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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1916

305 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 8 of 16

Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 June 1916 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above was held on Friday morning with his worship the Mayor presiding. Also present: Ald. Grey, Craig, Colley, and…

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Wollongong Council

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 13 June 1916 · page 2

There were present at the ordinary meeting of the above Council on Friday night:—The Mayor (Ald. J. A. Beatson), Aldermen Kirby, Lance,…

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Passing of Kitchener. Wollongong Council in Sympathy

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 13 June 1916 · page 1

In connection with the drowning of Lord Kitchener, the following motion was moved by the Mayor (Ald. J. A. Beatson) at the Council meeting on…

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Municipal Muddle

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 13 June 1916 · page 1

Grafton municipal affairs are now run by one man. He is the Govern-Administrator, Mr. Truman. After the recent scandals the Government took…

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Bulli Shire Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 7
Also in Illawarra Mercury

At the meeting on Monday there were present Crs. Kirton (president) Coulson, Robinson, Davidson, Wallace, Wynn, and Tresidder…

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Wollongong Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 19

At the meeting on Friday evening there were present, Aldermen Beatson (Mayor), Kirby, Smith, Ford. Stoyles, Payne, Howarth, McKenzie…

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Central Illawarra Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 12
Also in Illawarra Mercury

At the meeting on Wednesday last there were present Aldermen Carr (Mayor), Martin, Cook, McPhail, McDonald, Marshall, Waters, Gorre[?]…

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North Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 2

A special meeting of the above council was held on Wednesday night. Present. The Mayor (Aid. Broadbent), Aldermen Payne, Packer, Porter, F…

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Wollongong Council. Report of Lighting Committee

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 1

At the meeting of the Wollongong Council on Friday night the minutes of several meetings were read, from which it appears that as…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 June 1916 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above was held on Wednesday morning his Worship the Mayor presiding. Also present Ald. Hindmarsh, Love, Pike,…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 21 June 1916 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above took place on Monday morning with his Worship the Mayor, Ald. Noble presiding. Also present: Ald. Taylor, Scott,…

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Sheilharbour Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 June 1916 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the above Council was held at Albion Park on Wednesday. Present:—The Mayor (Ald. T. Armstrong), Aldermen [?]…

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Wollongong Council

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 June 1916 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held on Tuesday night, the Mayor (Ald. J. A. Beatson) presiding. There were also…

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Shellharbour Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 28 June 1916 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above was hold on Wednesday. Present: Aldermen Armstrong, (Mayor), J. East, Bigg, O'Keefe, Bateman, Musgrave, A…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 28 June 1916 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above took place on Saturday morning with His Worship the Mayor presiding. Also present: Aid. Gray, Craig, Colley, Blow…

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Bulli Shire Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 June 1916 · page 6
Also in Illawarra Mercury

The usual fortnightly meeting was held on Monday last, Councillor James Davidson in the chair. There were also present: Councillors Coulson…

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Wollongong Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 June 1916 · page 4

At the meeting on Friday there were present Aldermen Coulson (Mayor), Kirby, Lance, Ford, Smith, Stoyles, McKenzie, Marks, Sutton…

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