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Council & local affairs, 1960

429 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 22

WIZO State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 12 August 1960 · page 11

Tues., Aug. 16: Second session 1960 WIZO Seminar, 17 Albert St., Edgecliff. Speaker: Mr M. D…

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Council Younger Set (Club for Young Adults)

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 12 August 1960 · page 11

CYS combined with SYGS “Cabaret Night,” Sat., Aug. 13, 8.30 p.m., Starlight Room, Great Synagogue. Latin…

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

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 12 August 1960 · page 11

Senior Social Group: All over 25, Tuesdays, 8 p.m., Council Rooms, 8 Young St., Sydney. Table tennis,…

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Aldermen seek information in Council

The Biz · Wednesday 17 August 1960 · page 8

Fairfield Council aldermen asked the Mayor, Alderman V. H. Wenban, many questions at council's last meeting. Their questions and the Mayor's replies were:…

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Aldermen Sign Petition for More School Aid

The Biz · Wednesday 17 August 1960 · page 1

The Mayor and aldermen of Fairfield Council at its last meeting signed a petition requesting the Federal Government to grant increased funds for education…

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Complaints to Council

The Biz · Wednesday 17 August 1960 · page 3

Fairfield Council received the following complaints at its last meeting. Council's decision in each matter were:…

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Council stands by peace movement

Tribune · Wednesday 17 August 1960 · page 2

SYDNEY.--Bankstown Municipal Council has reaffirmed its official support for an important local peace rally, despite efforts by some…

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Labor Council protest on Crimes Act

Tribune · Wednesday 17 August 1960 · page 9

SYDNEY: The NSW Labor Council last Thursday night drew attention to the Menzies Government's intention to amend the Crimes Act and protested against any interference with civil liberties…

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Council plans to move Jacob Cook monument

The Biz · Wednesday 17 August 1960 · page 1

The Jacob Cook Monument in Cook Square, Cabramatta, was an eyesore and a traffic hazard. Alderman K. Howick told the last meeting of Fairfield Council. Alderman Howick said, the monument should be removed to…

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NSW transport to stop for two hours Unanimous Labor Council Endorsement

Tribune · Wednesday 17 August 1960 · page 3

SYDNEY: All trams, trains and buses will stop for two hours on September 21 as a demonstration of the…

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Blacktown Shire's £50 to Thorndale

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 August 1960 · page 9

Thorndale School of subnormal children, Penrith, will receive £50 from Blacktown Shire Council…

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WIZO State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 19 August 1960 · page 11

Tues., Aug. 23: Third session 1960 WIZO Seminar, 17 Albert St., Edgecliff, 10 a.m. Speaker: Mr M. Yuval,…

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

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 19 August 1960 · page 11

Emergency Group: Meeting, Mon., Aug. 22, 11.45 p.m., home of Mrs D. Loufer, Flat 5/266 Campbell Pde., Bondi…

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Council's mobile display unit

The Biz · Wednesday 24 August 1960 · page 1

The Prospect County Council has decided to purchase and equip a Mobile Display Unit for…

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Chamber Refutes Aldermen on Key-money Charge

Nepean Times · Thursday 25 August 1960 · page 14

Penrith Chamber of Commerce, at its meeting last week, was strongly critcal of remarks made by Aldermen S. J. Dwyer and F. Cronin in council concerning exorbitant rents being charged for…

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Mayor on Swimming Pool: "Will Not Negotiate": More Sites Wanted

Nepean Times · Thursday 25 August 1960 · page 1

"I am not prepared to negotiate further," the Mayor of Penrith, Ald. L. J. Spies, told Penrith City Council on Tuesday night. His emphatic comment was made after two moves to take the proposed War Memorial…

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WIZO State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 26 August 1960 · page 11

Tues., Aug. 30: Fourth Session 1960 WIZO Seminar, 17 Albert St., Edgecliff, 11 a.m., speaker, Mrs H…

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

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 26 August 1960 · page 11

NCJW Queen Candidate: Miss Lynne Shaw, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Shaw…

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County Council office

The Biz · Wednesday 31 August 1960 · page 10

Prospect County Council has opened a. temporary district office and showroom at the…

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Council chit chat

The Biz · Wednesday 31 August 1960 · page 16

On the Bank Holiday weekend two carloads of Fairfiold office employees went to Wilson's Valley, in the Snowy Mountains…

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