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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1899

805 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 17 of 41

Municipal Appeal Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 May 1899 · page 3

A court of appeal against assessments made for the year by the Adamstown Municipal Council was conducted at the Newcastle courthouse by Mr. L. S. Donaldson, S.M…

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Morpeth Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 May 1899 · page 7

This council met on Monday last, the Mayor, Aldermen Cox. Edwards, Fox, Hogan, M'Carthy, Kebblewhite, and Swan being present…

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Adamstown Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 May 1899 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of this council was held last night. The Mayor presided, and the following were also present: Alderman Jinkins, Magill, Court, Loyden, and…

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Plattsburg Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 May 1899 · page 7

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above council who held on Thursday evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman J. Fletcher), and Aldermen John Bower, D…

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Maitland District Council Elections. Results of the Polling

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 May 1899 · page 8

The annual election of councillors to serve in the Maitland District Council took place yesterday. Very little interest was manifested in the contest in town, b[?]…

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Merewether Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 8 May 1899 · page 2

The fortnighly meeting of the above council was held last Thursday evening. Present:—The Mayor (Alderman J. Wilson), Curry, Forshaw, Wilson,…

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Hamilton Council. the Proposed Sewerage Scheme

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1899 · page 5

A special meeting of this council was held in the chambers last evening, to consider the proposed sewerage scheme for Newcastle and suburbs. There were…

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Newcastle Borough Council. the Cost of Mr. Norman Selfe's Services

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1899 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of the Newcastle Borough Council was held at the council chambers last evening. Present:—The Mayor (Alderman A. Timbury) in the chair,…

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Wickham Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 May 1899 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of the Wickham Council was held last evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman J. D. Jenner), and Aldermen Frith, Gilbert, Baskerville, Bond,…

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Wallsend Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 May 1899 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of the Wallsend Council was held on Tuesday evening, the Mayor, Alderman Wm. Wills, in the chair. Others present were: Aldermen Bowling,…

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Greta. Municipal Appeal Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 May 1899 · page 3

An Appeal Court was held to-day before Dr. W. H. Rogers and Mr. A. Pryor, Js.P. Out of twelve appellants only three put in an appearance. The assessment of £10 8s…

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New Lambton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 7

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

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The Municipal Endowment Question. Suggested Deputation to the Premier

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 8

At the conclusion of the business about securing a recreation reserve for Tomago, for which municipal representatives met at the Newcastle Council Chambers last…

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A Sydney Letter. Federal Politics in Sydney.—the Transvaal and the Mayor.—what Is a Place of Worship?—the Balmain Tragedy.—the Liability of Soldiers for Debt.—carriers and Diseased Meat.—the Governor's Infatuation.—what May Some Day Happen on a Mail Boat. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 7

There's a dull just now in Federal politics in the city. This no doubt is because of the absence of the chief stewards of the cause, Messrs. Reid and Barton. In a…

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Carrington Alderman Light

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1899 · page 7

The above-named gentleman is now making satisfactory progress in the Newcastle Hospital, and it is anticipated that he will be sufficiently recovered to return home towards…

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Municipal Appeal Court. (Before Mr. Donaldson, S.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1899 · page 6

The appeal of the manager of the S.A.M. Company against the assessment of the New Lambton Municipal Council was further adjourned for a fortnight on the application…

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Carrington Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 May 1899 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Carrington Council was hold on Friday evening. There were present: Aldermen Thomas Garrett (in the chair), and Morison, Murray,…

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Plattsburg Municipal Cricket Club

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 May 1899 · page 7

A special meeting of the above club was held on Friday, the president (Alderman O. G. Steel) In the chair. The secretary explained that the meeting had been called…

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Newcastle Borough Council. the Statement of the Electric Light Account. a Debit Balance of £10,229 11s 6d SHOWN

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1899 · page 5

The adjourned fortnightly meeting of the Newcastle Borough Council was held at the council chambers last evening. Present:— The Mayor (Alderman A. Timbury) in the…

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Municipal Appeal Court. (Before Mr. L. S. Donaldson, S.m.) the A.A. Company's Wharf. Assessment Reduced

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1899 · page 6

A number of appeals against this year's assessment by the Newcastle Borough Council of city property were heard yesterday at the courthouse by Mr. L. S…

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