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Illawarra · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

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R.s. & S.i. League Wollongong Sub-branch Election of Officers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 9

The annual general meeting of the Wollongong branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailor's Imperial League was held last night, when the…

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Albion Park A. H. and I. Association. Election Declared Invalid

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 March 1939 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the above held in the Agricultural Hall on Friday night last, the president (Mr. H. R. Hobart) upheld objections raised by Mr…

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In Parliament

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 16

Mr. Davies, asked Mr. Spooner, in Parliament, if it is a fact that Central Illawarra Shire is prepared to embark on a housing scheme. Mr…

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The Old Bush Track Black Mushrooms — When Freights Were High — a Rowdy Election — at the Hustings—rum and Ructions Black Mushrooms

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 2

Two Wagga men were seated on a verandah watching the rain pouring down in brave fashion last Monday morning. Said one, "It's a fine sight…

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Kiama District Tennis Association. Election of Officers

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 March 1939 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Kiama District Tennis Association was held in the School of Arts on Monday night, with a good representative attendance…

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L.G. BOUNDARIES Question in Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 3

In Parliament, Mr. W. Davies M.L.A., referred to the proposal of the Minister for Works and Local Government regarding the…

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Voting at Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 13

A discussion took place in regard to the Board of Control insisting on the next election being conducted under the Industrial Section of the Act, and…

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Questions in Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 4

In Parliament, Mr. W. Davies said: [?]ask the Minister for Public Works and Local Government if it is a fact that the Central Illawarra Council has…

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Moneylender's Letter. Discussion in Parliament

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 June 1939 · page 4

Following is Hansard report of a matter raised by Mr. W. Davies in the Legislative Assembly on the motion for adjournment:—…

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Election of Officers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 15

In proposing that Mr. Essington Lewis be elected Patron, Dr. Maldron, said that Mr. Lewis is a keen flying enthusiast…

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In Parliament Port Kembla Railway

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 18

Mr. W. DAVIES: Is it a fact that the railway line between Wollongong and Port Kembla is a single track and is responsible for a great…

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Early Commonwealth Elections Likely. Electors Are Advised to See That Name Is on the Roll

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 July 1939 · page 2

In view of persistent Press reports that a Commonwealth Election is highly probable at a very early date the Divisional Returning Officer for…

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Election of Officers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 4

The following officers were elected President Mr. W. Frew; vice-pre Mr. G. Hughes; hon. treasurer, Mr. C. R. Veigel; finance committee,…

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In Parliament

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 19

In Parliament, Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., asked Lieut-Col. Bruxner, questions relative to delay to shipping at Port Kembla, as a result of…

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In Parliament

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 15

In reply to a series of questions by Mr. J. T. Sweeney, M.L.A re men refusing to go to camping jobs, and for that reason had been refused…

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Municipal Elections At Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 9

An advertisement appears in this issue in reference to the municipal election at Wollongong to fill the vacancies in the Council caused by…

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Council Bye-Election

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 14

At a meeting of the combined Progress Associations of Wollongong, West, Central East and South, presided over by Mr H. Brown, at…

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Price Fixing. Questions in Parliament

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 October 1939 · page 3

Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., has been active as regards increases in prices of various articles. Following is Hansard report of questions asked by him in the…

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Municipal Election to the Municipal Electors of Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 4

Ladies and Gentlemen,—We are pleased that two candidates, Messrs. S. Kelly and J. Greenwood, have come forward to champion the Wollongong…

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Correspondence Municipal Election

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 4

Sir,—From my observations, the electors in the Wollongong Municipality are treating the forthcoming election in an apathetic manner, and…

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