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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1917

276 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 14

Gerringong Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 23 May 1917 · page 2

Tha usual meeting of the above met on Monday, his Worship the Mayor (Ald. Noble) presiding Also present Alds. Taylor Miller, Moffitt, Scott,…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 23 May 1917 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above took place on Saturday last his Worship the Mayor (Ald. J. E. Noble) presiding Also present. Ald. Grey, Craig, Col…

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Shellharbor Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 23 May 1917 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the above Council was held at Albion Park on Wednesday. Present: The Mayor Ald T. Armstrong) Aldermen Jas…

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Sanitary Men's Wages (Bulli Shire.) (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 17

Sir,—In your last issue under the above heading, Cr. Wynn is reported to have said: The present rate of wages average 12/6 a day, made up by 10/10…

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Municipal Elections Meeting at Mount Keira

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 21

In the School of Arts, Mount Keira, on Tuesday evening a faceting of the North Illawarra ratepayers was held to discuss the position; also to select…

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Bulli Shire Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 June 1917 · page 4
Also in Illawarra Mercury

The usual fortnightly meeting held on Monday. Present: Crs. Kirton (president). Tresidder, Ricket Carrick. Harper, Davidson, Miller, and Wallace…

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Anti-shooting. Wollongong Aldermen Favour Proposal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 June 1917 · page 7

The matter of introducing an Anti-Shouting Bill was brought before the Wollongong Council on Friday night by a letter from the Bexley Council…

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Wollongong Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 June 1917 · page 8
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held on Friday night. Present : The Mayor (Ald. J. A. Beateon), Aldermen Kirby, Lance,…

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North Illawarra Municipal Elections

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 June 1917 · page 10

There was a meeting at Keira on Wednesday evening of ratepayers the business of which was to receive the report of delegates to the electioneering…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 2 June 1917 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above took place on Wednesday morning, Ald. Cornford (Mayor), presiding. Also present: Ald. Hindmarsh, Love, Price…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 6 June 1917 · page 2

The usual meeting was held on Saturday morning, has Worship the Mayor (Ald. Noble) presiding. Also present: Ald. Grey, Craig, Colley, Blow,…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 6 June 1917 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting in consequence of the holiday on Monday, was held on Friday morning last. The Mayor (Ald. Noble) presiding…

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A Mayor's Actions. Fun, Frolic and Hard Knocks Manor Broa[?]bent Takes Stand Against Aldermen. Everything Ruled Out of Order

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 4

For some considerable time past the North Illawarra Council has to come famous on account of its livaly meetings, but nothing had…

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North Illawarra Council Lighting Agreement Accepted

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 8

The final ordinary meeting of the retiring council was held on Wednesday evening. Present: Aldermen Broadbent (Mayor), Porter, Cox, Madden, Davidson…

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North Illawarra Council Proposed Lighting Scheme. Lively Proceedings

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 21

On Friday evening last the Mayor of North Illawarra (Alderman Broadbent) succeeded in accomplishing a feat of stonewalling by standing upright at the…

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Municipality of North Illawarra

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 8

Proposed Lighting of the Municipality or part there of by electricity by Corrimal-Balgownie Collieries, Limited. For public information the terms…

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Municipality of North Illawarra. Proposed Lighting of the Municipality or part thereof by Electricity by Corrimal-Balgownie Collieries Limited

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 11

For Public Information, the terms and conditions relating to the above proposed scheme are published herewith, viz:— Your sub-committee consisting of the Mayor (Alderman Broadbent), also…

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Municipal Elections

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 13 June 1917 · page 2

The Local Government Association has advised Jamberoo Council as under:— 1. A Nomination paper must be rejected if the candidates's rates are…

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