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Council & local affairs, 1953

3,298 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 165

Mayor's Winter Appeal for Pensioners Launched at Public Meeting

The Biz · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 2

At a public meeting held in the Council Chambers, Fairfield, last Monday night, the Mayor of Fairfield's "Winter Relief Appeal for…

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National Council of Jewish Women

The Sydney Jewish News · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 7

Western Suburbs Committee A meeting held at the home of Mrs Silverstone on Monday March 16, was very well…

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"Fairfield Rumpus." "Rift in Labour Council"

The Biz · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 13

Under the above headings, "The Rock," a weekly newspaper, published the following article on March 19 [?]referred to in the…

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CLUBS and Organisations Wizo State Council

The Sydney Jewish News · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 7

Luncheon, Wednesday, May 13: Guest Speaker Mrs Maicah Weinberg— The next luncheon will be…

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The Sutherland Shire Cricket Club Held over from last issue

The Observer · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 9

The Sutherland team entered the finals of the competition as a result of an out-right victory over Canterbury, the minor premiers, at…

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Electorate Council Liverpool State A.l.p

The Biz · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 11

The annual meeting of the Council, held at Liverpool Town Hall, was attended by delegates from all member branches. Mention was…

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Sutherland Shire Cricket Association Woolooware again Premiers in “A” Grade Competition

The Observer · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 12

The 1952/53 season concluded on Saturday last. Details of play [?] concluding round. A GRADE…

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Blaxland Progress Association More Representation in Council Wanted

Nepean Times · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 4

At the recent annual meeting of the Blaxland Progress Association, Mr. Macqueen, Mr. Davies and Mr. Edwards were elected…

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SOCCER Sutherland Shire “Casuals” S.F.C. v. Australian Gas Employees S.F.C.

The Observer · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 12

Last week we received the “gasees.” Playing two very fast and exciting games the “Casuals” came out tors. The first grade…

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Sutherland Shire Night Tennis Tournament Conducted under the auspices of I.S.L.T.A.

The Observer · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 13

The singles final between Mac Palmer and Nev. Langford was won by the former, 6—4. 6—1, after a keenly contested match…

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Coronation Celebrations in Fairfield Municipality

The Biz · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 1

With the object of formulating plans for celebrating the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on June 2, a public meeting was held in…

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Municipal Assembly of Fairfield A.l.p

The Biz · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 11

The annual meeting of the Assembly was held at Cabramatta Town Hall on Monday, March 23, all branches being represented…

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Council Starts Farm Scheme

The Sunday Herald · Sunday 5 April 1953 · page 6

The Minister for World and Local Government, Mr. J. B. Renshaw, will Plou[?] the first furrow on the first…

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Lord Mayor Of Melbourne To Visit Korea

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 April 1953 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Sunday. —The Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Councillor W. J. Brens, will leave by air…

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Council bid for industry

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 April 1953 · page 9

Kogarah Municipal Council will sell 13 acres of land for factory sites to discourage…

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Council Move on Power Rates

The Sun · Tuesday 7 April 1953 · page 7

Sydney County Council unanimously decided today to ask for a re-examination of proposed new electricity bulk rates--increased by more than 11 pc--to apply from May 1…

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Power Increases Opposed by Council

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 7 April 1953 · page 1

Sydney County Council decided today to press for a revision of charges, which the Electricity Commission has announced it will make for bulk electricity supplied to the council…

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Commission Raises Charges Council Will Fight Power Increases

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 7 April 1953 · page 1

Sydney County Council decided today to press for a revision of charges which the Electricity Commission has announced it will make for bulk electricity to the council. The council's general manager (Mr. Ranger) said it had…

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Council Will Fight Power Rise Criticism Of Higher Charges

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 7 April 1953 · page 5

Sydney County Council decided today to press for a revision of charges which the electricity Commission has announced it will make for bulk…

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Council Will Fight Power Rise Criticism Of Higher Charges

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 7 April 1953 · page 5

Sydney Country Council decided today to press for a revision of charges which the electricity Commission has announced it will make for bulk…

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