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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1888

167 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 9

The Wollongong Municipal Races

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 16 February 1888 · page 2

At early noon on the eventful day, the contests were growing fast and furious. It was a disappointment that the Flying Handicap for West Ward was a walk over. Mr. Graham had the…

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Gerringong Council. Monday, February 13

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1888 · page 2

PRESENT :— The Mayor, Aderman Lee, R. Wilson, Hindmarsh, Sharpe, Noble, and J. Wila[?]. The first business transacted was the…

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Mayor-making at Campbelltown. Pot-house Proceedings

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 18 February 1888 · page 2

The Campbelltown Town Hall was crowded on Saturday evening to witness the election of Mayor, the majority surmising that there was to be fun on the Bristol, especially as it was…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 21 February 1888 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the above took place on Saturday lost for the purpose of the election of Mayor for the current municipal year there were present—The Mayor…

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Borough Council

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 February 1888 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Wollongong Council on Friday evening last, committees for the year wore appointed as follows:—Finance.—The Mayor, and Aldermen Parsons…

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Kiama Borough Council

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 February 1888 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the Council took place on Saturday last for the purpose of electing a mayor for the current year and transacting whatever business had accrued since the…

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Central Illawarra Council Business-paper for Friday, February 24

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 23 February 1888 · page 2

1. That the several committees for the current year be composed of the following gentlemen, viz., By-laws—The Mayor, and Aldermen Bovard and Richards, Finance—The Mayor, and Aldermen…

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Shellharbour Council

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 25 February 1888 · page 2

THE Shellharbour Municipal Council met on February 22. Present—the Mayor, Aldermen Armstrong, Brownlee, Hicks, sen., Downey, Mood, and Hicks, jun…

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Shellharbor Council. Wednesday, Feb. 22

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1888 · page 2

Present—The Mayor (Mr. J. Fraser), and Aldermen Armstrong, Brownlee, Hicks, sen., Mood, Downey, and Hicks, jun. Correspondence outwards—Asking the…

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Shellharbour Council. February 22

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 28 February 1888 · page 2

PRESENT—The Mayor, Aldermen Armstrong, Brownlee, Hicks, sen., Downey, Mood, and Hicks, jun. CORRESPONDENTS…

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Central Illawarra Council. Friday, February 24

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 February 1888 · page 2

Present—The Mayor (Mr. C. J. Cullen), Aldermen M'Phail, Lindsay, Bovard, Brown, and Dobinson. Correspondence.—From Department of Lands…

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Gerringong Municipal Council

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 February 1888 · page 2

THE regular fortnightly meeting of this Council took place on Monday last, the 27th inst., about the usual hour, and there were present—The Mayor, Aldermen Lee, Hindmarsh, R., A., & J…

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Borough Council. Business Paper

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 1 March 1888 · page 2

Alderman Parsons to ask the Mayor—1. Has this Council received any communication from the Government, asking it to bear [?] share of the expenses in connection with the…

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Gerringong Council. Monday, 27Th Feb

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1888 · page 2

PRESENT—The full Council with the exception of Alderman Sharpe. CORRESPONDENCE. Inwards—From the Municipal…

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Wollongong Council. Friday, March 2. Present—The Mayor (Mr. W. J. Poulter)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 6 March 1888 · page 2

Aldermen Richards, Armstrong, Parsons, Cochrano, Beatson, and Tresnan. A Works Report adopted recommended as follows:—[?] That about three chains of the road…

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North Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 10 March 1888 · page 2

Present—Aldermen Bate, Gibbons, Williams, Lahiff, Hicks, and Dobinson. On motion of Aldermen Lahiff and Hicks, Alderman Bate was voted to the chair…

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Kiama Borough Council

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 10 March 1888 · page 2

THE Council met on Thursday last, to which date the ordinary meeting, which should have been held on the proceeding Thursday, had been postponed in consequences of the Robertson…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 13 March 1888 · page 2

As stated in our last issue a meeting of the above was hold on Thursday last, and there were present—The Mayor, Aldermen Russell, Simmons, T. Love, M. King, and G…

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Gerringong Municipal Council

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 March 1888 · page 2

THE regular fortnightly meeting of the above took place on Monday last, the 12th instant. Present—the full Council. Minutes of previous meeting were read and…

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Gerringong Municipal Council. Monday, March 12Th

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1888 · page 2

PRESENT, the full Council. Correspondence inwards.—1. From Mr. G. Thompson drawing the attention of the Council to the very dangerous state of the…

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