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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1918

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To the Ratepayers of North Illawarra Municipality

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 January 1918 · page 13

The aldermen of the above council have agreed amongst themselves to have the electric light installed throughout your municipality…

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Bulli Shire Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 January 1918 · page 18
Also in Illawarra Mercury

At the meeting on Monday last the following were present, Crs. Kirton (president), Tresidder, Rickett, Carrick , Harper, Davidson, Wynn, Wallace and Miller…

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Wollongong Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 January 1918 · page 3
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

There were present at the Wollongong Council meeting on Friday night:—The Deputy-Mayor (Ald. Kirty), Aldermen Byronf, Lance…

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Central Illawarra Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 January 1918 · page 15

At the meeting on Wednesday there were present Aldermen Waters (Mayor), Cook, McPhail, Woodyatt, Wilson, Marshall, Murphy, Porter, Stevenson…

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North Illawarra Council Lighting Referendum to Be Taken on 19th Instant. a Daylight Sanitary Service

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 January 1918 · page 5

At the meeting of the above council on Wednesday evening, the following were present: Aldermen Payne (Mayor), Ruddock, Cox, Broadbent, Parker…

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To the Ratepayers of North Illawarra Municipality

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 January 1918 · page 4

No matter what our opinions with regard to the question Ratepayer pretended to so frankly discuss in the last tissue of this valuable paper, I feel that…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 January 1918 · page 2

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

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 2

The above met on Saturday last, his Worship the Mayor (Ald. Noble) presiding. Also present: Ald. Grey, Crag Blow, Fredericks, Weir and…

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above was held on Monday last. Present: His Worship the Mayor Ald. John Waller) Ald, Miller, Moffitt, Scott, Chittick,…

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Bulli Shire Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 January 1918 · page 3
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

A fortnightly meeting of the Council was held Monday afternoon. An apology was received from Cr. A. J. Miller…

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The Mayor Honoured

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 January 1918 · page 8

On Friday night a representative gathering assembled in the Wollongong Town Hall to do honour to the Mayor (Aid. N. M. Smith) who…

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Mayor of Wollongong Honored

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 January 1918 · page 20

On Friday evening after the council in meeting the aldermen of Wollongong entertained the Mayor (Pte. N. M. Smith), who expects to shortly depart for the…

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Wollongong Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 January 1918 · page 4
Also in Illawarra Mercury

At the meeting on Friday there were present: Aldermen Kirby (Deputy Mayor), Byron, Lance, Ford, Stoyles, Beatson, Howarth, Vidal, Mayo, Figtree…

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Shellharbor Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 January 1918 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the above Council was held at Albion Park on Wednesday. Present : The Mayor (Aid. T. Armstrong.),…

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Bulli Shire Electric Light System (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 January 1918 · page 14

Sir,—With regard to the discussion that has taken place lately concerning the North Illawarra proposed electric light scheme and the consequent criticism…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1918 · page 3

The usual meeting of the above was held on Wednesday, the Mayor (Ald. Cornford) in the chair. Also present: Ald. Love, Price, Cameron, Pike,…

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