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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1957

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Finance & General Municipality of Fairfield

The Biz · Wednesday 27 November 1957 · page 5

The vice-chairman, Ald. W. L. Wolfenden, presided at a meeting of the Finance and General Purposes Committee held in the…

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Council will Consider Penrith Swimming Pool Submission for Both Centres with Next Year's Estimates

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 November 1957 · page 1

A deputation presented the case for the Penrith swimming pool to the municipal council last Tuesday night. All the seating accommodation in the "public gallery" was taken up by those who had come along to give moral…

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WIZO State Council Queen Competition

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 29 November 1957 · page 8

Mrs. Allen Walker, Chairman of Queen Competition invites all WIZO members to the Coronation Ball to be…

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Mayor's Own Troop First Cabra-vale Scouts

The Biz · Wednesday 4 December 1957 · page 24

Last Monday night was a very proud and happy occasion for the Scoutmaster and his troop of 1st Cabra-Vale, when…

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Ald. Keith Makepeace, Mayor of Fairfield Ald. Edna Ryan, Deputy

The Biz · Wednesday 4 December 1957 · page 23

At a special meeting of Fairfield Council held last Monday night Ald. Keith Makepeace was elected unopposed as…

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Mayor's Review of Year's Work "Minute" From Ald. Les Powell

The Biz · Wednesday 4 December 1957 · page 7

The following Mayoral minute was prepared by His Worship the Mayor of Fairfield, Ald. Les Powell, for presentation to the…

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F. Quealey on Council Executive

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 4 December 1957 · page 11

Founder of Parramatta Branch of the Road Safety Council, has been elected to the…

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Fairfield Council's Account to Prospect, £3052

The Biz · Wednesday 4 December 1957 · page 32

At last meeting of Prospect County Council, consideration was given to an account for £305217, submitted by…

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Good Neighbour Council Fairfield and District Branch Christmas Party

The Biz · Wednesday 4 December 1957 · page 24

On Friday night at 8 p.m. in the staff room of Winns in Fairfield, the Good Neighbour Council will hold a Christmas…

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Electrical Switchgear in Fairfield Municipality

The Biz · Wednesday 4 December 1957 · page 26

In his routine report to Prospect County Council, the chief electrical engineer, Mr. A. C. Moore, stated:…

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Health and Building Municipality of Fairfield

The Biz · Wednesday 4 December 1957 · page 27

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

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Council Land

Nepean Times · Thursday 5 December 1957 · page 7

Council land in High Street, which, was offered for sale last Tuesday was not sold, but is now the subject of negotiation as a…

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Council's Motion on Finance

Nepean Times · Thursday 5 December 1957 · page 1

Penrith Municipal Council had instigated a move at the 1956 Local Authorities' Conference, to have the full amount of petrol…

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WIZO State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 6 December 1957 · page 8

The President and Executive expresses sincere thanks to Mrs. Allan Walker, chairman of the Queen…

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Mahoney Now City Mayor Labor Victory in Council

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 11 December 1957 · page 1

Ald. D. J. Mahoney (A.L.P.) was elected fourth Mayor the City of Parramatta on Monday night, defeating Ald. A. R. Thomas (Ind.) and A. J. Olsen (Ind.) in a secret ballot…

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100 People in Rates Protest Alderman Fraser Talks of "Red Herrings"

The Biz · Wednesday 11 December 1957 · page 14

On Monday night almost 100 people gathered in the School of Arts, Fairfield, to register a protest on the ratings in the…

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Questions in Council

The Biz · Wednesday 11 December 1957 · page 23

The following questions were asked in Fairfield Council "HALT" SIGN WANTED Alderman Nance: "Before a…

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New Committees Fairfield Council

The Biz · Wednesday 11 December 1957 · page 29

The following committees were elected at the last meeting of Fairfield Council, for the ensuing year:-…

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Mayor's Bush Fire Appeal Call to Sporting and Kindred Bodies

The Biz · Wednesday 11 December 1957 · page 16

Already the public has generously responded to the call for funds to help the bush fire victims, and the Mayoral appeal has…

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Shop - Fitting Workshop Council Wants Details

The Biz · Wednesday 11 December 1957 · page 8

N. P. Brnsnan, Cabramatta, applied to Fairfield Council for permission to carry out, very light shop-fitting work at 240 Liverpool…

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