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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1926

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Blackberries in Bulli Shire. Snakes in the Street

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 1

Blackberries which have such a prolifix growth throughout Bulli Shire, are a source of revenue to many who pick and sell tho fruit, and a delight to the…

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Wollongong Council. Tenders and Appointment

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 13

At the meeting of the Wollongong Council last night consideration was given to the appointment of a junior typiste. Twenty-six applications were…

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North Illawarra Council. a Lengthy Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 4

All the Aldermen were present at the meeting of the North Illawarra Council on Wednesday night last, which Commenced at 7.30 p.m. It was…

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Relief for Pensioners. Bulli Council Action

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 1

Cr. Morrison is commendably sympathetic towards the aged who have only limited moans of livelihood. At a special meeting of the Bulli Shire Council…

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Mr. W. H. Hurt. North Illawarra Council. To the Editor

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 2

Sir,—My attention has been drawn to a statement by Mr. W. H. Hurt, of Mount Keira, in the last issue of your paper to the effect that the North…

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Masland v. Municipality of North Illawarra

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 5

William Masland sued the North Illawarra Council for wrongful dismissal, claiming £200 damages. Ho also claimed £66/10/- due in respect of his…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 March 1926 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above was held on Wednesday evening, the Mayor presiding. Also present, Ald. Hindmarsh, King, Carson, Pike, Walker,…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 March 1926 · page 2

The above Council met on Thursday last, there being present: Ald. H. Cobcey (Mayor), D. E. Weir, G. Ingold J. E. W. Noble, J. Brown, H. Fredericks and…

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Bulli Shire Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting was held on Monday. Present: Councillors Southern (president), Crowther, Morrison, Nichols, Fackender…

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Central Illawarra Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 10

At the meeting on Wednesday all were present except Aldermen Lee and Curry for whom there were apologies…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 2

The fortnightly, meeting of the above was held on Monday, the Mayor (Ald. Moffitt) presiding. Also present: Ald. Burke, Jackson, Chittick. J. R. M…

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Shellharbour Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 7

The usual monthly meeting was held on Wednesday. Present: Aldermen James, (Mayor) Burns, McNabb, Couzens, Thomas, Fraser, Watts…

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Wollongong Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 16

At the meeting yesterevening. Mt. Pleasant Line: The Mayor, Alderman Smith reported a conference between himself and Alderman…

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Wollongong Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Wollongong Council was held last night. All the aldermen were present except Ald. Wells…

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Shellharbour Council. Monthly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 13

The usual monthly meeting of the Shellharbour Council was held last Wednesday in the Council Chambers, Albion Park, those present being the…

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Bulli Progress Association Proposal to Form Grand Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 6

The meeting of the above Association on Tuesday night was not very extended. Mr. Ballings presided in the unavoidable absence of President Fry…

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Shellharbour Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting, was held on Wednesday, Ald James (Mayor) presiding. Also present: Ald O'Keefe Fraser, Thomas, Langley, Watts, Couzens,…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 2

The above Council met on Thursday lat, there being present Ald. H. Colley (Mayor), D. E. Weir, C. W. Craig, J. Brown, J. E. Noble, H. Fredericks and…

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Bulli Shire Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 2

At the usual fortnightly meeting on Monday tHe following were present:—Crs. Southern (president), Crowther, Morrison, Tuckerman…

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Bulli Shire Clerk

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 8

Bulli Shire Councillors realise they have an efficient and energetic shire Clerk in Mr. Wood. When he pointed out at the meeting on Monday that…

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