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Council & local affairs, 1954

2,271 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 114

'9 ponies'' (£225) to 'fix''Council permit Alleged talks on service station deal

Daily Mirror · Friday 29 January 1954 · page 4

A company manager gave evidence at Central Court today that "nine ponies" (£225) had been mentioned to him as payment required to "fix" an application he had made to the City Council…

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'9 ponies'' (£225) to 'fix' Council permit Alleged talks on service station deal

Daily Mirror · Friday 29 January 1954 · page 4

A company manager gave evidence at Central Court today that "nine ponies" (£225) had been mentioned to him as payment required to "fix" an application he had made to the City Council…

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Alleged promise to 'put in good word' Story of "fix-up" in City Council

Daily Mirror · Friday 29 January 1954 · page 4

Company manager, Norman Sidney Cohen, gave evidence at Central Court today that a man had told him he would "put in a…

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Evidence by Aldermen Bribery Hearing In Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1954 · page 14

Alderman William Parker Henson said in Central Summons Court yesterday that he had given no weight to suggestions made by Norman Sidney Cohen that…

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Court Story of "Fix" Money Application to City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 January 1954 · page 7

A man said yesterday that his brother-in-law had told him some money to "fix" a City Council application would go to nine men. His brother-in-law had said £225 was necessary, but…

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Council Post And Disputed £2,000 Go To Cr. Jensen

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1954 · page 5

The Sydney County Council yesterday elected Councillor H. F. Jensen as its chairman for 1954. After a long and bitter…

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Police probe threat against life of Mayor

Truth · Sunday 31 January 1954 · page 2

ROCKHAMPTON, Sat.—Threats against the life of the mayor of Rockhampton (Ald. R. B. J. Pilbeam) are being investigated by the police…

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New Bridge Over The Yarra Support For Lord Mayor's Proposal

Construction · Tuesday 2 February 1954 · page 3

The Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Cr. R. H. Solly, is receiving strong support for his suggestion that a bridge should be built over the Yarra…

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Labor council backs ACTU wage call

Tribune · Tuesday 2 February 1954 · page 1

The NSW Trades and Labor Council, represresenting more than 250,000 workers, unanimously resolved wholeheartedly to support the ACTU Interstate Executive’s call to campaign for higher wages. The ACTU’s call is for the widest…

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Shock For City Aldermen

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 February 1954 · page 6

Alderman W. P. Henson, Civic Reform-Liberal member of the Sydney City Council, said last…

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An Alderman pays homage

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 3 February 1954 · page 8

Reporters watch while others smile and take notes, as Queen Elizabeth and Sir William Slim pass the Press enclosure at Farm Cove today. The Duke of Edinburgh is following. An alderman is presented to the Queen at Farm Cove today. With her Majesty are the State Premier (Mr. Cahill), and the Lord Mayor (Ald. P. D…

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An alderman pays homage

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 3 February 1954 · page 42

Reporters watch while others smile and take notes, as Queen Elizabeth and Sir William Slim pass the Press enclosure at Farm Cove today. The Duke of Edinburgh is following. The Deputy Lord Mayor (Ald. K. Dwyer), is presented to the Queen at Farm Cove today. With her Majesty are the State Premier (Mr. Cahill), and the…

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Communist Alderman Meets the Queen

The Sun · Wednesday 3 February 1954 · page 7

COMMUNIST alderman T. Wright meets the Queen on the pontoon shortly after Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh landed at Farm Cove. Wright was one of two communists who were presented to the Queen at the landing…

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Farm Cove "bungle" Aldermen's guests ban

The Sun · Wednesday 3 February 1954 · page 7

Officials at the Farm Cove dais this morning refused to admit friends and relatives of aldermen to the official stand. About 10 persons…

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Queen Replies to Mayor's Welcome

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 3 February 1954 · page 17

Queen Elizabeth replying to the address of welcome by the Lord Mayor…

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Queen Replies to Mayor's Welcome

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 3 February 1954 · page 17

Queen Elizabeth replying to the address of welcome by the Lord Mayor…

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Bungle on Farm Cove Tickets Friends of Aldermen lose seats

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 February 1954 · page 2

State Government authorities have cancelled 96 tickets for seats at today's Royal landing ceremony…

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Appeal by Lord Mayor for safety

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 3 February 1954 · page 11

The Lord Mayor (Ald. Hills) today made a final appeal to the people of Sydney not to…

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Appeal by Lord Mayor for safety

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 3 February 1954 · page 38

The Lord Mayor (Ald. Hills) today made a final appeal to the people of Sydney not to…

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Appeal by Lord Mayor for safety

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 3 February 1954 · page 11

The Lord Mayor (Ald. Hills) today made a final appeal to the people of Sydney not to…

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