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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1898

203 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 11

Municipal Matters

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 16 June 1898 · page 3

The referendum has absorbed so much attention that a very important matter has almost escaped notice, the promise, namely, which the Premier has given to…

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Kiama Municipal Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the above Council took place on Thursday, last, when there were present:—The Mayor and Aldermen Harvey, Pike, M'Caffrey,…

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Shellharbor Council

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 2

A meeting of the council was held on Wednesday afternoon. Present: Alderman L. R. Mood (Mayor), J. East, W. E[?]yer, Geo. Couch, C. Heininger, Joseph Dawes…

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Shellharbour Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 2

THE above Council met on (Wednesday, when there were present:—Aldermen L. R. Mood (Mayor), J, East, W. Fryer, G. Couch, C. Heininger, J. Dawes and E…

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Central Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 18 June 1898 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the Central Illawarra Council was held yesterday, when there were present—Aldermen C.J.Cullen (Mayor), M'Phail, Cook, Dobinson,…

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Jamberoo Municipal Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 21 June 1898 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held on Saturday last, when there were present:—Aldermen King (who in the absence of the Mayor, was voted to…

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Municipal Rating

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 23 June 1898 · page 2

A CONFERENCE of delegates, representing a majority of the municipalities of West Australia held at Perth the other day, unanimously carried a resolution that in future…

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Kiama Municipal Council

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

THE above Council met as usual on Thursday last, all the Aldermen being present. CORRESPONDENCE The following letter outwards was…

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Wollongong Borough Council

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the council was held last night, when there were present —The Mayor (Alderman MacCabe), Aldermen Beatson, Wiseman, Galvin, M'Kenzie,…

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The Half-crown to Municipalities

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 2

Mr. Archibald Campbell, M.P., asked the Colonial Treasurer on Tuesday in the Assembly :—Will special endowment to the extent of 2s Gd in the £ be…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 5 July 1898 · page 3

THE above Council met as usual on Saturday last, when there were present:—The Mayor and Aldermen Walker, Cole, King, Blow, Frederick and Somerville…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 5 July 1898 · page 3

THE usual meeting of the above was held yesterday, when the full Council, was present, with the exception of Alderman Hindmarsh…

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The Special Municipal Subsidy

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 5 July 1898 · page 2

THE Premier had a piece of information for the press yesterday which will be very gratifying to the municipalities. In view of the handsome surplus of £122,000 in the…

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Stock Boards Council of Advice. the Tick Pest

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 7 July 1898 · page 2

THE second day's sitting of the convention of delegate representing the various stock boards of the colony was held at the Merchants' Exchange on Tuesday…

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North Illawarra Council. Another Motion Ruled Out of Order

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the council was held on Wednesday evening. Present—The Mayor (Alderman Payne), Alderman M'Donald, Philpott, O'Neil,…

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Kiama Municipal Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 2

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

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Central Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the council was held on Wednesday afternoon Present—The Mayor (Alderman C. J. Cullen, Aldermen Brown, Dobinson, M'Phall, Atkinson,…

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Jamberoo Municipal Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 19 July 1898 · page 2

THE above Council met on Saturday last, when there were present:—The Mayor and Aldermen G. Somerville. T. Fredericks, J. Walker, J Love, M. King and E. Cole…

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Shellharbor Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 July 1898 · page 2

THE above Council met on Wednesday of ernoon. There were present: The Mayor (Mr. Mood) and Aldermen J. Fraser, J. East, J. Buckley. W. Fryer,…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 26 July 1898 · page 2

A MEETING of the above was held on Monday last, Alderman R Wilson (Mayor) T. Noble, J. B. Taylor, James Nelson, G. Thomson, and James Sharpe being…

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