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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1937

580 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 15 of 29

Bulli Shire Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting was held on Monday night. Present: Councillors Ryan (president), Thompson, Clowes, Fackender, McCarter,…

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Bulli Shire Council Fortnightly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 9

The usual fortnightly meeting of Bulli Shire Council was held on Monday night. Those present were Crs. Ryan (President), Thompson, Clowes…

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Shire Clerk's Reports

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 9

Fire Brigade.—A new fire engine has been installed at Thirroul and the old engine transferred to Coledale, and an improved access to latter…

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Labour Council Notes

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 16
Also in Illawarra Mercury

A special meeting of the Illawarra District Trades and Labour Council was held on Wednesday, July 7 to consider the position which might…

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Council Prosecution Breach of Ordinance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 21

Wollongong Council proceeded against Grand Hotel (Wollongong) Pty Ltd., for not shoring up and underpinning a wall during excavation…

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Subdivision Appeal Osborne v Wollongong Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 14
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

His Honor Judge Nield, at the conclusion of the Appeals Court at Wollongong last Friday, announced his decision in the case, Osborne v…

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A Municipal Storm of 1858-9 Incorporation of Municipality of Shellharbour

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 3

The foundations' of Local Government in New South Wales were well and truly laid by the passing into law of the Municipal Act of 1858; being…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 July 1937 · page 1

The ordinary meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday, the Mayer (Ald. A. L. Fredericks) presiding. There were also…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 July 1937 · page 4

The ordinary meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Monday last, the Mayor (Ald. S. N. Sharpe) in the chair. There were also…

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Damage to Roads. Council's Protest

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 July 1937 · page 2

Protests against damage to various roads was made at the meeting of the Gerringong Council on Monday, when the matter of the Selectors' road was…

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Conference with Council. New Fence for Showground

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 July 1937 · page 2

Mr. A. L. Fredericks reported to the special meeting of the Kiama Agricultural Association on Friday night, that together with Mr. T. Weir had met…

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To Avoid Criticism. Generous Donation to Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 July 1937 · page 3

At the Cambewarra Shire Council meeting last week the Clerk was handed an account, accompanied by a cheque for the full amount, £8, for kerbing…

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Tourist Road Wanted. Future of Seven Mile Beach. Gerringong Council's Application

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 July 1937 · page 2

At the meeting of the Gerringong Council on Monday, Ald. Walker spoke at some length on the future prospects of the Seven Mile Beach and Crooked…

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Proposed Water Supply. for Shellharbour Municipality

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 July 1937 · page 3

The Minister for Works and Local Government (the Hon. E. S. Spoonor, M.L.A.) forwards the following letter to Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A.:—"I refer to…

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Shire of Central Illawarra

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 July 1937 · page 4

This council met on Monday evening. Present: Councillors Matthews (president), Cook, Gorrell, Lewis, Maynes, McAulife, McPhail, Shipp,…

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Wollongong Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 July 1937 · page 8

Present at last night's meeting — Aldermen Parsons (mayor) Madden, Wiseman, Cornford, Dawson, Dally, Lee, Kelly, Gray, Beaton, Heininger,…

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Proposed County Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 July 1937 · page 10

Wollongong Council wrote stating that the councils would meet meet in conference at an early date to consider the report of Messrs Julius and…

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North Illawarra Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 July 1937 · page 10

The bi-monthly meeting was held on Wednesday evening last. Present: Aldermen Gaynor (mayor), Aldridge Davies, McMahon, Martin, Wonson,…

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