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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1895

623 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 11 of 32

Compulsory Municipal Government. to the Editor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 April 1895 · page 7

Sir,—I have taken the liberty of addressing you on the above subject. While being late, I trust I am not too late, if my views are considered of…

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Municipal Councils. WARATAH

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 April 1895 · page 7

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Waratah Council was hold on Monday evening. There were present: The Mayor (Alderman W. T. Gibb), and…

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East Maitland Borough Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1895 · page 8

The fortnightly meeting of the East Maitland Borough Council was held last evening. Alderman Cunningham occupied the chair, and there were also…

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Legislative Council. Coroner's Courts Bill

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1895 · page 5

It was decided, on the motion of Dr. GARRAN, that the House at its rising adjourn to Wednesday. The Disorderly Conduct Suppression Bill…

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London Water Companies. County Council at Work

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1895 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—The London County Council by a large majority has passed a resolution to press forward in Parliament bills empowering…

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Municipal Councils. LAMBTON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1895 · page 7

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Lambton Council was held on Tuesday evening. There were present:—The Mayor (Alderman W. Conn), and…

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West Maitland Borough Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1895 · page 8

The fortnightly meeting of the West Maitland Borough Council was held on Thursday evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Crothers), and Aldermen…

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The Mining Situation. Meeting of the Delegate Board. The Mayor Moving for a Conference

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1895 · page 5

MUCH satisfaction was expressed throughout the city and district yesterday when it became known that the Wallsend miners, at their meeting on Thursday night, had…

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Municipal Councils. MEREWETHER

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1895 · page 6

THE regular meeting of the Merewether Council took place on Tuesday evening. There were present, the Mayor (Alderman S. Ingram), Aldermen Kempster, Hicks, Gow,…

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Morpeth Municipal Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 April 1895 · page 8

The Morpeth Council met on Wednesday, the Mayor, with Aldermen Portus, Campbell, Murbhy, Wingrave, Burg, Hanshaw, and Kebblewhite, being present…

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Municipal Councils. ADAMSTOWN

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 April 1895 · page 6

THE Adamstown Council met on Wednesday night. There were present—The Mayor, and Aldermen Kenney, Robinson, Thomas, Fisher,…

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Newcastle Borough Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 April 1895 · page 5

AN ordinary fortnightly meeting was held at the Newcastle Council Chambers last night, when the attendance comprised the Mayor (Alderman W. B. Sharp), and Aldermen…

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Maitland District Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 April 1895 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the Maitland District Council was held at the Mechanics' Institute, East Maitland, yesterday afternoon. Mr. J. Bowdon, the Warden, presided, and…

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Lambton. the Ratepayers and Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1895 · page 3

In connection with a portion of the business transacted at the last meeting of the council it appears the Mayor has given offence to a large number of…

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District Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1895 · page 8

Messrs. J. Bowden, Fitzpatrick, Brooder, and O'Hearn, representing the Maitland District Council, waited on Mr. J. A. Rossbach, at the Resident Engineer's office, East…

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Legislative Council Conciliation and Arbitration Bill. Rejected by 30 to 1

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1895 · page 5

Owing to the absence of Mr. Jacob, Chairman of Committees, through the death of his son, Mr. Trickett was appointed temporary Chairman…

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Municipal Councils. STOCKTON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1895 · page 6

THE regular fortnightly meeting of the Stockton Council was held on Tuesday night. There were present:—Alderman W. H. Goodman (the…

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A Municipal Case. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1895 · page 5

AN application was made to the Chief Justice in Chambers this morning on behalf of Joseph Outridge, Robert George Wallace, and Chas. Jesse Harrison, for a writ of…

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Legislative Council. Governor's Salary Reduction Bill

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 April 1895 · page 5

Dr. GARRAN, in reply to a question, said that the estimated cost of the Technical School in course of erection at Newcastle, including land, furniture, fittings, &c., was…

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Municipal Councils. New Lambton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 April 1895 · page 7

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the New Lambton Council was held on Wednesday evening. There were present: The Mayor (Alderman G…

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