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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1957

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Fairfield West Request to Fairfield Council

The Biz · Wednesday 14 August 1957 · page 27

Fairfield West Progress Association requested Fairfield Council to complete the sealing of footpath in Hamilton road, from…

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Challenge to Fairfield Deputy Mayor Appeals to People to Pay Their Debts

The Biz · Wednesday 14 August 1957 · page 20

The United Nations Refugee Emergency Fund opened its stirring appeal in Fairfield last week at a public meeting convened by…

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Bomb tests in four weeks Labor Council to start peace petition

Tribune · Wednesday 14 August 1957 · page 3

It has been announced that the Maralinga (South Australian) A-bomb tests are scheduled to start within four weeks. By way of reply, the Melbourne Trades Hall Council announced the launching of a petition for a world ban on A and H bomb tests…

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A Challenge to Fairfield Deputy Mayor Says "Pay Your Debts" "250,000 People Look to You in Their Desperate Need" Stark Facts Put to Fairfield Residents

The Biz · Wednesday 14 August 1957 · page 1

The Council Chambers in Ware Street Fairfield, have been the scene of many poignant appeals, but last week surely the…

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Municipal Works

The Biz · Wednesday 14 August 1957 · page 23

The Vice-Chairman, Alderman K. Makepeace, presided at a meeting of the Works Committee held in the Council…

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Mayoral Minute "The Thirteenth Alderman"

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 August 1957 · page 1

At Penrith Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday night the Mayor (Ald. B. N. Fowler) referred to the fact that…

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Council's Action for Parking Appreciated

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 August 1957 · page 1

Penrith branch of the Road Safety Council, at its meeting on Monday evening resolved to express to Penrith Council…

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Council Estimates were Reduced by £40,000. Ald.: "So much less work done"

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 August 1957 · page 1

During July an inspector of Local Government accounts (Mr. A. Hume) paid a visit to the offices of Penrith Municipal Council. His report was tabled at last council meeting. It met with a mixed reception…

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Council WIZO State

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 16 August 1957 · page 8

WIZO SEMINAR: Next session will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 10 a.m., in the Maccabean Hall…

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Mayor, minister in tributes to Dame Mary

Tribune · Wednesday 21 August 1957 · page 10

LEADING Sydney citizens attended the Sydney Town Hall on Friday for the Lord Mayor's reception to Dame…

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Good Neighbour Council

The Biz · Wednesday 21 August 1957 · page 15

Fairfield District Branch of The Good Neighbour Council of N.S.W. will hold a general meeting on Tuesday, August 27…

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School Thanks Council for Trees

The Biz · Wednesday 21 August 1957 · page 17

The Headmistress, Merry-lands East Infants' School, wrote as follows to Holroyd Council:--…

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Baby Clinics Holroyd Council to Help

The Biz · Wednesday 21 August 1957 · page 17

The Trilby King Baby Health Clinic at Guildford wrote to Holroyd Council seeking assistance in the payment of an…

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Roads for Yennora Council's £10,000 Loan

The Biz · Wednesday 21 August 1957 · page 30

Kershaw, Matthews, Lane and Glasgow, solicitors, 34 Martin Place, Sydney, wrote to Holroyd Council, regarding Austral Bronze…

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Country Council Chairman's Review Forecasts Wide Expansion

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 21 August 1957 · page 1

Inclusion of the Penrith and Windsor areas in the Prospect County Council has again been forecast by the chairman, Ald. G…

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Electricity Buildings in Fairfield Prospect County Council Plans

The Biz · Wednesday 21 August 1957 · page 24

Prospect County Council wrote to Fairfield Council stating that, during the first half year of the County Council's…

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Milne Lane As Taxi Turning Point Objection to Council

The Biz · Wednesday 21 August 1957 · page 21

Merrylands Branch, A.L.P., wrote to Holroyd Council seeking assistance to stopping taxis and private cars from using…

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Electricity Charges Upsurge by Prospect Council (To the Editor)

The Biz · Wednesday 21 August 1957 · page 10

Sir,-The upsurge in electricity charges under the Prospect county Council only serves to emphasise the difficulties…

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Council's Plan- Printing Plant to Be Moved From Fairfield

The Biz · Wednesday 21 August 1957 · page 25

Prospect County Council has advised Fairfield Council that it has become necessary to move the County Council's plan…

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Parks and Gardens Municipality of Fairfield

The Biz · Wednesday 21 August 1957 · page 24

The following matters were considered by the Health and Building Committee of Fairfield Council:--…

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