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Council & local affairs, 1955

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Congratulations to Council Staff

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 March 1955 · page 2

Penrith Council, at its last meeting, resolved, on the motion of Ald. Dwyer, seconded by Ald. Fowler that congratulations be…

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Bowling Club Deputation Waits on Penrith Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 March 1955 · page 1

A deputation from St. Marys Bowling Club, comprising the president (Mr. J. Innes)) and Mr. J. Adams, a member, waited…

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More Schools for the District Minister Gives Information to Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 March 1955 · page 2

THE Minister for Education has given asked-for information to Penrith Council relative to the acquisition of…

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Books for the Asking (From Penrith Municipal Library, M. Trask, Librarian)

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 March 1955 · page 2

Last week 540 books went out to the deposit stations at Cranebrook, Mulgoa, and Wallacia, from the Penrith Municipal…

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Annual Council Elections School Representatives

Tharunka · Monday 7 March 1955 · page 6

The annual election of school representatives to the Students’ Union Council will be held between 10.00 a.m. Friday, April 15, 1955, and 9.00 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 1955, in the Union Rooms, Harris Street, Ultimo, and at such other places as are in accordance with the by-laws of the Union. Nominations are called for the positions of School Representatives on Union Council from registered…

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Holroyd Aldermen Debate Road Safety Complaint

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 9 March 1955 · page 1

Traffic hazards at a four-way intersection at May's Hill would become worse when commercial sites were developed, Alderman S. J. Merrick said…

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Holroyd Council

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 9 March 1955 · page 6

A. Anderson. 7 Chelsea Street, [?] again requested attention to water coming from [?]water pipes opposite his…

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Dept. Refers Ratepayers' Letter to Council Council Denies "Squanderous Expenditure"

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 March 1955 · page 1

Penrith Council decided on Tuesday evening to tell the Minister for Local Government that it denied the Ratepayers' Association charge that Council had indulged in "squanderous expenditure," pointing out…

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Nepean Dist. Spastic Centre Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 March 1955 · page 2

The monthly meeting of Nepenn Spastic Centre Council was held at Penrith Council Chambers on Friday evening, when…

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Ratepayers' Association Rates and Planning Discussed Deputy-Mayor Replies to Criticism

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 March 1955 · page 7

FEATURES of the meeting of Penrith Ratepayers' Association held in the Council Chambers on Thursday…

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Technical School in Henry Street Department to Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 March 1955 · page 1

IN reply to Penrith Council's inquiry for information on the matter, the Department of Technical Education has…

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Flood Relief Fund Exceeds £2000 in Money Penrith Council Votes £50

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 March 1955 · page 1

Penrith Mayor's Flood Relief Fund stands at over £1500, and other local funds—Apex, A.P.P.U., etc. —bring the district total, it is estimated, to a total of over £2000. Probably donations of goods represent…

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National Council of Jewish Women of Australia

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 11 March 1955 · page 8

N.C.J.W. Distinguished Visitor. Council is very happy to report that a very distinguished visitor from…

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Letter to the Editor Jewish Youth Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 11 March 1955 · page 9

Sir.—I should like to [?]hank your journal for extending its valulable “leader space” on the Jewish Youth…

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Unsightly Dump Offer to Council by Landowner

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 16 March 1955 · page 6

T. J. Noona. 482 Guildford Rd., Guildford, wrote as follows to Ho[?]royd council:—"I wish to acknowledge your…

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Council and Ratepayers' Ass'n. (To the Editor)

Nepean Times · Thursday 17 March 1955 · page 2

Dear Sir:—Can you arrange the publication of the following matter? Ratepayers who in reality own…

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Milk Zone Dairymen's Council Annual Meeting of Penrith Branch

Nepean Times · Thursday 17 March 1955 · page 3

MR. J. H. STRONG was reelected president and Mr. N. P. Clisdell was re-elected secretary at the annual…

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Annual Meeting of Penrith Road Safety Council Address by Superintendent of Traffic

Nepean Times · Thursday 17 March 1955 · page 1

Interest in the Penrith branch of the Road Safety Council is being well maintained, as was indicated at the annual meeting of the branch held in the Council Chambers on Friday evening…

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Penrith Council's Flood Fund, £2500 St. Marys Industrial Area's Strong Support Relief Group Visits Maitland

Nepean Times · Thursday 17 March 1955 · page 1

Penrith Council's Flood Relief Fund has now reached £2500, with amounts coming in constantly. This includes £447 from St. Marys Industrial Area. On Monday £1500 was remitted by Council to…

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Shire Council Provides Roads For Soldiers

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 March 1955 · page 28

The Waugoola Shire Council is to pay the cost of road work on a soldier settler estate to…

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