New Lambton Council
The fortnightly meeting of this council was held last night. There were present The Mayor (Alderman Bay), and Aldermen Thomas, Errington, Bradley, Cartwright,…
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Council & local affairs, 1899
805 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 11 of 41
The Council Declares for Minority Rule
Last night the Legislative Council "filled up the cup " and declared in a most emphatic manner not only that it is bitterly opposed to Federation,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Defended Cases. W.m. Borough Council V. Thomas H. Moore
Borough Council of West Maitland v. Thomas H. Moore.—In this case defendant was sued by the plaintiff council for £5 17s 5d. being rates due. Mr. W. T. L…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Parliament. Wednesday, March 15. Legislative Council the Enabling Bill. a Simple Majority Vetoed
The debate on the second reading of the Enabling Bill was resumed in the Council at half-past 4 o'clock this afternoon, in the presence of about eighteen or twenty…
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The action of the Legislative Council in performing its latest feat of political thimble-rigging is not likely to receive the plaudits of the multitude…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Enabling Bill. Council's Attempt to Kile It. Sydney
The action of the Legislative Council in amending the Federal Enabling Bill has created a great deal of interest in political circles, and members…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Parliament. Thursday, March 16. Legislative Council. the Enabling Bill. Further Amendment
The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. The House in committee resumed the consideration of the Federal Enabling Bill…
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The above council held a special meeting last night to deal in Friendly Appeal Court with the appeals received against the current, year's assessment. There were…
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Sir,—In your issue of the 16th inst. appears a short and most incorrect report of a case heard in the local court here on the 15tlh inst., in which the Municipal Council…
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The fortnightly meeting of this council was held on Friday evening, when the following were present:— Aldermen R. M'Cann (Mayor), and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Lambton Municipality. the Electric Plant
After a week's experience of new management in connection with the electric plant we are in a position to state that everything is working smoothly and satisfactorily. Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Waratah Council
The usual fortnightly meeting of the Waratah Council was held on Monday evening. There were present: Aldermen Miller, Hughes, Greenland, Wansey, Braye…
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The fortnight meeting of the West Maitland Borough Council, postponed from Friday last, St. Patrick's Day, was held at the council chamber, Town Hall, last…
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The fortnightly meeting of this council was held in the chamber on Monday evening. There were present: The Mayor (Alderman B. Pryor), and Aldermen Waugh,…
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The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock THE ENABLING BILL. Mr. HUGHES moved the third reading of…
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The monthly meeting of the Maitland District Council was held at the Mechanies' Institute, East Maitland, Yesterday afternoon. Present: The Warden, Mr. Austin…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Pen-notes and Pencillings. the Fate of Federation in N.s. Wales. a Question of "Swamping" the Council
There's political crisis on in Sydney, and the bone of contention is the Federal Bill, and the parties to the dispute the Popular Chamber and t'other place. Before…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Lambton Municipality. the Electric Light
The Mayor of Lambton has received the following communication from his Worship the Mayor of Newcastle, in reply to a protest made against the action of the City…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Morpeth Municipal Council
This council met on Monday, there being present: The Mayor (Alderman J. G. White) and Aldermen Burg, Cox, Fox, Kebblewhite, M'Carthy, and Swan…
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This council held its meeting on Tuesday night. There were present: Aldermen Hudson (Mayor), Bruce, Griffiths, Errington, Callen, Rees, Warland, and Goodman…
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