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Illawarra · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1927

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Mayoral Election. Was It Legal?

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 10

At the meeting of the North Illawarra Council on Wednesday night, when the Mayor took the chair, Ald. Aldridge asked that the standing orders…

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Alderman Lean Resigns Extraordinary Election 19th FEBRUARY

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 February 1927 · page 2

Alderman Fred. Lean has resigned his seat in the Kiama Council. His resignation wits receiced in writing at Wednesday night's meeting, and…

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Kiama District Hospital. Election of Officers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the above. Institution was held on Monday night, there being present Messrs. G. R. Chapman (President), J. W. Nield, J. M…

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In Parliament. the Mining Industry

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 6

Mr. Davies (Wollongong: Mr. Scott Fell is trying to accuse members on this side of the House of stirring up strife. The object of this motion of…

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Election of Officers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 4

The retiring President (Mr. P. Winley) stated that he did not intend to seek re-election, as he had too many calls upon his time…

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Waterside Workers. Election of Officers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 11

At a recent meeting of the South Coast branch of the Waterside Workers, the following officers were elected for the ensuing twelve months:…

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Kiama Agricultural Society. Election of Officers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 2

The first meeting of the new Committee was held on Tuesday, Me. Thomas presiding until the election of officers was completed. Present Messrs. C. W…

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Violent Scenes. Chicago Mayoral Election

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 9

A recent cable from U.S.A. states:—The flection of mayoralty candidate at Chicago is being held amid violent rioting. Seven men have been…

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Dairying. Dairy Produce Control Board. Election of N.S.W. Representatives Due in April

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 8

Butter factories throughout New South Wales should remember that within six weeks they will be called upon to exercise their franchise under…

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Wants Election Upset

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 March 1927 · page 2

A requisition is going around Albion Park seeking signatures with a view to having the A. H. and I. Society's election of Committee upset and another…

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Municipality of Shellharbour. Extraordinary Election

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 2

A vacancy having occurred in the East Ward, of Shellharbour Municipality, owing to the resignation of Ald. H. Thomas, an election to fill the…

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Queen Candidates

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 10

Mr. J. S. G. Worland, introduced the Queen Candidates, who were seated on the stage, and asked the public to support them in every way…

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The Woonona Candidate

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 1

The variety concert being organised by Mrs. Ellis in aid of the funds for Woonona candidate. Miss Rees, is to he held in the Friendly Societies 'Hall…

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Bulli-Woonona Queen. The Bulli Candidate

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 1

A very pleasant time was spent at Mr. Webb's cafe on Thursday of last week, when a number of persons assembled to participate at a social…

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Warringah By-election

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 3

A by-election of a member of the House of Representatives in the place of Sir Granville Eyrie, will be held in the Division of Warringah on…

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Aldermanic Election. for Shellharbour

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 May 1927 · page 2

The extraordinary election for the vacancy in East Ward of the Municipality, eventuated on Saturday and resulted as follows:—Albion Park…

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Bulli-Woonona Queen. Built Candidate

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 May 1927 · page 2

A novelty event, termed a ziff and bonnet dance, together with a euchre party, is to be held on 7th June in, aid of the Bulli candidate, Miss…

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Bulli Candidate

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 June 1927 · page 10

At Canary Cottage, Woonona, last Thursday night, a social evening in aid of the Bulli candidate, Miss Smithers, was much enjoyed by all who…

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Bulli-Woonona Queen Competition. the Woonona Candidate

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 9

In support of the candidature of Miss Rees, a euchre party and dance was held last Friday night. Mr. M. Owen acted as M.C. for the…

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The Bulli Candidate

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 9

A novel event, in the form of a "Ziff and Bonnet" social, promoted in aid of the Bulli candidate, Miss Smithers, was held in the Friendly Societies'…

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