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Council & local affairs, 1955

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Council's Felicitations

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 7 December 1955 · page 3

Prior to the last meeting of Holroyd Council, the Mayor, Ald. G. E. Maunder, moved that a letter of congratulation be…

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Council's Best Wishes

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 7 December 1955 · page 14

Mayor of Holroyd, Ald. G. E. Maunder, congratulated Alderman D. Mathieson last week, on "a new addition…

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Council's Outdoor Staff

The Biz · Wednesday 7 December 1955 · page 22

The chief municipal engineer reported to Fairfield Council:— "As usual at this stage of the year, I have not made…

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Deputation to Council Planning Matters

The Biz · Wednesday 7 December 1955 · page 21

At last meeting of Fairfield Council Works Committee it was resolved that standing orders be suspended in order to meet a…

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Municipal Works

The Biz · Wednesday 7 December 1955 · page 19

The following matters were included in the report of the Works Committee to Fairfield [?]:—…

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Buildings, £196,972 More Shops in Fairfield Municipality

The Biz · Wednesday 7 December 1955 · page 22

The following building applications were received by Fairfield Council for the three-week period [?]or to November 9:—…

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Death of Former Penrith Alderman

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 December 1955 · page 6

An alderman of Penrith Council of some 30-odd years ago, Mr. Walter Edward Lance, of Giba Road, Girraween, died on…

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Council Younger Set

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 9 December 1955 · page 8

Sunday, 11th: A Traditional Chanukah Celebration: As Jewish-minded youth, we have arranged…

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What’s on in the Community N.c.j.w. Council Progressive Group

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 9 December 1955 · page 9

Hawaiian Evening: Next Saturday, Dec. 10th, 8 p.m., this Committee, formerly Young Marrieds Committee,…

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Mayor's Report to the Aldermen and to the Citizens of the City of Parramatta Introduction

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 14 December 1955 · page 6

1. This the second occasion on which I have had the pleasure and the privilege of presenting to the…

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Ald. Les Powell Mayor of Fairfield Municipality's Youngest Civic Leader

The Biz · Wednesday 14 December 1955 · page 26

When Ald. Les Powell, of Mt. Pritchard (St. John's Ward) was elected Mayor of Fairfield Municipality last Monday nights he…

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Council Information

The Biz · Wednesday 14 December 1955 · page 21

Residents of the old Cabra-Vale Ward are advised to consult all their aldermen when seeking information on council matters…

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Big Payout By Council

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 14 December 1955 · page 1

A total of £44,000 will have to be paid next year by Parramatta City Council to the Main Roads…

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Holroyd Council Correspondence, Nov. 29

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 14 December 1955 · page 10

Mrs. E. Lovell, 42 Frances Street, Merrylands, drew attention to the condition of the footpath in front of her premises…

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Town Planning Committee Not Under Local Council's Authority

The Biz · Wednesday 14 December 1955 · page 21

The Minister for Local Government, Mr. J. B. Renshaw made another "bombshell" announcement reducing the town…

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Electricity Accounts Holroyd Municipality

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 14 December 1955 · page 9

The report of the town clerk. Mr. P. A. Arnett, to Holroyd Council included the following:— Electricity Accounts.—It has…

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Twenty-three New Citizens Welcomed to Our Municipality

The Biz · Wednesday 14 December 1955 · page 15

A most hearty welcome was given twenty-three new citizens to the Municipality of Fairfield at a naturalisation ceremony…

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Served District Well Former Penrith Alderman Passes in 87th YEAR

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 December 1955 · page 2

An alderman of the old Penrith Council for a number of years and a public-spirited gentleman was Mr. Walter Edward…

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Priority for an Express Way Council Seeks Federal Aid

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 December 1955 · page 1

PENRITH Council is seeking A Federal aid in regard to construction of the proposed Western Expressway, running…

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One-Way Traffic in High Street Henry Street By-pass Discussed by Road Safety Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 December 1955 · page 1

Members of Penrith branch of the Road Safety Council were by no means unanimous, at their meeting on Monday evening, on the question of the planned by-pass road in Henry Street, enabling one-way…

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