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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1893

588 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 6 of 30

The Election of Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1893 · page 4

THE Borough Council last night unanimously elected as Mayor Alderman A. F. MOORE, who now is the chief citizen of Newcastle, so far as office is concerned, for the…

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Legislative Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1893 · page 5

The Electoral Reform Bill was further considered in committee. The clause providing that all elections should be held on one day, as passed by the…

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Telegrams. New South Wales. Sydney, Tuesday. the Executive Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1893 · page 5

A MEETING of the Executive Council was held to-day at which a considerable amount of outstanding business of an unimportant character was dealt with…

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The Municipal Elections. CARRINGTON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1893 · page 3

AT noon on Monday Alderman Marsden, the Returning Officer, officially announced the poll in connection with the Carrington municipal election of…

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Plattsburg Council. Election of Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 February 1893 · page 5

A SPECIAL meeting of the Plattsburg Borough Council was held last evening for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the current municipal, year, Alderman Weakley, the Mayor,…

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Legislative Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 February 1893 · page 5

Consideration in committee of the Electoral Bill was resumed. A proposal by Mr. SUITOR to reinstate the £40 deposit was negatived by 22 to 8…

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The Wickham Council. Election of Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 February 1893 · page 5

A SPECIAL meeting of the Wickham Council was called for last night to elect the new Mayor. The whole of the 12 aldermen were present, and about 200 ratepayers…

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Legislative Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 February 1893 · page 5

The debate on the second reading of the Imprisonment for Debt Abolition Bill was resumed by Mr. Simpson, who declared that the bill was dangerous and useless and should…

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Lambton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 February 1893 · page 5

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the above council was held on Wednesday evening. There were present. The Mayor (Alderman T. Croudace), and Aldermen Palmer, Williams,…

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Municipal Councils. ADAMSTOWN

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 February 1893 · page 7

THE above council held a special meeting on Thursday night. There were present: The Mayor (Alderman Can), and Aldermen Adams, Sheedy, Blakemore, Thwaites,…

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A Municipal Case. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 February 1893 · page 5

IN Chambers to-day, before Mr. Justice Foster, an application was made on behalf of George Bryerly to have a Police Court decision set aside. It appeared that Bryerly…

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Municipal Councils. HAMILTON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 February 1893 · page 7

IN consequence of the Mayoral election having, taking place on the evening, preceding the regular night of meeting the general meeting of the council was…

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Newcastle Borough Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1893 · page 8

THE regular fortnightly meeting of the New castle Borough Council was held last evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Moore), and Aldermen Miller, Alcock, Smith, Thorn,…

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New Zealand Legislative Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1893 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—The Marquis of Ripen, Secretary of State for the Colonies, has stated that he proposes to inform the House of Lords what the effect is of the recent…

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Waratah Council. a Legal Quibble

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1893 · page 8

A MEETING of the Waratah Council was convened to be held last night, and at the appointed hour there were present: The Mayor (Alderman H. Clapin) and Aldermen…

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Legislative Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1893 · page 5

Consideration of the Electoral Bill in committee was resumed. Some minor amendments were made. At clause 139 progress was reported, and the Council adjourned at…

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Carrington Council Sinking Fund. to the Editor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1893 · page 7

Sir,—In last Saturday's issue appeared a report of the usual meeting of the Carrington Council, and under the heading " Questions" the…

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Plattsburg Municipal Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1893 · page 8

A SPECIAL meeting of the above council was held on Saturday evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman O. G. Steel) and Aldermen Blackie, M'Crae,…

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Municipal Councils. STOCKTON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1893 · page 7

The regular fortnightly meeting of the above council was hold on Tuesday night. There were present: Alderman O'Toole (the Mayor), and…

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Legislative Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 February 1893 · page 5

Mr. CAMPBELL moved the second reading of the Birds Protection Bill, which was agreed to, and taken into committee pro forma. The supply bill was passed through all its…

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