gildart, 348 Merrylands Road, Merrylands, wrote to Holroyd Council: "I wish to thank Holroyd Council for their…

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Arts Council Lecture

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 July 1952 · page 2

To-day's Art Councel lecture in the series on "Modern Western Poetry" will be given by Professor M. L. Williams on…

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Leg. Council By-elections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 July 1952 · page 3

State Cabinet yesterday fixed dates for two by-elections to fill vacancies in the Legislative Council caused…

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Polling For Legislative Council Seats

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 July 1952 · page 2

The Premier, Mr. Cahill, yesterday announced the polling dates for two by-elections to fill vacancies in the…

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Youth not shirkers, says Council

Tribune · Wednesday 30 July 1952 · page 2

THE NSW Labor Council last week condemned suggestions that young Australians were shirkers. Council also condemned…

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Rise Adds £3,000 To Council Wages Bill

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 30 July 1952 · page 1

The recent 12/- a week basic wage variation will add more than £3,000 on Holroyd Council yearly wages bill. Council will ask the…

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New Building For Cumberland Council To Cost £100,000

Construction · Wednesday 30 July 1952 · page 4

The Cumberland Country Council has approved of plans for a new office building estimated to cost .£100,000, at the corner of York Street North and…

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The Council of Suburban Master Builders' Associations Annual Report for Year Ended 30th JUNE, 1952

Construction · Wednesday 30 July 1952 · page 2

President: W. Miles. Vice-Presidents: T. O'Brien, W. J. Bryant. Hon. Treasurer: W.L. Crew…

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Mayor of Fairfield Alleges Slander

The Biz · Thursday 31 July 1952 · page 15

Attending a meeting of the Fairfield Old Age Pensioners in the School of Arts last Thursday afternon, the Mayor of Fairfield,…

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Hurstville Council

The Propeller · Thursday 31 July 1952 · page 1

In his report at the last meeting of Hurstville Council the Town Clerk, Mr. G. R. Morris, intimated that the amount of…

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Mayor and Pensioners Address at Carra-valy

The Biz · Thursday 31 July 1952 · page 6

A vicious statement, alleged to have been made by a president [?] forthnightly dealed by the Mayor of Fairfield, Ald. P. Ryan…

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Council Buttons Up

The Observer · Thursday 31 July 1952 · page 1

Monday night’s meeting left no doubt of the serious view Councillors take of the financial position when speaker after…

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ARMIDALE Former Shire Clerk Is Ordained

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 31 July 1952 · page 10

The Rev. Maurice Heffernan was raised to the priesthood by His Lordship Bishop Doody at St. Mary's…

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Calling All Tennis Clubs in This Shire

The Observer · Thursday 31 July 1952 · page 1

The enjoyment and healthful exercise you gain from your weekly games of tennis could be turned to even greater profit, if…

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Poultry Farmers Liverpool District Council

The Biz · Thursday 31 July 1952 · page 1

Delegates from all branches of Liverpool District of the A.P.F.A. at a meeting on Tuesday, 15 th July, [?]greea on the following…

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Penrith High School School Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 31 July 1952 · page 6

A recent meeting of Penrith High School Social Service and Welfare Council it was decided to hold a masked novelty dance…

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School Children at Council Meeting

Nepean Times · Thursday 31 July 1952 · page 6

Very interested listeners to proceedings of Penrith Council at its meeting on 22nd inst. were four girls of 1A history…

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Legal Action Taken Fairfield Council Rates

The Biz · Thursday 31 July 1952 · page 4

Information has been laid and summons served against Fairfield Council and the then acting town clerk, alleging breaches of the law…

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Proposed Knapsack Scheme Council Prefers Natural Beauty

Nepean Times · Thursday 31 July 1952 · page 3

An application by Mr. W. H. Sims for the purchase or lease of land near K[?]napsack for the purpose of developing the area…

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