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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

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Road Safety. Skids Cause Accidents. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales.)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 4

Road accident reports from country centres for last month indicate that a high proportion was due to skidding and in the coming month many more…

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Shire of Central Illawarra

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 20

This council held its fortnightly meeting on Monday evening. Present—Councillors McAuliffe (president) Cook, Graham, Maynes, Lewis…

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Wollongong Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 14

The deputy mayor (Ald. J. W. Lee) presided over last night's fortnightly meeting, and all the aldermen were present, with the…

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Wollongong Council Fortnigghly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 15

The ordinary meeting of the Wollongong Council was held last night and was attended by Alds. Lee (Acting Mayor), Pryor, Wiseman, Connor,…

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Cent. Illawarra Council Fortnightly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 11

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

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Turf Wicket for Wollongong Council's Proposal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 13

Two turf wickets will be constructed at Stuart Park in the near future. This decision was reached at a meeting of the Wollongong…

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Kiama Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 May 1939 · page 4

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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Council Chambers Meetings. Charges Debated

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 May 1939 · page 3

At the Kiama Council meeting on Wednesday night, the following notice of motion by the Mayor was dealt with "That Minute No. 250, dated 12th…

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Gerringong Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 May 1939 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Monday night, the Mayor (Ald. H. E. Cooke) presiding. There were also…

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A.L.P. State Council. Meeting at Kiama

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 May 1939 · page 2

A meeting of the Illawara District State Council of the Australian Labour Party was held at Kiama on Saturday. Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., was present,…

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District Council to be Former. of Junior Farmers' Clubs

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 May 1939 · page 2

At the meeting of the Gerringong Junior Farmers' Club, held on Thursday last, delegates were appointed to form a district Council comprising…

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Motor Camp at Crooked River. Mooted by Government. Discussion at Gerringong Council Meeting

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 May 1939 · page 2

Mr. Gowans, Gerringong Council's Consulting Engineer, at the meeting on Monday night, reported on the proposal to erect a first-class motor camp on the…

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Bulli Shire Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 20

Those present at the fortnightly meeting of the council on Monday night were: Councillors Clowes; (president) Ryan Fackender…

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Bulli Shire Council Fortnightly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 6

Cr. J. Clowes was in the chair at the fortnightly meeting of Bulli Shire Council on Monday night. Others present were Crs. Kelly, Gibson,…

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Mayor's Report

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 5

I beg to report that together with other members of Council, an inspection was made of the road leading to Tongarra mines. The road in its…

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Shire Clerk's Report

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 6

A statement was submitted showing how the additional amount of £15,830 will be applied to various jobs. The following loan applications are…

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Shire Engineer's Report

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 6

It was reported that for proposed playing area, Scarborough. Lots 10 and 11, Section C, Main South Coast Road, just north of Fifth Street,…

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North Illawarra Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 16

This council met on Wednesday evening for the usual bi-monthly meeting. Present: Aldermen Gaynor (mayor), Smith, Shaw, Street…

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Shellharbour Council Monthly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 5

The monthly meeting of Shellharbour Council was held on Wednesday, and was attended by Alds. East (Mayor), Burns, McBarron, Buchanan, McNabb,…

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Motion for New Council Chambers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 5

Ald. Grey moved, notice having been given, that a new council chamber be erected in Albion Park, and plans and specifications be prepared…

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