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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1953

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Milk Zone Dairymen’s Council Executive Committee Meet in Sydney

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 2 June 1953 · page 1

A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Milk Zone Dairymen’s Council was held in Sydney on the 28th May, 1953, Mr. J. A. McPhail presiding…

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Council Authorise Subsidy Agreement Electricity Extensions

The Picton Post · Wednesday 3 June 1953 · page 9

The report submitted by the Electrical Engineer, Mr. J. D. Fraser, at the May meeting was received by Council who also authorised completion of a subsidy agreement with the Electricity…

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Interesting Points Emerge From Discussion Representative Attends Council Meeting

The Picton Post · Wednesday 3 June 1953 · page 4

During an address delivered at the last meeting of Wollondilly Shire Council held on May 21st, a representative defended any tendency towards belittling the efforts and achievements of the Shires…

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Milk Zone Dairymen's Council Executive Committee Meet in Sydney

The Picton Post · Wednesday 3 June 1953 · page 10

A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Milk Zone Dairymen's Council was held in Sydney on the 28th May, 1953, Mr. J. A. McPhail presiding. DAIRYING INDUSTRY AWARD Members of the Dairying Employees (State) Conciliation…

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Wollondilly Shire Council Action Urged to Limit Rates Councilor's Motion Defeated

Camden News · Thursday 4 June 1953 · page 3

The desirability of taking action to place a restriction on rates fixed by Councils was submitted in the form of a resolution at the last meeting of Wollondilly Shire Council…

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Council Correspondence

Camden News · Thursday 4 June 1953 · page 11

Following is a precis of the correspondence received and dealt with at the last meeting of the Camden…

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Milk Zone Dairymen's Council Executive Committee Meet in Sydney

Camden News · Thursday 4 June 1953 · page 8

A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Milk Zone Dairymen's Council was held in Sydney on the 28th May, 1953, Mr. J. A. McPhail presiding…

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More Buildings for the Municipality Applications Approved by Council

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 9 June 1953 · page 2

Applications for new buildings to the value of £10,229 were considered at the last Council meeting bringing the-total to £125,867 since the beginning of 1953…

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Mayor Farnsworth Appeals to Children “A Pledge To Work For The Queen”

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 9 June 1953 · page 8

His Worship the Mayor (Aid. Farnsworth) in his Coronation Day address at the Show Ground asked the…

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Big Programme for Works Committee Report Submitted To Council

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 9 June 1953 · page 8

As a result of the meeting held on May 24 the following recommendations were submitted for…

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Mrs. Marlow Local Red Cross Nominee For Divisional Council

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 9 June 1953 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the Campbelltown Branch of the Red Cross Society was held in the Town Hall on…

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Near Southern Districts Horticultural Council Good Progress For The Year

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 9 June 1953 · page 7

At the annual meeting held in Ingleburn recently, Dr. H. R. Seddon was re elected President, with Mr…

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Town Planning Committee Submits Report to Council Aid. Goodwin Dissert

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 9 June 1953 · page 8

The report of the Town Planning Committee, held on May 19, was submitted to Council on June 1 and…

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New Moves on Shire Ridings Continued From Page 1

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 June 1953 · page 2

Cr. Sweet replied that Tahmoor was quite happy to remain as it was. There was no advantage in being attached to Picton…

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New Moves On Shire Ridings Proposals Cause Consternation Meeting Held To Protest

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 June 1953 · page 1

Latest proposals notified by the Department of Local Government to alter Riding boundaries within Wollondilly Shire will have an important and far-reaching effect on future representation by…

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Council of Progress Associations Suggested Pict0n Delegates Attend Tahmoor Meeting

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 June 1953 · page 5

The expedient manner in which business was disposed of at the last meeting of Tahmoor Progress Association contrasted sharply with lengthy debates featuring previous monthly sittings…

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New Moves on Shire Ridings

Camden News · Thursday 18 June 1953 · page 10

Latest proposals notified by the Department of Local Government to alter Riding boundaries within Wollondilly Shire will have an important and far-reaching effect on future representation by…

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Mayor and Aldermen Entertain Guests and Citizens Speeches and Presentations at Town Hall

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 23 June 1953 · page 7

After the official opening of the Municipal Offices, Civic Officials and guests, together with citizens adjourned to the Town Hall where refreshments were served, and speeches and presentations…

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Civic Fathers Hold Meeting in New Council Chambers Appropriate Amenities for Aldermen

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 23 June 1953 · page 1

The regular bi-monthly meeting of the Campbelltown Municipal Council was held on Wednesday of last week in the new Council Chambers, amidst surroundings emphasising dignity and…

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Auditors’ Report on Municipal Council “Proper Care And Diligence Exercised”

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 23 June 1953 · page 4

The Auditors of the Campbelltown Municipal Council, Messrs. A. C. Lamrock and Co., Chartered Accountants,…

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