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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1953

3,298 stories in Sydney's papers · page 44 of 165

Lord Mayor's Reception, State Luncheon State, City Greet Congress Visitors

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 23 April 1953 · page 20

THE Papal Legate, His Eminence Cardinal Gilroy, Their Eminences Cardinals Agagianiara and Gracias, visiting prelates and members of the Australian Hierarchy were…

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Crown Move on Inquiry Into Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 April 1953 · page 9

Mr. Renshaw yesterday referred to Crown Law authorities "certain papers" dealing with the affairs of Leichhardt Council…

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Council Candidates Cabramatta West Progress Association

The Biz · Thursday 23 April 1953 · page 2

Monthly meeting of the above asfociation was held on Wednesday last, Mr. E. Goldle presiding; Mr. V. Rowe, secretary, and there was…

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P. & C.a. Council Successfully Launched for Southern Districts

The Biz · Thursday 23 April 1953 · page 1

On April 9 the formation of the above Council took place at a meeting marked by keenness, sincerity and a real appreciation of…

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Council Decision on Duration Cottages Improved Conditions Before Subdivision

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 April 1953 · page 1

PENRITH COUNCIL on Tuesday, 14th inst., dealt further with the question of the future of the Duration…

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Rockdale Municipal Opera

The Propeller · Thursday 23 April 1953 · page 1

The first 1953 opera season by the Rockdale Municipal Opera Company will commence on May 14th in the Rockdale Town…

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Municipality of Fairfield Impounding Officer

The Biz · Thursday 23 April 1953 · page 7

APPLICATIONS are invited for appointment as Impounding Officer. Applicants should be experienced in [?] stock and…

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Alderman Would Scrap City Plan

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 April 1953 · page 3

The vice-chairman of the City Council finance committee, Alderman E. Pedersen, said…

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Council Makes History

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 24 April 1953 · page 2

MITTAGONG Shire Council made Local Government history when the Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr. Renshaw) officially opened the first council-sponsored small holdings scheme in N.S.W…

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Wizo State Council

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 24 April 1953 · page 9

United Israel Appeal 1953—The Friends of the Hebrew University and the WIZO Federation together with the…

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National Council of Jewish Women

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 24 April 1953 · page 11

Gala Aftternoon & Evening Sunday, April 26, 4.30 p.m.—Hostesses Mesdames H. Shaw and M. Whitten…

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No Vendors In M.Z.D. Council

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 24 April 1953 · page 8

A STATEMENT reported as having been made by the Primary Producers' Union general secretary (Mr. L. J. Johnstone)…

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From dole queue to mayor

The Sun · Sunday 26 April 1953 · page 39

A day after out-of-work Paul Egan was drawing the' dole he became mayor of the city…

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Council's Power Rise Criticised

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 April 1953 · page 3

The Minister for Local Government, Mr. J. B. Renshaw, said last night that the Sydney County…

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Administrator Fires 2 Council Officers

Daily Mirror · Monday 27 April 1953 · page 4

The Administrator of Leichhardt Council (Mr. H.W.Dane) said today he had decided not to retain the services of two senior officers of the council. Mr. Dane was appointed…

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Administrator Fires 2 Council Officers

Daily Mirror · Monday 27 April 1953 · page 4

The Administrator of Leichhardt Council (Mr. H. W. Done) said today he. had decided not to retain the services of two senior officers of the council. Mr. Dane was appointed…

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Administrator Fires 2 Council Officers

Daily Mirror · Monday 27 April 1953 · page 4

The Administrator of Leichhardt Council (Mr. H. W. Done) said today he had decided not to retain the services of two senior officers of the council Mr. Dane was appointed…

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Administrator Fires 2 Council Officers

Daily Mirror · Monday 27 April 1953 · page 4

The Administrator of Leichhardt Council (Mr. H. W. Dane) said today he had decided not to retain the services of two senior officers of the council. Mr. Dane was appointed…

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Council Refuses To Accept Electricity Increases

Daily Mirror · Monday 27 April 1953 · page 1

The Sydney County Council today refused to accept proposed increases in power charges by the Electricity Commission. Council decided to ask the Minister tor Local…

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Council Refuses To Accept Electricity Increases

Daily Mirror · Monday 27 April 1953 · page 1

The Sydney Country Council today refused to accept proposed increase in power charges by the Electricity Commission…

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