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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1895

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The Local Government Bill. Views of the Sydney Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 May 1895 · page 5

AT a special meeting of the City Council to-day, Alderman Jeanneret moved the following resolutions, of which he had given notice:—"(a) That in the opinion of this the…

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The Municipal Loans Validation Bill. Text of the Measure. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 May 1895 · page 5

THE following is the text of the Municipalities' Loans Validation Bill introduced in the Assembly by Mr. Brunker:—"Whereas the councils of certain municipalities have…

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Legislative Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 May 1895 · page 5

A message was received from the Assembly regarding the revision of the Council's amendments of the Coal Mines Bill. On the motion of Mr. WANT it was…

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District News. Carrington. Parochial Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 May 1895 · page 8

A meeting of the parishioners of St. Thomas' Church of England, Carrington, was held at the church on Tuesday evening to elect a parochial council. The Rev…

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Municipal Councils. STOCKTON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 May 1895 · page 3

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

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Waratah Police Court. Wednesday, May 1. (Before Mr. W. E. Henry, P.m.) Municipal Cases Struck Out

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 May 1895 · page 3

UNDER the municipal bylaws for cattle straying, nine persons were summoned by Mr. S. Macdonald, inspector of nuisances. The first case heard was…

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Building Act Amendment. Deputation to the Mayor of Sydney. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 May 1895 · page 5

A DEPUTATION representing the Metropolitan Fire Brigade Board waited on the Mayor (Alderman Lees) to-day with respect to an improved Building Act. It was stated that…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. The Case of Richard Leighton. Police at Greta. Jerilderie-Berrigan Line. Municipal Loans Validation Bill. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 May 1895 · page 5

AFTER our report of the proceedings in the Assembly this morning concluded, the consideration of the Mining on Private Lands Act Amendment Bill was continued…

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Municipal Councils. WICKHAM

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 May 1895 · page 6

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Wickham Council was held on Wednesday evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman J. Gilbert), and Aldermen…

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Carrington Municipal Council

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

THE fortnightly meeting of the Carrington Municipal Council was held on Friday evening, when Alderman Owen (the Mayor) occupied the chair,…

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Labour Electoral League. Northern District Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 May 1895 · page 7

THE Northern District Council of the Labour Electoral League met at Williams' Hotel, Broadmeadow, on Friday night. There were…

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Newcastle Borough Council

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

A SPECIAL meeting of the City Council was held last night, the business being:—1. Consideration of Mayor's minute No. 1 of the 29th ultimo,…

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District Council Nominations

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

Nominations in connection with the vacancies in the Maitland District Council were received at the East Maitland Courthouse at noon yesterday. Mr. John…

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South Australia. Adelaide, Tuesday. the Privy Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 May 1895 · page 5

Mr. Kingston's statement last night that it was "nonsense" to talk of putting an Australian Judge in the Privy Council has occasioned surprise, as it is understood to be…

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Municipal Councils. WARATAH

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 May 1895 · page 3

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

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East Maitland Municipal Works

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

The work of improving the Pitnacree-road, recently passed by the East Maitland Borough Council, is being carried on steadily, and is giving satisfaction to the residents of…

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East Maitland Borough Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 May 1895 · page 8

The fortnightly meeting of the East Maitland Borough Council was held last evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Chambers), and Aldermen Waller, Bourke, Petherbridge,…

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Legislative Council. First Readings

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 May 1895 · page 5

The Cottage Creek Sewerage Bill, Municipal Loans Validation Bill, Jerilderie-Berrigan Railway Bill, Registration of Brands Amendment Bill, and Mining on…

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Municipal Councils. LAMBTON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 May 1895 · page 6

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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Summons Division. (Before Mr. Mair, P.M., and Mr. Ludlow, J.P.) Municipal Amenities

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 May 1895 · page 7

Mr. T. Lloyd, Inspector of Nuisances for the Newcastle Borough Council, was successful in his complaints against the following persons:—…

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