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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1956

483 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 25

Council Younger Set

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 1 June 1956 · page 8

Ball: This is your last opportunity to obtain tickets for the “Premier Ball," next Saturday, June 2. It is to be…

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"Good Neighbour Council"

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 1 June 1956 · page 5

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Mayor Praises Work of P'matta Soroptimists

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 6 June 1956 · page 3

Aims and objects of your club appeal strongly to me, particularly the pledge relating to Society of Friendship and Integrity of Profession which…

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Will Hang In Council Chamber

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 6 June 1956 · page 4

Portrait of Parramatta's first mayor, John Williams, its to be hung by City Council in its…

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Council Seeks to Economise

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 June 1956 · page 3

Indications point to the Penrith Municipal Council exploring new avenues with a view to seeking greater efficiency as…

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Letter to the Editor . . . Rockdale Municipal Orchestra & Opera Co. To the Editor

The St George Call · Thursday 7 June 1956 · page 1

Sir, -- Relating to the presentation of opera each year at Rockdale sponsored by Rockdale municipal council, I would…

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Council Younger Set

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 8 June 1956 · page 6

Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. M. Bern for the loan of their lovely home for our quiz on Sunday, May 27…

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St. George District Council P. & C. Assn. Annual Election for District Council 1956-57

The St George Call · Thursday 14 June 1956 · page 1

The following officers were elected for the year 1956-57 at the annual meeting of the above District Council held at the…

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Road Safety Council Many Matters Receive Attention

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 June 1956 · page 3

A meeting of the Penrith branch of the Road Safety Council, held on Tuesday night and presided over by Mr. Leo…

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Writ for £10,000 Council Grants McCALL EXTENSION

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 June 1956 · page 1

An action by Penrith Council against W. V. McCall for the recovery of £10,000 for non-compliance of conditions…

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£25,000 and £5000 Writs Against Council Refusal to Complete Roads in Rural Area

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 June 1956 · page 1

Mention of writs at last Tuesday's Penrith Council meeting was heard several times and to the ordinary ratepayer makes considerable food for thought. In addition to the £10,000…

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Council Younger Set

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 15 June 1956 · page 9

Premier Ball: The Committee are thrilled with the wonderful success of the Premier Ball held at the…

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Lawyer Mayor on British Freedom

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 June 1956 · page 3

This year was the jubliee of local government in N.S.W., a system set up by the Saxons and preserved by the Norman kings, following the conquest of Britain in 1066, the Mayor of Parramatta, Alderman…

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Council Wants Works List

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 June 1956 · page 5

List of proposed sewerage in Granville area, included in the 1956-57 prograinme, is being sought by…

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American Bomb Amok in Pacific H-bomb tests and YOUR child! British Medical Council Reveals H-rays Affect Children's Bones

Tribune · Wednesday 20 June 1956 · page 1

THE last week has brought two new grim revelations on nuclear weapon…

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Spastic Centre Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 June 1956 · page 3

Despite the many calls made on them from time to time, staff members of various organisations in Penrith and…

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Council Items From Last Meeting

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 June 1956 · page 2

Work on Glossop Street, St. Marys, is to be proceeded with and should be ready for use within 10 days stated the…

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Council Permission Before Erecting Television Aerials

The St George Call · Thursday 21 June 1956 · page 1

At the last meeting of Kogarah Council it was resolved that before erecting a television aerial in Kogarah municipality…

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Misrepresentation In Land Sales Council Asked to Intervene

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 June 1956 · page 1

Concern is felt in some sections of the community at the methods adopted by various estate agents in seeking to sell…

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Council to Borrow £60,000 Loan Applications Approved

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 June 1956 · page 6

Mr. E. F. Ross, town clerk to the Penrith Municipal Council, submitted the following report to last Council meeting:…

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