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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1889

193 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 9 of 10

Borough Council

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 November 1889 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the above Council wan held in the Town Hall, on Friday evening, at 7.30 p.m. Present—The Mayor (Mr. W. Wiley);…

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Gerringong Municipal Council. NOVEMBER 4, 1889

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 November 1889 · page 2

THE Council met about the usual time, and there were present—the Mayor, Aldermen. Gordon, Noble, A. and R. Wilson, Sharpe and Thompson…

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Kiama Borough Council. Thursday, November 7

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 9 November 1889 · page 2

PRESENT — The full Council. The minutes of the former meeting were read and adopted. CORRESPONDENCE…

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North Illawarra Council. Wednesday, Nov. 6

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 9 November 1889 · page 2

Present—The Mayor (Mr. A. Parsons), Aldermen Dobinson, Bate, Gibbons, Hicks, Anderson, MacCabe, Ryan, and Williams. Correspondence—From J. Mitchell, calling at…

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Gerringong Municipal Council. Monday, 4Th November

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 12 November 1889 · page 4

PRESENT: The Mayor, Aldermen R. and A. Wilson, Noble Sharpe, Garden and Thompson. The minutes of previous meeting were…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 12 November 1889 · page 2

As briefly reported its our last issue the members of the above held a meeting or Thursday last, the full council being present. Minutes of previous meeting were read…

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Gerringong Municipal Council. Monday, 18Th November, 1889

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 November 1889 · page 2

THE Council met about the usual time, and there were present—the Mayor, Aldermen Sharpe, A. Wilson, Noble, Gordon, and Hindmarsh…

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The Maritime Council and Lake Illawarra

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 21 November 1889 · page 2

Mr. Playfair and Mr. Abigail, Ms.L.A.,' introduced a deputation from the Maritime Council on Tuesday to Sir Henry Parkes, in reference to the introduction of a bill into Parliament to enable…

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Wollongong Harbor Trust. Election of Borough Council Commissioners

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 21 November 1889 · page 2

Mr. John Biggar having been appointed Temporary Chairman of the Wollongong Harbor Trust by his colleagues so far (Messrs. Woodward and Mitchell, Ms.P., and Captain Dean R. N.)…

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Gerringong Municipal Council. Monday, Nov. 18

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 22 November 1889 · page 2

PRESENT:—The Mayor, Aldermen Hindmarsh, Sharpe, Noble, Gordon and A. Wilson. Minutes of previous meeting were read and adopted…

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Kiama Borough Council

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 23 November 1889 · page 2

THE regular meeting of this Council was held on Thursday. Present—the Mayor, Aldermen Noble, Fredericks, King, Simmons, Somerville, and Leggatt…

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North Illawarra Council. Appointment of Commissioner

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 23 November 1889 · page 2

A special meeting was held last night, all the members of Council being present. Before proceeding with the nomination, Alderman Bate said he was of opinion that the people…

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Central Illawarra Council. Friday, Nov. 22

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 23 November 1889 · page 2

Present—The Mayor (Mr. C. J. Cullen), Aldermen M'Paul, O'Donnell, M'Phail, Cochrane, Brown, Bovard, Richards. Correspondence outwards—To Manager…

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Borough Council. Special Meeting, Friday, November 22. Election of Harbor Trust Commissioners

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 23 November 1889 · page 2

Present—Full Council. Some discussion ensued as to the manner of proceeding with the election, but it was ultimately agreed that the Council should nominate one…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 26 November 1889 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the above was hold on Thursday last, when there were present the Mayor, Aldermen Noble, Fredericks, King, Simmons, Somerville, and…

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[?]Rbour Council. November 30

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 26 November 1889 · page 2

PRESENT : The Mayor or Aldermen Brownlee, Hicks, Sen., Fryer Thomas, and Hicks Jun. CORRESPONDENCE…

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Shellharbor Council. Wednesday, November 20

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 26 November 1889 · page 2

Present—The Mayor (Mr. L. Raison), Aldermen Brownlee, Hicks, sen, Fryer, Thomas, and Hicks, jun. Correspondence.—From Borough of North…

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North Illawarra Council. Friday, Nov. 22

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 26 November 1889 · page 2

Present—Full Council. Correspondence.—From Kiama Council, requesting co-operation of North Illawarra Council with a view to induce the Railway Commissioners…

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Rent of the Kiama Council's Premises. to the Editor of the Kiama Independent

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 26 November 1889 · page 2

SIR,—I regret having to trouble you with any further remarks on the above subject, but the statement appended to my letter of Friday last, in which you say, "We did…

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Shellharbour Municipal Council. NOVEMBER 20

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 November 1889 · page 2

PRESENT—The Mayor, Aldermen Brownlee, Hicks, son., Fryer, Thomas, and Hicks, jun. CORRESPONDENCE…

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