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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1909

291 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 4 of 15

North Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 March 1909 · page 7

The new Mayor (Ald. Frank Young) presided at the meeting of the above Council on Wednesday night. There were also present:—Aldermen Brett,…

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Jubilee of Wollongong Municipality. Nomination of Candidates. (Continued from our last)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 March 1909 · page 2

Mr. Josiah Allen had not anticipated the honor of being placed in nomination, and found he had not ability to speak what he thought, but they…

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Buffi Shire Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 6 March 1909 · page 14

At the ordinary meeting on Monday, there were present: Cr. Kirton (president), Youll, J. Davidson, Nicholson, Dove, Watson, G. Davidson…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 March 1909 · page 2

THE above met in the Council Chamber on Wednesday morning last, Ald. Carson being the only absentee. Minutes of the previous meeting were…

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North Illawarra Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 6 March 1909 · page 12

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

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Election of Mayor

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 9 March 1909 · page 4

After the lapse of about half an hour, the council re-entered the Court room. Mr. Alderman Robson took the chair, and read the following…

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Jubilee of Wollongong Municipality. Election of Alderman. (Continued from our last)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 9 March 1909 · page 4

On Tuesday last, in accordance with the provisions of the Municipalities Act, the election of nine aldermen to compose the first Municipal Council of…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 10 March 1909 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Gerringong Council was held on Monday last, the newly-elected Mayor (Ald. Sharpe) presiding. The other Aldermen present were…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 10 March 1909 · page 2

THE usual meeting of the above was held on Saturday last, When all the Aldermen were present. ACCOUNTS…

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Municipal Function. Mayor Graham Entertains His Colleagues

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 March 1909 · page 2

At the conclusion of business at the Central Illawarra Council's meeting on Wednesday afternoon at the invitation of Ald. Henry Graham, who…

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Mayor Frank Young Honored. a Representative Gathering

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 March 1909 · page 2

On Monday night last close on sixty ratepayers of North, Illawarra Municipality and prominent, Wollongong assembled at Bode's hotel for…

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Central Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 March 1909 · page 8

The new Mayor (Ald. Graham) presided at the monthly meeting of the above council on Wednesday afternoon. There were also present—Aldermen…

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Gerringong's New Mayor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 March 1909 · page 2

AId. James Sharpe, the newly-elected Mayor of Gerringong, took up his duties at last Monday's meeting of the Council, at the conclusion of which he entertained the…

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Central Illawarra Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 13 March 1909 · page 7

At the monthly meeting on Wednesday, all the aldermen were present. From Matthew Been there was a…

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A Shire Clerk on Outstanding Rates

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 13 March 1909 · page 14

At last meeting of the Wollondilly Shire Council the clerk submitted the following report:—"A list of arrears of rates is on…

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Bulli Shire Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 March 1909 · page 8

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above council was held an Monday, when there were present—The President (Cr. J. Kirton), Crs. J…

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Bulli Shire Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 16

At the meeting on Monday, there were present: Crs. Kirton (President), J. Davidson, Dove, Watson, Spiller, Cotterell, G. Davidson…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 2

The above met in the Council Chamber on Wednesday morning last, those present being Alderman Love (Mayor), Pike (Deputy Mayor), McCaffrey, Cornford,…

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North Illawrra Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 11

At a special mooting of the North Illawarra Council, the estimates for the year were adopted, and a rate of 3d on unimproved value imposed. It…

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Municipal Election. North Ward

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 March 1909 · page 2

Mr. F. W. Philpotts, who was recently elected as an alderman of the Wollongong Council to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Ald…

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