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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1954

2,271 stories in Sydney's papers · page 25 of 114

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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Ex-mayor to have retrial

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 2

Edward Charles Erwin (46), a former Mayor of Leichhardt, is to face a new trial. A Quarter Sesions jury, after six hours of…

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Ex-mayor to have retrial

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 2

Edward Charles Erwin (46), a former Mayor of Leichhardt, is to face a new trial. A Quarter Sesions jury, after six hours of…

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Ex-mayor to have retrial

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 2

Edward Charles Erwin (46), a former Mayor of Leichhardt, is to face a new trial. A Quarter Sesions jury, after six hours of…

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Congratulations to Council

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 7

Holroyd Council received congratulations at its last meeting for the part it is playing in the establishment…

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Council Sacked by Minister [Administrator to control Bankstown municipal affairs] 'I'm Shocked'

The Sun · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 1

All members of Bankstown Municipal Council have been dismissed from office. Chief inspector of Local Government Accounts H. W. Dane has been appointed administrator of the municipality…

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Council Management Conference On Factory 'Noise' Complaint

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 1

Noise from Clyde Engineering Works caused him to keep doors and windows of his home closed, a resident has complained to Parramatta City…

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British Council Work in Australia to End

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 3

LONDON, March 2 (A.A.P.). — The Parliamentary Under-secreary for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Anthony Nutting, told the House of Commons yesterday that the British Council,…

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Bombshell at Bankstown Council Dismissed: 'Incompetent' Inquiry sequel

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 1

Bankstown Council was dismissed today, by proclamation of the Governor (Sir John Northcott). The proclamation appointed the…

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Bombshell at Bankstown Council Dismissed: 'Incompetent' Inquiry sequel

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 1

Bankstown Council was dismissed today by proclamation of the Governor (Sir John Northcoft). The proclamation appointed the…

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Bombshell at Bankstown Council Dismissed: 'Incompetent' Inquiry sequel

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 1

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Bombshell at Bankstown Council Sacked: 'Incompetent' Inquiry sequel

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 1

Bankstown Council was dismissed today by proclamation of the Governor (Sir John Northcott). The proclamation appointed the…

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Bombshell at Bankstown Council Dismissed: 'Incompetent' Inquiry sequel

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 1

Bankstown Council was dismissed today by proclamation of the Governor (Sir John Northcott). The proclamation appointed the…

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Bombshell at Bankstown Council Dismissed: 'Incompetent' Inquiry sequel

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 1

Bankstown Council was dismissed today by proclamation of the Governor (Sir John Northcott). The proclamation appointed the…

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Council To Raise £40,000 Loan For Road Construction

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 3 March 1954 · page 14

A £40,000 loan would be needed for road construction by Parramatta City Council on approaches to the new Granville railway station, City Engineer, Mr…

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Sutherland Shire Council Westminster Abbey Restoration Appeal

The Observer · Thursday 4 March 1954 · page 5

The Council has decided to sponsor an appeal for funds for the Westminster Abbey Restoration Appeal. The money raised is…

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Mayor: 'At Absolute Loss'

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 March 1954 · page 1

Alderman Barkl said last night she was "at an absolute loss" to know why the council had been…

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Mayor's Flood Relief Fund

Nepean Times · Thursday 4 March 1954 · page 6

A fund to ald people who have suffered in the very disastrous floods on the North Coast has been started in Penitith by the…

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Govt. Takes Over Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 March 1954 · page 1

Mr. H. W. Dane yesterday took up duty as administrator of Bankstown municipality. Aldermen dismissed…

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St. George County Council

The Propeller · Thursday 4 March 1954 · page 1

At the last meeting of the St. George County Council the Chairman, Ald. M. Croot, was appointed, with Ald, C. C, Nairn…

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