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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1928

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Funeral of the Late Mayor (Alderman N. M. Smith) A Wonderful Tribute

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 10

Never before in the history of the South Coast has there been such a manifestation of deep-rooted sorrow and regret than that exhibited at the…

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Wollongong Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 11

The fortnightly meeting of the Wollongong Council was held last Thursday, and was attended by Aldermen Keirnan, Payne, Wells, Lee, Howarth,…

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Report by Shire Clerk. Woonona School of Arts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 4

In connection with the resolution by Council, at the request of people in the area, to conduct it referendum on the question of a new building for the…

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The People's Wonderful Tribute. Funeral of Mayor of Wollongong. Impressive Obsequesies

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 3

Never in the history of Wollongong has there been such a tribute of public respect as that paid to the remains of the late Alderman Norman McLeod Smith, Mayor of the town, on Saturday last. From Sydney, and the various towns…

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Bulli Council Chambers. Contract Price Increased

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 14

At the meeting of Bulli Shire Council on Monday President Fackender referred to the appointing of somebody to supervise the erection of the new…

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Council Chambers Bulli To the Editor

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 9

Notwithstanding protests from the various public bodies throughout the Shire, the Bulli State Council has rushed into an expenditure of £5285 for the…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 2 June 1928 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above Council was held on Thursday, the Mayor (Ald. C. W. Craig) presiding. There were also present Ald. D. E…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above was held on Saturday morning last, the Mayor (Ald. R. Chittick) presiding. Also present were Ald. Sharpe, Burke,…

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Election of Mayor

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 11

Only one nomination was received for the position of Mayor, that of Ald Thos. Keirnan, who was elected unanimously…

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Wollongong Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 17

The usual fortnightly meeting was held last night. Present: Aldermen Kiernan (Mayor), Lane, Tubman. Kelly, Krippner, Howarth, Payne, Wells…

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Wollongong Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 23

A special meeting of the above was held on Tuesday evening. Present: Aldermen Kiernan (Acting-Mayor), Tubman, Lang, Stoyles, Powell…

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Ald. T. Keirnan Elected Mayor of Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 11

A special meeting of the Wollongong Council was held on Tuesday night to eject a Mayor for the remaining period of the Council, and to consider other…

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Wollongong Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 13

Last night's meeting of the Wollongong Council was attended by the Mayor (Ald. T. Keirnan), Aldermen Wells, Lee, Payne, Howarth, Krippner,…

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North Illawarra Council. Monthly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 9

The usual monthly meeting of the North Illawarra Council was held on Wednesday night. Present: The Mayor (Ald. McMahon), Aldermen Weber,…

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Voting for Municipal Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 4

Mr. Lysaght, M.L.A., is in receipt of a communication to the following effect from the Department of Local Government:—…

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Municipal Elections

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 21

Mr. Lysaght has received the following from the Under-Secretary of Local Government.— Your representations on behalf of…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 June 1928 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the above Council was held on Wednesday evening, the Mayor (Ald. Jonas price) presiding. Others present were Ald. S. E…

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Water Wanted. Beyond the Municipal Boundary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 June 1928 · page 2

An unsigned letter, in a familiar writting that left little doubt as to its source. was received at the Kiama Council's meeting on Wednesday night…

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Municipal Band Concert

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 June 1928 · page 2

On Sunday afternoon last, at the Oddfellows' Hall, an excellent sacred concert was given by the Kiama Band which rendered several selections under…

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Bulli Shire. Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 5

The usual meeting was held on Monday, Present: Councillors Fackender [?]resident), Crowther, Morrison, [?]oods, Nichols, Southern, Kelly,…

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