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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1903

329 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 4 of 17

The Mayor's Rejoinder. (To the Editor, South Coast Times.)

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

SIR,—In reply to C.C., in your last issue, it is news to me to learn that I am becoming notorious for saying things which would have been better unsaid…

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Wollongong Council

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 11 March 1903 · page 2

The Monthly meeting of the council was held at the council chambers on Friday evening. Present—The Mayor (Alderman Wiseman), Aldermen Galvin, Kirby, Dea[?],…

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Jamberoo Council

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

At the usual meeting of the above Council on Saturday last there were present—The Mayor, Aldermen Walker, Robb, Richardson, Blow, Colley, and H…

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Kiama Council

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

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Wednesday afternoon, there being present—Aldermen Love (in the chair), Boles, Kendall, Wood, Atkinson,…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 14 March 1903 · page 2

THE above Council met on Saturday last when there were present—Alderman Craig (Mayor), Walker, Robb, Richardson, Blow, Colley, and H. Fredericks…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 14 March 1903 · page 2

THE above Council met on Wednesday afternoon, there being present—Aldermen Love (in the chair), Boles, Kondall, Wood, Atkinson, Carson and Pike…

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Wollongong Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 14 March 1903 · page 16

The usual meeting took place on Friday evening. Present: Aldermen. Wiseman (Mayor), Collings, Dean, Beatson, Galvin and Kirby…

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Central Illawarra Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 14 March 1903 · page 13

The monthly meeting was held on Wednesday. Present: Aldermen Cook (Mayor), Moran, Atkinson, Graham, M'Phail, Brown, Richards and…

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Municipal Election

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 14 March 1903 · page 2

Alderman Walker having resigned hid position us the representative of East Warin the Wollongong Council, it is the intention of ex-Alderman W. H. Owen to…

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Shellharbor Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 17 March 1903 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting of the above Council took place at Albion Park on Wednesday last, all the n.esibers being present with the exception of Alderman…

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Central Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 18 March 1903 · page 3

The Mayor (Aid. W. H. Cook) presided over the meeting of the above council on Wednesday afternoon last, Aldermen Moran, Richards, O'Donnell, Atkinson,…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 20 March 1903 · page 3

The above Council met on Monday last, there being present the Mayor, Aldermen Hindmarsh, Sharpe, Thompson, Taylor, Blow Miller, and Noble…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 2

THE above Council met on Monday last, there being present—Aldermen Wilson (Mayor), Hindmarsh, Sharpe, Thompson, Taylor, Blow, Miller and Noble…

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The Municipal Contest

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 2

We understand Mr. Frank Bevan is a candidate for [?] Ward at the ensuing election,—caused by Mr. A. J. Waker's retirement. Mr. Bevan when an Alderman…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 24 March 1903 · page 2

THE above council met on Saturday last, all the members being present. CORRESPONDANCE. The Road Superintendent (Mr. Dawson)…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 March 1903 · page 2

The above Council met on Saturday last, all the Aldermen being in attendance. PINGER POSTS…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 27 March 1903 · page 2

THE above Council met on Wednesday afternoon last, there being present—The Mayor, Aldermen Boles, Kendall, Wood, Carson, Atkinson and Leggatt…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 28 March 1903 · page 2

THE above Council met on Wednesday afternoon, Alderman have being the only absentee. LIOUT FOR BARSEY STREET…

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Open Column. Wollongong Borough Council

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 28 March 1903 · page 2

SIR,—I wish it understood that my withdrawal from the election of alderman to fill the vacancy occasional by Mr. Walker's retirement, was solely due to the…

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Nominations. Alderman Bevan Returned Unopposed

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 1 April 1903 · page 2

Proceedings were very quiet at the nominations for an alderman to fill the extra[?] vacancy yesterday. The Mayor as returning officer, presided and read two…

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