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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

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Shellharbour Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 March 1931 · page 2

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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Berry Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 March 1931 · page 3

Those present at the regular meeting of the above on Wednesday were the Mayor (Ald. A. T. Watson), and Ald. E. Watts, W. H. Watts, Barham,…

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Council and Clerk. Office Conditions Discussed

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 March 1931 · page 2

At the meeting of the Shellharbour Council on Wednesday, when the "Questions" stage was reached, Ald. James asked the Mayor if he would…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 March 1931 · page 3

The Mayor (Ald. D. E. Weir) presided at the usual fortnightly meeting of the above. Also present Ald. Gray, Colley, Edwards, Ingold, Harris, Noble,…

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Wollongong Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 9

Present at last night's meeting of the above council—Aldermen Howarth (Mayor), Tubman; Parsons, Lance, Kelly, Kiernan, Henderson…

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Wollongong Council Fortnightly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the Wollongong Council held last night was attended by Alds. Howarth (Mayor), Henderson, Hurt, Kiernan, Kelly,…

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Trades and Labour Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 7

At the meeting of the Illawarra Trades and Labour Council on Saturday the proposed Labour Army was discussed, and a motion was carried…

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Electric Light. Bulli Council Matter. Pay Or Be Disconnected

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 7

President Kelly presided over a special meeting of Bulli Shire Council last Saturday, morning. This meeting was the result of an…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 2

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

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The Unemployed. Council's Ambition for a Water Scheme. Sewerage Mooted

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 4

The present condition of unemloyment in the town was discussed at the meeting of the Council on Wednesday night, and suggestions made whereby…

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Bulli Shire Council. the Regular Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 2

President Kelly presided over the fortnightly meeting on Monday, all Councillors being in attendance…

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Fewer Aldermen. Notice of Motion at Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 3

At the Conclusion of the Council meeting at Gerringong on Monday the Mayor (Aid. Burke) gave notice of motion for the next meeting, that the…

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Shire Clerk's Reports

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 2

Conference, 'Bus Service.—Report on the decisions reached at the Conference held at Wollongong on 17th March last.—Adopted…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above T. Burke) in the chair. There were also present Ald. Chittick, Thompson, McInerney and Noble. Apologies for…

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Bulli Council. an Important Conference. Councillors and Employees

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 5

Rather unique was the assembling last Saturday morning of Councillor's and employees of Bulli Shire Council…

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Bulli Shire Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 16

At Monday's meeting of the above council, the following were present: Councillors Kelly (president), Morrison, Thompson, Clowes, Woods…

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In Parliament Abolition of Legislative Council—costs of Appeal

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 14

Mr. Flanagan: Can the Attorney-General, at this stage, give the House and the country information as to the approximate cost of the legal appeals in…

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An Ultimatum. to Bulli Shire Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 1

The Hon. A. A. Lysaght, M.L.A., is in receipt of a communication to the following effect from the Minister for Health:—In continuation of my letter…

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Wollongong Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 9

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

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Unemployed Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 6

The South Coast District Unemployed Council, at a meeting on Saturday, carried a resolution of protest against Federal Government sending…

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