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Council & local affairs, 1962

334 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 17

Thanks to Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 May 1962 · page 7

Commendation of council staff has been conveyed to Penrith City Council by Rev. G. J. Morris. He said the…

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Council Asks Increase in Benefits

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 May 1962 · page 3

The Prime Minister, Mr. R. G. Menzies, will be requested by Penrith City Council to consider…

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First Penrith Member of Dairy Council

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 May 1962 · page 1

Penrith's first representative on the Milk Zone Dairymen's Council, Mr. K. J. Dwyer, was elected last Friday. Secretary of the Penrith…

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Pater Versluys naar Warringah Shire

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 4 May 1962 · page 9

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Around Our Groups Wizo State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 4 May 1962 · page 9

The President, Mrs. E. Bern, the chairman of “Sponsor a Child,” Mrs. B. Flachs, and the Executive of the WIZO State…

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

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 4 May 1962 · page 9

Kingsgrove-Earlwood Group are holding a meeting at the home of Mrs. A. Revelman, 33 Collins St., Belmore, on Tues.,…

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Mayor's Answers to Questions

The Biz · Wednesday 9 May 1962 · page 7

Can[?]y Vale parking areas, mail delays, drainage in Cabramatta, emerge[?] sanitary services and improved street lighting were some of the subjects covered by Fairfield Aldermen in question time at a recent council meeting…

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Labor Council Supports Young Teachers

Tribune · Wednesday 9 May 1962 · page 10

THE NSW Labor Council last Thursday endorsed claims by the Teachers' Federation for increased…

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Municipal Assembly

The Biz · Wednesday 9 May 1962 · page 5

Mr. G. Chandler was elected president of the Fairfield Municipal Assemby at the…

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Dep. Mayor Returns

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 May 1962 · page 9

Deputy chairman of Prospect County Council. and deputy Mayor of Penrith, Aid. S. J. Dwyer, returned to…

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Mayor to Open Art Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 May 1962 · page 11

Making his first official visit to Glenbrook since his election as Mayor of Blue Mountains City Council,…

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A.l.p. Alderman "On Job" After Absolute Win

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 May 1962 · page 1

Following his absolute majority of 78 in Penrith City Council by-election last Saturday, Ald. R. Allsopp has already"inspected Ward 4 with A.L.P. parliamentarians Mr. John Armitage, M.H.R., and Mr. A. E. Ben…

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Council Carts Water to Emu Plains

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 May 1962 · page 1

Blue Mountains City Council decided on Tuesday night to cart water to residents within five miles of any reticulation points. This will apply to…

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Around Our Groups Wizo State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 11 May 1962 · page 9

Several groups have held Annual Meetings. Election results will be, published in next issue. Mon., May 14: 11 a.m.,…

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

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 11 May 1962 · page 9

Eastern Suburbs Young Marrieds are holding a picnic at Watson’s Bay at 10.30 a.m. on Tues., May 15. Mothers to bring…

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Labor Council hits BHP

Tribune · Wednesday 16 May 1962 · page 12

A leaflet issued by the NSW Labor Council last week accuses the BHP and its subsidiaries of using "every card…

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'Floods' Kept Council Busy

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 16 May 1962 · page 1

Parramatta City Council works staff answered scores of "flood damage" calls at the weekend. Cyclonic rain which…

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Council may face crippling cost

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 16 May 1962 · page 2

Holroyd Municipal Council is facing the possibility of a crippling 100 per cent increase in its annual costs for the maintenance of adequate street lighting throughout the district…

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Letters to the Editor Praise for council and its engineers

The Biz · Wednesday 16 May 1962 · page 2

Sir, -- Whatever justification the critics of the Ware Street construction might or might not have had, there is usually something of a contrary nature to be said on most public questions…

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Good Neighbour Council Scholarship Concert

Nepean Times · Thursday 17 May 1962 · page 9

On Thursday, May 3, the Good Neighbour Council in conjunction with St. Marys High School, held a very successful international concert, proceeds going towards providing a…

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