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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1892

172 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 9

A Municipal Hitch at Kiama. Valuator and Alderman

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 2 August 1892 · page 4

The president of the Kiama Progress Association writes to the Daily Tele-graph asking the following question:— "Will you or any of your numerous…

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Municipal Council, Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 2 August 1892 · page 3

At the meeting held on on Thursday last the quarum consisted of the Mayor and Alderman King Somerville, J. Noble, H. F. Noble, and T.Fredericks…

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Shellharbour Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 2 August 1892 · page 3

A meeting of the above took place at Albion Park on July 27th, present:- the Mayor, Alderman Raison, Brownlee, Mood Thomas, Fryer and Burtlett,…

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Shellharbor Council

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 2 August 1892 · page 2

The Shellharbor Council met on Wednesday last. Present—The Mayor (Alderman Mathie), Aldermen Thomas, Raison, Mood, Fryer,…

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North Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 4 August 1892 · page 2

The North Illawarra Council met at the Chambers, Fairy Meadow, last night. Present—The Mayor (Ald. Payne), Aldermen Williams, Lang,…

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London County Council and Fair Wages

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 4 August 1892 · page 2

In "The Progress of the World" in the Review of Reviews, Mr. Stead says: —"Lord Rosebery is retiring from the chairmanship of the London County…

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Liability of Municipal Councils

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 4 August 1892 · page 2

A case of some importance to municipalities was heard at the Kiama District Court on Monday, before Judge Murray:— James Smillie sought to recover from the…

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Kiama Council. Thursday, August 4Th, 1892

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 5 August 1892 · page 2

Present: Aldermen Russell, Hindmarsh, Pike, Carson, and beggatt. In the absence of the Mayor Alderman Russell was voted to the chair…

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Borough Council

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 6 August 1892 · page 3

The regular meeting was held in the Council chamber last night. Present—The mayor (Ald. Beatson), Alderman Richards, Wiseman, Cochrane,…

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North Illawarra Council. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 11 August 1892 · page 3

SIR,—After having read the report of the Finance Committee of the above Council, I cannot refrain from commenting, on the unfair and unjust way our rates are…

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Central Illawarra Council. Wednesday, August 10

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 13 August 1892 · page 14

Present—Aldermen Bovard (Mayor) Brown, Carr, Cullen, Gibaon, O'Donnell, Richards, and Ronaldson. The Mayor reported vebrally on the bad…

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Municipal Council, Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 16 August 1892 · page 3

At the meeting on Thursday has the whole Council were present except Alderman Somerville. The minutes having been confirmed,…

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North Illawarra Council. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 16 August 1892 · page 3

SIR,—In reply to "Ratepayer," re Council's expenditure. "Ratepayer" saddles up the wrong horses, as the bulk of the £2000 was spent or the work let before the Mayor…

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A Scene in the Richmond Council

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 16 August 1892 · page 4

On Wednesday evening last (says the Windsor and Richmond Gazelle) an unfortunate scene occurred in the Richmond Borough Council during the…

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Municipal Appeal Court

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 16 August 1892 · page 2

On Friday last an Appeal Court was held at the kiama Court House, when 9 appellants against the annual assessment of their properties by the Kiama Borough…

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Gerringong Municipal Council Monday, August 15

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 19 August 1892 · page 2

Present:—Aldermen Wilson, Gordon, Noble, Molfitt, Taylor , and Thompson In the absence of the Mayor, through i[?]disposition, Alderman Wilson occupied the…

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Kiama Council. Thursday, July 18Th, 1892

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 19 August 1892 · page 2

Present:—The Mayor, Aldermen Russell. Hindmarsh, Salmond, Ca[?]son, Pike and Grey. Minutes of previous meeting were read…

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Municipal Council, Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 30 August 1892 · page 2

At the fortnightly mooting on Thursday last, there were present : The Mayor, [?]ldermon King, Somerville, H. F. Noble and T. Fredericks…

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Shellharbor Council. Thursday, 24Th August

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 30 August 1892 · page 2

Present—Full Council, with the exception of Alderman Mood. CORRESPONDENCE. 1. From the National Association of…

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Shellharbour Council. Thursday, 24Th August

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 30 August 1892 · page 3

Present-Full Council, with the exception of Alderman Mood. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed…

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