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Council & local affairs, 1955

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Peace Council answers questions on The Appeal

Tribune · Tuesday 5 April 1955 · page 3

In issuing the Vienna Appeal against atomic war, has the World Peace Council taken up a partisan stand against Western Governments? THIS is among the questions…

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Holroyd Council

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 6 April 1955 · page 2

B Ling. 8 Davies St., Merrylands asked if there is any possibility of work being done such as top-dressing in the street and…

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Green Belt Report Council Writes to West Guildford Progress Association

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 6 April 1955 · page 3

A letter written to west Guildford Progress Association by Holroyd Municipal Council, on a request for information regarding…

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Stop Press Israel Protests to Security Council (Special Cable to “Jewish Times”)

The Australian Jewish Times · Wednesday 6 April 1955 · page 8

JERUSALEM.—Israel has asked for a special meeting of the Security Council following last Sunday’s…

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Flood Victims Relief. Municipality of Holroyd Merrylands-G[?]eystanes Sub-Committee

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 6 April 1955 · page 5

Additional donations received:—Merrylands Bowling Club £350; Greystanes Progress Association (dance 26/3/55) £13/…

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Hawkesbury River County Council the Annual Levy

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 April 1955 · page 2

Hawkesbury River County Council, which has been doing effective work in the eradication of water hyacinth within its area…

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A Church Hall Council Questioned About Its Use

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 April 1955 · page 2

In a letter rend at the last meeting of Penrith Council the Ukrainian. Association of St. Marys asked if the permission…

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Finance for Council Projects Town Hall and Turf Wicket

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 April 1955 · page 1

Penrith Council at recent meetings has given consideration to an endeavour to obtain finance for the erection of a town hall in Station Street (the Civic Centre area) and for the construction of a turf…

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Nepean Spastic Centre Council Stall at G.P.S. REGATTA

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 April 1955 · page 1

At a well-attended meeting of Nepean District Spastic Centre Council held on Friday evening, various means of augmenting…

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Council Thanked

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 13 April 1955 · page 8

Toongabbie and District Co-operative Community Advancement Society Ltd. writing to Holroyd Council stated "On behalf of the…

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Garden Competition for Penrith Penrith Council and Horticultural Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 April 1955 · page 1

PENRITH Council resolved on Tuesday evening to hold a garden competition in Penrith, as selected by…

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Council Will Sell Its Land in High Street Council Chambers for Station Street (Civic Centre)

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 April 1955 · page 1

After debate Penrith Council resolved on Tuesday evening to sell its land in High Street, opposite. St. Nichalas' Church, for the purpose of building council chambers (and eventually a town hall) on…

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Penrith District Ratepayers' Ass'n. Council Matters Discussed

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 April 1955 · page 6

A meeting of Penrith District Ratepayers' Association was held in Penrith School of Arts, on Thursday evening. Report of…

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Penrith Council's Reply to Ratepayers' Association Series of Questions

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 April 1955 · page 1

Proposed opening of a Council office of Wollacia, deferment of construction of swimming pool, and concern at increased rates for 1955 were matters raised in a letter received from Penrith…

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Jewish Council Against German Rearmament

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 15 April 1955 · page 6

Once again the Jewish people stand in the shadow of a great menace. The Nazi murderers who…

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Aldermen To Attend Anzac March

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 April 1955 · page 12

Holroyd aldermen have accepted an invitation from the Merrylands R.S.L. to attend the Anzac march…

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Holroyd Council Correspondence April 5

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 20 April 1955 · page 2

F Wuksib [?] Ess[?] Street, Wentworthville complained of the condition of the shoulders of the road an front of his shop premises…

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Holroyd Council Correspondence, April 5

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 20 April 1955 · page 8

Guildford West Branch. A.L P asked that the concrete pavement be widened to the full width of the footpath at the bus…

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Holroyd Council Correspondence, April 5

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 20 April 1955 · page 7

Mrs S. E. Ford, 35 Davies St. Merrylands complained that water drained from Rawson Reserve floods her back yard…

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Council Faces Big Costs On Olympic Pool Works

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 April 1955 · page 10

Parramatta City Council may have to spend more than £8000 on new machinery at Granville Olympic pool because the wafer cleansing plant has…

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