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South Coast · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1896

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Election of Mayor. Alderman Graham Chosen

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Saturday 15 February 1896 · page 4

As was generally understood, Alderman Graham was re-elected Mayor of Nowra on Saturday for a third term. There were present: Alderman Graham (in the chair), and…

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Municipal Council. Monday, Feb, 10. Present—Aldermen Latta( Mayor), Tlett, Riley, Cooper, Mison, Jackson, Murray. CORRESPONDENCE

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 15 February 1896 · page 2

From G. Hughes, asking for an extension of time for completion of his contract on the Burrill Road.—On motion by Alderman Cooper, it was decided to give an extension…

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Municipal Council. Election of Mayor

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 22 February 1896 · page 2

Present—Full Council. The retiring Mayor (Alderman Latta) explained the object of the meeting to be the election of mayor. It was a usual thing…

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Nowra Municipal Council

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 26 February 1896 · page 2

THE regular meeting of this Council was held on Monday evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Graham), in the chair, and Aldermen Hyam, Morton, Pattorson,…

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Alderman Blackmore on Tour. an Interview

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Saturday 29 February 1896 · page 2

ALDERMAN W.P. BLACKMORE returned from a short holiday in other colonies on Tuesday night. During his absence he visited Victoria and Tasmania, and he tells us that there is no…

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Municipal Council. Tuesday, FEB. 25

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 29 February 1896 · page 1

Present—Aldermen Cooper (Mayor), Hett, Patterson, Davis, Jackson, Riley, and Murray. CORRESPONDENCE…

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Municipal Council

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 6 March 1896 · page 4

THE annual monthly Council meeting took place on Tuesday evening at 7.30. There were present — Ald. Bland, (Mayor) in the chair, and Ald. Pell,…

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Council Meeting

Moruya Examiner · Friday 6 March 1896 · page 2

The regular monthly meeting was held an Monday night, the full council being present. Previous to opening doors tenders were considered and the following were accepted :—…

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Nowra Municipal Council

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 11 March 1896 · page 2

THE ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Nowra Municipal Council was held on Monday evening. Present—the Mayor (Alderman Graham), and Alderman Hyam,…

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Municipal Council. Tuesday, March 10. Present—Full Council. CORRESPONDENCE

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 14 March 1896 · page 7

From Colonial Secretary's Office, drawing attention to the want of uniformity and comprehensiveness in the system of municipal accounts; suggesting a meeting of the…

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The Mayor and His Pipe

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 14 March 1896 · page 4

In "Questions and Statements," in the Council, on Tuesday night, Alderman Latta asked the Mayor whether he intended to continue the practice of smoking through…

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The Mayor and His Pipe

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 18 March 1896 · page 4

IN "Questions and Statements," in the Council, on Tuesday night, Alderman Latta (says the Milton Times) asked the Mayor whether he intended to continue the…

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The Mayor and His Pipe. (From the Milton Times

Moruya Examiner · Friday 20 March 1896 · page 2

In “Questions and Statements,” in the Council, on Tuesday night. Alderman Latta asked the Mayor whether he intended to continue the practice of smoking through the…

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South Shoalhaven Municipal Council

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Saturday 21 March 1896 · page 4

THIS Council met on Friday, 13th instant. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Hugh M'Kenzie), and Aldermen Armstrong, Morison, Herne, Davis, Jamieson, and Watts…

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Municipal Council. Tuesday, March 24

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 28 March 1896 · page 6

Present — Aldermen Cooper (Mayor), Ilett, Patterson, Davis, Latta, Miso[?], Riley. CORRESPONDENCE…

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The Mayor on Eggs. a Chat

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 1 April 1896 · page 2

"SAY," said the Mayor, as he strodo to—wards the Shoalharen Telegraph reporter and began sampling a pippin—" Say, can you toll me what is the reason for the…

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Municipal Council. Tuesday, April 7

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 11 April 1896 · page 4

Present—Aldermen Cooper (Mayor), Ilett, Davis, Mison, Jackson, Riley, Murray. CORRESPONDENCE…

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Nowra Municipal Council

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 15 April 1896 · page 2

THE adjourned ordinary meeting of the Nowra Municipal Council was held on Monday night. Present—the Mayor (Alderman Graham), in the chair, and Alderman Eyam,…

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Municipal Council. Tuesday, April 21

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 25 April 1896 · page 1

Present—Aldermen Cooper (Mayer), Patterson, Latta, Hett, Mison, Riley, Murray. CORRESPONDENCE…

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Nowra Municipal Council

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 6 May 1896 · page 2

THE ordinary meeting of the Nowra Municipal Council was held on Monday evening. Present—the Mayor (Alderman Graham), in the chair, and Aldermen Hyam, Westbrook…

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