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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1956

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Granville—a Municipality

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 7 March 1956 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Granville Chamber of Commerce held last week a report from the committee…

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Mayor Chapman's Absolute Majority Scores Well on Mountains

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 March 1956 · page 1

With all ordinary votes counted, Mayor W. L. Chapman, the Liberal candidate for Nepean in the State elections held on Saturday, has an absolute majority of 1328 votes over the combined votes of…

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Pensioners' Rates Penrith Council's Concession

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 March 1956 · page 4

At its meeting on 28th ult., Penrith Council resolved to approve of a rebate of 50 per cent. in respect of the rates of Invalid…

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No Loan For Council Chambers

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 March 1956 · page 1

The Australian T. & G. Life Insurance Society is at present unable to lend Penrith Council £70,000…

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Wrongful Sanitary Connection Council Prosecutes

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 March 1956 · page 4

A wrongful connection of pipes in a sanitary system on premises owned by him was a charge that was preferred…

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Water For Londonderry Applause at Council Meeting

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 March 1956 · page 2

There was loud applause from the "gallery" at the meeting of Penrith Council, last week, when council…

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The Garden Village Project Cumberland Council and Promoter in Argument

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 March 1956 · page 1

Argument between Cumberland County Council and Mr. H. P. McCormick, promoter of the scheme for rezoning an…

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Penrith Municipal Library the Staff

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 March 1956 · page 1

A new appointment has been made to the staff of the Penrith Municipal Library. Miss Jan Condie, of Springwood, has…

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Aldermen Accept Invitation

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 14 March 1956 · page 11

Merrylands R.S.L. subbranch has invited the Mayor, aldermen and staff of Holroyd Council to…

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Council Thanked

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 14 March 1956 · page 7

Parramatta auxiliary of the Sydney District Nursing Association has thanked Holroyd Council for its…

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Council's Concrete Work

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 14 March 1956 · page 8

Holroyd Council has decided to secret W. M. Ferguson's tender (13/1 per cub. ft.) for concrete work: also that Keogh and…

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£40,000 Spent Weekly In Merrylands, Mayor Tells Businessmen

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 14 March 1956 · page 1

Approximately £40,000 was being spent weekly on byildings in the Merrylands area, Mayor of Holroyd, Ald. M. Bennett, said last…

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Holroyd Council Correspondence, March 6

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 14 March 1956 · page 7

Geo. H. Dorrell, 43 Morris Street, Merrylands, drew attention to the condition of Holdsworth Street between Desmond…

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Transfer of Council's Powers Opposed

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 14 March 1956 · page 5

The town clerk, Municipality of Liverpool, wrote seeking Holroyd Council's support in representations to oppose the…

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NSW Labor Council condemns court fines

Tribune · Wednesday 14 March 1956 · page 10

NSW Trades and Labor Council has condemned decisions of the NSW Industrial Commission fining the Federated Engine Drivers' and Firemen's Association £700 for…

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P. & C.A. Council Southern Metropolitan District

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 14 March 1956 · page 5

Of special concern to citizens of this area is the information received by District Council than the new Cabramatta High School…

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Congratulations To Mayor Chapman at Road Safety Meeting

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 March 1956 · page 1

At the opening of the annual meeting of Penrith branch of the Road Safety Council of N.S.W., held on Monday…

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Penrith Road Safety Council Annual Meeting

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 March 1956 · page 1

Interest in Penrith branch of the Road Safety Council is being well maintained, as evidenced at the annual meeting of the branch held at Tattersall's Hotel on Monday evening…

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Sir Arthur Fadden to Penrith Council Loan Assistance a Matter for the State

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 March 1956 · page 1

The Commonwealth Treasurer, Sir Arthur Fadden, has told Penrith Council that loan assistance for development projects in the municipality asked for by Council is a matter for the State. The Loan…

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No Council Action Against Yeshiva

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 16 March 1956 · page 1

A petition lodged by residents of Flood Street, Bondi, to the Waver ley Council against the “undue noise”…

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