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Council & local affairs, 1954

2,271 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 114

'Newspaper Trial' Ex-mayor Claims

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 2 March 1954 · page 4

A former Mayor of Leichhardt, Edward Charles Erwin (46), said today he had been put on trial by newspapers for almost two years. Erwin was addressing a…

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'Newspaper Trial' Ex-mayor Claims

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 2 March 1954 · page 4

A former Mayor of Leichhardt, Edward Charles Erwin (46), said today he had been put on trial by news papers for almost two years. Erwin was addressing a…

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'Newspaper Trial' Ex-mayor Claims

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 2 March 1954 · page 4

A former Mayor of Leichhardt, Edward Charles Erwin (46), said today he had been put an trial by newspapers for almost two years. Erwin was addressing a…

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Ex-mayor Accused of Extortion

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 March 1954 · page 6

The Crown Prosecutor, Mr. A. Larkins, alleged at Sydney Quarter Sessions yesterday that Edward Charles Erwin had used his power as Mayor of Leichhardt to extort £100 from a Czech migrant businessman…

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Court Told Man Paid Mayor £100

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 2 March 1954 · page 4

A sales manager said in Quarter Sessions today that he had paid Edward Charles Erwin, when Mayor o£ Leichhardt, £100 to have a building application approved. He said that when he…

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£100 Paid to Mayor, Court Is Told

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 2 March 1954 · page 2

A sales manager said in Quarter Sessions today that he Had paid Edward Charles Erwin, when Mayor of Leichhardt, £100 to have a building application approved. He said that when he…

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Erwin's Denial of Bribery Former mayor's statement

The Sun · Tuesday 2 March 1954 · page 3

Edward Charles Erwin, former mayor of Leichhardt, denied today that he had demanded or received money as a bribe from a…

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Council Act for repeal

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 2 March 1954 · page 2

State Cabinet today decided to repeal the Sydney City Council (Disclosure of…

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Bankstown Council Suspends Judgment

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 March 1954 · page 3

The Bankstown Council last night defeated a motion to dismiss its assistant chief electrical…

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Move to abandon council

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 2 March 1954 · page 2

LONDON (Extel), Tues.--The British Council would be withdrawn from Australia, New Zealand,…

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Move to abandon council

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 2 March 1954 · page 2

LONDON (Extel), Tues.--The British Council would be withdrawn from Australia, New Zealand,…

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Move to abandon council

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 2 March 1954 · page 2

LONDON (Extel), Tues.--The British Council would be withdrawn from Australia, New Zealand,…

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Council waits for Govt. report

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 March 1954 · page 10

The City Council expects soon to receive d Government committee's…

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Stories From the Courts Ex-mayor Abused His Powers, Court Told

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 March 1954 · page 12

Edward Charles Erwin, 47, a former mayor of Leichhardt, had resorted to a most corrupt practice, Mr. A. Larkins said…

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Council Act for Repeal by Govt

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 2 March 1954 · page 3

State Cabinet today decided to repeal the Sydney City Council (Disclosure of…

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Council Act for Repeal by Govt

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 2 March 1954 · page 3

State Cabinet today decided to repeal the Sydney City Council (Disclosure of…

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Council Act for Repeal by Govt

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 2 March 1954 · page 3

State Cabinet today decided to repeal the Sydney City Council (Disclosure of…

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Aldermen at races

The Sun · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 9

City Council committee meetings were postponed from today until tomorrow afternoon because…

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Woman mayor shocked

The Sun · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 2

"I am shocked and surprised," said Mayor of Bankstown Ald. Blanche Barki when…

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Delwood's Lord Mayor's Cup

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 34

Delwood notched another win today when W. Camer landed him first past the post in the…

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