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Council & local affairs, 1957

626 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 32

Sale of Council's Land in High Street Nears

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 May 1957 · page 1

Advice received by Penrith Council, on Tuesday evening, from its solicitor, Mr. L. W. Jones, was that application for…

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Naturalisation of 31 New Australians Penrith Council's Latest Ceremony

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 May 1957 · page 1

Since naturalisation of New Australians was transferred from the Courts to local councils, about 250 candidates have been naturalised in Penrith. The C.W.A. Hall in Station Street was crowded…

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Keen Workers for a Good Cause Nepean Spastic Council's Fine Accomplishment

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 May 1957 · page 3

Nepean district possesses some splendid organisations that are doing great work for their respective causes, but none, we think, that has accomplished more in proportion to membership than the Nepean…

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Committee Chooses Site for St. Marys Swimming Pool Council Concurs, Conditionallly Approves of Scheme

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 May 1957 · page 1

The pro tem committee of St. Marys swimming pool project has selected a site for the pool. Penrith Council has agreed in principle to the site and to a scheme for works submitted by the committee, but…

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Housing Position at Penrith and St. Marys Minister Explains to Council Building Society's Part

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 May 1957 · page 1

The housing necessities of Penrith and St. Marys have been the subject of correspondence between Penrith Council and the Housing Department, and a letter from the Minister for Housing, read at…

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Council Younger Set

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 17 May 1957 · page 9

The Council Younger Set wishes to announce the election of the following office-bearers for the ensuing…

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Toneel "Bonte avond" in de Sutherland Shire

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 17 May 1957 · page 10

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Security Council on Suez Canal

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 17 May 1957 · page 1

New York.—After discussing the Suez Canal situation and the Egyptian declaration at two meeting on…

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Liverpool Council's Finance

The Biz · Wednesday 22 May 1957 · page 18

The following recommendations submitted by the Finance Committee were adopted, by Liverpool Council:--…

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Council's Health Staff Vehicles

The Biz · Wednesday 22 May 1957 · page 17

The deputy health inspector reported to Fairfield Council:-- "Council has provided funds in the estimates for replacement…

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Mount Pritchard Theatre Inspector's Report to Council

The Biz · Wednesday 22 May 1957 · page 18

The deputy chief health inspector reported to Fairfield Council that an inspection of the above theatre revealed that;…

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Water Supply for Kemp's Creek Council Asked for Action

The Biz · Wednesday 22 May 1957 · page 19

Kemp's Creek Progress Association has written to Liverpool Council urging it to persue the matter regarding water for…

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Fairfield Municipal Library Film Extension Service

The Biz · Wednesday 22 May 1957 · page 25

Film borrowers are advised that the New South. Wales Film Council has decided to make a charge for all films borrowed…

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Municipal Library

The Biz · Wednesday 22 May 1957 · page 22

The chairman, Ald, K J. Howick, presided at a meeting of the Library Committee, held in the aldermen's room, Fairfield. on…

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Finance and General Municipality of Fairfield

The Biz · Wednesday 22 May 1957 · page 29

His Worship the Mayor, Ald. L. Powell, presided at a meeting of the Finance and General Purposes Committee, held in the…

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Municipal Works Municipality of Fairfield

The Biz · Wednesday 22 May 1957 · page 26

His Worship the Mayor, Alderman L. Powell, presided at a meeting of the works Committee held in the Council Chan…

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Works Requests Municipality of Fairfield

The Biz · Wednesday 22 May 1957 · page 28

The following matters were referred to the respective ward aldermen by Fairfield Council for consideration when…

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Parks and Gardens Municipality of Fairfield

The Biz · Wednesday 22 May 1957 · page 17

Wetherill Park Recreation Reserve Committee request of Fairfield Council an allocation of opproximately £350 for the erection…

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Apex Club of Penrith World Council Goodwill Week (By Publicity Officer)

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 May 1957 · page 9

On Tuesday, 14th inst., the 121st dinner meeting of the club was held at the Log Cabin Hotel. The Penrith club had as its…

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Council Younger Set

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 24 May 1957 · page 8

Come along to our film, night on Sunday, May 26, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Neminsky, 53 Beach…

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