Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1957

626 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 32

Municipal Library Committee

The Biz · Wednesday 25 September 1957 · page 17

The deputy chairman, Alderman E. M. Ryan, presided at a meeting of the Library Committee held in the aldermen's…

Continued on Trove, page 17 →

Fairfield Municipal Library

The Biz · Wednesday 25 September 1957 · page 29

The following new books have been added to the above library:-- NON-FICTION…

Continued on Trove, page 29 →

Council Notes

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 September 1957 · page 10

Department of Main Roads advised Penrith Council of the completion of the approaches to new bridge at Byrne's Creek, and…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

WIZO State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 27 September 1957 · page 10

Morning Tea Reception: Farewell to Miss M. Liebster, Federal Organiser, on Wednesday, October 16, 10.30…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Temporary Dwellings Questions for Council

The Biz · Wednesday 2 October 1957 · page 26

Win. Attorns & Co., Sydney, wrote advising Fairfield Council that they read in the Press that Council was refusing…

Continued on Trove, page 26 →

Water Diverted Council Asked for Action

The Biz · Wednesday 2 October 1957 · page 9

Northwoods Pty. Ltd., Auburn, has drawn Fairfield Council's attention to the fact that the natural watercourse between their…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Inter - Block Drains Fairfield Council's Decision

The Biz · Wednesday 2 October 1957 · page 22

War Service Homes Division wrote to Fairfield Council, referring to Council's letter of August 15, stating it was…

Continued on Trove, page 22 →

Council subsidy to worsen migrant problem?

Tribune · Wednesday 2 October 1957 · page 9

PERTH: Is the Perth City Council planning to give a virtual subsidy, at ratepayers' expense, to bring more…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Property Flooded Alleviation Requested From Council

The Biz · Wednesday 2 October 1957 · page 17

J. W. Daneman, Fairfield West, writing to Fairfield Council, referred to visit to Council Chambers, Cabramatta, when he…

Continued on Trove, page 17 →

Timber Royalties Move in Legislative Council Fails

The Biz · Wednesday 2 October 1957 · page 9

The Legislative Council last week, by 30 votes to 23, defeated an Opposition motion to disallow a Government…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Trades and Labor Council for W.A.

Tribune · Wednesday 2 October 1957 · page 3

SIDNEY: The ACTU Congress decided to call on the West Australian branch of the ALP to convene a conference…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Health & Building Fairfield Municipality

The Biz · Wednesday 2 October 1957 · page 23

Alderman A. E. Hughes presided at a meeting of the Health and Building Committee. held in the Municipal…

Continued on Trove, page 23 →

Municipal Works Fairfield Municipality

The Biz · Wednesday 2 October 1957 · page 8

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

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Parks and Gardens Fairfield Municipality

The Biz · Wednesday 2 October 1957 · page 21

The following matters were before last meeting of Fairfield Council:-- Fairfield and District…

Continued on Trove, page 21 →

Works Requests Municipality of Fairfield

The Biz · Wednesday 2 October 1957 · page 19

The following matters were referred to the respective ward aldermen for consideration when preparing their lists of work to…

Continued on Trove, page 19 →

Proposed County Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 October 1957 · page 3

Colo Shire writes to Penrith Municipal Council that it would be prepared to hold a conference with Penrith and…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Perspective View of the New Municipal Council Chambers for Penrith

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 October 1957 · page 1

This fine building will be situated on the corner of Station and Henry Streets, Penrith. The library is situated on the far left and the top portion of the building next will be where meetings of council are held. The rest will be administrative offices. The building on the far right will be the ballroom. Altogether, the council chambers will be an acquisition to the town…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Historical Relics in new Council Chambers?

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 October 1957 · page 8

Nepean District Historical Society at its meeting held at Penrith Public School last Friday Evening resolved to ask…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

WIZO State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 4 October 1957 · page 8

The President and Executive thank Bazaar Chairman, Mrs. T. Freilich, and all workers for their efforts…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Israelis, Arabs Meet at Peace Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 4 October 1957 · page 4

MELBOURNE: This year's Colombo Conference of the World Council of Peace had helped to bring Israel and…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →