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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1908

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 1 January 1908 · page 2

A MEETING of the above was held on Saturday Inst. when the only absenteo was Alderman Love. The Mayor reported that he had granted…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 1 January 1908 · page 2

The above met on Tuesday, 24th Dec., there being present—The Mayor, Aldermen Love, Wood; Pike, Osrson and Leggalt. LETTER OF SYMPATHY…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 2 January 1908 · page 2

THE above Council met on Monday last, Ald. Nelson being the only absence. Mu[?]n[?]es of the previous meeting were read and confirmed…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1908 · page 2

THE above Council met on Monday last, Alderman Nelson being the only absentee. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed…

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Bo[?]ghire Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 4 January 1908 · page 24

All the councillors were present at the meeting on Monday. A letter from John Coffey, maintenance man, intimated that he…

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Wollongong Council

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 January 1908 · page 4

The above council met on Friday last, when there were present—The Mayor (Ald. Wiseman), Aldermen Beatson, Bevan, Dean, Goodridge,…

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Municipal

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 January 1908 · page 2

All members of a shire and municipal council shall retire from office on the last Friday (31st) in January, 1908, and on the same day in…

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A Word to Municipal Candidates and Voters. (To the Editor)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 January 1908 · page 2

Sir,—I trust that you will allow me to submit several points which I think well worth considering by the electors, especially those who are candidates…

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North Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 January 1908 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the above council was held on Wednesday night, when there were present: The Mayor (Ald. Ruddock), Aldermen…

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Central Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 January 1908 · page 2

The council of the above met on Wednesday last, when there were present—The Mayor (Ald. Dobinson), Aldermen A1 A1 Brown, Richards,…

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Bulli Shire Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 7

At the meeting on Monday all the councillors were present. From the Postal Department there was a letter, in reply to the request…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above took place in the council chamber on Wednesday morning last, there being present—Alderman Hindmarsh (Mayor),…

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Wollongong Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 11

At the meeting on Friday evening, there were present: Alderman Wiseman (Mayor), Brown, Dean, Goodridge, Newson, Bevan, Galvin,…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 15 January 1908 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held on Saturday last, when there were present the full Council. After the minutes were disposed of, the…

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Shellharbor Council. The above council met on Monday last. Present—Full council. Committees' Reports

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 January 1908 · page 4

Ald. Manson reported that a committee consisting of Aldermen Rogan, Johnstone, Missingham, and himself had purchased a horse for the…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 22 January 1908 · page 2

The last meeting of the above Council was attended by Aldermen Wilson (Mayor), Sharpe, Noble, Blow, Binks, McClelland, Nelson and Taylor…

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Nomination of Aldermen Borough of Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 2

Yesterday at the council chamber, the returning officer, Mr. H. Stumbles, announced the nomination of aldermen for the ensuing term. There were…

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Wollongong Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 1

A special meeting of the council was held on Friday night, when there were present—The Mayor (Ald. Wiseman), Aldermen Beatson, Dean,…

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Bulli Shire Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 15

At the meeting on Monday evening, ail the councillors were present. From A. Horan, maintenance, there was a letter applying to have his…

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Bulli Shire

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 13

Sir,—With the advent of the new Council, Shire Government will commence in earnest. The past year to a large extent has been preparatory,…

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