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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1881

127 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 7

Kiama Municipal Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 1 March 1881 · page 2

THE fortnightly meeting of the Council took place on Thursday last. A quorum was formed about half-past one o'clock, when the Mayor took the chair, and there…

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Gerringong Municipal Council. Monday, 21St February, 1881

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 1 March 1881 · page 2

THE Council met about the usual time, and there were present—the Mayor, Aldermen Lee, R. Wilson, Hindmarsh, Bachanan, and Johnson…

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North Illawarra Council Tuesday, 1St March

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 March 1881 · page 2

Present—The Mayor (Mr. J. Anderson), and Aldermen Gills, Williams, and M'Kensie. Alderman Williams presented a position from J. Hurt and 29 other ratepayers, [?] the Council…

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Municipal Council. Friday, 4Th March

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 8 March 1881 · page 2

Present—Full Council, less Alderman Armstrong. Correspondence inwards—From Trustees of the Common, requesting permission to use soil from…

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Something Like an Alderman

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 11 March 1881 · page 4

AT a meeting of the Ashlield Borough Council on Monday last, Alderman Hammond moved the following resolutions on the subject of the Sydney water supply…

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Central Illawarra. Municipal Council. Wednesday, 9Th March

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 March 1881 · page 2

Full Council. Correspondence inwards—From Mines Department, stating that the opening of a watering place at Mullet Creek should be arranged between…

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Borough Council. Wednesday, March 16

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1881 · page 2

Full Council. Alderman Osborne presented a memorial from several inhabitants of Wollongong, praying the Council to re-apply to the Government in regard…

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North Illawarra Council. Tuesday, 15Th March

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1881 · page 2

Present-Full Council, less Alderman Ryan. Moved by the Mayor—"That the letter from Newcastle Council, asking for co-operation in requesting special endowment to all Councils for…

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Shellharbour Municipal Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 22 March 1881 · page 2

THE Council met on Saturday last, about the usual time. Present—the Mayor, Aldermen Fraser, Armstrong, Matthie, Ball, Thomas, and Downey…

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Broughton Vale. Municipal Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 25 March 1881 · page 2

THE Council met on Saturday, the 19th instant, at the usual hour. Present—the Mayor, Aldermen M'Kenzic, Hanlon, Hugh Boyd, and Walker…

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Gerringong Municipal Council. Monday, 21St March, 1881

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 25 March 1881 · page 2

THE Council met about the usual time, and there were present the Mayor, Aldermen Lee, R. Wilson, Buchanan, Hind-marsh, James Johnstone, and A. Wilson…

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Shellharbour Small Debts Court. Friday, 18Th March. Before H. Connell, P.M., and John Conway, J.P. Municipal Council of Shellharbour v. Henry Green

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 25 March 1881 · page 2

Municipal rates; 3s 8d. Verdict for plaintiff. Same v. Thomas O'Noil. Municipal rates, 13s 6d…

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Borough Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 April 1881 · page 2

The Borough Council meets this evening, with the following business-sheet:—Alderman Parsons to move— 1. That the valuation of all rateable property…

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North Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 April 1881 · page 2

The Municipal Council meets this afternoon, with the following business-sheet:— Alderman Williams to move— That the Works Committee be instructed to…

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Borough Council. Friday, 1St April

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 April 1881 · page 2

Present The Mayor (Mr. W. J. Poutler), Aldermen Hewlett, Lahiff, Hosking, Parsons, Marr, and Galvin. Correspondence inwards—…

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Legislative Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 April 1881 · page 2

On the motion of Sir John Robertson it was resolved that certain official reports should be printed and published as early as passible in each year, whether Parliament be in session or not…

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North Illawarra Council Tuesday, 5Th April

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 April 1881 · page 2

Full Council, less Alderman Payne. Correspondence inwards—From the Colonial Treasurer, stating that £27 4s 10d endowment was placed to the Council's credit…

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Kiama Municipal Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 12 April 1881 · page 2

A MEETING of the Council took place on Thursday, when the Mayor, and Aldermen King, Pike, Walker, Graham, and Somerville wore present…

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Central Illawarra. Municipal Council. Wednesday, April 13

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 April 1881 · page 2

Present—The Mayor (Mr. W. J. R. Jenkins), and Aldermen Spence, Duncan, Brown, and M'Paul. The correspondence included the following…

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Shellharbour Municipal Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 19 April 1881 · page 2

THE Council met on Saturday last about the usual hour. Present the Mayor, and Aldermen Armstrong, Fenwick, Thomas, Matthie, Ball, and Timbs…

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