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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

628 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 32

Kiama Council Fortnightly Meeting

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

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

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Skating Music To Be Abated. Council Discussion

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 2

Two letters received at the Kiama Council meeting on Wednesday night caused quite a debate regarding the roller skating that is having such a…

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"A Spot of Bother" Kiama Water Supply Talk at the Council Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 2

In his Mayoral Minute to the Council on Wednesday night, Ald. Boyd said they had struck a spot of bother with the water supply…

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Mr. Shute's Address. at the Annual Meeting of Illawarra District Council Primary Producers' Union

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 2

Mr. J. L. Shute, the general secretary of the Primary Producers Union, was present at the annual meeting of the Illawarra District Council, which was…

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Mayor's Dinner Wollongong Aldermen and Council Staff Entertained

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 6

The Mayor and Mayoress (Aid. and Mrs. Lang) entertained the Aldermen and staff of the Wollongong Council at a dinner at the Wollongong Hotel…

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Bulli Shire Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 20

The fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Monday night. Those present were Councillors Clowes (president), Kelly, Gibson…

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Bulli Shire Council Fortnightly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 5

Cr. J. Clowes' was in the chair at the monthly meeting of the Bulli Shire Council on Monday night. Others present were: Crs. Thompson, Ryan,…

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Shire Engineer's Report

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 5

Improvement at Toxteth-avenue.— The Department of Main Roads offered to negotiate for the acquisition of small areas of private property in…

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Council Prosecution

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 21

Central Illawarra Council proceeded against Ernest Luby and James Moir on charges of failing to remove structures from a reserve…

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Staff Dinner Mayor and Mayoress Entertain Staff

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 15

The generous action of the Mayor and Mayoress of Wollongong (Ald. and Mrs W. A. Lang), in emer-taming the council staff, their…

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Sunday Sport Letter to Bulli Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 5

Messrs. H. Flores and Herbert Lynn, Helensburgh, wrote to Monday's meeting of the Bulli Shire Council, as representatives of the Anglican and…

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Advertising Structures Maximum Size 6ft. x 3ft. Bulli Council's Decision

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 5

In future advertising structures erected in the Bulli Shire must not exceed 6ft. x 3ft. No sky signs or commercial signs will be permitted to…

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Bulli-woonona Progress Association Requests to Council Water Board Discussed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 13

The monthly meeting of the Bulli Woonona Progress Association was held on Tuesday night when Mr. W. Frew (President) presided over an…

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Jamberoo Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 March 1939 · page 4

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

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Road Safety. the Meaning of Courtesy. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales.)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 March 1939 · page 1

The Minister for Transport, Colonel Bruxner, has issued a special appeal to residents of the State to co-operate in what he calls the "New Deal for Road…

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Mayor's Report

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 6

On the 23rd ult., together with the town clerk and other members of the Council, I met the liquidators in connection with the carrying out of…

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Met at Last a Perfect Alderman

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 13

The perfect alderman I met A night or two ago, And twenty-five to one I'll bet His name you do not know…

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Shire Clerk's Report

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 2

As directed by Council, I have to advise that I have discussed the matter very fully with Mr. Webster, Mr. Morley and Mr. Carlisle, regarding…

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Shire of Central Illawarra

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 4

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

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The Mayor's Dinner (To the Editor)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 1

Sir,—I was interested to read in your issue of last week, your report of the Mayor's dinner to the aldermen and the Council's staff…

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