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Council & local affairs, 1961

396 stories in Sydney's papers · page 18 of 20

Praise for Aldermen

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 1 November 1961 · page 7

In a frank letter to the Editor, Mrs. E. Kerr, a resident of Cowper Street, Granville, the…

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Council Notes Werrington School Kept Before Members

Nepean Times · Thursday 2 November 1961 · page 10

The Minister for Education, Mr. E. Wetherell, will be asked by Penrith City Council to keep under review the establishment of a kindergarten and prmary school at Werrington…

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Around Our Groups Wizo State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 3 November 1961 · page 9

DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM — Chairman Mrs. Anita Zweig will be happy to advise all intending visitors to Israel…

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N.C.J.W. (National Council of Jewish Women)

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 3 November 1961 · page 9

In place of Council Luncheon, a drive to Bobbin Head has been arranged by Mrs. Renof. Cars leave Council…

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Police Shortage a Grave Problem Alderman's claim

The Biz · Wednesday 8 November 1961 · page 1

Lack of police protection was becoming a serious problem in the Municipality, a Fairfield Council Alderman claimed at the last meeting of council He is Ald. K. Todd, an Independent…

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Warning by City Aldermen Don't Panic Over Rates

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 8 November 1961 · page 2

Two Parramatta City Council aldermen this week issued "don't panic" warnings to property owners on possible rate rises. 'Will pay no more'…

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Council opens third public loan

The Biz · Wednesday 8 November 1961 · page 3

Phenomenal growth throughout the Prospect County Council district during the past four years had caused the need for more than £2,000,000 to be spent on increasing electricity supplies. Alderman…

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Trading Bank 'A Help to Council'

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 8 November 1961 · page 3

The Commonwealth Trading Bank had assisted Parmmatta Council in many of Its projects, Al. E S. Lough said last week. He was welcoming…

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"Convenient Football Site," Suggests Mayor

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 November 1961 · page 7

A suggestion was made to more than 300 Penrith Rugby League Football Club members and guests last Friday night by the Mayor of Penrith, Ald. W. L. Chapman, M.L.A., to "make up your…

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Dutch News in Brief "Mayor mutineer"

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 10 November 1961 · page 1

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Around Our Groups Wizo State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 10 November 1961 · page 9

LITTLE BARGAIN CENTRE. — 331 Dowling Street, Darlinghurst. Depots: Mrs. R. Hovev, 23, Boronia…

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N.C.J.W. (National Council of Jewish Women)

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 10 November 1961 · page 9

Drive to Bobbin Head. Organised by Mrs. L. Renof, Leaving Council Rooms at 10.30 a.m. on Wed., Nov. 15…

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Aldermen Walk Out-- Three Allege Favouritism

The Biz · Wednesday 15 November 1961 · page 1

Three independent Aldermen walked out of the Fairfield Council meeting last week in protest agains alleged favouritism by the Mayor, Aid. V. H. Wenban (Labor)…

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Australian Mayor Appeals for Peace

Tribune · Wednesday 15 November 1961 · page 1

"More and more of the ordinary people are becoming increasingly concerned with the threat of war," the Mayor of Parkes (Ald. Moon) said on return from England this month. ALD. Moon was the Australian…

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Around Our Groups Wizo State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 17 November 1961 · page 9

LITTLE BARGAIN CENTRE. — 331 Dowling Street, Darlinghurst. Depots: Mrs. R. Hovev, 23, Boronia…

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N.C.J.W. (National Council of Jewish Women)

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 17 November 1961 · page 9

HARBOUR CRUISE. Boat leaves No. 2 jetty, Circular Quay, at 7 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 25. Dancing, good…

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Call from ex-Mayor Protest on new values

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 22 November 1961 · page 16

Parramatta Council is planning a protest to the Valuer General's Department against increased valuations throughout its area…

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Labor Council hits W Germany

Tribune · Wednesday 22 November 1961 · page 5

SYDNEY: The revival of militarism in West Germany, backed as before by Krupp and other armament manufacturers,…

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Council Condemned Over Bid to Discriminate

Tribune · Wednesday 22 November 1961 · page 10

SYDNEY: Despite heavy rain, electors at an Ashfield shopping centre meeting last Saturday supported Communist speakers' sharp criticism of local council attempts to interfere with the electoral rights of the Communist candidate…

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City ready for week of pageantry Municipal centenary

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 22 November 1961 · page 3

Parramatta's 100th birthday as a municipality will be remembered next week with pageantry, solemnity and gaiety. The centenary…

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