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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1908

281 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 15

Aldermen Criticised (To the Editor, South Coast Times)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 14

Dear Sir,—Re the meeting convened for Friday 17th inst, to appoint candidates to represent the South Ward in North Illawarra at the forth…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above was held on Wednesday morning last, thee being. present—Aldermen Hindmarsh (Mayor), McCaffrey, Pike, Cornford, Carson;…

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Wollongong Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 7

A special meeting was held on Wednesday evening last. Present: Aldermen Wiseman (Mayor), Beatson, Bevan, Dean, Krippner, Brown,…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 2

THE above Council met on Thursday last, owing to the Kiama show falling on the regular meeting day. The only absentee was Alderman Love…

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Municipal Nominations

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 2

AT Jamberoo on Thursday last only the required number of nominations were received (those of the retiring aldermen), all of who (with the exception of Ald…

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Municipal Nominations Wollongong

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

The nominations for the Wollongong Council took place on Thursday, Mr. H. Stumbles returing officer. The candidates are:—…

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Aldermen Criticised (To the Editor, South Coast Times)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 20

Sir,—In reply to a letter signed W. S. Murphy—had the wily gentleman signed hie name Alderman Murphy perhaps the general public would…

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Bulli Shire (To the Editor, South Coast Times)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 14

Sir,—On the eve of the election of councillors for Bulli Shire, I wish to point out a few facts which must appeal to all reasonable persons…

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Shire Valuations

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 February 1908 · page 2

The Police Magistrate, Lieut.-col. Chisholm, has fixed the following dates for the holding of Appeal Courts for Bulli Shire, viz., Clifton…

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Wollongong Council

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 February 1908 · page 4

The ordinary meeting of the above council was held on Friday night. Present—The Mayor (Ald. Wiseman), Aldermen Dean, Goodridge, Newson,…

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Municipal Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 February 1908 · page 2

The election for aldermen for East and North Wards of Wollongong Municipality took place on Saturday last, and resulted in the retdrn [?]…

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Municipal Elections

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 5 February 1908 · page 2

THE elections on Saturday last in connection with the Kiama and Gerringong municipalities were to it great extent spoilt owing to the very stormy weather which…

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North Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 February 1908 · page 2

The above council met on Wednesday night, Alderman Pryor being the only one absent. Correspondence was received as follows :—…

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Election [?] Mayor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 2

PRIOR to the [?] on Wednesday last the ne[?] council met for the purpose of electing the Mayor, and it was decided to do so by open voting…

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Wollongong Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 5

At the ordinary meeting on Friday evening last, there were present: Aldermen Wiseman (Mayor), Krippner, Newson, Dean, Goodridge…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 2

A meeting of the newly elected Kiama Council was held on Monday last when all the Aldermen were present. CORRESPONDENCE…

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North Illawarra Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 12

At a meeting of the above on Wednesday evening, all the aldermen, with the exception of Alderman Pryor, were present…

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Municipal Elections

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 15

Saturday's polling results were as follows:— East Ward: J. A. Beatson 139, F. Bevan 102, A. G. Bodimeade 95;…

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Bulli Shire Council. Election of President. Councilor J. Davidson Elected

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 February 1908 · page 2

At a special meeting of the above council held yesterday afternoon, Mr. J. B. Nicholson, M.L.A., took the chair, and explained that an…

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Jamberoo Council

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

A meeting of the above Council was held on Saturday, all the aldermen bring present. ACCOUNTS…

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