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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1874

119 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 4 of 6

Working of Municipalities

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 26 May 1874 · page 4

The following is the conclusion of Mr (then Alderman) John Brown's examination before the S[?]leo' Committee of the Legislative Assembly:— Then what I want to ascertain from you is…

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Gerringong Municipal Council. Monday, May 25

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 28 May 1874 · page 2

THE council met about the usual time. Present Alderman Nelson, R Wilson, Leo, Blow J. Wilson, and Williams. In the absence of the mayor Alderman…

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Kiama Municipal Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 4 June 1874 · page 2

THE regular fortnightly meeting of the Kiama municipal Council took place at about 11 a.m.` On Tuesday, 26th may, in the Council-chamber. there were present Aldermen Colley,…

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Central Illawarra. Municipal Council. Saturday, June 6

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 9 June 1874 · page 2

Present—The Mayor (Mr. F.A. Thompson), and Aldermen Tighe, Porter, O'Donnell, Conghrane, and Brown. A petition was presented from Thomas Hayes…

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Kiama Municipal Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 11 June 1874 · page 2

THE council met on Tuesday last shortly after 11 o'clock. There were present the Mayor and Aldermen Grey, Noble, King, Cullen, and Fredericks. The minutes of the proceeding…

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Gerringong Municipal Council. Monday, June 8

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 11 June 1874 · page 2

THE council met about a quarter past 11 a.m., all the members being present. Minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed…

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SHELLHARBOR. Municipal Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 June 1874 · page 2

The Municipal Council met on Saturday last. Present—The Mayor, and Aldermen Hicks, Connolly, Russell, Fraser, and Ball. Minutes of previous meeting were road and…

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Local News. Municipal Council. Wednesday, June 10

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 June 1874 · page 2

Present—Alderman Collins, Clarke, Williams, Osborne, Browne, and Anstey. In the absence of the Mayor, Alderman Collins was voted to the chair…

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The Municipalities Act Amendment Bill. An Act to amend the "Municipalities Act of 1867." [Assented to, 2nd June, 1874.]

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 June 1874 · page 4

Whereas the "Municipalities Act of 1867" contains no provision for causing any inquiry to be held in cases where the same persons appear to have signed both the petition and counter-petition…

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Kiama Municipal Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 25 June 1874 · page 2

THE council held its ordinary adjourned meeting on Tuesday last. There were present during the meeting the Mayor, and Alderman Noble, King, Colley, Gray, Cullen, and…

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Minute of the Executive Council

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 30 June 1874 · page 2

At Government House, Sydney, 24th June, 1874. Present—His Excellency the Governor, the Honorable the Colonial Secretary, the Honorable the Colonial Treasurer, the Honorable the…

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Gerringong Municipal Council. Monday, June 22

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 2 July 1874 · page 2

THE Connell met about the usual hour, Present—the Mayer and Aldermen Lee, Hindmarsh, J. Wilson, Williams, Nelson, and Tate…

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Local News. North Illawarra Municipal Council Wednesday, July 1, AT 7 P.M.

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 July 1874 · page 2

Present—The full Council, with the exception of Alderman Walker. The correspondence inwards consisted of a letter from Mr Henry Parsons, the Toll Collector…

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Local News. Municipal Council. Friday, July 4Th, at 7 P.M.

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 July 1874 · page 2

Present—The full Council, except Alderman Williams. Correspondence inwards was rend as follows:— From Rev. G. Charter, directing the attention…

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Ulladulla Municipal Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 9 July 1874 · page 3

The council in the School of Arts, Milton, on Thursday, 2nd instant, at 11 a.m. Present the Mayor (D. Warden, Esq.), and Alderman Seccomhe, M'Gee, Millard, Berry,…

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Kiama Municipal Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 9 July 1874 · page 2

THE council held their usual adjourned meeting on Tuesday last, a quorum being formed shortly after 11 o'clock. There were present the Mayor, and Aldermen Noble. Grey,…

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Central Illawarra. Municipal Council. Wednesday, July 8

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 July 1874 · page 2

Present—Aldermen Porter, O'Donnell, Tighe, Richards, Bow, and lindsay. In the absence of the Mayor, Alderman Porter was voted to the chair…

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Gerringong Municipal Council. Monday, July 6

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 16 July 1874 · page 2

THE council met about the usual hour. There were present the Mayor, and Aldermen Blow, Lue. Handmarsh, J. Wilson, R. Wilson, Nelson and Tate. Minnes of previous meeting were…

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Central Illawarra. Municipal Council. Saturday, July 18, AT 3 P.M.

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 July 1874 · page 2

Present—The Mayor (Mr F. A. Thompson), and Aldermen Tighe, Coughrane, Bow, Porter, and Lindsay. The correspondent outwards consisted of the…

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Kiama Municipal Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 23 July 1874 · page 2

THE council held its usual fortnightly meeting on Tuesday last. A quorum was formed shortly after 11 o'clock, when there were present the Mayor, and Alderman King. Colley,…

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