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Illawarra · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1909

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Forgot the Candidate

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 January 1909 · page 6

"What do the voters of your community think of our candidate?" asked the campaigner. "Well," answered Farmer…

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Election of Mayor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1909 · page 2

THE election of Mayor of Kiama, rendered necessary by the resignation of Mr. M. N. Hindmarsh, took place in the Council Chamber on…

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Bulli Shire Council. Election of President Councillor J. S. Kirton Elected

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 2 February 1909 · page 2

Prior to the commencement of the Bulli Shire Council meeting last night, a special meeting was held for the purpose of electing a President…

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Workmen's Club Election. (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 6 February 1909 · page 9

Sir,—As a rule I have not time for such, correspondents as "Amana," who cannot attach their names to their valuable contributions. As your…

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Shellharbor Council. Election of Mayor

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 9 February 1909 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Shellharbor Council, hold at Albion Park last night, Ald. Buckley was unanimously re-elected Mayor of the…

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Jamberoo Council. Election of Mayor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 10 February 1909 · page 2

A meeting of the above Council was held on Saturday last, when the following were present—The Mayor, Alderman Craig, Fredericks Cullen. Nobel and Grey…

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Mayoral Elections. Central Illawarra. Alderman Graham Elected

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 February 1909 · page 2

A special meeting for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing term was held at the council chamber, Unanderra, on Wednesday…

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Wollongong District Hospital. Election of Committee

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 February 1909 · page 4

The adjourned annual meeting of the above institution was held in the council chamber of Tuesday night. The scrutineers (Messrs. R…

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Election of Mayor North Illawarra

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 12

On Wednesday evening the North Illawarra Council met for the election of Mayor. All present. Alderman Young proposed…

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Bulli Shire Council. Election of President

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 16 February 1909 · page 3

A special meeting, convened for the purpose of electing a President, was held on Friday evening, when there were present—The President (Cr. J…

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Election of Mayor

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 16 February 1909 · page 2

There was a full council and considerable roll up of ratepayers in the council chambers on Friday night, when the question of electing a new…

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The Hospital Election. (To the Editor)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 4

Sir,—The import of the hospital election in a recent issue calls for some explanation. It is stated that 302 papers were opened, of which 11 were…

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The Recent Hospital Committee Election. Alleged Irregularity

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 7

At the Committee meeting of the Wollongong District Hospital on Tuesday night last, Mr Evans said before proceeding to business he would…

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Wollongong Council. Election of Mayor

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 20 February 1909 · page 16

The Wollongong Council met on Friday night for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing term. Present: The full Council, and a…

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Election of Mayor. (To the Editor)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 February 1909 · page 2

Sir,—R ethe election of Mayor for Wollongong, in your issue of the 16th inst., you give me credit for saying that I did not think there was a…

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Hospital Election. (To "Mr. Subscriber," c/o "Illawarra Mercury.")

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 February 1909 · page 2

Sir,—Referring to the question asked in your letter why was "Dr." placed before F. W. Kane on the ballot papers, I will give my reasons when you…

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Jubilee of Wollongong Municipality. Nomination of Candidates. (Continued from our last)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 2 March 1909 · page 4

On Tuesday last, in accordance with the proclamation, a meeting of the freeholders, leaseholders, and householders residing within the area of…

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Jubilee of Wollongong Municipality. Nomination of Candidates. (Continued from our last)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 March 1909 · page 2

Mr. Josiah Allen had not anticipated the honor of being placed in nomination, and found he had not ability to speak what he thought, but they…

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Jubilee of Wollongong Municipality. Election of Alderman. (Continued from our last)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 9 March 1909 · page 4

On Tuesday last, in accordance with the provisions of the Municipalities Act, the election of nine aldermen to compose the first Municipal Council of…

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Election of Mayor

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 9 March 1909 · page 4

After the lapse of about half an hour, the council re-entered the Court room. Mr. Alderman Robson took the chair, and read the following…

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