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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1898

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Legislative Council. Federation. Speech by Mr. R. E. O'CONNOR

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 30 June 1898 · page 4

The President took the chair at 4.30. On the motion of Mr. HUMPHERY, the Great Cobar Copper Mine Railway Bill was referred to a select committee…

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The Water Board Election. Alderman O. G. Steel Elected

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 July 1898 · page 4

The election of an alderman to represent the municipal districts of Hamilton, Wallsend, Plattsburg, Lambton, New Lambton, Waratah, Wickham, Carrington,…

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Adamstown Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 July 1898 · page 6

The ordinary meeting of the Adamstown Council was held on Wednesday night. The Mayor presided, and there were also present: Aldermen…

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Legislative Council. the Address Debate. Mr. Barton's Speech

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 July 1898 · page 5

The President took the Chair at 4.30. The debate on the motion for the adoption of the Address-in-Reply was resumed by Mr. BARTON, who said that there were…

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A Blushing Lady Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 5

Everyone remembers the lady Mayor of "Onchunger"—Phonotically spelt—New Zealand. She was elected by a majority to keep in order another cloven aldermen—is…

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Merewether Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 2

The adjourned meeting of this council took place last evening. There were present: The Mayor (Alderman W. Wilson), Aldermen Williams,…

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Plattsburg Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the above council was held on Thursday night. Present: The Mayor (Alderman O. G. Steel), and Aldermen…

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West Maitland Borough Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 7

The usual fortnightly meeting of the West Maitland Borough Council was held at the council chamber, Town Hall, last evening. Present, The…

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Newcastle Borough Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 July 1898 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Newcastle Borough Council was held at the Council Chambers last night, the Mayor (Alderman Kidd) presiding. There were also present:…

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Parliament. Tuesday, July 5. Legislative Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 July 1898 · page 5

The President took the Chair at half-past 4 o'clock. On the motion of Dr. GARRAN 25 bills were read the third time and passed. These…

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Legislative Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 July 1898 · page 5

The President took the chair at 4.30. SUPREME COURT PRACTICE. Mr. WANT, having obtained leave, introduced a bill to simplify and amend practice…

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Wallsend Council

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

The fortnightly meeting of the Wallsend Council was held on Tuesday evening, the Mayor (Alderman Rushton) in the chair. The others…

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New Lambton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 July 1898 · page 8

The fortnightly meeting of this council was held last night. There were present: The Mayor (Alderman M. Gray), and Aldermen Bradley, Williams, Cartwright, Lay,…

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Municipal Cases

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

Inspector Lloyd proceeded against Rainy Holmes for working two horses with sore shoulders. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined £1, with…

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Legislative Council. Presenting the Address-in-reply

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 5

The Legislative Council met at 2 o'clock to-day, and the members, headed by the President, proceeded to Government House for the purpose of presenting the…

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Carrington Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 8

The fortnightly meeting of the Carrington Council was held last night, the Mayor (Alderman Garrett) presiding, and Aldermen M'Carthy…

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What a Lord Mayor Has to Do

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 10

Every hour of every day at the disposal of the Lord Mayor of London is (states "Gassell's ") crowded with business. The correspondence, which…

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Greta Municipal Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 July 1898 · page 6

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

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Merewether Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 July 1898 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of this council was held last evening, when the following were present: The Mayor (Alderman Wilson) and Aldermen Forshaw, Lloyd,…

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Lambton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 July 1898 · page 6

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

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