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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1898

708 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 16 of 36

Lambton Council Case

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 May 1898 · page 7

Sir,—It came as rather a severe shock to a number of the Lambton ratepayers that a respectable alderman who boasts to have served us for…

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Wallsend Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 May 1898 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the Wallsend Borough Council was held on Wednesday evening; the Mayor (Alderman H. Rushton) in the chair. The others present were:…

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Lambton Council Affairs

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 May 1898 · page 3

Sir,—Under the heading the "Lambton Council Case" appears letter signed "Honesty." Now, if this coward will be honest and give his name to your readers, or…

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Carrington Municipal Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 May 1898 · page 8

The fortnightly meeting of this council was held last night, when the Mayor (Alderman Garrett) presided, and the other members present were Aldermen M'Carthy, Murray,…

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Wickham Municipal Appeal Court. (Before Mr. C. N. Payton, S.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 May 1898 · page 6

The annual Court of Appeal for the Municipality of Wickham was held at the Newcastle Courthouse yesterday, before Mr. C. N. Payten, S.M, Mr. W. Sparke appearing…

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Council Reform. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 May 1898 · page 4

It is understood that the adoption of to report of the sub-committee of the City Council will mean a saving of upwards of £20,000 per annum to the citizens…

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Newcastle Borough Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 31 May 1898 · page 6

The adjourned meeting of the City Council was held yesterday afternoon. The Mayor presided, and there were also present: Aldermen Asher,…

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Greta Municipal Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 June 1898 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of this council was held in the chambers on Monday evening. There were present: The Mayor (Alderman A. Pryor), and Aldermen…

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Merewether Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 June 1898 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of this council was held last evening. There were present:—The Mayor (alderman W. Wilson), J. Wilson, J. Fershaw, W. Williams, Lingard,…

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Waratah Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 June 1898 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of the Waratah Council was held on Monday evening. There were present—The Mayor (Alderman N. B. Creer)…

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Stockton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 June 1898 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of this council was held on Tuesday night. Present Alderman W. W. Young (the Mayor), and Aldermen Hudson, Bruce, Callen, Rees,…

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Hamilton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 June 1898 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of this council was held last evening. There were present: Aldermen Sharp (Mayor), Donn, Lindus, Jarvis, Melville, Alexander, Keddie, and…

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Lambton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 June 1898 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of this council was held last night. There were present: The Mayor (Alderman H. Burg) and Aldermen Palmer, Hubbuck, Metcalf, Middlemas,…

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Stockton. Council's Finances

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 June 1898 · page 3

The council has been put in a position to save a drain upon its funds of £21 for two years and a half, so effecting a saving of £52 10s. This has come about by an offer…

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Maitland District. West Maitland Borough Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 June 1898 · page 8

An adjourned meeting of the West Maitland Borough Council was held in the council chamber last evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Wilkinson), and Aldermen…

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Plattsburg Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 June 1898 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of this council was held on Wednesday evening. There were present: Aldermen Fletcher, Renfrew, Atkinson, Hill and Brown. In the absence…

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Maitland District. West Maitland Borough Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 June 1898 · page 8

The usual fortnightly meeting of the West Maitland Borough Council was held at the Council Chamber, Town Hall, last evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Wilkinson),…

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City Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 June 1898 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held last evening. There were present: The Mayor (Alderman Kidd) Aldermen Ashor, Hyde, Timbury, Miller,…

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Municipal Appeal Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 June 1898 · page 8

Messrs. G. F. Scott, P.M., and M.P. Maher, J.P., presided at the Municipal Appeal Court yesterday morning. Twenty-one appeals were made by…

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City Council. the Committee's Report. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 June 1898 · page 5

The report of the committee of the City Council as to the working of the corporation, was presented this afternoon, and it was resolved to have it printed…

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