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Council & local affairs, 1952

2,320 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 116

Hurstville Council

The Propeller · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 1

Outstanding rates in Hurstville Municipality as at January 11 totalled £12,52061, the majority of which is owing on…

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Fairfield Council's Overdrafts

The Biz · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 1

At a special meeting of Fairfield Council on January 16, it was resolved that a loan of £78,000, by way of limited overdraft upon the…

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Council to Buy Grader

The Biz · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 6

A grader weighing 12 tons with 100 horse-power capacity has been purchased by Fairfield Council. Decision to do so was made at last…

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New Chairman. St. George Council

The Propeller · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 1

At the last meeting of St. George County Council held at Kogarah, on Friday, January 18. Aid. C. C. Nairn,…

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Labor Council takes over bus strike Parties to Confer

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 7

The Disputes Committee of the N.S.W. Labor Council last might took control of the strike of 650 Sydney bus mechanics…

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Lag in Planning Departmental Backwardness Council to Approach Federal Minister

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 1

A REPORT presented by the town clerk, Mr. E. F. Ross, to Penrith Council on Tuesday evening…

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Milk Producers Win Increased Price Prevents Hold-up Penrith Branch Supports M.Z.D. Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 1

Penrith branch of the Milk Zone Dairymen's Council, at a meeting held on Friday evening, decided without dissent, to support the proposed with-holding of milk supplies failing an increase of 1/4…

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Sacking of Men and Council’s Financial Position Contributed by Cr. C. J. Monro, M.L.A.

The Observer · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 1

Our President, Councillor Doneathy, gave publicity to the finances of the Council and very clearly explained the position,…

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Woman Elected To Shire Council

The Land · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 27

Mrs. G. C. Patterson, of Coff's Harbor, has been elected unopposed to the Dorrigo Shire Council…

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Wizo State Council

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 12

Broadcast by President WIZO Federation, Aust Mrs Rieke Cohen, President Federation, has…

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Sydney's mayor finds great Dutch interest in Australia

The Sun · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 5

THE HAGUE, Friday.--Lord Mayor of Sydney Ernest O'Dea said yesterday that he was overwhelmed by Dutch hospitality are interest in Australia…

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National Council of Jewish Women

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 12

Launch Picnic A Harbor Cruise and Launch Picnic has been arranged for Sunday,…

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Mr. Platz Secretary of Council

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 6

MELBOURNE The Executive of the Jewish Council to Combat Fascism and Anti-Semitism has…

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National Council Jewish Women Launch Picnic

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 4

A harbor cruise and launch picnic has been arranged for Sunday, February 3. The launch leaves…

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Labor Council to aid Hiss Aust. quest

The Sun · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 9

NSW Trades and Labor Council last night pledged support for the Miss Australia…

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Alderman's Market tour "staggering"

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 January 1952 · page 9

After a tour of Paddy's Market yesterday Labor Alderman Albert Thompson said the disparity between prices paid…

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A.W.U. Hits At Retention Of Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 January 1952 · page 3

BRISBANE, Friday.— Failure of the New South Wales Labour Party to abolish its State Legislative…

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Crusade for Christ Commonwealth Crusade Advisory Council Meets in Sydney

The Methodist · Saturday 26 January 1952 · page 5

It was with regret that the Federal Crusade Director reported the illness of the President-General (Dr. Calvert Barber) which prevented him from presiding at the meetings of the…

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Next Sunday's P.S.A. Lyceum Hall, 3 p.m. Special Speaker: Rev. D. T. NILES, B.A., B.D. Chairman of the World Council of Churches Youth Department Musical programme by the various sections of the Young People's Department of the N.S.W. Conference

The Methodist · Saturday 26 January 1952 · page 8

Rev. D. T. Niles, who comes to us from Ceylon and who is a Singalese by birth, has made a spiritual impact upon the youth of our State since his recent arrival. He…

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Council refuses to pay full land price

The Sun · Sunday 27 January 1952 · page 7

CUMBERLAND County Council this week paid £121 for a resumed block of land assessed by the Valuer-General at £160. The council refused to…

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