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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1900

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Wallsend Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 April 1900 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of this council was held on Tuesday evening, there being present:—Aldermen Rushton, Harris, Bower, Timmins,…

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Maitland District West Maitland Borough Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 April 1900 · page 8

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

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Intercolonial News. The Commonwealth Bill. Imperial Council of Appeal. to Be Created

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—It is understood that Mr. Chamberlain is willing, if the appeals are unrestricted, to pass the remainder of the bill unaltered, also to…

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Stockton. the Late Alderman Bevan

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 April 1900 · page 3

Quite a gloom was cast over Stockton when it became known that Alderman Bevan had passed suddenly away, as to all appearances he was quite healthy, and but few out…

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Stockton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 April 1900 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of this council was held last-night. There were present: Alderman Errington (Mayor), and Aldermen Bruce, Warland, Rees, Callen,…

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Wanted a Municipal Representative

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 April 1900 · page 5

The following is a copy of the letter sent by the Mayor to the Premier, the outcome of the conference recently hold in Newcastle:—"Sir,—I have the honour to…

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Hamilton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1900 · page 5

At last night's meeting of the Hamilton Connell the Mayor (Aldermen W. R. Alexander) presided, and there were also present: Aldermen Birrell, Gardiner, Keddle,…

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Merewether Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1900 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of this council was held on Tuesday evening. There were present: The Mayor (Alderman D. Lloyd), and Aldermen Wilson, Forshaw, Lingard,…

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Waratah Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1900 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the Waratah Council was held on Tuesday evening. There were present: The Mayor (Alderman N. B. Cr[?]), and Aldermen Hughes,…

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Maitland District East Maitland Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1900 · page 8

At the fortnightly meeting of the East Maitland Borough Council last night there were present: The Moyer (Alderman Foster), Aldermen Wylie, Chambers, Bourke…

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Municipal Powers and Duties

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1900 · page 4

The revelations which have recently been made regarding the foul condition of Sydney suggest the celebrated dirty boy and the thorough scrubbing…

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Municipal Summons Cases. a Straying Horse

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1900 · page 6

Nuisance-inspector Lloyd prosecuted William Rees for having on the 9th inst. allowed a horse to stray in High-street…

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Greta Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 April 1900 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of this council was held on Wednesday evening. There were present: The Mayor (Alderman J. Rylatt), Aldermen Waugh, Lover, Dr…

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Morpeth Borough Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 April 1900 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of the above council was held in the chamber on Tuesday evening last, there being present the whole council…

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[?] Disappearance of Plague Patients.—the Third Contingent.—a Protectionist Conference.—an Eel in the Water Pipe.—he Didn't Know It Was Loaded.—garroted in William-street.—the Mayor and His Critics. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 April 1900 · page 3

Considerable alarm has been occasioned by the disappearance of two supposed plague patients. One resided at North Shore and one was in one of the hospitals…

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Plattsburg Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 April 1900 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of this council was held on Thursday evening. There were present: The Mayor (Alderman J. Hill), and Aldermen Brown, Shaw, Bower,…

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Adamstown Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 April 1900 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the above council met on Wednesday night, the Mayor (Alderman Court) presiding. There were also in attendance:—…

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Stockton. the Extraordinary Vacancy in the Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 April 1900 · page 8

Owing to the death of Alderman Bevan, an extraordinary vacancy has occurred in the council, which, by law, must be refilled within a limited time. In accordance with…

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The Commonwealth Bill. New Zealand and the "Open Door." the Appeal to the Privy Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 April 1900 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—The Agents-General are returning to London, and meet on Monday to consider the Premiers' reply. Mr. Reeves is urging that…

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City Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1900 · page 5

At the fortnightly meeting of the City Council last evening there were present:—The Mayor (Alderman D. Miller), Aldermen, Kidd, Hyde, Smith, Thorn, Sharp,…

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