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Council & local affairs, 1965

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Municipality Marks Time Council in 1964

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 12 January 1965 · page 1

A review of activities and progress in the Holroyd Municipality marked the year 1964 as one of few changes and little progress. Residents are still…

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Queen Honours Holroyd Mayor Serving community

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 12 January 1965 · page 3

The Mayor of Holroyd, Ald. M. Bennett, was awarded the MBE in the Queen's New Year Honours List for services to the community…

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Pressure for Club This Year Council backs Shamrock

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 12 January 1965 · page 8

The year 1965 may see yet another licensed clubhouse built by a Rugby League Club in the Holroyd Municipality…

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Recipe News From Prosper Council Ideas for leftovers Poultry croquettes

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 12 January 1965 · page 8

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice, 1 tablespoon butter 1 or margarine, 1 cup cooked chopped chicken, ham…

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The future for sport From the Mayor's Desk

The Biz · Wednesday 13 January 1965 · page 3

Council will shortly resume after the holidays its vast task of administering the…

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Small Council Progress in Fairfield Last Year

The Biz · Wednesday 13 January 1965 · page 1

Little developmental progress was made in the municipality of Fairfield during 1964, due mainly to the lack of municipal funds and that the year started with thousands of pounds owing in rates…

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Afdeling van "Good Neighbour Council" in Wagin

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 15 January 1965 · page 2

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Vandals ruin flower beds From the Mayor's Desk

The Biz · Wednesday 20 January 1965 · page 5

On behalf of fellow aldermen, the Mayoress and myself I would like to wish all your readers a happy and prosperous 1965. There is one thing, I…

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Council to have library details

The Biz · Wednesday 20 January 1965 · page 1

Holroyd Council is awaiting a report from its Town Clerk, Mr. P. Arnett, on the prospect of supplying a library for the municipality. At the moment, the…

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Around Our Groups Inside Wizo State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 22 January 1965 · page 8

WIZO State Council wishes all members happy holiday season and reminds them not to forget the children in WIZO’s care…

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Alderman's dilemma

The Biz · Wednesday 27 January 1965 · page 4

Several members of Holroyd Council at the last meeting threatened to refuse an alderman's…

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Halt in vandalism From the Mayor's Desk

The Biz · Wednesday 27 January 1965 · page 4

Last week made on appeal to all residents in the municipality to help the council in its drive to reduce vandalism and destruction in our public parks…

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No to Pool Council blasted for decision

The Biz · Wednesday 27 January 1965 · page 1

Ratepayers in the Fairfield Municipality were this week critical of an excuse offered by Ald. K. Herbert, as to why council built a new heated pool instead of providing another swimming centre in Fairfield Park. Aid. Herbert said that to…

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Around Our Groups Inside Wizo State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 29 January 1965 · page 8

Wed., Feb. 3, 10.30 a.m. State Council Meeting, Wizo Rooms. Would all representatives please attend…

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Holroyd alderman on County Council

The Biz · Wednesday 3 February 1965 · page 11

Holroyd Council delegate (Ald. F. Edwards) is the new chairman of Prospect County Council. He won the appoint-…

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From the Mayor's Desk Appeal for fire safety Council Powers

The Biz · Wednesday 3 February 1965 · page 4

I appeal for the co-operation of oil residents to minimise the Bush Fire Hazards during the remaining weeks of Summer. Persons who own…

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LETTERS How many children must die before Council acts?

Tribune · Wednesday 3 February 1965 · page 9

The "Catalina" swimming pool in Katoomba has claimed yet another victim, this time a young girl of only eight years. SHE is the fourth victim in recent times in Katoomba…

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Aroudn Our Groups Inside Wizo State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 5 February 1965 · page 8

Tues., Feb. 23, 10.30 a.m., First Group Meeting/Morning Tea to be held at the Great Synagogue, War Memorial Hall,…

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Local Alderman Heads Prospect Wins election 9 to 7

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 9 February 1965 · page 1

Holroyd Council delegate (Ald. F. Edwards) is the new chairman of Prospect County Council. He won the appointment on a 9-7 vote…

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From the Mayor's Desk

The Biz · Wednesday 10 February 1965 · page 7

Work has commenced on the building of the pedestrian bridge over the railway line between…

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