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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1899

328 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 17

Complimentary Picnic to Alderman and Mrs. Walker

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 April 1899 · page 2

ON Friday the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Walker and Family assembled on the willow flat, Fountaindale, for a real day's jollification. And I intend to try…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 April 1899 · page 2

THIS Council met on Saturday last, when there were present—The Mayor and Aldermen Dymock, King, Love and Walker. The following incoming…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 April 1899 · page 3

THE above Council met on Monday last, there being present—The Mayor and Aldermen Hindmarsh, Nelson, Gordon and Noble. The following…

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Terragong Common Statement by the Mayor of Jamberoo

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 April 1899 · page 2

AT Saturday's meeting of the Jamberoo Council, The Mayor made a statement concerning his visit to the last meeting of the…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 13 April 1899 · page 2

THE above Council met on Monday last, when there were present:—The Mayor and Aldermen Gordon, Noble, Hindmarsh and Nelson…

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Alderman M'caffrey Resigns

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 15 April 1899 · page 2

AT Thursday's meeting of the Kiama Council a letter was received from Alderman M'Caffroy resigaing his seat as an alderman of the Council on the…

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Kiama Municipal Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 April 1899 · page 2

THE above Council met as usual on Thursday last, when there were present:—The Mayor, Aldermen Weston, Harvey, Corn ford, Pike Leggatt, Hindmarsh and Wiles…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 15 April 1899 · page 2

THE above Council met on Thursday last, all the aldermen being present except Alderman M'Caffrey. BARNEY STREET…

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Central Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 15 April 1899 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the council was held on Wednesday afternoon. Present—The Mayor (Ald. O'Donnell). Aldermen Dobinson, Brown, M'Phail, Cook, Graham,…

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Municipal Divorce

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 April 1899 · page 3

IN connection with the petition lodged with the Government some months ago by the East Ward of the Borough of Shellharbor for separation from the present Borough an…

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Proposed Municipal Separation

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 15 April 1899 · page 2

Mr. Dibble, representing the Colonial Secretary's Department, is at present making an inspection of Shellharbor borough in connection with the proposal of…

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Ousting a Mayor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 18 April 1899 · page 2

THE Mayor of Gundagal was caused by Supreme Court proceedings last week on the ground that he was not elected Mayor within seven days after the annual elected…

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Qualification of Municipal Voters. Important Legal Opinions

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 18 April 1899 · page 4

The question whether occupiers of premises who are servants, and who may pay the rates in their own name are entitled to vote at municipal elections…

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Shellharbor Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 April 1899 · page 2

THE above Council met on Thursday last, all the aldermen being present. The first item of business was Terragong Common, and in consequence of the attitude…

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Jamberoo Municipal Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 25 April 1899 · page 2

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

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Shellharbour Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 April 1899 · page 4

THE above Council met on Thursday last, all the aldermen being present. The incoming correspondence included the following matters :…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 April 1899 · page 4

THE above Council met on Saturday last, when there were present—The Mayor and Aldermen Somerville, Fredericks, Blow, King C[?]le and Walker…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 April 1899 · page 2

THIS Council met on Monday, when there were present—The Mayer, and Aldermen Thompson, Taylor, Blow, Sharpe, Hindmarah, and Noble, The following…

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Correspondence the Council's Printing. to the Editor

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 April 1899 · page 2

SIR,—You will remember when Alderman Weston secured the council's printing for his office, he asked the Counci[?] consult the Municipal Association as to…

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North Illawarra Council. the Vacant Seat

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 27 April 1899 · page 2

On Monday night last the assembly room of Mr. Dalgliesh, Balgownie, was fairly well filled with ratepayers of the Middle ward of the North Illawarra…

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