Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1899

328 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 17

Shellharbor Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 7 March 1899 · page 2

THE above Council met on the 27th ult., when there were present:—The Mayor (Alderman Mo[?]d) and Alderman John Fraser, J. East, W. Fryer, J. Dawes, E…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wollongong Borough Council

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 March 1899 · page 2

The monthly meeting was held on Friday evening, there being present—The Mayor, Aldermen Beatson, M'Kenzie, Cochrane, Galvin, Kirby and Gray…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Town Hall and the Prize Fight. Legal Action Threatened. Indignant Aldermen

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 March 1899 · page 2

At the meeting of the Wollongong Borough Council on Friday evening a letter was read from Mr. W. H. Owen, solicitor, to the following effect:—…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Our Municipal Finances. a Depleted Treasury and Poor Prospects. the Annual Estimate

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 March 1899 · page 3

At the meeting of the Wollongong Municipal council on Friday evening, the Mayor read a report from the finance committee, which gave the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Shellharbour Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 March 1899 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the above Council was held on Monday week. Present the Mayor (Alderman Mood), Alderman Couch, Dawes, Allen,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Central Illawarra Municipal Election Case. Motion to Oust an Alderman. the Election Upset

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 9 March 1899 · page 2

Re C.J. Cullen (H.J. Graham respondent). This matter came before the Supreme Court on Tuesday. Mr. J.J. Cohen, instructed by Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Central Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 9 March 1899 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the council was held yesterday, which there were present:—Aldermen O'Donnell (Mayor), John Brown, Richards, Atkinson, Moran,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Our Municipal Finances. Meeting of the Council. 1S. General, 6D. Lighting, and ½D. Library Rate

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 11 March 1899 · page 2

There was a full meeting of the Wollongong Borough Council last night, when the matter of rating for the current year was fully gone into, the discussion extending…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Municipal Matters at Mount Kembla. the No. 2 Ward Election. Practical Sympathy with Mr. Graham

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 11 March 1899 · page 3

On Thursday evening a meeting of ratepayers was held at the Kembla Heights reading room for the purpose of taking steps to show practical sympathy towards Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Wollongong Council. Its Financial Position

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 March 1899 · page 2

The business for transaction at the council meeting on Friday night was unusually important, consequently every alderman was in place when the Mayor…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Shellharbour Municipality. Petition for Separation

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 14 March 1899 · page 2

THE following notice appears in the Government "Gazette":— His Excell-ney the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council directs the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Gerringong Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 March 1899 · page 3

THE above Council met on Monday last, when all of the aldermen were present with the exception of Alderman Hindmarsh. The follgowing incoming…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

A Smoking Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 March 1899 · page 4

AT the last meeting of the Milton Council, Alderman Warden moved—That in the opinion of this Council smoking at…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Gerringong Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 16 March 1899 · page 3

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the above Council took place on Monday last, when all the aldermen were present. CORRESPONDENCE…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Privy Council Appeal. Bulli Coal Company v. OSBORNE

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 16 March 1899 · page 3

The following cable appeared in yesterday's dailies:—"The appeal to the Privy Council in the case of the Bulli Coal Company versus Osborne has been…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Kiama Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 18 March 1899 · page 2

THE above Council met on Thursday, all the aldermen being present except Alderman Hindmarsh, who was absent owing to having to visit Penrith. The…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Shellharbor Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 March 1899 · page 2

THE above Council met on Wednesday. Present—Aldermen L. R. Mood (Mayor), J. Pracer, J. East, W. Fryer, C. Heininger, J. Dawes and E. Couch…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Kiama Council. Thursday, March 16Th

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 March 1899 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held on Thursday last, when (with the exception of Alderman Hindmarsh) all the members were present…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wollongong Borough Council. Proposed Retrenchment

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 18 March 1899 · page 2

A special meeting of the council was held last night, when all the aldermen were present, thy Mayor (Alderman MacCabe) presiding…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Shellharbor Borough Council

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 21 March 1899 · page 2

At the ordinary meeting of the council at Albion Park there were present—Aldermen L.R. Mood (Mayor), J. East, J. Fraser, W. Fryer, C. Hininger, J…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →