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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1937

580 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 9 of 29

New Municipality Port Kemblas Proposal Shirf President's View

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 8

"The question whether this is an opportune time for the crwatlon of a separate municipality at Port Kembla is open to doubt," said the…

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Port Kembla's Proposed Municipality

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 12

The chairman of the Port Kembla and Environs Planning Committee (Mr. H. Matthews) wrote, advising that consideration was being given to…

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Council's Offer

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 May 1937 · page 3

At next Monday's meeting of the Gerringong Council, Ald. Hindmarsh has given notice to move that further application be made to the Railway…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 May 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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Road Work and Surf Beach. Discussion at Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 May 1937 · page 3

At the Council meeting on Wednesday, the overseer (Mr. Milne) reported that the emergency relief workers were engaged on the footpath in Manning…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 May 1937 · page 1

The ordinary meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Monday morning. The Mayor (Ald. S. N Sharpe) presided, and there were…

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Bulli Shire Council

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

Those in attendance at Monday night's meeting of the council were Councillors Ryan (President), Kelly, Gibson, Morrison, Quilkey,…

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Kiama Council Ashed to Remain in Tourist Zone. Alderman's Action Criticised

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 May 1937 · page 4

Kiama Council, at the meeting of the Illawarra Tourist Zone at Albion Park last Tuesday, gave notice of its intention to withdraw from the Joint…

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Council Prosecutions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 May 1937 · page 2

The Wollongong Council proceeded against five defendant on charges of having no reflectors on their bicycles. They were each fined 5/-, costs 8/.-…

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North Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 May 1937 · page 9
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The ordinary meeting of the North Illawarra Council was held on Wednesday, night. Those in attendance were Aldermen Gaynor (Mayor), Martin…

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Wollongong Council (Held over from last issue)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 May 1937 · page 4

Present at the meeting last Thursday night were: Aldermen Parsons (mayor) Madden, Hurt„ Cornford, Dawson, Dally, Lee, Gray, Beaton,…

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Coronation Day Bulli Council Takes Action Impress the Children

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 May 1937 · page 3

At the regular meeting of Bulli Shire Council on Monday night it was reported that a meeting of all public bodies had been called for the previous…

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Berry Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 May 1937 · page 4

At the suggestion of the Deputy Town Clerk, the Council has decided to have a fresh valuation of all rateable land throughout the municipality, the values…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 May 1937 · page 1

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

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Inner Jerrara Work. Council Discussion

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 May 1937 · page 1

Mr. Claude Johnston, of Willoughby, wrote to the Jamberoo Council on Thursday, stating that he was very interested in the welfare of inner…

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Shire of Central Illawarra

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 19

At the fortnightly meeting on Monday evening the following were Present: Councilors Matthews (President), Cook, Gorrell, Maynes,…

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Wollongong Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 7

This council met last night. Present: Aldermen Parsons (mayor) Madden, Hurt, Cornford, Dally, Lee, Kelly, Beaton Heininger…

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Cent. Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 4

Present at Monday night's meeting of Central Illawarra Council were Crs. Matthews (chair), Shipp, Maynes, Lewis, McAuliffe, Stevenson, Cook and…

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Wollongong Council Fortnightly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Wollongong Council was held last night and was attended by Ald. Parsons (Mayor); Madden, Hurt…

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