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Illawarra · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1936

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Debate in Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 12

The agreement made by the Government with Australian Iron and Steel Ltd., for the sale of land at Port Kembla was discussed in the…

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In Parliament

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 21

Mr. W. Davies, speaking on the Australian Iron and Steel Limited (Agreement Ratification) Bill, said: My object is to prevent the company…

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North Illawarra Council By-Election MR. J. Martin United Front Candidate

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 12

The publicity officer reports: At a conference representative of Miners' Lodges, Unemployed Organisations, Corrimal A.L.P. Communist Party…

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Election of Officers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 3

Mr. Morton (President), Mr. Hope (Secretary), Mr. Massicks (Treasurer) and Mr. Hynd (Auditor) were re-elected unopposed…

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Council Candidates

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 July 1936 · page 2

The following three nominations have been received for the two vacancies in the Kiama Council:—Messrs. Harold Dawes, George Lockett, jnr., Rex…

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Kiama Council Election. Sunday Sport Referendum. Two New Aldermen

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 July 1936 · page 2

Polling in the Kiama Council by-election and the referendum took place on Saturday last. The by-election had been caused by the resignations of AId…

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School of Arts Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 14

The annual meeting of the Corrimal School of Arts was held last night, with the president (Mr. George Allan) in the chair. The balance sheet and…

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Turf Stewards' Right to Change a Jockey on a Fancied Race Candidate

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 September 1936 · page 2

Gave Rider His Apprentice Permit for Races and then denied him first amount Talking, The Freak, Gold Rod and Osculum in their great Warwick Farm…

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Relief Work Dole Condemned Public Meeting Deputation to Parliament

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 20

What was lacking in attendance was made up for in enthusiasm at a public meeting held in the Mayor's room, Wollongong, on Monday…

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Election of Committee

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 September 1936 · page 8

Messrs. O'Brien and McInnes were appointed scrutineers for the election of officers, with Supt. Brown as returning officer. 98 ballot papers were…

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Gerringong Golf Club. Election of Officers

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 October 1936 · page 2

The new Gerringong Golf Club has now been officially formed up, and the following officers elected:—President, Mr. C. T. Hindmarsh; vice-presidents,…

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Drive Cows to Parliament House Milk Producers Want Government Help

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 November 1936 · page 11

That the milk producers should truck their cows to the Domain and drive them on to the lawn of Parliament House was a…

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Mines & Miners Election of Officers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 November 1936 · page 8

Mr. Charles Josland, District Returning Officer, has issued the following report on the annual election of Executive Officers for 1937-38:…

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Election of President

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 December 1936 · page 8

The first business of the meeting was the fixation of the presidential allowance, and the election of president. The president's allowanace was fixed…

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In Parliament Labour Exchanges Registration Form

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 December 1936 · page 19

[?] Mr. W. DAVIES: Can the Minister for Labour and Industry say whether it is a fact that men desiring to register for employment at the…

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Election of Mayor

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 December 1936 · page 3

The Mayoral allowance was fixed at £60, the same amount as the previous term. Only one nomination was received…

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Election of Mayor

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 24 December 1936 · page 10

Two nominations were received for the position of Mayor, those of Ald. Gaynor, nominated by Ald. Davies, and Aid. Aid ridge, by Aid. Masters…

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Election of Committees

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 24 December 1936 · page 10

Finance—Alds. McMahon, Wonson, Davies, Ashmore. Works Committee—The full Council. Health and Building Committee…

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North Illawarra Council Election of Mayor. Ald. Gaynor Chosen

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 December 1936 · page 12

A special meeting of the above council was held on Tuesday evening to elect the Mayor for the ensuing term and elect committees…

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