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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1908

281 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 15

Central Illawarra Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 14

At the meeting of the above held on Wednesday, there were present all the aldermen. M. A. O'Donnell wrote asking for…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 25 March 1908 · page 2

A MEETING of the above was held on Saturday inst. when all the aldermen were present with the exception of Ald Craig…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 25 March 1908 · page 2

A meeting the above Council was held on Monday last when the following councillors were present:—The Mayor, Aldermen Taylor, Nelson, Miller, Tomlins,…

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Bulli Shire Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 April 1908 · page 6

The above council met on Monday night, when there were present:—The President (Councillor Davidson), in the chair; Councillors Kirton,…

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North Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 April 1908 · page 4

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above council was held on Wednesday night, when there were present—The Mayor (Ald. Payne),…

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Kiama Council

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

A meeting of the above council was held on Wednesday list, when all the Aldermen were present. PROTEST AGAINST THE RATING SYSTEM…

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North Illawarra Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 4 April 1908 · page 14

At the meeting on Wednesday evening there were present: Aldermen Payne (Mayor), Brett, Porter, Blaker, Hicks, Pryor, Shipp, Ruddock…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 8 April 1908 · page 2

A meeting of the above Council was held on Monday last, when all the Alderman were present, the Mayor (Ald. R. Wilson) presiding…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 8 April 1908 · page 2

A MEETING of the above council was held in Saturday last the only absentee being Alderman M'Carthy. FINANCE…

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Central Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 6

The above council met on Wednesday last, when there were present—The Mayor, Aldermen J. Brown, Swan, Cochrane, Martin, Prayor, Gorrell,…

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Central Illawarra Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 9

At the monthly meeting on Wednesday, there were present: Aldermen Dobinson (Mayor), Brown, Swan, Cochrane, Martin, Graham,…

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Municipal Rating. Unimproved Versus Improved Capital Values. Public Protest Upheld by Council's Solicitor

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

A special meeting of the Kiama Council was held on Wednesday evening inst for the purpose of considering the petition signed by Mr. John McCaffrey and 127…

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The Lake Entrance. Peculiar Attitude of Central Illawarra Council. Would Rather Not Open It

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 April 1908 · page 2

At the Central Illawarra Council meeting on Wednesday a motion was moved by Alderman Swan, for Alderman A.A. Brown, that this council…

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Bulli Shire Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 April 1908 · page 6

The above council met on Monday night, when there were present—The President (Councillor J. Davidson), Councitlors Nicholson, Kirton, Dove,…

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Bulli Shire Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 18 April 1908 · page 16

At the fortnightly meeting on Monday all the councilors were present. From Slade and Brown there was a letter intimating that they had…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 April 1908 · page 2

THE above Council held its usual fortnightly meeting in the Council Chamber on Wednesday morning last, there being present—The Mayor, Aldermen Love, Price,…

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London's County Council. Its New Hall. Some Architects' Opinions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 April 1908 · page 4

The report of the judges (wrote the "Daily Mail" of 5th February) who chose the designs of the young architect, Mr Ralph Knott, for the L.C.C…

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Municipal Rating

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 April 1908 · page 3

The organ of the Sydney Single Tax League, "The Standard," gives a list of municipalities that have imposed a tax on unimproved values. The…

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The Municipal Valuations. Severely Condemned by the Aldermen. Many Appeals Anticipated. the Two Extremes—ridiculously High and Extaordinarily Low

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

WHEN-the kiama ratepayers receive from the postman their next rate notices many will feel disposed to shout with joy at the big slump in their rates (especially the…

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Shellharbor Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 25 April 1908 · page 17

The usual monthly meeting of the above Council waa held at Albion Park on Wednesday last. Present Aldermen Buckley (Mayor), Bigg,…

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