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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1902

313 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 16

Veteran Illawarra Alderman

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 2

Mr. Moses King, J.P., who has represented Jamberoo as an alderman for a period of thirty-one years, is retiring from that position at the ensuing municipal…

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Municipal Matters

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 2

We are credably informed that Alderman M'Kenzie has definitely decided to contest the west ward; and that in all probability Mr. H. Dent will come out for the…

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The Mayor of Sydney

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 3

SIR JAMES GRAHAM stands down from the position of Mayor, and is succeeded by Alderman Thomas Hughes. The Doctor as disappointed, for he had expected…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 2

THE usual meeting of the above was held yesterday, the full council being present with the exception of Alderman Atkinson. Minutes of previous meeting were read…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 2

THE above Council met on Thursday morning, Alderman Atkinson being the only absenter. MINNAMURRA RECREATION GROUND…

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Municipal Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 2

At Wollongong the retiring members are —North ward, Ald. Gray; cast, Ald. Beatson; west, Ald. M'Kenzie. The latter gentleman has signified his intention…

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The Street Lighting. More About This Troublesome Matter. Discussion in the Council. a Decision Not to Accept the New Light. Kerosene Mentioned. Motion Re Gas Company Ruled Out of Order. the Next Turn Awaited with Interest. Various Proposals

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 2

A special meeting of the council was held on Monday evening to deal with the present contract for street lighting, which expires on the 15th of the present month. The…

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Wollongong Council. the Ordinary Meeting

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 11 January 1902 · page 5

At the meeting on Friday evening there were present: Aldermen Kirby, Gray, Wearn, Bevan, and McKenzie. Alderman Kirby was chosen chairman…

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Wollongong Council. a Road Complaint. the Market Square. Federal Cokeworks Matter. the Wollongong Common. Town Hall Scenery. the Works Report

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 11 January 1902 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the council was held on Friday evening. In the absence of the Mayor, Alderman Kirby presided. There were also present—Aldermen Bevan,…

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Jamberoo Municipal Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 14 January 1902 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the above wits held on Saturday last, there being present the Mayor, Alderman King, Robb, Blow, F. Fredericks, Colley, Walker, and…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 3

THE above [?] on Saturday last, there being present—Alderman Craig (Mayor), King, Robb, Blow, F. Fredericks, Colley, Walker and Love,…

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Kiama Council. a Lengthy Sitting

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 2

THE above Council meet on Thursday last, there being present — Aldermen Hindmarsh (Mayor). J. Hike, C. Leggatt, W. Cornford, T. Atkinson, W. Harvey,…

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An Aldermanic Breeze. in the Kiama Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 2

AT the Kiama Council onThursday last, Alderman Carson moved that Alderman Leggatt be requested to refund…

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Kiama Municipal Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 21 January 1902 · page 2

THE usual meeting of the above took palace on Thursday last, there being present—The Mayor, Aldermen .Harvey, Cornford Pike, Carson, Atkinson and Leggatt…

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One Way of Accepting Tenders at the Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 21 January 1902 · page 2

FOR the information of those ratepayers Who may take an interest in the way their affairs are managed by the Aldermen in the Kiama Municipal Council, in may not be out…

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Kiama Municipal Election

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 January 1902 · page 2

A NUMBEROUS petition is being signed asking the Mayor of Kiama (Alderman M. N. Hindmarsh) to consent to stand for re-election,…

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Alderman Wiseman

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 2

As a result of the heated discussion and the not too choice epithets hurled indiscrimately by aldermen at each other at the street lighting difficulty meeting on…

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Shellharbour Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 2

THE above Council met on Wednesday last, all the Aldermen being present. THE CARETAKER. Mr. M. Gilligan, caretaker of the Town…

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North Illawarra Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 11

The usual meeting was held on Wednesday evening. Present: Alderman Lysaght (Mayor), Jones, G. W. Payne, G. B. M'Allister, D. Williams, and…

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Shellharbor Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 28 January 1902 · page 2

A meeting of the above was held on Wednesday last, the full council being present. The Mayor, in a few well-chosen remarks, welcomed Mr. David Manson as a new…

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