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Council & local affairs, 1961

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

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

Golden Age Group: Social afternon tea, Tues., Feb. 21, Council Rooms, 8 Young St., City, from 12.30 p.m…

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Webb has runaway council win Now He's 'Alderman'

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 15 February 1961 · page 1

With a majority of more than 1,000 votes, Mr. M. W. (Joe) Webb was elected on Saturday to succeed his late father (Aid. H. O. Webb) as an alderman for…

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Alderman's wild press accusations

The Biz · Wednesday 15 February 1961 · page 1

At the Fairfield Municipal Council meeting last week, an alderman made allegations about the freedom of the Press in the Fairfield area. In a few short sentences, Aid. L. J. Fraser, who is an independent alderman, said that council "owned" the local newspapers…

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"Please Explain" Request to Ward 3 Aldermen

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 February 1961 · page 2

Mayor of Penrith, Ald. L. J. Spies, and three aldermen will be asked to explain the rates increase to a public meeting at Mulgoa next Monday night, February 20…

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Mayor Presents Gibson Cup at Luddenham

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 February 1961 · page 1

The Mayor of Penrith, Ald. L. J. Spies, presenting the Gibson Cup to winner, Mr. S. Bowerman, at Luddenham Show last Saturday. With Mr. Bowerman is Miss Robyn Gibson, grand-daughter of the late Mr. Charles Gibson, in whose honour the cup was donated for the best sulky turnout by his son, Mr. Vic…

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Political Bias in Council: By-election Pointer

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 February 1961 · page 1

Developments — in and out of council during the past week — triggered off by the controversial rates increase, reveal that the coming by-election to fill a vacancy on Penrith City Council will be an open…

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Around Our Groups Wizo State Council

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

Urgent Appeal.: Please support Little Bargain Centre, 331 Dowling St., Darlinghurst, by giving…

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Council Younger Set (Club for Young Adults)

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 17 February 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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Verenigings Nieuws Openbaar forum van Good Neighbour Council

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 17 February 1961 · page 13

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Concert van "Good Neighbour Council" op 2 Maart

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 17 February 1961 · page 13

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

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

Council Sabbath: Feb. 24, special service at Temple Emanuel; Feb. 25, special service, Central Synagogue…

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New Council Is Elected

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 22 February 1961 · page 16

Mr. G. A. (Peter) Lloyd was elected President of the Chamber of Automotive Industries of…

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Govt. may thwart council

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 22 February 1961 · page 1

The State Government will almost certainly block any attempt by Parramatta City Council to resume compulsorily a group of about 20 Granville…

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Gift of £908 to council

The Biz · Wednesday 22 February 1961 · page 3

S .The Commonwealth Savings Bank has made a voluntary contribution of £90815- to Fairfield…

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Mayor Clarifies Rates at Public Meeting

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 February 1961 · page 1

Facts and figures given by the Mayor of Penrith, Ald. L. J. Spies, and the Town Clerk, Mr. H. F. Corr, cleared many doubts forcibly expressed during a lively public meeting at Mulgoa on…

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Council Nominees

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 February 1961 · page 1

At the close of nominations yesterday for Penrith City Council by-election caused by the reignation of…

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Council Critic Writes (To The Editor)

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 February 1961 · page 7

Sir, I have been surprised at the lack of criticism of the activities of Penrith Council…

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Around Our Groups Wizo State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 24 February 1961 · page 12

Little Bargain Centre: 331 Dowling St., Darlinghurst. Clothing drive, Mon., Feb. 27, Bondi area. Collectors…

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Council Younger Set (Club for Young Adults)

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 24 February 1961 · page 12

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 24 February 1961 · page 12

Council Sabbath: Feb. 24, special service at Temple Emanuel; Feb. 25, special service, Central Synagogue…

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