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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

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Central Illawarra. Council. Monthly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 10

The monthly meeting of Central Illawarra Council was held on Wednesday and was attended by Alds. Gorrell (Mayor), Martin, Mathews,…

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Trades and Labour Council. Favours Increased Rations

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 1

At a meeting of the Illawarra Trades and Labour Council on Saturday night, Mr. J. Ward was elected president for the present year, and Mr…

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Visit of Chief Scout. Manifesto by T. & L. Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 7

The following manifesto has been issued by the Illawarra Trades and Labour Council with reference to the visit of Lord Robert Baden-Powell,…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 2

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

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Finances Crippled. Council's Plight

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 2

When a letter from Mr. Davies, Minister for Education, regarding the £500 relief grant, came before the Jamberoo Council at the meeting on…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the above was held on Monday morning, the Mayor (Ald. T. Burke) presiding. There were also present Ald. Binks,…

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The Old Order. Gerringong Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 2

After about a year's experiment with monthly meetings, the Gerringong Council has decided to revert to the old order of things, and meet fortnightly…

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Bulli Shire Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 21

The fortnightly meeting of the libove was held on Monday. Present: Councillors Kelly (president), Hiles, Gibson, Josland, Fackender, Woods…

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Bulli Shire Council. Regular Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 5

President Kelly presided over the fortnightly meeting on Monday, the only absentee being Cr. Clowes, who is away on holiday leave. Mr…

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Shellharbour Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 18

The monthly meeting of the council was held on Wednesday. Present: Aldermen O'Keefe (Mayor), James, Downey, McBarron, McDonald…

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Bulli Shire Buildings. Depression Revealed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 1

At the meeting of Bulli-Shire Council on Monday, the Building Inspector (Mr. Newman) submitted the following report:—…

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Shellharbour Council. Monthly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 10

The monthly meeting of the Shellharbour Council was held in the Council Chambers, Albion Park, on Wednesday, and was attended by Alds…

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Berry Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1931 · page 4

The Mayor (Ald. Watson) presided at the Meeting of The above Council on Wednesday and there were also present Ald. Couzens, Agar, W. H. and…

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Shellharbour Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1931 · page 3

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

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Kiama Municipal Band. Annual Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1931 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Kiama Municipal Silver Band was held in the Drill Hall on Tuesday night. The president, Mr. W. R. Campbell, was…

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Wollongong Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 11

The above council held its fortnightly meeting last night. Present: Aldermen Howarth (Mayor), Lang, Tubman, Parsons, Lance, Kelly…

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Wollongong Council Fortnightly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the Wollongong Council was held last night, and was attended by Aids. Howarth (Mayor), Tubman, Lang, Parsons,…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 31 January 1931 · page 2

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

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 31 January 1931 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above was held on Thursday morning. Ald. D. E. Weir (Mayor) in the chair. Also present Ald. Gray, Colley, Edwards,…

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Remission of Rates. School of Arts and Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 31 January 1931 · page 2

The president and treasurer of the Kiama School of Arts, Messrs. J. W. Neild and N. E. Hindmarsh, attended the Council meeting as a deputation…

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