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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1901

331 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 17

Shellharbor Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 29 January 1901 · page 2

THE above Council met on Thursday, transacting its business under the chairmanship of Alderman John Frase. Messrs Bast, Rodd, and Purves, property…

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Wollongong Council

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 29 January 1901 · page 3

The adjourned monthly meeting of the council was held on Friday evening. Present: The Mayor (Ald, Wiseman) and Aid. Owen, Calvin, Bevan, Gray, Beatson, and M'Kenzic…

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The Mayor of Wollongong. (To the Editor)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 29 January 1901 · page 2

SIR,—Permit me to protest against the action and general conduct of the Mayor of Wollongong in his public capacity. The Revision Court was advertised for 8 p.m. on Friday,…

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The Council and the Late Queen

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 29 January 1901 · page 2

At the council meeting on Friday evening. the Mayor moved Ail. Gray seconded and it was carried, all the aldermen standing—"That this council resolves to…

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Those Smellful Drains. the Mayor and the Council Clerk

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 31 January 1901 · page 2

At the Council meeting, on Friday night, after the clerk had finished reading the correspondence, the Mayor asked him why he had not read the two letters he had for…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 2

THE above Council met yesterday, when there were present:—The Mayor, with Aldermen Harvey, Cornford, Pike, Gabriel and Leggatt…

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Wollongong Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 7

A meeting was held on Friday evening. Present :—Aldermen Wiseman (Mayor), Beatson, Gray, Bevan, Owen, Galvin, and M'Kenzie…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 2

THE above Council met on Thursday last, there being present—Aldermen M. N. Hindmarsh (Mayor), W. Harvey, J. Pike, C. Leggett and W. Coreford…

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Municipal Nominations. Kiama Candidates

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 February 1901 · page 2

THE nomination for the three vacancies in the Kiama Council were read yesterday by the Returning Officer (Alderman M. N. Hindmarsh). The…

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Alderman Cook

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 7 February 1901 · page 2

Ald. W. H. Cook, said that he had intended to retire, but a strong deputation came and stormed his house and so frightened him that he consented to again seek…

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Alderman Moran

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 7 February 1901 · page 2

Ald. T. J. Moran also returned thanks for his unopposed re-election. It seemed to him that it showed the ratepayers had great confidence in him. Since he had…

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Alderman Wiseman

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 7 February 1901 · page 2

Alderman Wiseman was the first to speak, and he commenced by expressing his thanks to the ratepayers of North ward for electing him unopposed. At the present…

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Alderman Kirby

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 7 February 1901 · page 2

Alderman Kirby also thanked the rate-payers for the Confidence reposed in him, and, as in the past. he would endeavor to do his best in the future for the general…

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Ex-alderman Cochrane

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 7 February 1901 · page 2

Ex. Alderman Cochrane said he stood in the unfortunate position of being a disqualified alderman through missing three meetings in succession. He had an…

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Alderman J. P. Galvin

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 7 February 1901 · page 2

Alderman Galvin said this was the fourth time he had to contest the seat for the east ward. He had been a representative of the ward for nine years and during that…

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Municipal Nominations. Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 7 February 1901 · page 2

Tuesday last was nomination day for the various Councils. At Wollongong Alderman J. A. Beatson acted as Returning Officer, and declared…

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Municipal Nominations

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 8 February 1901 · page 2

THE nominations of candidates for the office of Aldermen and Auditors for the Borough of Kiama were publicly read at noon, at the Council Chamber, on Tuesday…

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Municipal Elections

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 2

THE Municipal elections in this district take place today, the polling hours bring from 8 a.m., to 9 p.m. As usual, very little interest is being taken…

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To-day's municipal Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 9 February 1901 · page 2

Elections for Wollongong, Central and North Illawarra Councils to-day. At Wollongong the contest for East Ward is between retiring Alderman Galvin and Mr. A. J…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 2

The above Council met on Saturday last, when there were present:—The Mayor, with Aldermen Fredericks, Colley, Love, Walker and Blow…

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