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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1900

394 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 20

Dapto Sidelights. the Weather. Municipal Self-government. Progress Committee on Sunday Questions. a Post Office Made to Order. the Public School

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 March 1900 · page 2

Imprimis—the weather. By the way, the weather takes a first in honors, and rarely a back seat. Then it never answers back. Last week extremes. The last few…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 March 1900 · page 2

THE above Council met on Saturday last, when there were present—The Mayor and Aldermen Dymock, Blow, Robb, Somerville and Fredericks…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 29 March 1900 · page 2

THE above Council met on Monday last, when there were present: The Mayor, with Aldermen Hindmarsh, Thompson, Blow, Nelson, Taylor, and Gordon…

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Kiama Municipal Council. the Minnamurra Street Drain. Statement by the Mayor an Offer From Mr. Wood Refused. the Sanitation of the Borough

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 31 March 1900 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held on Thursday last, when all the members were present except Alderman Live…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 31 March 1900 · page 2

THE above Council met on Thursday last, Alderman Love being the only absentee. The proceedings were very quiet…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 31 March 1900 · page 2

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

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A Municipal Hall. for Central Illawarra

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 31 March 1900 · page 4

At the meeting of the Central Illawarra Council, on Wednesday, a report from the Works Committee was read on the question of building a hall. The…

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Mayor Wiseman at Cooma. Hints by the Way

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 3 April 1900 · page 2

In the course of a private letter written the other day from Cooma to a Wollongong friend, Mr. W. J. Wiseman made the following remarks:—"There are several gold and copper-bearing reefs…

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Mayor Wiseman at Cooma. Hints by the Way

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 5 April 1900 · page 2

IN the course of a private letter witten the other day from Cooma to a Wollongong friend, Mr. W. J. Wiseman made the following remarks:—"There are several gold…

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Action Against a Municipality

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 5 April 1900 · page 2

IN the Banco Court on Friday last, before the Chief Justice and a jury of four, the part heard action, Brierley v. Borough of Burwood, was concluded…

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Mayor Wiseman

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 7 April 1900 · page 2

Mayor Wiseman returned to Wollongong on Wednesday evening, much the better for his sojourn in the Cooma cold climate, as also is Mrs. Wiseman…

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Aldermanic Amenities. the Difficulty of Forming a Weeks Committee. a Question of Ousting. Alderman Lysaght Holds One Opinion and the Mayor Another. Motion of Dissent From the Mayor's Ruling. Ruled Out of Order

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 7 April 1900 · page 2

At the meeting of the North Illawarra Council on Wednesday evening, the Mayor said that as Aid. Lysaght's resignation had been accepted, some other alderman should…

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North Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 7 April 1900 · page 2
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

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

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Jamberoo Municipal Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 10 April 1900 · page 2

THE above Council met on Saturday last. when there were present:—The Mayor, with Aldermen Dymock, Fredericks, Blow King, Cole and Love…

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Wollongong Council

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 10 April 1900 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the council was held on Friday evening. Present—The Mayor (Aid. Wiseman), Alderman Baatson, Grey, Kirby, Galvin, W. M'Konzie and…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 10 April 1900 · page 3

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held yesterday, the only absentee being Alderman Hindmarsh. Minute, of previous meeting were read…

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The Sanitary State of Wollongong. the Inspector's Report. Some of the Drains in a Beastly, Foul State. Make by Good Luck Than Good Management That Fever or Diphtheria has not broken out. the Swan-steeet Tip. Removal of Dilapidated Buildings. Alderman Galvin Speaks His Mind. The Inspector's Hands Tied. Council Not Game to Take Action

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 10 April 1900 · page 2

At the Wollongong Council meeting on Friday night, the inspector of nuisances reported that he had received a supply of disinfectants from the Board of Health and…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 April 1900 · page 2

THIS Council met on Monday last when all tile Aldermen were present with the exception of Alderman Hindmarsh. SUBSIDY…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 April 1900 · page 2

THE above Council met on Saturday last, when there were present—. The Mayor and Aldermen Dymock, Blow, Fredericks, King, Love and Cole…

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