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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1959

597 stories in Sydney's papers · page 27 of 30

Mayor Spies Presents Policy to the Electors

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 November 1959 · page 7

"I come before the electors of the City of Penrith, submitting my candidature for the position of Mayor. I am…

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For B.M. City Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 November 1959 · page 7

Justin McDonald was born at Valley Heights 31 years ago. He's a school teacher as Springwood. He has taken an active…

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Plan Given to Council For Tennis Courts

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 November 1959 · page 2

Prospective aldermen are going into the matter of provision of playing fields for the sporting fraternity. "What do…

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Mayoral Minute to Council Now Part of Penrith History

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 November 1959 · page 5

In the presence of the "large crowd" (how some city papers con exaggerate) at last meeting of Penrith Council, the Mayor (Ald. L. J. Spies) placed the following minute before aldermen:…

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WIZO State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 20 November 1959 · page 10

The acting president, Mrs M. Bern, and the executive thank sincerely Mrs A. Walker, chairman of the…

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Council Younger Set (Club For Young Adults)

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 20 November 1959 · page 10

Tennis—9.30 a.m to 12 noon, home Mr. and Mrs. J. Blits, 70 Drumalbyn Rd., Bellevue Hill. Swimming…

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

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 20 November 1959 · page 10

Appreciation: Mrs n. Wolfensohn, Dr F. Reading than Mr and Mrs M. Wassner, executive, members and…

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Know Your District the First Council

The Biz · Wednesday 25 November 1959 · page 6

The municipality was proclaimed in December, 1888, and the first Council sat in 1889…

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Annual meeting of Safety Council branch

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 25 November 1959 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Parramatta Branch of the Road Safety…

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Correspondence Municipal Elections

The Biz · Wednesday 25 November 1959 · page 27

The Editor, Sir. Mr. P. B. [?] in your last edition was o far from the truth that I…

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Municipal Elections Further Views of Candidates

The Biz · Wednesday 25 November 1959 · page 10

Further views of organisations interested in their respective representatives nominated for the municipal elections to be held on December 5, have been received and are given…

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Would Be Handy as An Alderman

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 November 1959 · page 4

Thomas Wilson Hunter had a lot to do with the electrification of the railway to Katoomba and beyond. He's…

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Smaller County Council to Include Penrith

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 November 1959 · page 1

"Ald. W. L. Chapman rang me this evening and said that the minister for local government has agreed to delay the plan for Prospect County Council to take over Penrith electricity supply," reported…

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First Meeting of Penrith City Council[?] and in New Civic Centre

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 November 1959 · page 1

The new meeting hall at Penrith City Council chambers was in use for the first time on Tuesday night. "Come a little early, because photos are going to be taken," read the usual meeting notice…

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WIZO State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 27 November 1959 · page 10

At the dinner in honor of Mr H. B. Newman, Mrs M. Bern, acting president, expressed congratulations on…

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Council Younger Set (Club For Young Adults)

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 27 November 1959 · page 10

Picnic: Nov. 29, National Park. Meet G.P.O. 9.30 a.m. Music Evening: Nov. 29, 8 p.m., Miss Heather Marshs…

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

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 27 November 1959 · page 10

DOVER HEIGHTS: Meeting, home of Mrs R. Barton, 3/44 Birriga Rd., Bellevue Hill, Wed., Dec. 1, 1 p.m…

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Alderman Chamberlain The Editor

The Biz · Wednesday 2 December 1959 · page 15

Sir-- As various candidates for municipal honours have been expressing their views…

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Work of Retiring Alderman Praised

The Biz · Wednesday 2 December 1959 · page 4

Tribute was paid to the work of Alderman W. L. Wolfenden as vice-chairman of the Finance and General Purposes Committee at the conclusion of the last meeting of the Committee, in view of…

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Presentation to Mayor

The Biz · Wednesday 2 December 1959 · page 4

The Deputy Health Inspector, Mr. W. Matheson, presented the Mayor. Alderman…

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