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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1903

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

Shellharbour Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 2

THE above Council met on Wednesday last, there being present—Aldermen W. Fryer (Mayor), L. R. Mood, E. Couch D. Manson, J. Dawes, J. Buckley, J…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 2

THE above Council met on Monday last, there being present—Aldermen Sharpe, Hindmarsh, Thompson, Blow, Nelson, and Noble. In the absence…

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Central Illawarra Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 16

The usual meeting, in consequence of Albion Park Show, was held on Monday. All the aldermen were present. Russell and Son wrote, enclosing…

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Shellharbor Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 27 January 1903 · page 3

The usual meeting of the above Council took place on Wednesday last, all the aldermen being present. The minutes of the previous meeting…

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Municipal Nominations

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 28 January 1903 · page 2

It transpires that Mr. Kripn[?]r is to have a "walk over" for west ward in Wollongong, some [?]tch having rendered Mr. Thomas Grieve's nomination in valid. The…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1903 · page 3

THE last meeting of the above in the present municipal year was held yesterday, Alderman Boles being the only absentee. GENTLEMENTS'S BATHS…

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Alderman Bevan

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 31 January 1903 · page 2

After serving the Wollongong Council faithfully and well for several years, Alderman Bevan has retired from the representation of West Ward. He was nearly…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 31 January 1903 · page 2

THE above Council met on Thursday morning; Alderman Boles being the only absentee. THE GENTLEMEN'S BATHS…

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Municipal Greek Meeting Greek

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 31 January 1903 · page 2

For the first and North Wards of the Borough of Wollongong, there are likely to be contests at the municipal election now ponding. The contest in each instance lies…

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Municipal Nominations. WOLLONGONG

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 4 February 1903 · page 2

Yesterday was nomination day for the different boroughs. At Wollongong the Mayor pressded, and read the nominations as follows:…

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The Municipal Contests

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 4 February 1903 · page 2

A very close finish is anticipated in the "90" between retiring Alderman Owen and Mr. W. J. Wiseman for north ward ; retiring Aid. Wearne's…

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Municipal Nominations. Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 14

At noon on Tuesday the Mayor announced the nominations received for the various vacancies, Wollongong Council, as under:—…

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Municipal Elections

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 12

During the week, Mr. W. H. Owen addressed a series of meetings of ratepayers, Wollongong Municipality, in support of his candidature for the North…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1903 · page 2

THE above Council met on Monday of last week, there being present—Aldermen Hindmarsh, Thompson, Blow, Nelson, Noble and Taylor. In the absence of the…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1903 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the above council was held on Saturday last, at 11.15 a.m., for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the current year. There were…

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Kiama Municipal Election

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1903 · page 2

More than ordinary interest was evinced in the Kiama Municipal Election on Saturday last a large gathering of ratepayers being present to hear the…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 February 1903 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the above Council was held on Saturday last. There were o[?]ent—Alderman C. W. Craig, H. Co c. H. Fredericks, A. Blow. J…

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Wollongong Council

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 11 February 1903 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Council was held on Friday evening. Present—The Mayor, Alderman Walker, Collings, Dean, Kripner, Wearn, Kirby and Galvin…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 February 1903 · page 2

THE above Council met on the 2nd instant, there being present—Alderman Hindmarsh, Thempson, Blow, Nelson. Noble and Taylor. In the absence of the…

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Election of Mayor. Alderman Hindmarsh Re-elected

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1903 · page 2

THE Chairman announced that the first business was the election of Mayor, which by resolution it was decided to conduct by open voting…

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