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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1903

329 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 8 of 17

Mount Kembla Art Union. Statement by the Lord Mayor

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 6 June 1903 · page 2

The Lord Mayor of Sydney had something to say on Thursday last with reference to certain statements which have appeared in connection…

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Municipal Appeals

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 6 June 1903 · page 16

Monday last was Wollongong Municipal Appeal Court day. Of the appeals against the assessment all but a few were Settled. Those which were determined…

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Council Ructions. Control of Waterworks. a Bone of Contention. Aldermen Play High Jinks. a Five Hours' Sitting. Mayor Takes a Firm Stand. Protest Against Minister. the Notion Carried. Council Incompetent. According to the Mayor

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 10 June 1903 · page 2

There was a full house at the council meeting on Friday evening. As was expected, things became very lively at intervals, the passages at arms between…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 12 June 1903 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above Council took place on Monday last, when all the aldermen were present. Minutes of previous meeting were read…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 13 June 1903 · page 3

THE usual meeting of the above Council took place on monday last, when all the aldermen were present. M'KNIGHT'S LAND…

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Wollongong Council

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 13 June 1903 · page 2
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The monthly meeting of the council was held on Friday evening. Present: — The full council. CORRESPONDENCE…

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A Sermon to the Mayor and Corporation

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 13 June 1903 · page 5

A well known preacher was Invited by the Doctor Pigon to occupy the pulpit at Doncaster. The mayor and the Corporation came, and the church, was crowded.:—…

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Central Illawarra Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 13 June 1903 · page 13
Also in Illawarra Mercury

At the meeting on Wednesday, there were present: Aldermen Cook (Mayor), Dobinson, Brown, McPhail, Marshall, Graham, Richards, Moran, and Cullen…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 16 June 1903 · page 2

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

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Shellharbor Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 16 June 1903 · page 2

THE monthly meeting of the above Council took place on Wednesday last, when all the Aldermen were present. Minutes of previous meeting were read…

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Shelliharbour Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 June 1903 · page 2

THE above Council met no Wednesday last, chore being present—Alderman W. Fryer (Mayor). L. R. Mood, E. Couch, J. East, J. Dawes, D. Manson, E. R…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 June 1903 · page 2

The above Council met on Saturday last when there were present : Aldermen Craig (Mayor), Blow, Walker, Coiley, Richardson, and H. and F…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 19 June 1903 · page 3

THE fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held in the Council Chamber on Wednesday afternoon last, there being present:—The Mayor, Aldermen Boles,…

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Municipal Appeal Court

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 19 June 1903 · page 2

A court of appeal was held before the P.M. and Messrs. C. Cameron and Thos. Love, Js.P., for appeals against the assessment in connection with the Jamberoo…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 20 June 1903 · page 2

THE Above Council met on Wednesday afternoon, there being present—Aldermen Hindmarsh (Mayor), Leggatt, Atkinson, Carson, Pike, Wood, Kendall and…

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Council Litigation. North Illawarra Council V. CARROLL

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 20 June 1903 · page 2

The Police Magistrate delivered his reserved decision on the above case on Thursday. Mr. Lysaght and Mr. J. W. Russell appeared for the Inspector of Nuisances,…

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Open Column. the Mayor's Correction. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 20 June 1903 · page 2

SIR,—In your issue of Saturday last I noticed a "correction" from the Mayor of your report of the council's meeting of the 5th inst. In that report, the Mayor,…

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The Council's Loan, (To the Editor)

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 24 June 1903 · page 2

SIR,—With reference to ex-Mayor M Kenzie's letter on the above subject, which appeared in your last issue, I beg to state that in the year 1885 I was Mayor,…

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