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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1953

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Ald. Clinton's Nomination in Order Special Disqualification Suggested Legal Advice Obtained And Presented To Council

Camden News · Thursday 26 November 1953 · page 1

At the general meeting of Camden Council, held on Monday night in the Council Chambers, a report from a Local Government Department Inspector, concerning Council's accounts, in…

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Coronation Gift Appeal Council Opens Local Fund

The Picton Post · Wednesday 2 December 1953 · page 3

Citizens throughout Wollondilly Shire have been afforded an opportunity to support the Queen Elizabeth Coronation…

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Move Over Council Office Staff Replacement Idea Rejected

The Picton Post · Wednesday 2 December 1953 · page 10

A move put forward at the November meeting of Wollondilly Shire Council to replace two senior female…

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Wollondilly Shire Move Over Council Office Staff Replacement Idea Rejected

Camden News · Thursday 3 December 1953 · page 12

A move put forward at the November meeting of Wollondilly Shire Council to replace two senior female…

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Review of year's work by Council Annual Mayoral Report Presented

Camden News · Thursday 3 December 1953 · page 2

At the last meeting of Camden Municipal Council, held on Monday, 23rd November, His Worship, the Mayor, Ald. H. S. Kelloway, presented his fifteenth Annual Mayoral Report, covering the review of the highlights affecting the Council's administration during the year under reference…

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Ratepayers Write to Mayor

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 8 December 1953 · page 1

The following letter, signed by a number of ratepayers concerned, has beeen sent to the Mayor of Campbelltown…

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Mayor Congratulated on Year’s Work

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 8 December 1953 · page 10

At the conclusion of the meeting of Campbelltown Council held last Tuesday the Deputy Mayor, Aid…

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Aldermanic Elections Initial Preferential Representation Voting Two Ex-Aldermen Defeated On The Count Of Preferences

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 8 December 1953 · page 1

The Triennial Elections last Saturday gave Campbelltown the impression of being almost a city of businesslike bustle and activity. The Polling Booth at the practically out of the way Town Hall was never…

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Closing of Streets Deputation Protests To Council

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 8 December 1953 · page 2

Campbelltown Council, at its last meeting, received a deputation from a number of residents protesting…

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President Defeated in Shire Elections

The Picton Post · Wednesday 9 December 1953 · page 1

British scientist and technicians have made remarkable progress, in the past twelve months, in the development of guided rockers to meet the needs of the armed forces Initially, Britain by personnel of the Ministry of supply and of…

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To Elect Mayor

Camden News · Thursday 10 December 1953 · page 1

Now that the election of the required number of aldermen has been decided, interest will turn to the…

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Pinkerton tops poll in Camden election One Retiring Alderman Defeated

Camden News · Thursday 10 December 1953 · page 1

As a result of the poll for Council honours in Camden two new candidates gained election in West Ward—the only Ward where a poll took place—to determine the three remaining members of Council…

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Smoking in Shire Hall Three Men Fined

The Picton Post · Wednesday 16 December 1953 · page 6

At Picton Court of Petty Sessions on November 27th, three men convicted on charges of smoking in…

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Wollondilly Shire. New Shire President Elected

Camden News · Thursday 17 December 1953 · page 6

At a special meeting of Wollondilly Shire Council this morning, Councillor M. E. Sweet was elected President…

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Letters to the Editor Nomination for Alderman Refused

Camden News · Thursday 17 December 1953 · page 7

Sir,—In answer to the many queries as to why my nomination for aldermen was refused, I would be…

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New Mayor for Camden Ald. W. Cruikshank Elected

Camden News · Thursday 17 December 1953 · page 6

Ald. W. Cruikshank was elected Mayor of Camden at a special meeting of the Camden Municipal Council held in the Council Chambers on Monday night…

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Protest to Council Sanitary Service At The Oaks

Camden News · Thursday 17 December 1953 · page 12

Three residents at The Oaks have protested against their properties being included in an area recently…

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ALD. J. Farnsworth Re-elected Mayor New Council Meets

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Monday 21 December 1953 · page 1

The newly formed Council got away to a good start on Tuesday night last ,when they met for the first time…

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Council to Meet Later in January

The Picton Post · Tuesday 22 December 1953 · page 8

The next regular meeting of Wollondilly Shire Council is to be held on January 28—one week later than the normal date…

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Gr. Sweet Elected Shire President Close Vote for Deputy Position

The Picton Post · Tuesday 22 December 1953 · page 2

Councillor M. E. Sweet was elected President of Wollondilly Shire for the ensuing year at a special meeting of the newly formed Council held last Thursday moraine…

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