Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1954

2,271 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 114

Dane on job at Bankstown in the Mayor's Room

The Sun · Thursday 4 March 1954 · page 5

Mr. H. W. Dane today began duty as administrator of Bankstown Municipality, from which the council was dismissed by the Government yesterday…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Shire of Sutherland Flood Victims Relief Fund

The Observer · Thursday 4 March 1954 · page 1

A branch of the Lord Mayor’s Fund has been opened in this Shire and residents are invited to contribute to such fund by…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

End Of The British Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 March 1954 · page 2

Many Australians wil regret the British Government's decision to end the work of the British Council…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Bankstown Council Dismissed 'Incompetent' Says Minister

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

The State Government yesterday dismissed the aldermen of the Bankstown Municipal Council and appointed an administrator to control the council. The Minister for Local Government, Mr. J. B. Renshaw,…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Sutherland Shire Orchid Society Second Annual Report Continued from last week

The Observer · Thursday 4 March 1954 · page 9

To Mrs. Steed too, my sincere thanks for undertaking to supervise the kitchen duties for me at the Christmas Night, and for…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Swimming Pool Wanted Citizens' Committee to Meet Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 4 March 1954 · page 5

A request that a special meeting of Council be called to meet members of a committee formed four months ago to further the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Now, how about a look into the City Council?

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 March 1954 · page 8

WHEN everything is set and it is really trying, the State Government can get…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Council Considers Appointments Civil Engineer and Asst. Health Inspector

Nepean Times · Thursday 4 March 1954 · page 5

Penrith Council held a special meeting on Saturday, 20th ult., to interview applicants for the position of assistant health…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Municipal Library for Cronulla

The Observer · Thursday 4 March 1954 · page 1

The Shire President, Clr. A. G. Harper, presented a report to Council on the acquisition of the Cronulla School of Arts…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Aldermen to Fight Sacking

The Sun · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 5

Nine aldermen dismissed from the Banks-town Council have established a "fighting…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Ex-alderman says sacking justified

Daily Mirror · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 3

An ex-alderman of Bankstown Council said today the Department of Local Government was completely justified in dismissing council aldermen because the council was "obviously incompetent" The ex-alderman, Mr. J…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Ex-alderman says sacking justified

Daily Mirror · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 3

An ex-alderman of Bankstown Council said today the Department of Local Government was completely justified in dismissing council aldermen because the council was "obviously incompetent." The ex-alderman, Mr. J…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Ex-alderman says sacking justified

Daily Mirror · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 3

An ex-alderman of Bankstown Council said today the Department of Local Government was completely justified in dismissing council aldermen because the council was "obviously incompetent." The ex-alderman, Mr. J…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Ex-alderman says sacking justified

Daily Mirror · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 3

An ex-alderman of Bankstown Council said today the Department of Local Government was completely justified in dismissing council aldermen because the council was "obviously incompetent." The ex-alderman, Mr. J…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Ex-alderman says sacking justified

Daily Mirror · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 3

An ex-alderman of Bankstown Council said today the Department of Local Government was completely justified in dismissing council aldermen because the council was "obviously incompetent" The ex-alderman, Mr. J…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The British Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 2

Sir,—Inquiries at this office show that misunderstanding may arise from London Press reports concerning the British…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

C[?]ncil Officers Interviewed Govt. man in office of Mayor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 7

Mr. H. W. Dane, administrator of Bankstown Council, yesterday interviewed council officers. He also called for and examined…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Labour Council Urges Margins Campaign

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 4

The Labour Council of N.S.W. last night carried a resolution recommending a conference of Federal unions to discuss the Commonwealth Arbitration Court's postponement for nine months of a decision on wage margins…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Protest on Council's Hotel Plan

Daily Mirror · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 11

Proprietors of the Hotel Sydney said today that two small city hotels, which the City Council might offer them as an inducement to relinquish…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Protest on Council's Hotel Plan

Daily Mirror · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 11

Proprietors of the Hotel Sydney said today that two small city hotels, which the City Council might offer them as an inducement to relinquish…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →