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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1965

236 stories in Sydney's papers · page 2 of 12

Ratepayer Blames Aldermen on Pool Controversy "Just a game"

The Biz · Wednesday 10 February 1965 · page 1

Fairfield Council's handling of the provision of additional swimming pools for the municipality last year has been criticised by a local businessman…

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Around Our Groups Inside Wizo State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 12 February 1965 · page 8

Wed., Feb. 17, 8 p.m.: “Welcome Home” in honour of Mrs. Hannah Kessler, Federal President, at the Great Synagogue…

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Alderman blasts new Police administration

The Biz · Wednesday 17 February 1965 · page 3

A Holroyd Council alderman has claimed the formation of the new Merrylands Divisional Police Headquarters caused police to neglect the Pendie Hill and Wentworrhville areas. He said the areas…

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Prospect Council plans extensions

The Biz · Wednesday 17 February 1965 · page 3

Prospect County Council will install an electronic computer at its main offices at Merrylands. The county council…

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From the Mayor's Desk. Fairfield Development Still Expands Rapidly

The Biz · Wednesday 17 February 1965 · page 4

Usually over the Christmas period we do not see a great deal of building activity but there is now evidence of continued expansion throughout the whole area. Within a period of 6…

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Lord Mayor of Manchester

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 19 February 1965 · page 9

Manchester (JCNS).—Alderman Bert Langton, 50, has been selected to be the next Lord Mayor of Manchester. He succeeds another Jew,…

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Council of B.B. youth

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 19 February 1965 · page 4

A body to co-ordinate the activities of B'nai B'rith youth groups has been formed…

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Around Our Groups Inside Wizo State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 19 February 1965 · page 8

Tues., Feb. 23, 10.30 a.m.: First Group, Meeting Morning Tea at Great Synagogue War Memorial Hall, hostessed by…

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Council impressed by club inspection

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 23 February 1965 · page 1

Aldermen of Holroyd Council has said they were "most impressed" with the work being done at the Parramatta Police Boys' Club. They said this at the latest meeting of the…

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From the Mayor's Desk Winston Appeal plans under way

The Biz · Wednesday 24 February 1965 · page 3

I am pleased to report that I was elected President of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Appeal for the Fairfield Municipality. I am sure that by now…

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Around Our Groups Inside Wizo State Council

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 26 February 1965 · page 8

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

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Council Decisions

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 2 March 1965 · page 6

At the latest meeting of Hilroyd Council, aldermen considered and decided: To allow an application for the use of land in…

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From the Mayor's Desk Bridge work started again

The Biz · Wednesday 3 March 1965 · page 3

The Railway Deportment has at last started work on repairs to the deck of the Cabramatta railway bridge which has been in deplorable condition since an incomplete job was done…

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Council's warning on dangerous diseases

The Biz · Wednesday 3 March 1965 · page 1

Fairfield Chief Health Inspector, Mr. G. Griffin, this week warned residents that complacency over immunisation of children against…

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Council Talks While Fires Blaze

Tribune · Wednesday 3 March 1965 · page 3

SYDNEY.-- Nearly 300 people in the Sutherland School of Arts last Friday night strongly condemned the Sutherland Shire…

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Around Our Groups Inside Wizo State Council

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

Sponsor a Child Campaign: Members are reminded that “Take a Child for a Holiday” may be utilised towards this…

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Les Elections Municipales En France Dix membres du gouvernement seront candidats

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 5 March 1965 · page 1

T E général de Gaulle n'a pas changé ^ Il les appelle toujours "les élections édilitaires", les considère comme une…

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Council Refusal to Sunday School

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 9 March 1965 · page 3

Holroyd Council will adhere to its decision to refuse permission for extensions to the front of a Sunday School hall at Guildford. This followed an appeal…

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Council chairman could cause political clash

The Broadcaster · Tuesday 9 March 1965 · page 3

A ruling by the newly-elected Prospect County Council Chairman, Ald. F. Edwards, could cause the first division in the County Council since its formation. Observers have said a clash at the last meeting set the tone for…

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Dispute Over Heated Pool Aldermen divided

The Biz · Wednesday 10 March 1965 · page 1

Fairfield Council's heated pool at Canley Vale is now the subject of a trial to find out whether or not the public really want to use it. The trial follows public outcry at the expenditure of £30,000 on the pool…

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