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Illawarra · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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Municipal Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 November 1928 · page 16

The Wollongong Labour Party has decided to run a bunch for the forthcoming Municipal Elections at Wollongong, and have adopted the following…

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Bulli Council Elections. Contest in Each Riding

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 November 1928 · page 16

The nominations for the triennial election, which are advertised in this issue reveal that a poll will be necessary in each of the three Ridings…

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Thirroul. Shire Elections

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 November 1928 · page 11

A little more interest is being taken in the Shire elections, and as per advertisement in this issue, Messrs Gibson and Kelly will address the…

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Balgownie Municipal Elections

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 November 1928 · page 9

Ex-Aldermen S. F. Aldridge and Bert Wonson fired their first shots in the North Illawarra Municipal campaign at Balgownie on…

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The Municipal Elections

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 November 1928 · page 2

A lot is sometimes heard by the man in the street. Several residents interested in the coming elections were discussing matters over a glass of "lime…

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Shellharbour Municipal Elections. (To the Editor)

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 November 1928 · page 3

Sir,—In connection with the municipal elections to be held next Saturday I as a ratepayer in the West Ward, would like to have a word with my…

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Municipal Elections. Meeting at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 November 1928 · page 2

On Friday night last a meeting was held at the Monument, Crown Street, Wollongong, in support of the Labour Candidates. Mr. P. Malloy presided…

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Wollongong Municipal Election. the Progressives

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 November 1928 · page 14

A meeting of the Progressive Candidates for the Municipality of Wollongong was held it the corner of Church and Ellen Street on Tuesday night…

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Bulli Shire Elections. To The Editor

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 November 1928 · page 18

Dear Sir,—Mr. G. Crowther, of North Austinmer, by advertisement in your last issue the 19th inst claims to be nominated as candidate for "B"…

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Correspondence. North Illawarra Municipal Elections. To the Editor

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 November 1928 · page 18

Sir,—As we are in the midst of an election contest I feel that in the interest of the expiring Council some statement is necessary to be placed be…

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Municipal Elections, Central Illawarra. Public Meeting at Dapto

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 November 1928 · page 7

A large attendance, Including ladies, gathered at the supper room of the Agricultural Hall, on Monday evening, in response to the notice calling a public…

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Municipal Elections at Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 November 1928 · page 27

Labor candidates for municipal honors held a meeting at the Monument, Crown street, on Friday evening last. Mr. P. Malloy presided, and Mr. H…

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Bulli Shire Election

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 November 1928 · page 27

An old resident of Austinmer who states he takes a keen Interest in the welfare of the district writes, asking the electors of B Riding: to vote…

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A Reply to Mr. Aldridge. Re Municipal Elections

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 November 1928 · page 16

(Sir,—I would be glad if you would allow me space in your paper to reply to the statements made my Ex alder man a. F. Aldridge in your last issue…

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Progressives' Rally Wollongong Municipal Elections

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 November 1928 · page 16

Mr. Moffitt, ex-Mayor of Gerringong presided over the final rally in the interests of the Progressive candidates for municipal honors, at the…

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Corrimal. Municipal Elections. North Illawarra

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 November 1928 · page 18

The People's Defence Committee and the Progress Committee have put in a hard week. Meetings have been addressed by both bodies throughout the…

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North Illawarra Municipal Elections. (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 November 1928 · page 21

Sir,—As we are in the midst of an election contest, I feel that in the interest of the expiring council some statement is necessary to be placed…

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Wollongong Municipal Election

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 November 1928 · page 22

The retiring aldermen, now known as the progressive candidates, opened their campaign at Crown Street, West, on Monday evening, before a large and…

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The Progressive Candidates

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 November 1928 · page 18

The Progressive team, chosen at public meetings by the public of the northern end, have also addressed ratepayers in all parts of the…

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Bulli-woonona Shire Elections

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 November 1928 · page 18

Candidates have been busily engaged during the past week. Canvassers have visited practically every home in the Shire and numerous addresses have…

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