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Council & local affairs, 1959

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Ald. V. Wenban Mayor of Fairfield Ald. Hall Deputy Mayor

The Biz · Wednesday 16 December 1959 · page 1

Fairfield Council aldermen on Thursday night elected Alderman V. H. Wenban (Lab.) as Mayor for 1960. He defeated Alderman…

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Thomas New Mayor for Parramatta

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 16 December 1959 · page 1

By a unanimous decision of the newly elected City Council, Alderman Alfred Robert Cayle Thomas, this week was appointed Mayor of Parramatta for the next 12 months…

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'Communists on Council Again SOON'-Wright

Tribune · Wednesday 16 December 1959 · page 9

SYDNEY: "Although there will be no Communist aldermen on the Sydney City Council in the next three years, we are confident that the future is with us. We will be represented again very soon"…

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New Mayor and Deputy

Nepean Times · Thursday 17 December 1959 · page 1

Ald. Leslie Come was elected Mayor of Blue Mountains City Council on Tuesday night. Ald. W. Sadler (Glenbrook) was…

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Building Without Council's Approval

Nepean Times · Thursday 17 December 1959 · page 4

Howard Hargrave Pty, Ltd., 228 Pitt Street, Sydney, was represented by Mr, Pritchard (instructed by Arthur T. George…

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Ald. H. G. Caines Elected as Deputy Mayor for Twelve Months

Nepean Times · Thursday 17 December 1959 · page 1

First meeting of the new Penrith City Council was held in the old council chambers on Monday night. There were a couple of unusual circumstances: About half a dozen p…

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When Council Meetings will be held

Nepean Times · Thursday 17 December 1959 · page 1

"In the past it has been the practice of council to hold health and building committee meetings at 7.30 on the first…

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Penrith Municipal Olympic Committee

Nepean Times · Thursday 17 December 1959 · page 5

Mr. H. F. Corr, hon. secretarytreasurer of the Penrith Municipal Olympic Committee advises as a result of the appeal held for…

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WIZO State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 18 December 1959 · page 12

Take a Child for a Holiday: Include an Israeli child in your holiday plans; 10/ will provide one day’s…

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Council Younger Set (Club For Young Adults)

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 18 December 1959 · page 12

Picnic/dance: Meet G.P.O. Martin Place, 9 a.m. Sun., Dec. 20. Trip to Terrigal, picnic; dance with…

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

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 18 December 1959 · page 12

Reception: Dec. 20, 8 p.m., to welcome Mr and Mrs J. Burman, Dominion President of the Union of…

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Tory Alderman Slates Menzies Govt on Grants Local Govt 'Struggle Fob Survival'

Tribune · Tuesday 22 December 1959 · page 5

SYDNEY: Even the Tory Government of Great Britain is more generous to local…

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GREETINGS... from the Mayor & Mayoress

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 December 1959 · page 1

"To the people of the Penrith City Council area we offer our ben wishes for the Christmas Season, and for the years to…

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People Who Make News: Auckland's Jewish Mayor

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 24 December 1959 · page 1

AUCKLAND: A Jew has been elected mayor of New Zealand’s largest city. In the recent city council elections Mr Dov Myer…

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WIZO State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 24 December 1959 · page 8

The Federal Executive of N.S.W. and State Council Express congratulations to Dr Alice Benfey, of…

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Tennis Courts and Woodriff Park: Council's Decision

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 December 1959 · page 1

Nepean District Tennis Association probably will not have to wait long before its plan for the 14 courts and a clubhouse will be in operation on the ground, now vacant, and which is at the corner of…

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WIZO State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 31 December 1959 · page 6

Little Bargain Centre: 331 Dowling St., Darlinghurst (near Taylor Sq.) Good used clothing, especially…

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

The Australian Jewish Times · Thursday 31 December 1959 · page 6

New Year’s Eve Dance: Senior Social Club have arranged a special social and dance at the Council…

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