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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1955

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State Zionist Council of Q'land

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 16 December 1955 · page 3

The Annual General Meeting of the State Zionist Council of Queensland was held on Thursday evening,…

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"Monty" is Mayor

The Cumberland Argus · Tuesday 20 December 1955 · page 1

Alderman "Monty" Bennett is a representative of Wentworth Ward, and has been an alderman of…

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Aldermen Attend School Prize-giving

The Biz · Wednesday 21 December 1955 · page 3
Also in The Broadcaster

At last meeting of Holroyd Council Ald. Edwards reported that, with Ald. Lewis, he had attended the annual prize-giving…

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Questions in Council

The Biz · Wednesday 21 December 1955 · page 15

At last meeting of Fairfield Council Alderman Hancock asked: (1) Recently the portion of Berrass' Drain on Bankstown side…

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Mayor of Holroyd Ald. Bennett Elected Deputy, Ald. Maunder

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 21 December 1955 · page 6

After twelve years as an alderman on Holroyd Council. Ald. M. J. (Monty) Bennett, on Tuesday night, 13th inst., was elected…

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Fairfield Council Committees for 1956

The Biz · Wednesday 21 December 1955 · page 20

The following committees were elected for the year 1956—a very important year, for it is the last term of the present Fairfield…

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Shopping Sites Fairfield Council's Plans

The Biz · Wednesday 21 December 1955 · page 7

A notice of rescission by Aldermen Jones, Powell, Makepeace and Seaman was successfully moved at last meeting of…

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Taxi Surcharge Protest From Council

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 21 December 1955 · page 2

The Minister for Transport (per Mr. J. S. Freeman, M.L.A.) to Holroyd Council:— "I refer again to your personal…

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Hotel at Villawood Proposal Before Council

The Biz · Wednesday 21 December 1955 · page 9

The town planner reported to Fairfield Council:— "Shops adjacent to this site are set back from the building…

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Cabra. Creek Bridge Work at Council's Cost

The Biz · Wednesday 21 December 1955 · page 9

The Department of Main Roads in a letter to Fairfield Council referred to Council's letter of May 31, regarding deviation of…

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Noviate Lands Council to Protest on 80ft. FRONTAGE

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 21 December 1955 · page 6

Cumberland County Council regarding part lots 4 and 5 Sherwood Scrubs Estate, Sherwood Rd. and Bristol St. Merrylands, has…

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Development Committee Municipality of Fairfield

The Biz · Wednesday 21 December 1955 · page 12

There were present at the last meeting of the above committee: Aldermen H. Kangur (vice-chairman), R. Terone, H. A. Hancock,…

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Ald. Doug Cross Again Mayor of Kogarah

The St George Call · Thursday 22 December 1955 · page 1

At the last meeting of Kogarah Council on 12th inst. Ald. D. D. Cross was re-elected Mayor of Kogarah. Two nominations were…

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Ald. Chapman Equals a Record Mayor Seven Times in Succession Ald. Reddan Deputy—by Lot

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 December 1955 · page 1

Ald. W. L. Chapman was re-elected Mayor of Penrith on Thursday evening, thus equalling the record of the late Ald. D. Fitch with seven consecutive terms…

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Council and Town Planning Com'tee Extension of Time

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 December 1955 · page 4

Penrith Council at its meeting on 13th inst decided to adopt the recommendation of the Town Planning Committee that…

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Demolition of Houses for Council Chambers in Station Street

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 December 1955 · page 4

Penrith Council on Thursday evening accepted tenders for the houses for demolition on the land facing Station Street on…

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Spare the High Street Trees Road Safety Council Sideline

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 December 1955 · page 7

THERE was something said that was a little averse to the street trees that have adorned lower High Street for…

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Council Disagrees with Licensing Court Accommodation at a St. Marys Hotel

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 December 1955 · page 1

The granting by Penrith Licensing Court on 14th inst of approval of proposed extensions to Rex Hotel, St. Marys, was the matter of discussion at the meeting of Penrith Council on the following evening, the…

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Playing Area at St. Marys Council Receives a Deputation Will Help a Project

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 December 1955 · page 3

A DEPUTATION from St. Marys Athletic Society asking for Council's co-operation in the Society's project of…

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