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Council & local affairs, 1961

396 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 20

A Bouquet for City Council

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 26 April 1961 · page 9

Parramatta Council was doing a "magnificent job" in planting trees, shrubs and…

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Double Votes Found in Council Election

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 26 April 1961 · page 3

Three cases of apparent double voting had been disclosed by a check in the Lawson Ward extraordinary election on March, 25, Holroyd Council Town Clerk, Mr. P. A. Arnett, told last week's council meeting…

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Wednesday, April 26, 1961 Council Plan for Hambledon

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 26 April 1961 · page 1

ABOVE: This week's picture of historic Hambledon Cottage in Hassall Street…

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Mayor's Successor

Nepean Times · Thursday 27 April 1961 · page 1

The death of Ald. Leo Spies, the first of a Mayor in N.S.W. elected by popular vote, has created a…

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Citizens Mourn Mayor: Many Tributes

Nepean Times · Thursday 27 April 1961 · page 1

The past week has been one of mourning by all the citizens of Penrith for their popular Mayor, the late Ald. Leo Spies, whose death on Wednesday last week came as a areat shock to all…

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School-bus Control Urged by Safety Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 27 April 1961 · page 11

Penrith branch of the Road Safety Council has recommended to P. and C. Associations to have either a parent or a prefect in control on each school bus in the Penrith district…

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Around Our Groups Wizo State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 28 April 1961 · page 4

Sponsor a Child: Date of party will be announced shortly. Little Bargain Centre:…

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Council Younger Set (Club for Young Adults)

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 28 April 1961 · page 4

Tennis: Hardy St. Courts, 1-6 p.m. every Sun. Beginners welcome. Inquiries: Barry Weisfield, 30-1085…

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

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 28 April 1961 · page 4

Golden Age Group: formal afternoon, cards games, May 2. All Welco Senior Social Group:…

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Council gets first million

The Biz · Wednesday 3 May 1961 · page 1

Fairfield Council has "made its first million" in building applications for this year…

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Parent-teacher Council Meets

The Biz · Wednesday 3 May 1961 · page 10

The annual meeting of the Fairfield Parent Teacher Council was held on April 18 in the foyer of the Fairfield Boys' High School. Eleven members were present, with Mr. Brown…

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"Lack of confidence" in council representative

The Biz · Wednesday 3 May 1961 · page 1

The Town Planning Committee has passed a vote of no confidence in Fairfield Council's representative on the Cumberland County Council, Cr. G. Marsden…

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Memorial for Late Mayor Proposed by Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 4 May 1961 · page 1

The deputy Mayor of Penrith, Ald. S. J. Dwyer, in a minute presented to a special meeting of Penrith City Council on Monday night, proposed that council should give consideration to some lasting memorial to the late…

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Cricketers Honour Late Mayor

Nepean Times · Thursday 4 May 1961 · page 7

The name of the late Mayor of Penrith City, Ald L. J. Spies, is to be perpetuated by Nepean District…

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Dairy Council Depleted by Property Sales

Nepean Times · Thursday 4 May 1961 · page 1

Sale of several dairying properties in the Penrith district had reduced membership of the Penrith branch of the Milk Zone Dairymen's Council to less than 100…

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50 Years Ago Municipal Water Cart Under Fire

Nepean Times · Thursday 4 May 1961 · page 10

Penrith's water cart, which was urgently requested to be used at St. Marys recently by a city alderman, was also under fire 50 years ago. "The ratepayers are…

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Wizo State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 5 May 1961 · page 9

Sponsor a Child: Date of party will be announced shortly. Little Bargain Centre:…

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Council Younger Set (Club for Young Adults)

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 5 May 1961 · page 9

Tennis: Hardy St. Courts, 1-6 p.m. every Sun. Beginners welcome. Inquiries: Barry Weisfield, 30-1085…

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

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 5 May 1961 · page 9

Bondi-Bellevue Hill: Social Evening home of Mrs. M. Newman, 4 Elliot St., Bondi, May 7, 7.30 p.m. All welcome…

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"Fire service understaffed" say aldermen

The Biz · Wednesday 10 May 1961 · page 1

A recommendation to remove the fire fighting hose box post at Rosina Street Fairfield West, was strongly opposed by aldermen at the Fairfield Council meeting last week. The aldermen not only…

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