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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1961

396 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 20

Prospect Council Active

The Biz · Wednesday 10 May 1961 · page 1

At its last monthly meeting the Prospect County Council approved works totalling £13,000 to…

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New Road Proposal Rejected by Council

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 10 May 1961 · page 10

A Rydalmere Chamber of Commerce proposal for construction of a road running off Park Road would be a "most degenerate step," City Engineer, Mr. F. S. Smale, said last week. Parramatta Council…

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Bank Contributes £650 to Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 11 May 1961 · page 2

The Town Clerk of Penrith, Mr. H. F. Corr, has received a contribution of £652/8/3 to council revenue…

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Around Our Groups Wizo State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 12 May 1961 · page 9

Sponsor a Child: Social evening for sponsors, parents and friends, Wed., May 31, 7.45 p.m. Philip Cohen…

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Council Younger Set (Club for Young Adults)

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 12 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 12 May 1961 · page 9

13th Triennial Conference: Sydney, June 2 to 9. Senior Social Group: Gettogether, Tues., 8 p.m.,…

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Mayor replies to questions asked by aldermen in council

The Biz · Wednesday 17 May 1961 · page 5

Questions asked by aldermen were answered at the last meeting of Fairfield Council. The questions were either asking for work to be done or seeking information on some subject. The questions and replies were:…

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McCalman for Mayor

Tribune · Wednesday 17 May 1961 · page 12

Communist Alderman Mel McCalman is contesting the Mayoral Election for the City of Penrith…

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50 Years Ago Penrith Council Formed 90 Years Ago

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 May 1961 · page 10

Penrith was declared a municipality on May 12, 1871, according to a column "Forty Years Ago" in the "Nepean Times" of May 20, 1911. From the first minute…

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Mayor of London Coming in August

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 19 May 1961 · page 1

A party of eleven will accompany London Lord Mayor, Sir Bernard Waley-Cohen, when he visits Australia in July-August…

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Around Our Groups Wizo State council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 19 May 1961 · page 9

Sponsor a Child: Social evening for sponsors, parents and friends, Wed., May 31, 7.45 p.m. Philip Cohen…

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Dominee leider van "Marriage Guidance Council"

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 19 May 1961 · page 2

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Council Younger Set (Club for Young Adults)

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 19 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 19 May 1961 · page 9

13th Triennial Conference opens in Sydney with Sabbath Tea, 6 p.m., Council rooms, June 2. BU 2092 for…

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Council "War" on Backyard Farmers Control on poultry

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 24 May 1961 · page 16

Holroyd Council Health Inspectors, in their war against breaches of health regulations, have launched action against owners of fowls, ducks and rabbits. Inspectors recently…

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Moves by Council Relieve Local Unemployment

Nepean Times · Thursday 25 May 1961 · page 1

Two moves to alleviate unemployment in the district were made by Penrith City Council on Tuesday night. In addition to the…

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McCALMAN for Mayor

Tribune · Wednesday 31 May 1961 · page 12

SYDNEY: Next Saturday is polling day for the mayoral election at Penrith, in which Aid. Mel McCalman is…

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Store's part in progress Mayor's tribute

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 31 May 1961 · page 10

A Parramatta store, founded in 1876, had helped tremendously in the growth and culture…

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Replies to Questions in Fairfield Council

The Biz · Wednesday 31 May 1961 · page 8

At the last meeting of Fairfield Council questions asked by Aldermen at the previous meeting were answered by the Mayor, Ald. V. H. Wenban. At each meeting the…

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Company's parking appeal Test Case on Council Power

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 31 May 1961 · page 1

Judgment in an important test case which may virtually affect Parramatta City Council's powers to enforce provision for off-street parking in certain…

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