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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1897

205 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 4 of 11

Gerringong Council. Monday, April 12

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 13 April 1897 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held yesterday, when Aldermen Wilson (Mayor). Noble, Taylor, Sharpe and Moffitt were present…

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Central Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 15 April 1897 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Council yesterday afternoon, the following tenders were accepted:—Forming Kanahnoka road: D. and W…

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Central Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 17 April 1897 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the council was held on Wednesday afternoon. Present—Aldermen J. Brown, Dobinson, O'Donnell, M'Phail, Richards, Cook,…

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John Interviews the Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 20 April 1897 · page 4

The Walcha correspondent of the ''Armidale Chrocile'' supplies the following amusing report:— The seriousness of our Civic Fathers…

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Kiama Municipal Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 April 1897 · page 2

AT the usual fortnightly meeting on Thursday last all the aldermen were present Minutes of previous meeting we rend and…

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Presentation to Alderman J. A. Beatson

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 April 1897 · page 2

On Friday evening, at the council chamber, Alderman Beatson was the recipient of a handsomely-framed collection of beautifully-executed photographs…

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Jamberoo Municipal Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 27 April 1897 · page 3

AT the fortnightly meeting on Saturday last all the members were present except Alderman T. Fredericks. Minutes of previous business were…

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Shellharbour Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 27 April 1897 · page 2

A MEETING of the municipal council of Shellharbour will be held at Albion Park on Wednesday (to-morrow), at 2 p.m., for the purpose of transacting the following…

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Shellharbor Council

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 April 1897 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the council will be held at 2 p.m. to-morrow for the purpose of transacting the following business, viz:—To consider and decide…

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Gerringong Council. Monday, April 26

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 27 April 1897 · page 2

THE fortnightly meeting of the above was held at the usual time and place yesterday, when Aldermen Wilson (Mayor), Noble, Moffitt, Sharpe, Blow and Hindmarsh…

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The Shellharbor Breakwater. the Progress Association and the Council

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 1 May 1897 · page 2

At the meeting of the Shellharbor Council on Wednesday, Alderman Fraser moved—"That application be made to the Minister for works—through the member for the…

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Shellharbor Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 4 May 1897 · page 2

THE monthly meeting of the Council was held on Wednesday afternoon. Present— The Mayor (Alderman Dunster), Alderman J. Fraser, Mood, East, Fryer,…

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The Shellharbor Breakwater. the Progress Association and the Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 4 May 1897 · page 2

AT the meeting of the Shellharbor Council) on Wednesday last, Alderman Fresher moved—"That application be made to the minister for Works—through the member…

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Kiama Municipal Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 2

THE above met as usual on Thursday last, all the Aldermen being present. Minutes of previous meeting were duly adopted…

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North Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the council was held on Wednesday evening. Present—The Mayor (Alderman Payne), Aldermen Cram, Harrigan, Williams,…

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Jamberoo Municipal Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 11 May 1897 · page 2

AT the fortnightly meeting on Saturday last there were present:—The Mayor and Aldermen Blow, Noble, H. Fredericks, Cole and T. Fredericks…

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Wollongong Borough Council

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 May 1897 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the council was held on Friday night, when there were present—The Mayor (Alderman MacCabe), Aldermen Beatson,…

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Gerringong Council. Monday, May 10

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 11 May 1897 · page 2

THE fortnightly meeting of the above was held yesterday when the Full Council was present. Minutes of previous meeting were read…

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Central Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 13 May 1897 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the council was held yesterday, when there were present—The Mayor (Alderman Cullen), Aldermen J. Brown, Dobinson,…

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Wollongong Borough Council

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 2

A special meeting of the council was held last night, when there were present—The Mayor (Alderman MacCabe) Aldermen Galvin, M'Kenzie, Cutcher, Parsons and…

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