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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1937

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 January 1937 · page 1

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

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"Shire Clerk's Report

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 7

The Shire Clerk (Mr. Latham) reported that Mr. Spooner visited Port Kembla on January 9, to discuss with Council certain matters in connection…

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Shire of Central Illawarra

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 2

After a month's respite, the above council met for the first time this year on Monday evening. Present: Councillors Matthews (president),…

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Wollongong Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 7

This council met last night. Present: Aldermen Parsons (Mayor), Madden, Cornford, W. J. Lee, Dawson, Dally, Kelly, Hurt, Gray,…

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North Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 8
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The meeting of North Illawarra Council held on Wednesday night was attended by Alds. Gaynor (Mayor), Masters, Aldridge, Davies, Martin…

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Wollongong Council Fortnightly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 10

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of Wollongong Council, held last night, was attended by Aldermen Parsons (Mayor), Madden, Hurt, Cornford…

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Shellharbour Council Monthly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 5

The monthly meeting of Shellharbour Council was held in the Council Chambers, Albion Park last Wednesday. Present: Alds. McNabb. (Mayor)…

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Cent. Illawarra Council £77,000 Loan Extensive Works Planned

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 7

The first meeting in the new year of Central Illawarra Council was held on Monday. The president (Cr. Matthews) presided, and others present were Crs…

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Municipal Election at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 1

The vole recorded at the by-election held at Wollongong on Saturday is an indication of the great interest evinced in the selection of an alderman to fill…

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Correspondence Wollongong Municipal Election. (To the Editor)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 7

Dear Sir,—Just a few lines, following my return thanks at the conclusion of the poll on Saturday night. As this was a new experience to me to have a…

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Municipal By-Election MR. J. W. Lee Wins

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 19

The extraordinary election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Ald. T. Keirnan, aroused more than ordinary interest on Saturday…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 January 1937 · page 1

The ordinary meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday night, the Mayor (Ald. C. S. Boyd) presiding. There were also…

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Shellharbour Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 January 1937 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers, Albion Park, on Wednesday, the Mayor (Ald. J. McNabb) presiding. There…

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Another Council Record

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 January 1937 · page 2

Reverting to claims for longevity in local government service, and the recent reference to the fine record of over 31 years in the Cambewarra…

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Town Progress. Mayor Outlines Programme. Kiama Gets Grant

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 January 1937 · page 2

At the meeting of the Kiama Council on Wednesday night the Mayor (Ald. C. S. Boyd) gave an interesting report of his visit to Sydney on…

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Bulli Shire Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 20

Those present at the fortnightly council meeting on Monday were:— Crs. Ryan (president), Morrison, Kelly, Gibson, McCarter, Fackender,…

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Bulli Shire Council Fortnightly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 2

The regular meeting of Bulli Shire Council on Monday night was attended by Crs. Ryan (presiding), Kelly, Gibson, Morrison, Quilkey, McCarter…

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Shire Clerk's Report

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 2

H. Troman reached the age of 21 years on 20th January, and the office staff has now been re-graded, with Council's previous instructions, as…

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Relief Work Bulli Council's Position Big Proposal Presented

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 2

With a view to guarding against the 10 per cent bonus on wages in connection with the Emergency Relief Scheme being stopped at the end of…

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