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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

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Lives Saved. More Can Be Done. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales.)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 1

Motorists and pedestrians have co-operated in such a wonderful way with the traffic authorities that, with their help, the year has passed the first…

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Shire Amalgamation

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 11

Messrs. Gallop and Nolan, of the Local Government Department, conferred with the Bulli Shire Council on Wednesday. The press was not…

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Shire Clerk's Report

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 7

I herewith submit the following rePort of meeting held at workmen's temporary settlement, Port Kembla, on Thursday, 13th April, 1939, at 1.30…

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Shire of Central Illawarra

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 18

This council met on Monday night. Present: Councillors McAuliffe (president), Cook, Graham, Maynes, Lewis, Shipp, Matthews,…

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Wollongong Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 9

This council held its fortnightly meeting last night. Present: Aldermen Lee (deputy mayor) presiding, Pryor, Wiseman, Connor, Cornford…

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Wollongong Council Fortnightly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 14

Last night's meeting of the Wollongong Council was attended by Aids. Lee (Acting Mayor), Heininger, Beaton, Kelly, Parsons, Dawson,…

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Cent. Illawarra Council Fortnightly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of the Central Illawarra Shire Council was held in the Council Chambers, at Unanderra, on Monday night. Present:…

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Municipal Boundaries Alterations Confirmed Councils Unanimous

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 11

At the conclusion of the Wollongong Council meeting last night, a conference was held with representatives of Central Illawarra Shire…

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Kiama Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1939 · page 3

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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Seasons Defined. Action by Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1939 · page 2

At the Kiama Council meeting on Wednesday night, Ald. Batty moved, pursuant to notice "That in future, reserves controlled by the Council and…

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Road Safety. Glaring Headlights. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales.)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1939 · page 2

From time to time the question of glare has been carefully examined by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales but unfortunately up to the…

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Gerringong Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Monday night. In the absence of the Mayor, the chair was taken by the…

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Bulli Shire Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 22

The fortnightly meeting was held on Monday night, the following being in attendance, Councillors Clowes (president). Kelly, Gibson, Morrison…

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Illness of Mayor

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 10

Residents will regret to learn that the Mayor (Ald. R. E. Fullagar) has not enjoyed the best of health following his recent operation, and will seek…

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Amalgamation Scheme Central Illawarra Shire

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 9

A meeting was held on Friday afternoon, of Central Illawarra Shire to hear Messrs. Gallop and Nolan, of the Local Government Department, in connection with the amalgamation scheme. After the scheme had been outlined, councillors asked many…

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North Illawarra Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 16

The bi-monthly meeting of this council was held on Wednesday evening. Present: Aldermen Gaynor (mayor), Davies, Shaw, Street…

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Bulli Shire Ambulance Benefit Thirroul Function

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 13

The pupils of Miss Joy Turner presented the Pantomime "Mother Goose" and a revue in the Soldiers' Hall, Thirroul, on Thursday, 27th April. There…

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Annual Re-union Bulli Shire Councillors, Staff and Employees

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 6

This successful re-union was held in the F.S. Ball Bulli on Friday evening last. The chair was occupied by Mr. N…

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North Illawarra Council Control of Greyhounds Condition of Water Tables

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 6

The ordinary meeting of North Illawarra Council was held on Wednesday night. Present: Alds. Gaynor (Mayor), Wonson, Shaw, Davies, Ziems, Street,…

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Jamberoo Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday morning, the Mayor (Ald. A. L. Fredericks) in the chair. There…

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