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Illawarra · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1918

266 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 14

Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 June 1918 · page 2

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

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 19 June 1918 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above took place on Monday, the Mayor (Ald. Walker) presiding. Also present.:—Ald. Dooley, Mollitt, Scott, Chittick,…

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Shellharbor Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 June 1918 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the above council was held at Albion Park on Wednesday. Present: The Mayor (Aid. W. C. Dunster), Aldermen…

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Central Illawarra Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 June 1918 · page 4

The meeting was held on Thursday last week. Present: Aldermen Waters (Mayor), Martin, McPhail, Woodyatt, Marshall, Murphy, Porter, Gorrell, Swan, and…

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Repatriation North Illawarra Municipality

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 June 1918 · page 8

On Wednesday evening the public meeting called to elect the local committee was held in the council chambers Fairy Meadow. Despite the cold bleak westerly…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 26 June 1918 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above was held on Saturday morning, the Mayor All, Noble) presiding. All of present All, Grey, Craig, Colley, Blow, Culien,…

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Shellharbour Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 26 June 1918 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above was held on Wednesday, when there were present:—Alds. Dunster (Mayor) Weston, Buras, A. T. East, Musgrav[?],…

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SCHUBERT v. Berry Municipality

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 26 June 1918 · page 4

This was a claim for £200 injuries received by motor cycle accident, alleged to be due to negligence of the Council. Mr. Ryan for plaintiff, Mr…

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Bulli Shire Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 June 1918 · page 4
Also in Illawarra Mercury

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday. Present: Crs. J. Davidson (president), Carrick, Kirton, Wynn, Wallace, Rickett, Miller…

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Wollongong Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 June 1918 · page 3
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The usual meeting was held on Friday night. Present : The Mayor. (Ald. Mayo), Aldermen Stoyles, Byron, Lance, Ford, Beatson, Payne,…

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Kiama Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 June 1918 · page 2

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

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Gerringong Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 3 July 1918 · page 2

The minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Council of tile Municipality of Gerringong, held on Monday, July 1st, at 10.30 a.m, Present: His Worship…

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North Illawarra Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 July 1918 · page 7

At the meeting on Wednesday evening there were present: Aldermen Payne (Mayor), Ruddock, Cox, Carroll, Broadbent, Parker. For Aldermen…

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Explanation by the Mayor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 July 1918 · page 2

The Mayor who presided, at the close of the concert on Monday night, explained the position with regard to permission being withhold by the…

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Municipal and Shire Councils' Responsibilities

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 10 July 1918 · page 4

The law does not encourage Municipal and Shire Councils to work by contract. Under the Workmen's Compensation Act the…

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Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 10 July 1918 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above was held on Saturday morning, the Mayor (Ald. Noble) presiding. Also present: Ald. T. Grey, C. W. Craig, Blow,…

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Bulli Shire Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 July 1918 · page 5

The usual fortnightly meeting was held on Monday. Present: Crs. J. Davidson (president), Tresidder, Rickett, Garrick, Wallace, Wynn, Kirton, and…

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Bow Shire Cowl

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 July 1918 · page 3

A fortnightly meeting of above was held on Monday afternoon. An apology was received from Cr. Harper. CORRESPONDENCE…

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