Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1899

805 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 6 of 41

Plattsburg Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1899 · page 7

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

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

The Wallsend Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1899 · page 6

Sir,—The position of auditor is perhaps one of the most responsible offices in a municipal council, inasmuch as the ratepayers rely upon his…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Municipal Elections. Wickham. Mr. J. D. Jenner's Candidature

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1899 · page 5

Mr. J. D. Jenner, who is seeking re-election for the Wickham Ward in the Wickham Municipal Council, addressed a large number, of ratepayers in the Wickham…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Maitland District the Municipal Elections. West Maitland

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1899 · page 8

The municipal elections at West Maitland passed off rather quietly yesterday, although the friends of some of the candidates worked for their favourites with great…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Adamstown. Municipal Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1899 · page 7

Though the municipality is not financially strong, and there is not sufficient scope for an up-to-date candidate to make a splash, there are ample aspirants for civic honours,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Waratah. Municipal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1899 · page 7

The polling for the election of aldermen will be held to-day, when three seats will be contested for by Aldermen T. A. Braye. E. Hughes, J. P. Edwards, and Messrs. Richard…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Morpeth. Municipal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1899 · page 8

The result of the elections yesterday was— For Aldermen: Charles Edwards, 107; Ernest Twining Swan, 89;: Frank Edward Fox, 58; David Clark, 78; Richard Webb, 61:…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Lambton Council. Another Resignation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 February 1899 · page 5

Alderman Joseph Palmer, who has sat in the council for many years, and during that time occupied the Mayoral chair for one term, handed his resignation to the clerk on…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Maitland District the Municipal Elections. West Maitland

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 February 1899 · page 8

The official declaration of the poll was made at the Town Hall on Saturday at noon by the returning officer, Alderman Crothers, who declared Messrs. Walter J…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Merewether Municipal Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 February 1899 · page 8

The election for three aldermen and two auditors was conducted on Saturday, and created a much livelier interest than usual. The only…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Municipal Elections. STOCKTON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 February 1899 · page 6

The annual elections of aldermen and auditors took place at the council chambers, Douglas-street, on Saturday, Alderman W. H. Goodman officiating as returning…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Meeting of Aldermen

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1899 · page 4

A private meeting of several aldermen, specially convened, was held in Scott-street last evening in regard to the election of Mayor. It was announced that Alderman…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Maitland District West Maitland Borough Council. Election of Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1899 · page 8

A special meeting of the West Maitland Borough Council was held at the council chamber, Town Hall, yesterday afternoon. The Mayor (Alderman Wilkinson) presided,…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

The Election of Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1899 · page 4

The only business to come before the Newcastle Borough Council this evening will be the election of Mayor for the current municipal year. According to the talk…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Wickham. Municipal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1899 · page 5

The official state of the poll for the Wickham and Islington Wards was declared at the council chambers, Wickham, yesterday at 12 o'clock. There were a number of…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

District News. Wallsend. Municipal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1899 · page 5

The returning officer, Alderman H. Rushton, attended at the council chambers yesterday morning at 10 o'clock for the purpose of officially declaring the result of the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Adamstown. Municipal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1899 · page 3

The official declaration of the poll was declared by the returning officer (Alderman Loyden) at 6 o'clock last evening. There was no alteration in the figures given on…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Hamilton. Municipal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1899 · page 5

The Mayor (Alderman Sharp), in officially declaring the result of Saturday's polling, at 6 o'clock last evening, in the council chambers, said that having made a…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The New Mayor of Newcastle. Alderman a Timbury Elected

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1899 · page 5

Considerable Interest was manifested In the election of Mayor by the aldermen of the Newcastle Borough Council last evening. There was a full attendance of the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Maitland District East Maitland Borough Council. Election of Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1899 · page 8

A special meeting of the East Maitland Borough Council was held at the council chamber, Mechanics' Institute, last evening. The Mayor (Alderman J. H. F. Waller)…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →