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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1898

203 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 11

Indignant Aldermen. Vote of Censure on a Mayor. Ruled Out of Order

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 2

AT the adjourned meeting of the North Illawarra Council, held on Tuesday evening, at which there were present—Aldermen John Payne (Mayor), Ryan, M Donald,…

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The Council and the Gas Company. Dila Ory Aldermen Warm Words in a Chilly Atmosphere. "No Surrender."

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 2

ON Thursday night last a meeting had been arranged to take place between the Kiama Municipal Council and representatives of the Kiama Gas Company for the purpose…

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A Municipal Lottery

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 19 May 1898 · page 2

THE North Sydney Council was engaged Monday night in the consideration of tenders for municipal work, and supplies for the ensuing year. For herbing and guttering,…

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Kiama Municipal Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 May 1898 · page 2

THE above Council met as usual on Thursday last, all the members being present. with the exception of Alderman Hindmarsh…

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Municipal Council, Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 24 May 1898 · page 2

AT the fortnightly meeting on Saturday last there were present the Mayor and Aldermen King, Blow, Cole. Love, Walker and Fredericks…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 24 May 1898 · page 3

AT the usual fortnightly meeting of the above herd yesterday, there were present: Aldermen Wilson (Mayor) Sharpe, Blow, Taylor Noble and Thompson…

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Wanted, an Alderman

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 26 May 1898 · page 2

APPARENTLY municipal honors are not hold in particularly high esteem at Manly, which is now a "town," and no longer a Village," and where a weatherboard shed is…

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Shellharbour Municipal Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 May 1898 · page 2

THE above Council met on Saturday afternoon last Present: Aldermen L R. Mood (Mayor), J. Fraser, W. Fryer, C. Heininger, Joseph Dawes and Edward Couch…

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The Council and the Gas Company. the Price of Street L Giits

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 May 1898 · page 2

ON Thursday afternoon last a conference between a sub-committee of the Kiama Council and representatives of the Kiama Gas Company's Board of Directors took…

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Kiama Water Supply. Mr. Wade's Scheme Favored by the Aldermen

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 31 May 1898 · page 2

ON Saturday last Mr. Wade, Engineer for water works, who is at present in charge of preliminary surveys, etcetera, of a scheme to supply Kiama with water, laid…

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Gerringong Municipality. Extraordinary Election

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 2 June 1898 · page 2

AN extraordinary election was hold at the Council Chamber Gerringong, on Saturday. lest, to fill the vacancy caused in the local Council by the retirment of Alderman John…

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Kiama Municipal Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 June 1898 · page 2

The above Council met as usual on Thursday last, all the Alderman being present. WITHDRAWALS. After the minutes disposed of the…

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Wollongong Borough Council

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 4 June 1898 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the council was held on Thursday evening, when there were present—Aldermen MacCabe (Mayor), Beatson, Cutcher, Wiseman, Parsons,…

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North Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 4 June 1898 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the council was held on Wednesday evening. Present—The full council. CORRESPONDENCE…

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North Illawarra Municipal Amenities. Works Report Ruled Out of Order. "Johnnies" and "Scallywags." "We're Getting As Bad As Parliament."

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 4 June 1898 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the North Illawarra Council on Wednesday evening the chairman of the works committed (Alderman Ritchie) having moved the…

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Berry Municipal Council. the Late Alderman John Thorburn. Vote of Condolence

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 7 June 1898 · page 2

THE fortnightly meeting of this Council was held on Wednesday night. Alderman. R. V. Boyd (Mayo,) presided, and there were also present Aldermen D. Boyd,…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 7 June 1898 · page 3

THE above Council met on Saturday last when there were present: Aldermen G Somerville (who, in the absence of the Mayor, was elected to the chair), T…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 7 June 1898 · page 3

THE above Council met as usual yesterday when there were present:—The Mayor and Aldermen Noble, Taylor, Thompson, Blow, Hindmarsh, Sharpe and James Nelson…

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Municipalities and Health Act

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 9 June 1898 · page 2

THE now Public Health At has hitherto been a thorn in the aide of the Various municipalities but the difficulty has been removed. It was all the result of a…

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A Point for Municipalities

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 9 June 1898 · page 2

THE Water and Sewerage Board has was a test ease hinging on a long disputed point, and is helping the municipalities in their work of recovering rates, by placing the…

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