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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1960

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Prospect C. Council Gains Consumers

The Biz · Wednesday 18 May 1960 · page 21

Prospect County Council has gained 2534 new consumers so far this year…

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Keep Area Tidy! Drive to clean-up Granville Council helps Chamber

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 18 May 1960 · page 12

In a "clean-up Granville" campaign, Parramatta Council has placed litter bins…

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Old Council Chambers

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 May 1960 · page 1

Penrith City Council town clerk, Mr. H. F. Corr, advised council at last meeting that repairs and alterations were…

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All Petrol Tax Should Go To Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 May 1960 · page 1

Bankstown Council wrote to many local authorities in this State, asking— That the whole of the petrol…

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Road Safety Council Will Try Again for Safety Lights

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 May 1960 · page 3

Penrith Road Safety Council had an interesting meeting last week, with Mr. L. Ward presiding, secretary Constable J. McCubbin and treasurer Alf. Preskett were at the table conducting the business…

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Lord Mayor's Praise for Jewry

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 20 May 1960 · page 4

NEW YORK: The Lord Mayor of Sydney (Ald. H. F. Jensen) on Sunday told more than…

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WIZO State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 20 May 1960 · page 14

Sponsor a Child: Children will receive inscribed portraits at a party on Sun., May 29, 2.30 p.m. at…

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Council Younger Set (Club for Young Adults)

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 20 May 1960 · page 14

Tennis: Sun., 1.30 p.m. home of Mr and Mrs Blits[?] 70 Drumalbyn Rd., Bellev[?] Hill…

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

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 20 May 1960 · page 14

Mrs M. Balkind is acting president during absence of Mrs H. Wolfensohn now overseas to attend National…

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Aldermen's questions

The Biz · Wednesday 25 May 1960 · page 19

Fairfield Council aldermen asked the Mayor, Alderman V. H. Wenban, the following questions at a meeting recently. Alderman Fraser asked—…

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Council considers skating rink

The Biz · Wednesday 25 May 1960 · page 1

A roller skating rink in Fairfield would keep young people off street corners at night, Alderman L. J. Fraser told the last meeting of Fairfield…

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Prospect County Council active

The Biz · Wednesday 25 May 1960 · page 1

At the request of Fairfield Council, the Prospect County Council has agreed to install four 400 watt mercury vapour lamps at the John Street and Railway Parade pedestrian crossing…

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RESCISSION "What's the Use of Making Estimates?"--Dep. Mayor

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 May 1960 · page 6

Penrith City Council, and the Penrith Municippl Council before that, had become notorious for the number of rescission motions put forward. Matters would be discussed and a decision reached, but one or…

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WIZO State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 27 May 1960 · page 14

Sponsor a Child: Children will receive inscribed portraits at a party on Sun., May 29, 2.30 p.m. at…

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N.c.j.w. (National Council 0F Jewish Women)

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 27 May 1960 · page 14

Annual General Meetings Mon., June 6, 8 p.m., Council Rooms. Hospital Visiting…

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World council of peace condemns aggressive act

Tribune · Wednesday 1 June 1960 · page 4

VIENNA: The World Council of Peace has issued a statement denouncing the acts of aggression committed by the US ruling circles against the Soviet Union on the eve of the summit conference…

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NSW Labor Council workshop campaign to lift wages

Tribune · Wednesday 1 June 1960 · page 10

SYDNEY: The Labor Council of New South Wales last Thursday night decided on a widespread campaign in the workshops to win increases in wages…

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Municipal lighting

The Biz · Wednesday 1 June 1960 · page 1

The lighting in the Fairfield area was in great need of improvement…

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Spastic Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 2 June 1960 · page 1

Supporters and all persons interested in the welfare of spastic children are invited to attend the annual meeting of local…

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Apexians and Asian Visitors Were Guests of Mayor

Nepean Times · Thursday 2 June 1960 · page 1

Last weekend was a busy time for the Mayor of Penrith. He and the Mayoress were host and hostess to the visiting Apexians and their guests, who had assembled at the administrative chambers, Penrith, at…

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