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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1929

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Central Illawarra Council. Extraordinary Election

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 15

In our advertisement columns will be found the result of the Election to fill the extraordinary vacancy in Central Illawarra Council caused by the death…

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Central Illawarra Council. Special Meeting

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 20
Also in Illawarra Mercury

A special meeting of the above council was held yesterday afternoon, to deal with the appointment of a clerk and other matters…

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ELECTRICITY to Colliery Bulli Council Customer

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 6

Bulli Shire Council recently conveyed an electric current wire from near Thirroul railway bridge, across Excelsior Colliery property, and up to Bulli…

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Bulli Council Chambers. Septic Tank Debated

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 6

Extras, in the form of a back verandan and lavatory accommodation, have been found to be neccessary in connection with the new Chambers, now…

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North Illawarra Council Chambers' Site. (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 20

Sir,—I was distinctly surprised to so a letter in last week's issue in reference to the above subject, and to note that Mr. Street had taken my remarks…

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CORRESPONDENCE. North Illawarra Council Chambers (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 13

Sir,—I am distinctly surprised to sec a letter in last week's issue from Mr. Thomas Street, in reference to the above subject, and to note that he had…

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Municipal Matters Correction. (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 23

Sir, Re above heading, in my last letter, 14/2/29, a couple of errors crept in through misprint. With your kind permission I should like to correct…

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Municipal Election. (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 22

Sir,—"Altruist," rechristened "Neophite," is still hiding in a subterranian fosse whence he cravenly demands my chronology. He not being a believer…

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Corrimal. Municipal Matters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 20

At each meeting of the North Illawarra Council, when the aldermen are considering the purchase of any commodity, there are many…

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Shellharbour Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the above was held on Wednesday last, the Mayor (Ald. C. F. O'Keefe) presiding. There were also present, Ald. James…

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On the Breadline. Shellharbour Council's Finances

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 2

Ald. Fraser referred to the finances of the Shellharbour Council at the meeting at Albion Park on Wednesday Rising to give notice of motion for…

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The Gas Company. Council Declines to Purchase

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 2

A special meeting of the Kiama Council was held on Thursday evening when the whole Council was present. The matter for discussion was the…

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Jamberoo—Kiama Road Council Wants Board to Take Over

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 2

Ald. Colley brought forward in the Jamberoo Council on Thursday, the advisability of approaching the Main Roads Board to take over the length…

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Gerringong Mr. D. J. McINERNEY, the New Alderman

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 3

The extraordinary election for the Gerringong Council, held on Saturday, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Ald. R. H. Weir, resulted in the…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above was held on Thursday, Ald. D. E. Weir (Mayor) presiding, also present Ald. Colley, Fredericks, Ingold. Noble, C…

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Wollongong Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 19

The fortnightly meeting of the [?]ove was held last night. Present: Aldermen Kiernan (Mayor), Lang, Tubman, Parsons, Lance, Kelly…

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A Council Prosecution

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 11

Harry Honson was charged with breaking a street lamp and fitting, at Russell Vale, on January 8th. Mr. C. H. Wood, Bulli Shire Clerk…

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Wollongong Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 14

The fortnightly meeting of the Wollongong Council was held last night, those present being the Mayor (Ald. Keiranan), Aldermen Lang, Tubman…

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North Illawarra Council Chambers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 9

We presume that all the public men engaged in the battle to select sites for the Council Chambers at North Illawnrra are imbued with a desire to act in the interests of the public good, consequently it is regrettable that personalities and innuendos are being indulged in that are not…

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