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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

511 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 10 of 26

Out of Order. Mayor Says Council Was Wool Gathering

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 May 1931 · page 2

At the Kiama Council meeting on Wednesday night, Ald. Boyd said he wished to refer again to the White Way system…

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Aldermen Reduced. "On the Steps of the Temple"

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 May 1931 · page 2

At the meeting of the Shellharbour Council on Wednesday, Ald. McDonald moved, pursuant to notice, that "The Local Government Department be…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 May 1931 · page 5

The ordinary meeting of the above was held on wednesday evening, the Mayor(Ald. J. Price) presiding. They were also present, Ald, Drew, Cornford,…

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Shellharbour Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 May 1931 · page 6

The ordinary meeting of the above was held at Albion Park on Wednesday, the Mayor (Ald. C. F. O'Keefe) in the chair. There were also present…

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Unemployed Deputation to Shellharbour Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 May 1931 · page 5

A deputation from the citizens committee representing the unemployed o[?] Shellharbour, attended the Council meeting on Wednesday afternoon…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 May 1931 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above Council was held in the Memorial Hall on Monday, the Mayor (Ald. T. Burke) in the chair. There were also present…

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Bulli Shire Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 16

At the fortnihgtly meeting of the above council on Monday, the following were present:—Councillors Kelly (president), Clowes, Morrison…

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Bulli Shire Council. Regular Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 5

President Kelly presided over the fortnightly meeting of Bulli Shire Council on Monday, the only absentee being Cr. Thompson, who was…

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Wollongong Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 11

At the last meeting of the Wollongong Council, the following reports were dealt with:— Works Committee Report…

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Unemployed Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 5

Cr. Fackender presented the following motion, notice of which had been given: "That the resolution carried at a meeting of Council, held on 5th…

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Council Prosecuted Non Appointment of Engineer

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 13

Bulli Shire council was proceeded against by George Frederick Allman, of the Local Government Engineers Association for neglect to appoint an…

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North Illawarra Council Health Inspector Suspended Departmental Inquiry Applied for by Inspector

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 18

Mr. J. B. Fitzgerald, health inspector to the North Illawarra Council, was suspended at a special meeting of the council, held on Friday night…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 May 1931 · page 4

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

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Wollongong Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 14

The above council met last night. Present: Aldermen Aldermen Howarth (Mayor), Lang, Tubman, Lance, Kelly, Krippner, Kiernan, Hurt…

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Council Prosecution

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 4

Robert Allen was proceeded against by Wollongong Council for taking part in an unauthorised procession at Wollongong, on March 6th…

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Trades and Labour Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 1

Dissatisfaction was expressed at the meeting of the Illawarra Trades and Labour Council on Saturday, with the stereotyped replies received from…

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Wollongong Council Fortnightly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 5

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Wollongong Council was held last night, and was attended by Aldermen Howarth (Mayor), Wells, Henderson…

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Appreciation of Police. by Council of Churches

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 8

At a recent meeting of the Wollongong and District Council of Churches the following motions were carried:—(1) That the Wollongong and…

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FIRST SESSION—Wednesday Afternoon. (Chairman: Ald. W. Howarth (Mayor of Wollongong) Conductor, Mr. F. P. Young)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 7

Piano Solo, under 10 years, "The Woodpecker,"—Billy Shepherd (Woonona) 85 marks, 1st; Olive Hughes (Woonona) 84, 2nd; Joan McGuigan…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 June 1931 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the above was held on Wednesday night, the Mayor (Ald. J. Price) presiding. There were also present Ald. Drew, Cornford,…

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