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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1950

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City's Future Lies In Burelli Street, Says Alderman Shipp

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 January 1950 · page 4

The future of Wollongong lies in Burelli Street, Ald. R. Shipp said at last night's meeting of the City Council. He said it was vital that the…

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Council and Union to Discuss Award

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 January 1950 · page 4

The City Council will confer with the Municipal Empolyees Union to discuss an application by the union for three weeks…

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Thirroul A.L.P. Critical of City Council

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 January 1950 · page 5

At a well-attended meeting of the Thirroul branch of the Australian Labor Party the Council of the City of Greater…

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Premier and Deputy-Premier To Meet Wollongong Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 26 January 1950 · page 1

It was announced on Tuesday that the Premier (Mr. J. McGirr) and the Deputy Premier (Mr. J. J. Cahill), who is also Minister for Public Works, will be in Wollongong to-morrow (Friday)…

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Wollongong Minister Says:— Different Attitude Needed Towards 'New' Australians Council will Call Public Meeting

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 26 January 1950 · page 1

Something is likely to be done to help lonely New Australians to become assimilated more quickly into the community, following disclosures published recently in Tuesday's Feature Section of the "South Coast Times."…

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Aldermen to See Pensioners' Homes at Bathurst

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 2

Wollongong pensioners, accompanied by the Mayor (Aid C. M. Dawson) and Aid. Kelly, will visit Bathurst on February 7 to…

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Council to Build at Corrimal

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 2

The City Council will accept the transfer of the deeds of the Corrimal School of Arts from the trustees and proceed to the…

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Speaking-point for Premier Worried City Council

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 2

Applications from the Australian Labor Party and the Liberal Party for permission to hold street meetings in Crown Street,…

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Cricket Council At Kiama

Kiama Independent · Saturday 28 January 1950 · page 4

A meeting of the Illawarra Cricket Council was held in the Kiama Council Chambers on Friday, 13th January, when the President (Mr. Artie…

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Monthly Meeting of the Gerringong Council

Kiama Independent · Saturday 28 January 1950 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Gerringong Council was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday last. The Mayor (Ald. H. G. Miller) presided…

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Premier & Deputy Confer With Gtr. W'gong Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Tuesday 31 January 1950 · page 1

All day conference that Greater Wollongong Council had on Friday with the Premier, Mr. J. McGirr and the Deputy Premier, Mr. J. J. Cahill, who is also Minister for Works and Local Government, proved somewhat disappointing to council as far as securing, assistance from the…

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Council's Outdoor Staff Holidays Conference with Union Agreed on

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Tuesday 31 January 1950 · page 3

An application by the Municipal and Shire Employees' Union for three week's annual holidays for the outdoor staff of Greater Wollongong. Council was discussed at Wednesday night's…

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Ron Randall 'Outed' by U.s.a Equity Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Tuesday 31 January 1950 · page 3

Ex-radio star Ron Randell, is having some difficulty with his stage career in America, through no fault of his own. He finished his engagement in…

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Thirroul A.l.p. Branch Criticises Gtr. City Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Tuesday 31 January 1950 · page 3

At a well attended meeting of the Thirroul Branch of the Australian Labor Party last week, the Council of the City of Greater…

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Council To Take Over Corrimal Sch'l of Arts Site

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Tuesday 31 January 1950 · page 7

"This matter is most contentious. There is a division of opinion in Corrimal about the site. I believe that the residents should oe called upon to decide what they want and I suggest that a referendum be held regarding the community centre," said Ald. Gibson at Wednesday's…

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W'gong Council Accused Of Breach Of Faith Big Companies Hint at Legal Action

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Tuesday 31 January 1950 · page 2

Managers of seven industrial concerns in Port Kembla, in a joint letter to Greater Wollongong Council on Wednesday night, accused it of breach of faith and hinted that it might be necessary for them to take, legal action to police expenditure of a fund to which their companies contributed…

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Nominations Called For Labour Council

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 February 1950 · page 2

Nominations for officials of the South Coast Trades and Labor Council will close on Wednesday next, at 5 p.m…

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Labour Council To Review Shell Dismissals

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 February 1950 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday. — The dismissal of more than 1100 men by the Shell Oil Co. today will be discussed as an argent matter…

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Ironworkers Will Discuss Report Of National Council

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 February 1950 · page 2

The ironworkers' Association will commence a series of meetings today to discuss the report of the National Council…

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Boston Council Shuts Door To Jap Diet Reps

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 February 1950 · page 3

BOSTON, Tuesday (A.A.P.).—Fourteen representatives of the Japanese Diet, who have been sent to the United States for…

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