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Council & local affairs, 1962

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World Peace Council's Call to Disarm

Tribune · Wednesday 3 January 1962 · page 8

STOCKHOLM: "Our task is to give voice and strength to the will of the people," declared the World Peace Council here last month in a rousing call for intensified popular effort to achieve complete and general disarmament…

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Around Our Groups Wizo State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 5 January 1962 · page 9

After the well deserved Holiday Recess our Groups will resume work in the new year with the Sponsor a Child drive…

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

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 5 January 1962 · page 9

Council Month: Council has a big year ahead for its most important project. Watch this column for future…

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'Louts and hoodlums parade streets' Poor protection for municipality

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 10 January 1962 · page 1

Fairfield municipality was one of the most poorly protected police districts in the metropolitan area. Ald. K. Howick told last week's meeting of Fairfield Council. Louts and…

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Ald. Dwyer Remains Deputy Mayor

Nepean Times · Thursday 11 January 1962 · page 1

Ald. S. J. Dwyer was re-elected as Deputy Mayor of Penrith on Tuesday night, defeating Ald. H. G. Caines, who held the position in 1960, by six votes to three…

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Mayor's Allowance Remains at £1,000

Nepean Times · Thursday 11 January 1962 · page 1

The Mayoral allowance was fixed at £1,000—the same as last year—at Penrith City Council's meeting…

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Around Our Groups Wizo State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 12 January 1962 · page 9

Sponsor a Child drive has new begun. The chairman, Mrs. B. Flachs will be most happy to answer any queries…

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

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 12 January 1962 · page 9

Council Month: Council has a big year ahead for its most important project. Watch this column for future…

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Deputy Mayor's Added Honour

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 January 1962 · page 1

Aid. S. J. Dwyer was elected vice-chairman of Prospect County Council last Thursday…

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Around Our Groups Wizo State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 19 January 1962 · page 9

Sponsor a Child — Urgent Call to Mothers and Sponsors of Children: Please make your appointment now with Nadel…

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

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 19 January 1962 · page 9

Coogee - Randwick Group: Next meeting, Jan. 24, 8 p.m., at home of Mrs. J. Lewis, 81 Holmes St., Kingsford…

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Mayor denies ambitions for seat on Board

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 24 January 1962 · page 1

Mayor of Parramatta (Ald. J. P. Flaherty) this week flatly rejected…

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Council to Prosecute

The Biz · Wednesday 24 January 1962 · page 8

A Merrylands resident will be prosecuted by Holroyd Council for storing materials on the…

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Council Centre Ready Soon

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 24 January 1962 · page 1

PICTURED at left is the modern new Civic Centre now nearing completion next to the Post Office in…

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Fairfield Council's 105th. Naturalisation Ceremony

The Biz · Wednesday 24 January 1962 · page 4

One hundred and forty-one migrants will be naturalised at Fairfield Council's 105th Naturalisation ceremony, the first for 1962. The ceremony will he held in the Civic Hell, this…

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Renewed blitz on crash towing Safety Council move

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 24 January 1962 · page 3

Renewed efforts to secure stricter controls over the activities of tow-truck drivers in their efforts to secure towing rights to vehicles damaged in accidents, will be made shortly by Parramatta branch of the Road Safety Council…

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Showground water supply may improve Bid by Council

The Biz · Wednesday 24 January 1962 · page 1

Fairfield Council will press immediately for an increased supply of water "laid on" at the Fairfield Showground to provide increased protection against bush fires and to keep up with the development of the grounds…

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Mayor Opens New Church

Nepean Times · Thursday 25 January 1962 · page 2

New Penrith Seventh Day Adventist Church, estimated to cost £4,000, was officially opened last Sunday…

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Mayor and Officers Inspect Olympic Pool

Nepean Times · Thursday 25 January 1962 · page 1

Inspecting: the Penrith Manorial Swimming Pool last Monday were, from left: Ald. W. L. Chapman (Mayor), Mr. N. Taylor (deputy engineer), M. Baker (chief clerk), R. Rawson (deputy Town Clerk), and Mr. L. Anderson (baths manger). Dressing sheds are contained in the low-gabled building at left background…

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Around Our Groups Wizo State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 26 January 1962 · page 9

Sponsor a Child: Urgent call to all groups. Would you please arrange for all Mothers and Sponsors of children to make…

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