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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1956

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Jewish Candidates for Municipal Elections

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 16 November 1956 · page 11

Alderman Sidney Renof has again been nominated for the forthcoming Municipal elections for Killara Ward of the Ku-ring-gai Council. Polling day is Saturday, December 1, 1956, and voting is…

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Labor's Policy for Council

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 21 November 1956 · page 3

Alderman Dan Mahoney stated today that Labor Aldermen would press for the establishment of a…

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Labor Candidate for Council

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 21 November 1956 · page 4

Mr. Cec. Rahmate has been chosen as Labor's No. 3 candidate for Parramatta Ward in the City Council elections…

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Not Fault of Holroyd Council

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 21 November 1956 · page 8

Ald. O. D. Young said last week that it was not Holroyd Council's fault that construction of the new…

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Communist Alderman on the Job "Give us money and we'll build a fine city" The story of St. Mary's

Tribune · Wednesday 21 November 1956 · page 10

"THE people of St. Marys will build a township of which NSW will be proud," Communist Alderman Mel…

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Communist Municipal Campaign Wollongong --

Tribune · Wednesday 21 November 1956 · page 11

TWO Communist candidates will stand in the elections for the city of Greater Wollongong. Mr. Bill Harkness, Secretary Port…

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Pensioners Concerned at Sale of Old Hospital Support From the Mayor Re Deputation

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 November 1956 · page 1

Penrith branch of the Original Old Age Pensioners' Association, following on address by the Mayor (Ald. W. L. Chapman) at the branch's meeting on Tuesday morning, has resolved to wait on the Nepean…

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Council Elections the Line-up in Penrith

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 November 1956 · page 1

Interest in the election of aldermen of Penrith is probably more intense now than at any other election since amalgamation, which came into effect on January 1, 1949…

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Nepean District Spastic Council Gift to Miss Australia Entrant (By Member)

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 November 1956 · page 10

At a happy little gathering held at Penrith High School on Friday evening, opportunity was taken to present a personal gift…

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Council Younger Set

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 23 November 1956 · page 9

On Sunday, November 26 we are again screening a memorable film, Vivian Leigh and Sir Lawrence…

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Council's Aid to Israel

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 23 November 1956 · page 7

The Jewish Council to Combat Fascism and Anti-Semitism held a special meeting for the Emergency…

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Mayor and Alderman in Clash

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 28 November 1956 · page 15

Granville Labor stalwart, Alderman T. R. Murray, waxed indignant at Parramatta City Council…

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Aldermen

Tribune · Wednesday 28 November 1956 · page 9

ALDERMEN T. Wright (above) and R. Maxwell who, with Hugh Grant candidate for Lord Mayor, will lead the Communist Party's team…

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Final Meeting of Council Fairfield Aldermen and Staff Praised

The Biz · Wednesday 28 November 1956 · page 13

At the final meeting of Fairfield Council before the aldermen went to the poll for re-election or otherwise, some very…

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Ex-mayor Leads Solid Team in L. Gov. Elections

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 28 November 1956 · page 4

Local government stability and continued progress in the City of Parramatta would be assured by the return of the Civic Advancement Group at the…

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Cabramatta Buildings Inquiries to Council

The Biz · Wednesday 28 November 1956 · page 11

Advance of Bankstown District Real Estate and Business Agency, writing to Fairfield Council, requested information…

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Overhead Bridge Council's Proposal to Widen

The Biz · Wednesday 28 November 1956 · page 6

Mr. C. Earl, M.L.A., wrote to Fairfield Council, enclosing letter from the Minister for Local Government referring to Mr. Earl's…

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Road Restoration Gas Coy, and Council

The Biz · Wednesday 28 November 1956 · page 10

Australian Gas light Company acknowledging Fairfield Council's letter regarding reflation had expressing regret at the company's…

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Extra Sanitary Services Must Apply to Council

The Biz · Wednesday 28 November 1956 · page 8

When Ald. McPherson raised a query at Fairfield Council as to why a ratepayer could secure an extra sanitary service…

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Communist Council Member Warns of Tory Designs

Tribune · Wednesday 28 November 1956 · page 11

Civic Reform arid Liberal Parties in the NSW Local Government elections both represented big business interests in civic affairs. THEY had no concern for the…

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