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Council & local affairs, 1961

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Around Our Groups Wizo State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 6 January 1961 · page 10

Best wishes to members and friends for a happy and restful vacation. There are many ways you can help…

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

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 6 January 1961 · page 10

Eastern suburbs Young Marrieds: Picnic, Tues., Jan. 17, 10 a.m. Meet Centennial Park Gates (Ocean and…

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Mayor Speaks on Progress

The Biz · Wednesday 11 January 1961 · page 1

The population of Fairfield Municipality has risen to 73,000, the Mayor of Fairfield, Ald. V. H. Wenban, said last month. Ald. Wenban was speaking at the conclusion of his first…

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Transport unions veto offer: before Labor Council on Jan 19

Tribune · Wednesday 11 January 1961 · page 10

SYDNEY: Following their great struggles for a £2-a-week industry allowance, almost all of the 23 unions in the NSW Government transport departments have rejected Railway Commissioner McCusker's offer of 15- a week for…

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Deputy Mayor's Service

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 January 1961 · page 1

Congratulating Ald. S. J. Dwyer on his election as deputy Mayor, the Mayor, Aid. L. J. Spies, said it was…

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Amazing "Pick-a-Box" Ballot for Deputy Mayor

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 January 1961 · page 1

Will Aid. S. J. Dwyer, new deputy Mayor of Penrith, bequeath his hat to the museum being established for the Nepean District Historical Society? The hat will surely become of great historical value as the ballot…

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50 Years Ago Reporter Removed from Council Meeting

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 January 1961 · page 8

Following heated discussion by councillors on comments appearing in the "Nepeen Times" and "Blue Mountains Echo", an "Echo" reporter was removed from the Blue Mountains Shire Council…

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Around Our Groups Wizo State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 13 January 1961 · page 9

Best wishes to members and friends for a happy and restful vacation. There are many ways you can help…

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Council Younger Set (Club for Young adults)

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 13 January 1961 · page 9

Squash: Every Sat., 3-6 p.m., two courts in play, Bellevue Hill Squash Courts. Inquiries: J. Kugel, FM3690…

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

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 13 January 1961 · page 9

Golden Age Group: In recess until Jan. 24. Tues., 1-6 p.m., informal afternoon, games, cards, afternoon tea,…

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Big Night at Labor Council

Tribune · Wednesday 18 January 1961 · page 3

SYDNEY: When the NSW Labor Council meets tomorrow night for the first time in 1961, business on the agenda indicates that it will be one of its most important meetings for many months…

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Vital issues for discussion at Loan Council meeting Workers must raise demands

Tribune · Wednesday 18 January 1961 · page 10

SYDNEY: During December, NSW Premier Heffron called for an urgent Loan Council meeting to discuss interest rates and Government borrowing. Later the other States, with the exception of Victoria, asked for a Loan Council meeting. EARLY in January, all State…

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Penrith Alderman Honoured

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 January 1961 · page 1

Ald. W. H. Thomas, a member of Penrith City Council, has been appointed deputy chairman of…

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50 Years Ago Council Elections Create Keen Interest

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 January 1961 · page 9

Local Government elections to take place on Saturday, January 28, 1911, created the main interest in the "Nepean Times" of Saturday, January 21, 1911…

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Around Our Groups Wizo State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 20 January 1961 · page 9

Bargain Centre: 331 Dowling St., Darlinghurst. Children’s wear urgently needed. Leave goods at WIZO Office…

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Council Younger Set (Club for Young adults)

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 20 January 1961 · page 9

Squash: Every Sat., 3-6 p.m., two courts in play, Bellevue Hill Squash Courts. Inquiries: J. Kugel, FM3690…

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

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 20 January 1961 · page 9

Condolence: The president, Mrs H. Wolfensohn, and members extend heartfelt sympathy to the family…

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Mayor Replies on Baths Complaints

The Biz · Wednesday 25 January 1961 · page 1

The Mayor of Fairfield, Ald. V. H. Wenban, last week denied reports of an epidemic of ear infections caused by the newly-opened Fairfield Municipal Swimming Pool…

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Labor Council demands BHP nationalisation "Community held to ransom"

Tribune · Wednesday 25 January 1961 · page 3

SYDNEY: The Labor Council will call on the NSW Government to implement Labor Party policy and nationalise the BHP. THIS follows a call last week by the NSW State…

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Rates Decision Reached: Alderman Resigns

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 January 1961 · page 1

A quick move by the Mayor of Penrith, Ald. L. J. Spies, ten minutes before closing time of the fourth special rates meeting of Penrith City Council on Monday, resulted in a rate of 7[?]d (urban) and 5½d…

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