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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1908

281 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 10 of 15

Gerringong Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 12 August 1908 · page 2

A MEETING of the above council was held on Monday last, when Ald. Nelson was the only absentee. The Mayor (Ald. Wilson) presided…

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Central Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 August 1908 · page 3

The above council met on Wednesday, when there were present—The Mayor, Alderman J. Brown, Swan, Cochrane, Martin, Pryor, Marshall,…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 August 1908 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held on Saturday last, there, being present—Alderman Colley (Mayor), Graig, Love, Grey. Blow,…

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Central Illawarra Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 15 August 1908 · page 12

At the monthly meeting, on Wednesday, there were present—all the aldermen. The Mayor and Alderman Graham…

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Wollongong Council

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 18 August 1908 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the above council was held on Friday night, when these were present—The Mayor (Ald. Beatson), Aldermen Dean,…

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Bulli Shire Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 August 1908 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the above held on Monday night. Present—Councillors J. Davidson (President), Kirton, Dove, Watson,…

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Shellharbour Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 August 1908 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above council took place on Monday last. Present—The Mayor (Ald. Buckley), Aldermen East, Missingham,…

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Bul[?] Shire Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 22 August 1908 · page 7

At the ordinary meeting on Monday there were present Councillors J. Davidson (President), Kirton, Watson, Spiller, Cotterell, Youll,…

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Shellharbour Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 22 August 1908 · page 9

The ordinary meeting of the above council was held on Monday when there were present—Alhermen Buckley) (Mayor), Eeat, Bigg, Armstrong,…

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Wollongong Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 22 August 1908 · page 17

At the ordinary meeting, on Friday evening, there were present Aldermen Beatson (Mayor), Wiseman, Goodridge, Bodimeade, Dean, Lance and Krippner…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 August 1908 · page 2

THE above met as usual on Wednesday morning last. Present:—Aldermen M. N. Hindmarsh (Mayor). Love Cornford, Price, White, Pike, Carson and Atkinson…

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Shire and Municipal Record

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 26 August 1908 · page 2

We have received from the publishers the second number of this interesting journal and on perusal it would appear that a distinct advance has been made on…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 26 August 1908 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Monday last, Ald. Hindmarsh being the only absentee. Minutes of the previous meeting were…

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Shellharbor Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 26 August 1908 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above was held on the 17th inst, when there were present Adlermen Buckley (Mayor, East, Bigg, Armstrong, Missingham, Johnson…

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Bulli Shire Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 September 1908 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the above was held in the council chamber on Tuesday evening. Present— Councillors. J. Davidson (President),…

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North Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 September 1908 · page 3

The above council met on Wednesday night, when there were present— The Mayor (Ald. Patne), Aldermen Brett, Porter, Ruddock, Hicks, Shipp,…

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North Ward Wants Separation. From North Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 September 1908 · page 2

The separation of North Ward from North Illawarra, Municipality again came before the council meeting on Wednesday night, when a communication…

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Bulli Shire Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 5 September 1908 · page 22

At the fortnightly meeting on Monday, there were present: Councillors Davidson (President), Nicholson, Kirton, Dove, Watson, Spiller, Youll, G…

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Payment for Aldermen

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 September 1908 · page 2

MORE than one hundred aldermen, representative of the majority of the municipal councils of the State, almost unanimously affirmed on…

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Mayor of Hobart at Helensburgh

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 5 September 1908 · page 12

The committee of the Helensburgh Workmen's Social an Literary Club extended a cordial welcome last Thursday to the Mayor elect of…

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