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Council & local affairs, 1962

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50 Years Ago Two Ballots for Mayor

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 February 1962 · page 3

Mayor of Penrith, Ald. T. Jones, was re-elected by the municipal council at a special meeting on…

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Mayor Scrubs Off Swastikas

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 16 February 1962 · page 1

Swastikas at Bondi Beach promenade were scrubbed off by Mayor of Waverley, Ald. R. M. O’Keefe, last week. The swastikas were painted on the bridge above…

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Around Our Groups Wizo State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 16 February 1962 · page 9

In Memoriam. The President and Executive extend deepest condolences to the family of the late Mrs. M. Duncan, who have…

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

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 16 February 1962 · page 9

Council Month, Feb. 23March 15: Watch this column for details of functions. 39th Anniversary Dinner: Note…

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Mayor's Offer on Parking

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 21 February 1962 · page 3

Mayor of Parramatta (Aid. J. P. Flaherty) last week offered to discuss…

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Unions tell Loan Council what to do about jobless

Tribune · Wednesday 21 February 1962 · page 9

A deputation comprising five building union officials from NSW succeeded in focussing attention on demands for urgent Federal Government action to relieve…

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Mayor Presents Blazer

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 February 1962 · page 8

Life-member's blazer of Penrith Rugby League Football Club was presented to Mr. Merv…

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Around Our Groups Wizo State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 23 February 1962 · page 9

Important Announcement to all Group Publicity Chairmen: All publicity must now reach our office, 17 Albert St.,…

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

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 23 February 1962 · page 9

Council Month: Feb. 23-Mar. 15. Watch this column for details of future functions. 39th Anniversary Dinner: Our…

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V. Forces And Anti-Forces: The Students' Union Council

Tharunka · Tuesday 27 February 1962 · page 8

The Students' Union Council is a study in itself. On the average, it is motivated by 40 p.c. Apathy, 35 p.c…

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Letters to the Editor Alderman condemns control by politics

The Biz · Wednesday 28 February 1962 · page 2

I refer to your issite of 14262 and note with keen satisfaction that the Canley Vale Residents' Progress Association plans to lead a movement aimed at delivering Fairfield Council from the control of a political party…

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Council money diverted claim

The Biz · Wednesday 28 February 1962 · page 2

At the council meeting on Wednesday, 7262, it was revealed by the chairman of the works committee that £1000 odd had been diverted from the…

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Candidates' Corner: Aldermen Contest Nepean Seat

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 March 1962 · page 8

Election for the greatly enlarged Nepean electorate will be a contest between two aldermen of Penrith City Council. Sitting Liberal member…

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Around Our Groups Wizo State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 2 March 1962 · page 9

Sincere thanks to Mrs. S. Karas for hospitality at Child Register Meeting, held at her home…

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

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 2 March 1962 · page 9

The N.C.J.W. would like all members of the Community to share their Simchas with them at any of the following functions:…

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To serve the Mayor

The Biz · Wednesday 7 March 1962 · page 1

The Mayor of fairfield, Aid. V. H. Wenban, presents the Mayor's own banner to…

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Mayor warns people Contd. From P. 2

The Biz · Wednesday 7 March 1962 · page 9

When these experts start doing something for the people -- they can start talking…

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Letters to the Editor Mayor warns people 'uninformed prattle'

The Biz · Wednesday 7 March 1962 · page 2

Sir, Please allow me a little space to warn the people of Fairfield Municipality not to be fooled by the uniformed and almost childish prattle af some people who are setting…

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Three Seats Go to A.L.P. Mayor Votes First choice Mahoney doubles previous majority

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 7 March 1962 · page 1

Almost doubling his previous majority, Mr. D. J. Mahoney ramped home to a spectacular victory in Saturday's election for the Parramatta seat in the Legislative Assembly…

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Mayor, Parents Attend Prefects' Induction

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 March 1962 · page 9

Feature of the prefects' installation ceremony at Penrith High School last week was the attendance of a large number of parents. The Mayor of Penrith,…

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