On 11 August 1859 the Municipality of Kiama was proclaimed with three wards: Jamberoo, Gerringong and Kiama.
The first council meeting on 26 September was held at the Adams Hotel, with James Colley elected as Mayor.
Apparently, the new Council were not completely aware of the boundaries of the new municipality and wrote to the NSW Government for a map.
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