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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1940

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"Express" Road Proposed. Nth. Wollongong to Cross Roads Wollongong Council Opposed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 9

At the meeting of the Wollongong Council last night, the Works Committee submitted a report with reference to an "Express" road which the Main Roads Department proposes should be constructed from North Wollongong to the Cross Roads. The proposal did…

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Kiama Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1940 · 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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Testing Meters. Kiama Council's Contract

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 2

Kiama Council, at their, meeting on Wednesday night, decided to have the whole of the electricity meters in the undertaking tested, cleaned and…

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Road Deaths in Country. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales.)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 3

Analysis of reports of road accidents in the State for December and January show that more than 65 per cent of the fatal accidents are occurring outside…

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Shellharbour Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 2

The extraordinary election for the fast Ward of tile Shellharbour Municipality, caused by the resignation through ill-health of Mr. D. J Kelleher;…

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Gerringong Council Monthly Meeting

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 3

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

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Junior Farmers' Central Council. New Booklets Issued

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 2

At the recent quarterly meeting of the Central Council of Junior Farmers' Clubs, it was stated that two new booklets have been prepared for club…

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Public Holidays for Shows. Discussion at Gerringong Council Meeting

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 2

The Mayor (Ald. H. E. Cooke) in his minute to the Gerringong Council on Monday night drew attention to the holiday on Friday last on the occasion…

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Bulli Shire Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting was held on Monday night, Present; Councillors Thompson (president), Fackender. Morrson, Clowes Ryan…

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Bulli Shire Patriotic Fund

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 15

A meeting of the Bulli Shire Patriotic Fund was held last week, when the secretary reported that fifty parcels of cigarettes and…

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North Illawarra Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 7

This council held the usual bimonthly meeting on Wednesday evening. Present: Aldermen McMahon (mayor), Aldridge, Gaynor, Smith…

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Shire of Central Illawarra Patriotic Fund

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 15

The following donations have been received and the committee desire to thank the donors for their generous support:—Previously…

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Roadside Stalls Criticised In Blue Mountains Shire

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 5

Following up its policy of banning roadside hoardings because of their unsightly appearance, the Blue Mountains Shire Council, at its last meeting,…

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Illawarra T. & L. Council Annual Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 11

The Illawarra Trades & Labour Council elected its officers for 1940 at the annual meeting held on Wednesday night: President, E. A. Burgess;…

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T. and L Council Illawarra District

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 13

The following resolution was carried unanimously at a meeting of Council on Wednesday last. "This Council, believing that the…

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Road Deaths in Country (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 11

Analysis of reports of road accidents in the State for December and January show that more than 65 per cent, of the fatal accidents are occurring…

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Jamberoo Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 4

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

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Jamberoo Red Cross. Appeal to Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 2

At the Jamboroo Council meeting on Thursday, the Mayor (Aid. J. V. Edwards) reported having received a letter from the local Red Cross, asking the…

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Legal Opinion. Regarding Straying Stock. Council Refuses to Act

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 2

At question time at the Jamberoo Council meeting on Thursday, Aid. Harris asked whether it was legal for people to mind cattle on the road…

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Lives Blighted by Accidents. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales.)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 3

Through road accidents in this State since December 1 last six children have been orphaned and from once happy homes they are now living in…

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