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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1956

483 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 25

Finance Offered Council to Provide Electricity to Sundridge Park

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 June 1956 · page 3

In the hope of inducing Penrlth Council to supply electricity to his property, Sundridge Park, Mr. H. P. McCormick has…

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Aldermen urge Council protest

Tribune · Wednesday 27 June 1956 · page 2

BOTH Labor Party and Communist aldermen urged the Sydney City Council at its meeting on Monday to raise its voice…

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Flood Grant to Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 June 1956 · page 1

Mr. B. Deane, M.L.A., has been advised by the Minister for Works that a grant of £700 has been made to the Penrith…

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Rent of Council Site

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 June 1956 · page 1

A rental of £5 per week was fixed at Tuesday's meeting of Penrith Council for land on the corner of Henry and Station…

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Comments on Council's Finances (To the Editor)

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 June 1956 · page 1

Sir,—I would like the opportunity to refer to some matters in relation to Local Government generally, and the Penrith…

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Council Younger Set

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 29 June 1956 · page 6

On Sun., July 1, at 8 p.m., we are screening the well-know comedy “Kind Hearts and Coronets” at the home…

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Police Inspector Visits Council

The Biz · Wednesday 4 July 1956 · page 1

Police Inspector Cyril Walkom who is the senior officer in charge, of a wide area, including Fairfield and Liverpool, was welcomed to…

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Council Advts. "The Biz" Tender Accepted

The Biz · Wednesday 4 July 1956 · page 1

On the recommendation of the Finance and General Purposes Committee. Fairfield Municipal Council at its last meeting…

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Council Items

Nepean Times · Thursday 5 July 1956 · page 7

Amongst general business dealt with at Tuesday's Penrith Council meeting were the following items:…

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Council's Loans

Nepean Times · Thursday 5 July 1956 · page 7

In reply to-a request from Ald. A. W. Liston at last meeting of the Penrith Council, the following information was tabled at…

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Council Investments Big Earnings From Idle Money

Nepean Times · Thursday 5 July 1956 · page 2

In a report to last meeting of the Penrith Council, submitted by Deputy Town Clerk, Mr. H. F. Corr, it was shown that from…

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Municipal Library Needs More Space Records Show Big Increase in Membership and Books

Nepean Times · Thursday 5 July 1956 · page 7

A remarkable increase in membership and books issued is disclosed in a report recently issued by Mrs. Margaret Trask,…

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Aldermen Insulted

The Biz · Wednesday 11 July 1956 · page 14

No doubt the aldermen of Fairfield Council will have noticed the sneering references to the Council in last issue of the…

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Road Safety Council

The Biz · Wednesday 11 July 1956 · page 9

A meeting of the Parramatta and Districts branch of the Road Safety Council will be held in the Parramatta City Hall…

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Overnight Carravan Park Objection From Council

The Biz · Wednesday 11 July 1956 · page 18

At last meeting of Holroyd Council, aldermen were very critical in refusing permission for a company to conduct an…

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Road Opening Council Wants Co-operation

The Biz · Wednesday 11 July 1956 · page 24

A[?]an Nace asked at last meeting of Fairfield Council "Could it be arranged for more co-operation between public…

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Cabramatta Chamber of Commerce Council Adopts Parking Plan

The Biz · Wednesday 11 July 1956 · page 22

The main topic of discussion at the monthly meeting of Cabramatta Chamber of Commerce, held in the Bowling Club's rooms…

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Municipal Library Committee

The Biz · Wednesday 11 July 1956 · page 20

Aldeman W L. Wolf[?]nden presided at the last meeting of the Library Committee held in the Municipal Library, Cabramatta…

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Electricity Committee Municipality of Fairfield

The Biz · Wednesday 11 July 1956 · page 23

The Electricity Committee of Fairfield Council met in the Council Chambers, Fairfield, of Thursday. June 14. Present…

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Health and Buildings Municipality of Fairfield

The Biz · Wednesday 11 July 1956 · page 21

Ald. L. Hale presided at a meeting of the Health and Building Committee held in the Council Chambers. on…

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