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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1963

245 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 13

£1,300 to Council

The Biz · Wednesday 19 June 1963 · page 9

Fairfield Council will receive an ex-gratia payment of £1,300 from Fairfield branch of the Rural…

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Council Rejects Zebra Crossing

The Biz · Wednesday 19 June 1963 · page 2

Fairfield Council last week rejected a police proposed for the relocation of the pedestrian crossing at the Cabramatta railway station. The police recommend…

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Council Should Use Sand Monies

Tribune · Wednesday 19 June 1963 · page 9

SYDNEY: Millions of tons of sand were involved in extensive sand leases in Kurnell and Cronulla, Transport Workers' Union…

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Council to spend £35,000 on estate

The Biz · Wednesday 19 June 1963 · page 5

He said, however, the drainage in Sturt Street was the main problem and he would be contented if…

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Big Sewerage Play for Municipality

The Biz · Wednesday 19 June 1963 · page 2

The Metropolitan Water, Sewerage and Drainage Board will spend £237,475 on sewerage facilities in the Fairfield Municipality, in its 7963-64 programme…

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Around Our Groups Wizo State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 21 June 1963 · page 10

Wed., June 26: WIZO State Council Annual General Meeting, 8 p.m., at War Memorial Centre, Great Synagogue, Castlereagh…

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Alderman replies on payment plan Letter to editor

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 25 June 1963 · page 5

Sir,—The announcement by the Minister for Local Government, Mr. Hills, that he is going to amend the Local Government Act so that aldermen can receive payment for their…

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Holroyd Council Wont Decide on Fluoride

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 25 June 1963 · page 1

A decision to fluoridate Sydney's water supply should be made by the Department of Public Health, the Mayor of Holroyd said this week…

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Council's action on fluoride scheme

The Biz · Wednesday 26 June 1963 · page 3

Liverpool City Cornell will usk its representative on the Water Board to support [?]ridation of the Sydney water supply. Council decided on the…

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Converted Council Store Hall for the Aged Almost Completed

The Biz · Wednesday 26 June 1963 · page 2

Conversion of a council-owned stores depot at Cabramatta to an old age pensioners' hall has almost been completed. Most of the painting has been finished and…

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Two Dead — Nine Suspected Diphtheria Epidemic Scare Council Concerned

The Biz · Wednesday 26 June 1963 · page 1

A 10-year-old Fairfield boy who was admitted to Royal Prince Henry Hospital last week as a suspected diphtheria case, died shortly after admission. His eight sisters and brothers were also suspected of suffering…

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Around Our Groups Wizo State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 28 June 1963 · page 10

Little Bargain Centre: 331 Dowling St., Darlinghurst. Wanted! Goods of all description. Clothing for men, women…

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Council Gives £1000 Plan To Assist Needy Students

Tharunka · Friday 28 June 1963 · page 3

Students' Union Council has made a grant of £1000 to the Student loan fund. The grant was unanimously approved by Council at its June meeting. The Deputy Registrar, Mr. J.B. ROWE, had described…

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Two Fairfield Aldermen Criticise Water Ratings

The Biz · Wednesday 3 July 1963 · page 1

Two Fairfield aldermen last week criticised the method of assessing water rates within the municipality, by the Metropolitan Water, Sewerage and Drainage Board. They were…

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Loan to Council

The Biz · Wednesday 3 July 1963 · page 2

The Australian and New Zealand Savings Bank Limited has granted the local council a loan of…

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Council's Mass Immunisation

The Biz · Wednesday 3 July 1963 · page 1

The threat of a large-scale diphtheria epidemic in Fairfield has caused widespread alarm among health authorities and residents. On June 19, a 10-year-old boy died from…

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Labor Council Increases Fees

Tribune · Wednesday 3 July 1963 · page 11

SYDNEY: The New South Wales Labor Council recently decided to double the affiliation fees of its 101…

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Council Rating Method Is Fair

The Biz · Wednesday 3 July 1963 · page 1

An officer of Fairfield Council last week defended the method of rating properties in the municipality. He was commenting on…

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Council quits combine— to buy petrol

The Biz · Wednesday 3 July 1963 · page 1

Fairfield council will call tenders for the supply of motor spirit at the start of the present financial year…

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Loan Council does little: crisis remains

Tribune · Wednesday 3 July 1963 · page 9

SYDNEY: "The results from the recent Loan Council meeting will do little to relieve the crisis in housing, education and unemployment. It shows that unions must continue to press their demands and…

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