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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1952

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Letters to the Editor Council Clash Deplored

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 15 February 1952 · page 6

SIR,—I am not a bit surprised to see the headlines in your paper today concerning the council…

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Bush Fire Appeal Opened by Mayor GERRINGONG

Kiama Independent · Saturday 16 February 1952 · page 2

A committee has been formed in Gerringong to raise money for relief to bush fire areas on the South Coast…

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Jamberoo Council Question Time

Kiama Independent · Saturday 16 February 1952 · page 2

The Deputy Mayor (Alderman C. Jones) was in the chair at last Wednesday's meeting of Jamberoo Council. The Mayor (Alderman C. R…

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Spastic Council at Bulli

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 February 1952 · page 7

Mr. A. A. Glass, of Bulli, was elected President at the inaugural meeting of the Bulli Spastic Centre…

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Town Clerk's Comments on Our Water Supply Mayor's Inspection

Kiama Independent · Saturday 16 February 1952 · page 1

Following rumours that there was a dead animal in the storage dam an inspection of the dam and silt traps was made by His Worship the Mayor…

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Direct Werri Bus Refused by Council

Kiama Independent · Saturday 16 February 1952 · page 3

A petition bearing 70 signatures asking that Gerringong-Kiama bus be allowed to travel via Werri Beach was refused at a special meeting of Gerringong Council…

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Tempers Flare When Zone Aldermen and Local Committee Clash

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 18 February 1952 · page 6

"I've never squibbed anything in my life, and I'm not going to squib it now!" declared Ald Strachan, thumping the table vigorously. "If anyone's making false statements tonight, it's Captain…

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Right of Reply Refused After Attack by Mayor

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 18 February 1952 · page 1

Ald. G. S. Parker was refused the right of reply to an attack on him by the Mayor (Ald. J. J. Kelly) at Wednesday night's Council meeting. Aid. Kelly made his attack on Ald. Parker when replying to…

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Council's £50,000 Special Loan for Electricity Dept

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 18 February 1952 · page 2

It has been announced that the Greater Wollongong Council has been granted a special loan of £50,000 by the…

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Some Council Bad Habits

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 February 1952 · page 10

SIR,—It was very pleasing, to see that your paper accorded Ald. Parker the chance to defend himself…

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Labour Council, Breadcarters, Confer on Delivery

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 February 1952 · page 3

The South Coast Labour Council is to confer with the Breadcarters' Union on the decision of the South…

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Parker Wants Mayor's Attack "Expunged"

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1952 · page 1

At last night's meeting of the City Council, Ald. Parker unsuccessfully fried to have the record…

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Mayor Asked To Cut Allowance

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1952 · page 2

Ald. Williams last night asked the Mayor (Ald. J. J. Kelly) to consider reducing his allowance by…

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Spastic Council Formed at Bulli

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 21 February 1952 · page 3

A public meeting was held at Bulli last Thursday night to discuss the formation of a local Spastic Council After hearing a moving and forceful address by Mr. W. Nicholas (Public Relations…

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Council To Aid Ratepayers In Valuation Appeals

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1952 · page 2

Greater Wollongong Council last night decided to object to excessive land valuations in the…

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Nowra Council Starts £28,000 Grant Programme

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 21 February 1952 · page 8

NOWRA—The Shoalhaven Shire Council on Wednesday instructed its engineer, Mr. R. Pritchard, to immediately start…

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Migrant Planing Council Visit Steelworks

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 22 February 1952 · page 1

Members of the Commonwealth Immigration Planning Council made an extensive inspection…

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Captain Theo Stands Out In Lord Mayor Cup At Rosehill

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1952 · page 11

Form horse, Captain Theo, which is opposed to a moderate field of middle-distance performers in the Lord Mayor's Cup, should be one of the best bets of…

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Kiama Council Sidelights Hockey Ground

Kiama Independent · Saturday 23 February 1952 · page 3

Kiama Hockey Club has been granted permission to use Jubilee Park, Chapman's Point, during the forthcoming season. Their request…

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World Council Leaders At Corrimal

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1952 · page 9

The third Anniversary of the Men's Brotherhood of the Corrimal Circuit will be celebrated next…

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