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Council & local affairs, 1955

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Parents and Citizens' Council Southern Metropolitan District

The Biz · Wednesday 14 September 1955 · page 15

In opening the last meeting of above at St. John's Park School, the P. and C. District Council chairman, Mr. H…

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New Municipal Hall Laying of Foundation Stone at Cabramatta

The Biz · Wednesday 14 September 1955 · page 7

A large gathering of citizens, including Girl Guides and Boy Scouts from 1st Cabra-Vale Troop, assembled at Cabramatta…

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Finance and General Fairfield Municipal Matters

The Biz · Wednesday 14 September 1955 · page 16

The report of the Finance and General Purposes Committee to Fairfield Council contained the following matters:—…

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Municipal Works

The Biz · Wednesday 14 September 1955 · page 20

The following matters of general interest were included in the report of the Works Committee to Fairfield Council (others under…

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Display of Plan Council Request to Minister

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 September 1955 · page 8

Penrith Chamber of Commerce recently decided to ask Penrith Council that the new scheme plan, which is shortly to…

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What Plan Does Council Adhere to Pro Tem? a Resolution Rescinded

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 September 1955 · page 1

Penrith Council has "about-turned" on its recent decision to instruct its staff to adhere to the "Local Government Plan" till is has otherwise decided…

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Big Scheme for Garden St. Marys Providing for More Than 2500 HOMES Council Asks Minister for Re-Zoning

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 September 1955 · page 1

A scheme that, it is claimed, will ensure to St. Marys a well-planned garden village and will provide over 2500 homes in the south-eastern portion of St. Marys came before Penrith Council at its meeting on…

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Ladies’ Auxiliary, Sydney Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 16 September 1955 · page 14

A Ladies’ Auxiliary of the “Sydney Council to Coinbat Anti-Semitism and Fascism” has been formed. The…

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Problem for Aldermen

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 21 September 1955 · page 10

Local Government authorities have a problem on their hands because of a proposal to extend the…

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Culture in the Democratic Struggle in Japan Vice-President of the Australian Peace Council

Tribune · Wednesday 21 September 1955 · page 6

THE progressive cultural movement in Japan is taking some unusual forms…

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Mayoral Ball Holroyd Municipality

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 21 September 1955 · page 4

Cumberland Country Golf Club was the scope of a very cay assemblage last Friday night, for the annual Holroyd Mayoral Ball…

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Educational Facilities Defects in Fairfield Municipality

The Biz · Wednesday 21 September 1955 · page 21

A survey of 18 out of 30 schools has revealed seven teachers short; 23 classes of 50 and over, 43, 45 to 49, 65, 40 to…

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Fairfield Municipal Library

The Biz · Wednesday 21 September 1955 · page 20

The libraries, at the Council Chambers, Cabramatta, and Ware Street, Fairfield, are both open to all residents, and those…

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Council Receives Tenders New Reservoir

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 September 1955 · page 1

Penrith Council at its meeting on Tuesday evening, 13th inst., received tenders for the construction of a million gallon…

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Oxley Park Deputation Requests to Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 September 1955 · page 2

The needs of Oxley Park, St. Marys, were emphasised by a deputation from the area that waited on Penrith Council at its…

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Council to Prosecute Defaulting Ratepayers

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 28 September 1955 · page 11

Mayor of Holroyd, Ald. G. E. Maunder, said last week council was owed £25,000 in outstanding…

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Radio System For Council's Vehicles

The Biz · Wednesday 28 September 1955 · page 22

The chief municipal engineer in a report to Fairfield Council stated:—In considering the estimates for 1956 it is recommended…

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School of Arts Transfer to Council

The Biz · Wednesday 28 September 1955 · page 21

The Department of Local Government wrote to Fairfield Council advising that the approval of His Excellency the Governor had…

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Young Athlete's Achievement Acknowledged at Council Meeting

The Biz · Wednesday 28 September 1955 · page 1

The remarkable achievement of 11-year-old Marie Stenner in winning the 1½ miles cross country women's championship of N.S.W…

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"Take off the gloves" -- Labor Council call to Cahill Government

Tribune · Wednesday 28 September 1955 · page 11

"The Cahill Government has to pull the gloves off and fight the Federal Government... if it does, it will rally the working class 100 per cent behind it."…

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