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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1958

776 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 39

City Council Decision Jubilee Hall Will Be H. Q. For Library

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 9 April 1958 · page 3

Jubilee Hall will be temporary headquarters for Parramatta's new pubic library. However, permanent premises, possibly in…

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Mass X-ray Survey in Fairfield Municipality

The Biz · Wednesday 9 April 1958 · page 16

The Minister for Health has informed the State members for the district. Messrs. Mannix and Earl, that arrangements are…

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Parks & Gardens Fairfield Municipality

The Biz · Wednesday 9 April 1958 · page 8

The following matters, were referred to in the report of the Health and Building Committee of Fairfield Council :-…

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A Compromise Should Make Cricketers and Footballers Happy, said Alderman

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 April 1958 · page 1

The Department of Local Government asked the Penrith Council to comment on a letter which had been sent to it by Nepean District Cricket Association. The letter was about No. 1 wicket, which was situated in the land which it…

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Aldermen Hold Different Views on Value of County. Councils to Consumers

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 April 1958 · page 1

Some aldermen believe that the county council system employed in New South Wales offers the best which is available in the matter of distribution of electricity. Others are of opinion that local…

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Municipal Library

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 April 1958 · page 6

Recent additions: L. SCHONOVER—The Queen's Cross—This is the story of Isabella of Castile; her magnetic…

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Council You[?] Set (The Glub for young a[?]

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 11 April 1958 · page 16

Sun., April 13: Re-s[?] ing of the old class[?] “A Song to Reme starring Merle Obero…

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Union Council Meeting Packed

Tharunka · Monday 14 April 1958 · page 3

Some time ago Union Council decided hold a Council meeting in the Kensington theatrette with the intention of letting as many students as possible observe a…

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Work in Wards Submitted by Aldermen

The Biz · Wednesday 16 April 1958 · page 11

The following works were submitted to Fairfield Council by the ward aldermen for approval:--…

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Mayor's Own Troop

The Biz · Wednesday 16 April 1958 · page 4

1st CABRA-VALE BOY SCOUTS We are sorry to report that, owing to illness, our publicity Officer is unable to carry on; but…

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Ex-Mayor's "Comeback"

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 16 April 1958 · page 1

A farmer Mayor of Granville (Mr. W. K. Halsall) was welcomed to last week's…

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Mayor to Inspect Park

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 16 April 1958 · page 4

The Mayor (Ald. D. J. Mahoney) will make an inspection of the dressing sheds at…

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Fairfield Needs a Full Time Fire Brigade Alderman Outspoken

The Biz · Wednesday 16 April 1958 · page 2

Fairfield should have a fulltime fire brigade to protect its 60,000 people and the large buildings and property in the…

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Mayor Ignored Invitation to Anzac Service

The Biz · Wednesday 16 April 1958 · page 12

Fairfield R.S.S. at A.I.L.A. wrote to Fairfield Council inviting the aldermen and town clerk to the Anzac Sunday…

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Phone for Council Employee

The Biz · Wednesday 16 April 1958 · page 27

The Postmaster General's Department, in a letter to Fairfield Council, referred to the request for provision of a telephone…

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Council Votes £100 for Eisteddfod

The Biz · Wednesday 16 April 1958 · page 13

Fairfield Eisteddfod Committee wrote requesting confirmation of Fairfield Council's intentions regarding support of the Eisteddfod…

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Good Neighbour Council a Happy Gathering

The Biz · Wednesday 16 April 1958 · page 18

A most enjoyable evening was held at Henly Court, Fairfield, on Friday last, April 11. The hall was crowded with New and Old…

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Delay in Release of Green Belt Land Statement From Mayor of Fairfield

The Biz · Wednesday 16 April 1958 · page 19

The Mayor, Ald. Keith Makepeace, has supplied us with the following statement:--"Since three representatives…

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Proposed Child Minding Centre. Not Approved by Council

The Biz · Wednesday 16 April 1958 · page 27

The district health inspector reported to Fairfield Council:--"I have interviewed Mrs. Elliott in regard to the above and…

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Granville Works to Cost £16,689 Council's Big Programme

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 16 April 1958 · page 11

A programme of improvement works estimated to cost £16,689 has been approved by Parramatta City Council to be carried out in…

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