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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1911

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Wollongong Council

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 31 January 1911 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above council was held on Friday night last. Present:—The Mayor, Alderman Dean, Harris, Herd, Payne…

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Municipal Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 31 January 1911 · page 2

Never before has there been so much interest taken in the election of aldermen as was taken on Saturday last. One would think that it was at…

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Shire Election

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 February 1911 · page 9

The following letter has been handed to us for publication:— Bulli, January 31, 1911. To W. J. R. Richardson, Esq.,…

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Year's Transactions of Bulli Shire

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 February 1911 · page 7

At the last meeting the following report was submitted by the clerk:— As you are aware, the year opened with a cash credit balance of £741…

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North Illawarra Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 February 1911 · page 10
Also in Illawarra Mercury

At the meeting on Wednesday evening all the aldermen were present. From H. Knight, letter asking permission to erect two-roomed…

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Municipal Election

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 February 1911 · page 7

The municipal elections for the Central Ward passed off quietly on Saturday last. The result of the poll has ton already published. The defeat of…

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Kiama Council. Election of Mayor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 February 1911 · page 2

The first meeting of the newly-elected Kiama Council was hold on Thursday morning last, there being present—Alder. men Love, Hindmarsh, Cornford. Price,…

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The Mayor's Fund

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 February 1911 · page 2

The Mayor of Wollongong acknowledges with thanks the receipt of the following donations:—£1 1s from Mr. G. C. Youll (Bulli, and Friend (Ryde)…

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Election of Permanent Mayor Ald. Cook Elected

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 February 1911 · page 2

After the minutes had been read the election of Mayor for the current year was proceeded with. Ald. M'Donald nominated Ald. Cook…

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Bulli Shire. Cr. J. S. Kirton Elected

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 February 1911 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Bulli Shire Council last night called for the purpose of electing a temporary President, two nominations were received…

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Jamberoo Council. Ald. Colley Re-elected Mayor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 2

A special meeting of Jamberoo Council was held on Saturday last for tile purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing year. Those present were Ald. Colley, Craig,…

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Ex-Alderman John Brown

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 4

In connection with the long service rendered to the Central Illawarra Council by ex-Alderman John Brown, a motion was moved at Wednesday's…

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Central Illawarra Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 14
Also in Illawarra Mercury

At the meeting on Wednesday there were present Aldermen Cook (Mayor), Dobinson, Lee, Swan, Carr, Waters, Gorrell, Martin, M'Phail, Marshall…

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A Council's Position. £81/3/7 on the Wrong Side

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 4

The clerk (Mr. G. Lindsay) reported at the Central Illawarra Council meeting on Wednesday that the balance at the bank stands at £88 4s 1d. The…

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Municipal Elections. a Veteran's Opinion

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 4

As illustrating the keen, interest Mr. W. Moles, of Albion Park, takes in municipal matters, it may be mentioned that the old veteran was…

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North llawarra Council. Election of Mayor. Ald. Ruddock Elected

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 February 1911 · page 2

A special meeting of the North Illawarra Council was held at the Council Chamber on Saturday night for the purpose of electing the Mayor…

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Wollongong Council

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 February 1911 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the above council was held on Friday night. Present:—The Mayor (Ald. J. A. Beatson), Alderman Wisemen, Jarman…

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Gerringong Council. the Happy Family Disturbed. Caucus Meetings and Block Vote. Ald. J. B. Taylor Elected Mayor. Ald. Hindmarsh and Nelson Resign

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 15 February 1911 · page 2

MANY years ago Garringong Council earned the reputation of being the "happy family" in municipal matters, owing to the unquestionable harmony and general good…

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