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South Coast · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1896

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The Watering of the Streets Again. the Mayor and Alderman Hyam Opposed to It. a Resolution Carried

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 6 May 1896 · page 3

Alderman Blackmore moved— "That a committee consisting of Aldermen Westbrook, Morton, and Peak be appointed with full power to have the streets watered and…

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Aldermen Hyam and Morton. a Warm Passage

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 6 May 1896 · page 3

At this moment Alderman Hyam, evidently fearing an adverse vote, was impressing upon the Council Clork the necessity for putting on the minutes that he (Alderman [?]yam) protested…

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Letting Contracts without Tenders. First Volley at the Mayor

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 6 May 1896 · page 3

After the ordinary correspondence had been received the Mayor reported that he with Aldermen Crawford and Westbrook had lot an important contract on the Braidwood road at 10s…

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The Mayor in Trouble. a Warm Night at the Council Chambers. His Worship Indignant at Press Censure. the Strictures of the "Shoalhaven Telegraph."

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 6 May 1896 · page 3

IT [?] generally anticipated that the proceedings at Monday night's meeting of the Nowra Municipal Council would be interesting in more ways than one. The "Shoalhaven Telegraph"…

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The Mayor and the "Shoalhaven Telegraph." "Splenetic and Wanton" Statements His Worship Liable to a £5 Fine. the Mayor Says He Can Use a Hose Without a Metor, But Ratepayers Dare Not Water Their Gardens Without One

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 6 May 1896 · page 3

The Council the went into committee to consider the valuers' report, and upon emerging Alderman Morton asked a rather pertinent question about the Mayor granting permission…

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Municipal Council

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 8 May 1896 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting of the Council was held on Wednesday evening. The Mayor Ald. [?] and there were also present Ald. Pell, Hall,…

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Municipal Council. Tuesday, May 5

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 9 May 1896 · page 1

Present—Aldermen Cooper (Mayer), Patterson, Latta, Ilett, Mison, Riley, Davis. CORRESPONDENCE…

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The Mayor's Statement In Council. the Truth About His Predecessor in Office. Mr. Maclean. in Reply. (To the Editor.)

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 13 May 1896 · page 2

SIR.—I observed in your last issue a statement made by the Mayor of Nowra to the Council last Monday wherein it is set out, in writing under the Mayoral seal, inter alia:—…

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Municipal Public House

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 15 May 1896 · page 4

THE Hirminghant Corporation has made an interesting experiment in public i muse management. The public house was built for the exaventerer of several…

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Nowra Municipal Council

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 20 May 1896 · page 2

THE regular meeting of the Nowra Municipal Council was held on Monday evening last. Present: The Mayor (Mr. C. Grahern), and Aldermen Blackmore, Morton, Crawford, Peak,…

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Municipal Council Tuesday, May 19TH

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 23 May 1896 · page 7

Present—Aldermen Cooper (Mayor), Patterson, Latta, Mison, Trapp, Davis. CORRESPONDENCE. From Mr. J. T. Hackett, post and…

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Council Athletic Sports. [?] Wine the [?] MONEY. by Telegram. [?]

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 26 May 1896 · page 2

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Municipal Assessments

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Saturday 30 May 1896 · page 4

The contention of this journal that a municipal council in not bound to adopt the assessment of the valuers in globe is in keeping with the views of the Cootamundra…

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Berry Municipal Council

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 3 June 1896 · page 2

A meeting of the Berry Council was held on Wednesday evening. E. Twynam, district commissioner, wrote informing the Council that Mr. W…

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Nowra Municipal Council

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 3 June 1896 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Nowra Municipal Council was held on Monday night. Present—The Mayor (Alderman Graham), and Aldermen Westbrook, Mroton, Peak Blackmore…

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Municipal Council

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 5 June 1896 · page 4

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South Shoalhaven Municipal Council

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the above Council was held at Torrara on Tuesday afternoon. The Mayor (Alderman M'Kenzie) presided…

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Municipal Council. Tuesday, June 2Nd

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 8

Present—Aldermen Latta (presiding) [?]ett, Patterson, Mison, Murray, and Trapp. CORRESPONDENCE. From S. Bartlett, J. Carter, and J. Deal…

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Municipal Appeal Court. Tuesday, June 9. (Before Mr. J. E. Nisbott, P.M., and Mr. D. M'llwraith, J.P.)

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 10 June 1896 · page 2

The appellants appeared personally, and Mr. Whittoll represented the respondents (the Council.) W. P. Blackmore: Two allotments in…

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Nowra Municipal Council

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 17 June 1896 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Nowra Municipal Council was hold on Monday evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Graham), and Alderman Hyam,…

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