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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1955

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The Municipal Boundaries Proposed Alteration

The Biz · Wednesday 19 October 1955 · page 9

Department of Local Government, writing to Fairfield Council, referred to council's letter of July 27, 1955, re proposed…

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Penrith Road Safety Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 October 1955 · page 8

Mrs. E. Price, vice-president, presided at the monthly meeting of Penrith branch of the Road Safety Council, held at…

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Council Borrowing from Hospital Fund

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 October 1955 · page 4

Offering Penrith Council a loan of £20.000 the Hospital Contribution Fund in a letter read at meeting of Council held on 11th…

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Council Selling Land for Unpaid Rates

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 October 1955 · page 1

AN important auction sale of land for unpaid rates will be held next Saturday morning by Penrith Council…

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Emu Plains Girl Guides Council Camp Fire

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 October 1955 · page 1

A most pleasant and instructive evening was spent at Mrs. Thorsby's residence, Emu Plains, on Saturday, 15th inst., when the…

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Blakehurst Homesites to be sold by Kogarah Council

The St George Call · Thursday 20 October 1955 · page 1

The new extension of Pacific Street to Stuart Street on the heights of Blakehurst has made available five very choice…

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Checking on Council's "Contravention" of Plan Visit of Departmental Officers

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 October 1955 · page 1

In a report presented to Penrith Council on 11th inst, the town clerk, Mr. Ross, stated that on Wednesday, 5th inst, Mr. Inspector Thompson, of the Department of Local Government, and Mr. R…

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Council Younger Set

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 21 October 1955 · page 6

Sunday, 23rd October: Forum Night, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rosen, 11a Salisbury Road, Rose Bay…

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National Council of Jewish Women

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 21 October 1955 · page 6

Council House High Tea: To assist the funds of Council House, Mrs. A. Einfeld, President and…

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Low Standard in 1955 Drama Festival Council Younger Set Wins Cup

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 21 October 1955 · page 4

The 1955 J.Y.C. Drama Festival, held at the Independent Theatre last Sunday night, although…

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Mayor Absent

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 26 October 1955 · page 4

Mayor of Holroyd, Alderman G. E. Maunder, was unable to attend last week's council meeting because of…

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Appreciation to Council

The Biz · Wednesday 26 October 1955 · page 17

Austral Parents and Citizens' Association wrote to Liverpool Council expressing appreciation for the assistance given by this…

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Poundkeeper For Holroyd Council

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 26 October 1955 · page 6

Mr. S. Wyborn, of Irrigation Road, Merrylands, has been appointed pound-keeper by Holroyd…

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Next Mayor of Fairfield? Special Meeting of Combined Progress Associations

The Biz · Wednesday 26 October 1955 · page 3

The six Progress Associations in Fairfield Municipality all were well represented at a special meeting held at…

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Proposed County Council Electricity Organisation

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 26 October 1955 · page 6

The town clerk reported to Holroyd Council that the Mayor (Ald. Maunder), Ald Edwards and Merrick. electrical [?]gineer…

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Army Assists Hospital Appeal Mayor Receives £250. Big Crowd at Moorebank

The Biz · Wednesday 26 October 1955 · page 18

The gymnasium of 2 Base Ordnance Depot, Moorebank, was packed to capacity last Wednesday night for a very exciting boxing…

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Council Meeting Lapses

Nepean Times · Thursday 27 October 1955 · page 2

A meeting of Penrith Council that was to be held on Friday evening lapsed for want of a quorum…

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Extraordinary Election ALD. B. King Resigns From Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 27 October 1955 · page 1

Ald. Brian King has resigned from Penrith Council and a vacancy has thus been created in No. 2 (St. Marys) Ward…

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Penrith Municipal Library Keep Abreast of Events

Nepean Times · Thursday 27 October 1955 · page 9

Do you want to keep abreast of current events? You probably will say "Yes, but with the hectic rate of living it isn't easy"…

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Professional Tennis Coaching at the Rockdale Municipal Courts

The St George Call · Thursday 27 October 1955 · page 2

Tennis coaching classes are organised by N.S.W. Professional John Parker who has been coaching on these courts for…

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