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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1953

3,298 stories in Sydney's papers · page 40 of 165

Former Aldermen Motion on Appreciation of Services

The Biz · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 7

At last week's Fairfield Council meeting Ald. K. Cousins moved a motion, as a matter of urgency, that a letter of appreciation be…

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A one-man Council

The Sun · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 1

IN CHARGE. Chief Inspector of Local Government Accounts H. W. Dane sits alone in the Leichhardt Council Chambers today when he took over complete control of council affairs following the dismissal of aldermen…

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Council Dismissed Leichhardt sensation

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 1

The Governor (Sir John Northcott) has dismissed all members of Leichhardt Municipal Council and appointed an administrator to control the municipality…

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SOCCER Sutherland Shire Casuals Soccer Football Club

The Observer · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 12

The following players have been selected to represent the club on Saturday. 18th April:— 1st Grade—B. Henderson; M…

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New Austin Bus For Sutherland Shire Crippled Children

The Propeller · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 2

Public subscription in Sutherland shire has provided a new Austin 25 cwt. bus to transport patients to and from the Shire's…

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"Scurrilous" Form Accounts From Council

The Biz · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 8

Following Ald. Cousins' trenchant attack on the wording of the [?] [?] for path having and [?] sent out by Fairfield…

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New School Urgently Needed Council's Support

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 1

THE PUBLIC SCHOOL at Kingswood is 60 years old, in a bad state of repair, and comprises only two…

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Council By-election Difficulty Over Dates

The Biz · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 1

The town clerk (Mr. W. J. Witt) reported to last meeting of Fairfield Council on Monday March 30, that Aldermen E. H. McGrath…

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Four council officials at Leichhardt stood down

The Sun · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 1

Four officers of Leichhardt Municipal Council were temporarily relieved of their duties today, following a Local Government report of "irregularities" in council's affairs. Those stood down are…

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Council Votes £100 for Coronation Cost of Celebrations

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 1

PENRITH COUNCIL, on Tuesday evening, acceded to a request from the Penrith Coronation…

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Cumberland Council's 'Dream' Plan Is a Nightmare Of Hardship

Daily Mirror · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 20

Is the Cumberland County Council town and country planning…

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'Many Irregularities,' Says Renshaw Reason For Dismissal Of Council

Daily Mirror · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 2

All aldermen of Leichhardt Council had been dismissed because of "many serious irregularities and unsatisfactory features,"…

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Cumberland Council's 'Dream' Plan Is a Nightmare Of Hardship

Daily Mirror · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 20

Is the Cumberland County Council town and country planning…

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'Many Irregularities,' Says Renshaw Reason Far Dismissal Of Council

Daily Mirror · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 2

All aldermen of Leichhardt Council had been dismissed because of "many serious irregularities and unsatisfactory features,"…

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4 Council Officers Stood Down Administration's Act Follows Allegations

Daily Mirror · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 5

The Chief inspector of Local Government Accounts (Mr. H. W. Dane) today relieved four senior Leichhardt Council officers of their duties. it is expected more council,officers will be stood down this…

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Four Council Officers Stood Down Leichhardt Move Follows Report

Daily Mirror · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 2

The Chief Inspector of Local Government Accounts (Mr. H. W. Dane) today relieved four senior Leichhardt Council officers of their duties. It is expected mere council officers will be stood down this afternoon…

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Cumberland Council's 'Dream' Plan Is a Nightmare Of Hardship

Daily Mirror · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 20

Is the Cumberland County Council town and country planning…

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Water Supply for Emu Plains Progress Association to Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 2

THE question of a suitable water supply for Emu Plains has engaged the attention of Emu Progress…

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Cumberland Council's 'Dream' Plan Is a Nightmare Of Hardship

Daily Mirror · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 20

Is the Cumberland County Council town and country planning…

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4 Council Officers Stood Down Administrator's Act Follows Allegations

Daily Mirror · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 5

The Chief Inspector of Local Government Accounts (Mr. H. W. Done) today relieved four senior Leichhardt Council officers of their duties. It is expected more councill officers will be stood down…

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