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Council & local affairs, 1959

597 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 30

Manly Alderman Makes Visit

The Biz · Wednesday 27 May 1959 · page 1

A special Mayoral welcome was extended to Alderman Mervin Paine, Manly Council,…

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Alderman to Give Travel Lectures

The Biz · Wednesday 27 May 1959 · page 24

The first of three travel talks was presented by Ald. W. Wolfenden last night in the library of Fairfield Boys'…

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"Stop Taking Parks" Says Alderman Wright

Tribune · Wednesday 27 May 1959 · page 9

SYDNEY: Alderman T. Wright (Communist) emerged on Monday as the sole champion on the City Council of the people's right of undisputed access to all parts of public parks. THE aldermen of all other parties…

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Petition to Council

The Biz · Wednesday 27 May 1959 · page 19

A petition which has been signed by nearly 100 residents, is to be presented to Fairfield…

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Council Social Club Ball

The Biz · Wednesday 27 May 1959 · page 20

The 1959 Fairfield Council Employees' Social Club Ball which was held at the Civic Hall,…

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Council Rejects Club's Request

The Biz · Wednesday 27 May 1959 · page 5

Fairfield Council cannot see its way clear to increase the amount of an advance previously…

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Council Recommends Car Display Site

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 May 1959 · page 1

Lance Motors, St. Marys, made application to council for approval in principle for the establishment of a motor vehicle display…

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Junior Farmers' District Council Annual Meeting

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 May 1959 · page 2

Area supervisor of junior farmers is Mr. J. Webb. In his annual report to Sydney western area district council he said that…

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Commonwealth Day was Honoured by School Children in Municipality

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 May 1959 · page 3

A high school offers the best hope in any community, for there are assembled the most intelligent young people of the area, on the threshold of…

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WIZO State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 29 May 1959 · page 8

Mrs R. Goldbloom, of Melbourne, Federal chairman of Organisation, now in Sydney, will meet members of…

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Council Younger Set (Club for Young Adults)

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 29 May 1959 · page 8

Youth Concert: Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Town Hall, 6.30 p.m. sharp, Thurs., May 28, followed by Judo…

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N.c.j.w. (National Council of Jewish Women)

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 29 May 1959 · page 8

Annual Meeting: The 36th Annual Meeting, Council Rooms, June 4, 8 p.m. Guest speaker, Mr H. B. Newman…

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Mayor's Threat to Discipline Lady Alderman

The Biz · Wednesday 3 June 1959 · page 1

A threat by the Mayor of Fairfield, Ald. K. Howick, to suspend Ald. Irene Nance, led to a scene at a special meeting of Council last Wednesday night. Council had met to discuss the question of…

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Parking Request Council Ignores Planner's Report

The Biz · Wednesday 3 June 1959 · page 5

Ignoring a recommendation by the Town Planner (Mr, A. A. Cooke), Fairfield Council at its last meeting decided to obtain permission from the Railway Department to erect a "Free…

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Fairfield Municipal Assembly Meets

The Biz · Wednesday 3 June 1959 · page 23

A feature of the May meeting of the Fairfield Municipal Assembly, was a discussion on both kinds of parks. Local Labour men took a very keen interest in all that was said, and A.L.P. delegates came up with…

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Nepean Electorate Council, A.L.P.

Nepean Times · Thursday 4 June 1959 · page 6

The May meeting of the N.E.C. was held at the School of Arts, Penrith, Mr. Jack Carvan presiding. Messrs. Con. Wallace…

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WIZO State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 5 June 1959 · page 8

At the women s Appeal luncheon at Rex Hotel, Bondi, chaired by Mrs M. Yuval, the president, Mrs…

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Council Younger Set (Club for Young Addults)

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 5 June 1959 · page 8

Drama Festival: Those interested in parts in our play contact Harold Brown, producer (MA1041) urgently…

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N.c.j.w. (National Council of Jewish Women)

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 5 June 1959 · page 8

Tickets available for Danny Kaye, Sat., June 20. Slipper provided after show. Mrs Einfeld (FU5915 or…

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Community Leaders Praise Bank's Progress Mayor Welcomes Bank

The Biz · Wednesday 10 June 1959 · page 4

The Mayor of Fairfield, Aid. Keith Howick, said how delighted he was to see the opening of the new Bank of New South Wales in Fairfield…

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