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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1898

708 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 36

New Lambton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 March 1898 · page 6

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

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The Watering Question. Special Meeting of the Council Called

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 March 1898 · page 5

THE officers of the City Council are to be complimented upon the means they have adopted to keep down the dust nuisance since the supply of the Hunter water has been out…

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London County Council. the Pending Contest. Prominent Men Participating

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

LONDON, Wednesday.—The election of members of the London County Council will be hold this month. Several prominent politicians are…

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Carrington Municipal Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 March 1898 · page 7

THE fortnightly meeting of the Carrington Council was held on Friday night, when the Mayor (Alderman Garrett) presided, and there were also…

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Carrington. a Stormy Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 March 1898 · page 6

The local council takes the cake for stormy meetings and heated debates, and the meeting held on Friday night last was indeed a record one. The…

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Wickham Council and the Water Supply. Deputation to the Board

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 March 1898 · page 3

THE Water and Sewerage Board yesterday received a deputation from the Wickham Council, consisting of the Mayor (Alderman Davis) and…

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Newcastle Borough Council the Difficulty with the Water Board. the Boat Harbour

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 March 1898 · page 6

A SPECIAL meeting of the Newcastle Borough Council was held at the council chambers, Watt-street, yesterday afternoon, to deal, chiefly, with…

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Greta Municipal Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 March 1898 · page 6

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

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Stockton Municipal Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 March 1898 · page 5

THIS council held a special meeting last night as a friendly appeal court. There were present: Aldermen Young (Mayor), Hudson, Callon, Warland, and Goodman. Apologies…

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Merewether Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 March 1898 · page 8

THE fortnightly meeting of this council was held on Tuesday evening. There wore present—The Mayor (Alderman W. Wilson), Aldermen Curry, Forshaw, Brett, Lloyd, J…

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Waratah Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 March 1898 · page 6

THE fortnightly meeting of the Waratah Council was held on Monday evening. There were present:—The Mayor (Alderman N. B. Creer) and Aldermen Miller, Langwill,…

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Lambton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 March 1898 · page 3

THE fortnightly meeting of the council was held last night. There were present: The Mayor (Alderman H. Burg), and Aldermen Palmer, Ward, Young, Metcalfe, Hubbuck,…

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Municipal Election at Morpeth

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 March 1898 · page 8

THE poll to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Alderman Wingrave passed off quietly, and about 6.30 p.m. the Mayor announced the result as follows:—Joseph…

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Morpeth Municipal Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1898 · page 8

THIS council met on Monday, the whole of the members being present. The following correspondence was brought under consideration…

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Hamilton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1898 · page 8

THE ordinary meeting of this council was held last evening. Present:—Aldermen Sharp (Mayor), Barclay, Gardinar, Boe, Keddie, Stewart, Lindus, Donn, Alexander,…

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Adamstown Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1898 · page 3

Ten Adamstown Council mot last night for the transaction of business. The Mayor (Alderman Loyden) presided, and there were also present: Aldermen Kenny, Shaw, Grey,…

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Maitland District. East Maitland Borough Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1898 · page 8

THE usual fortnightly meeting Of the East Maitland Borough Council was held at the council chambers loot evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Waller) in the chair,…

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Municipal Reform

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 March 1898 · page 4

THE ratepayers of the city of Sydney are now beginning to recognise that municipal affairs may get into the most parlous of conditions in other…

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Plattsburg Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 March 1898 · page 6

THE fortnightly meeting of this council was held on Thursday evening. There were present: The Mayor (Alderman O. G. Steel), and Aldermen Broadfoot, Flethcher, Renfew,…

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Maitland District. West Maitland Borough Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 March 1898 · page 8

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the West Maitland Borough Council was held last evening in the Council Chambers. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Wilkinson), and…

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