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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1940

524 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 27

Kiama Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 March 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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Junior Farmers' Clubs. Illawarra District Council Quarterly Meeting

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 March 1940 · page 2

The quarterly meeting of the above was held at Gerringong on March 11th the President (Mr. A. H.Pryor) in the chair, and the following delegates…

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Bulli Shire Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 10

Those present at the meeting on Monday night were: Councillors Thompson (president), Clowes, Ryan, Flackender, Sheppard, Qu[?]lkey…

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Mayor's Report

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 9

I beg to report having had an interview with Mr. Black, of Australian Bitumen Products, with reference to tar surfacing Shellharbour-Lake road…

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Council Prosecution

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 4

Charged with selling vegetables and fruit in Stuart Park without the Council's permission J. Bathis, of Sydney, was fined 12/- with £2/10/…

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North Illawarra Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 14

This council held its fortnightly meeting last night. Present: Aldermen McMahon (mayor), Aldridge, Gaynor, Smith, Shaw, Street…

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Shellharbour Council Monthly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 9

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

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North Illawarra Council Good Milk Supply

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 9

The ordinary meeting of the above Council was held last night. Present: Alds, McMahon (Mayor), Gaynor, Aldridge, Wonson, Shaw, Ziems, Street,…

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Municipality of North Illawarra Patriotic Fund. Gifts to Soldiers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 13

As it is difficult to obtain the names of men enlisting from the Municipality from Military headquarters, friends and relatives of any men…

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Shellharbour Council. Monthly Meeting

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 March 1940 · page 1

The ordinary meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday last, the Mayor (Ald. J. R. East) in the chair. There were also…

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Shire of Central Illawarra

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 15

The fortnightly meeting was held on Tuesday evening. Present: Councillors Maynes (president), Cook, Graham, McAuliffe, Lewis…

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Wollongong Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 9

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Wollongong Municipal Council was held last night: Present: Aid. Lang (Mayor), Pryor, Connor, Beaton…

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Commercial Signs Blue Mountains Shire

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 2

The Blue Mountains Shire Council has set a standard for commercial signs allowed in its area. At last meeting of council the matter…

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T. and L. Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 9

"Company" Unions, a typical growth of American industrialism, was discussed at the last meeting or the Labour Council, following a…

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Illawarra District Trades & Lab. Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 10

"Company" Unions, a typical growth of American industrialism, was discussed at the last meeting of the Illawarra Labour Council following a…

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Cent. Illawarra Council Fortnightly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 5

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

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Kiama Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 4

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

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Kiama Water Supply. Council Discussions

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 2

The water supply question was again, naturally one of the chief topics for discussion at the Kiama Council meeting on Thursday night. Good progress by…

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Riparian Rights. Debated by Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 3

The matter of riparian rights came before the Kiama Council at their meeting on Thursday night, and the Town Clerk said the whole question was very…

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Council and Quarries. Agreements Before Parliament

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 3

At their meeting on Thursday night; the, Kiama Council were notified by the Minister for Works and Local Government that certified copies of the…

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