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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

412 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 21

Shellharbour Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 January 1947 · page 9

At the last meeting of the Shell-harbour Council, the mayor (Ald. K. Grey) drew attention to Albion Park's police protection. He…

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Wollongong Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 January 1947 · page 16

At last meeting of council prior to Xmas it was decided to revert to fortnightly meetings. Those present were Aids. Dawson (Mayor)…

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Bulli Electorate Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 January 1947 · page 7

At the last meeting of the above council, held at Corrimal, Mr. Jackson asked that a letter demanding that the Government release more roofing…

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Protest Against Council's Depot

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 January 1947 · page 4

The Fairy Meadow Progress Assn. protested to the last meeting of the North Illawarra Council about the present location of its rubbish and…

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Kiama News Kiama Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 January 1947 · page 7

The mayor (Ald. W. R. Holden) presided at the meeting of the council Also present Aids. Sproule, Scott, Brown, Boyd, Wilson, Shepherd and…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 January 1947 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Kiama Council was held on 18th December last when the Mayor (Ald. W. R. Holden) presided. All the…

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Monthly Meeting of the Gerringong Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 January 1947 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Gerringong Council was held in the Council Chambers on Monday 23rd December, 1946. The Mayor (Ald…

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Shire President for Parliament

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 January 1947 · page 3

Cr. L. B. Kelly, president of Bulli Shire, has won the pre-selection ballot for the Bulli State electorate…

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Sale of Liquor T. & L. Council Expresses Concern

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 January 1947 · page 7

Concern and disgust at the conditions under which liquor is sold and consumed in this district was expressed in a recommendation brought forward…

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Mayor of Kiama Entertains

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1947 · page 6

At the conclusion of the Kiama Council meeting prior to Christmas, the Mayor of Kiama (Ald. Holden) entertained the Aldermen and Staff…

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Monthly Meeting of the Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1947 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the jamberoo council was held in the council chambers on Thrusday, 2nd January when the major (Ald.A.L…

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Bulli Shire Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 16

Opening the first meeting of Council for 1947, the Shire President (Cr Kelly) expressed his thanks for the co-operation received during the…

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Bulli Shire Council Alleged Trafficking in Building Priorities

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 6

The Minister for Labour and Industry and Social Welfare, through Mr. J. T. Sweeney, M.L.A. advised Monday night's meeting of…

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North Illawarra Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 20
Also in Illawarra Mercury

The first meeting of the new year was held last Friday right, those present being Aids. Murphy (Mayor), Dalton, Carr, Martin, Rowlands…

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Illawarra Labour Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 9
Also in Illawarra Mercury

Wage pegging and the 40 hour week were chief matters discussed at the Council meeting on 15th January. The secretary reported comprehensively…

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Cent Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 5

The health inspector (Mr. Morley) reported to Monday's meeting of Central Illawarra Council that building applications approved…

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Shorts From Bulli Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 2

The Bulli Shire Council at its meeting on Monday night, appointed Cr. H. Frew to [?]ll a vacancy on the Lady Puller Park Trust…

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Monthly Meeting of Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 January 1947 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Kiama Council was held in the Council Chambers, Kiama on Wednesday last. The Mayor (Ald. W. R…

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