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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1955

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Combined Progress Associations Fairfield Municipality

The Biz · Wednesday 24 August 1955 · page 9

The last meeting of the Combined Progress Associations of Fairfield Municipality was held on August 5th…

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Council Debate Becomes Disorderly Mayor Adjourns Meeting

Nepean Times · Thursday 25 August 1955 · page 1

Heated debate, rapid cross-fire, and calls of "Order, order, order," by the Mayor characterised the meeting of Penrith Council on Tuesday evening, at one stage so much so that the Mayor adjourned…

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Smoke and Dust Chamber of Commerce Approach to Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 25 August 1955 · page 1

"Has there been any more complaint about the dust nuisance from the power station?" was a query submitted by Mr…

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Council Will Sell Land in High Street to Build in Station Street

Nepean Times · Thursday 25 August 1955 · page 1

Penrith Council resolved on Tuesday evening to sell its land in High Street, to build Council Chambers and (eventually) town hall in Station Street on land being acquired…

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Casino Council

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 26 August 1955 · page 32

A district council embracing six clubs has been formed on the Tweed in the Casino district…

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Holroyd Council

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 31 August 1955 · page 7

C. E. Manson, 19 Kenyon Rd., Merrylands, complained that the open channel which runs through properties 17 and 19 Kenyons Rd…

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Fairfield Council Matters

The Biz · Wednesday 31 August 1955 · page 19

S. M. Sawyer, Fairfield, referred to Council's letter of June 27, and advised that an appeal had been lodged against rating. Also,…

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Road Safety Council

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 31 August 1955 · page 1

Members are reminded that the next meeting of the Branch will be held on Monday, Sept. 5, 1955, in…

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Survey Marks Council's Responsibility

The Biz · Wednesday 31 August 1955 · page 22
Also in The Broadcaster

The chief municipal engineer reported to Fairfield Council regarding placement of survey coordination permanent marks in…

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Council Appoints Liaison Officer

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 31 August 1955 · page 6

Town Clerk of Holroyd, Mr. P. A. Arnett, has been appointed liaison officer for civil defence…

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Sullage Drainage Housing Commission and Council

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 31 August 1955 · page 2
Also in The Biz

Housing Commission of N.S.W. wrote to Fairfield Council stating that the Commission has work in hand to connect the…

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[?]Sw Labor Council Hits "Vendor" System

Tribune · Wednesday 31 August 1955 · page 11

Employers in a number of industries are using a "vendor" or "contract" system to escape industrial awards,…

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Bus Service Wanted A.L.P. Request to Council

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 31 August 1955 · page 8

The Department of Motor Transport wrote as follows to Holroyd Council:— "The Department is in receipt…

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Municipal Councils Seek Improved Train Service

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 31 August 1955 · page 6

Holroyd Council will support a move to improve the half-hourly train service from Liverpool to Sydney, via both Grandville and Regents Park…

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Municipal Works

The Biz · Wednesday 31 August 1955 · page 13

Included in the report of the Works Committee to Fairfield Council were the following:— There were present at last…

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Municipal Works

The Biz · Wednesday 31 August 1955 · page 24

The following are extracts from report of last Works Committee meeting adopted by Fairfield Council:—…

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Letting Penrith Council Chambers

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 September 1955 · page 2

Penrith Council, on 23rd ult. evening, decided to adopt a recommendation of its Financial Committee that adheres to its…

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Electrification to the Mountains B.M. Council Looks Forward

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 September 1955 · page 7

A minute presented by the Mayor (Ald. A. P. C. Murphy) to the last meeting of Blue Mountains City Council…

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