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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1900

726 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 21 of 37

Carrington Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 July 1900 · page 7

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Carrington Municipal Council was held on Friday evening last. There were present: The Mayor, and Aldermen Light, Murray,…

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Our Local City Council's Financial Position

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 July 1900 · page 6

Sir.—The letter of the Mayor of Newcastle, which appeared in your issue of Saturday last in reply to my criticism of his council's position, was very feeble, and…

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Special Meeting of the City Council. Regulations for Common Lodging Houses

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 July 1900 · page 5

A special meeting of the Newcastle Borough Council was held at the Council Chamber last night to consider the draft copy of bylaws dealing with…

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Waratah Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 July 1900 · page 6

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

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Morpeth Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 July 1900 · page 8

This council met on Monday, there being present: The Mayor, Aldermen Burg, Edwards, Lavis, M'Carthy, and Sharpe. Correspondence was considered—…

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Greta Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 July 1900 · page 7

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

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Stockton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 July 1900 · page 8

The fortnightly meeting of this courncil was held last night. There were present:—Aldermen Errington (Mayor), Bevan, Warland, Goodman,…

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The City Council's Band Donation. Cannot Come From the Park Vote

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 July 1900 · page 5

Some six or eight months ago the Newcastle Borough Council was asked to assist the Newcastle City Band by a donation, such as was said to be given annually by the…

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Legislative Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 July 1900 · page 5

The President took the chair at 4.30. On the motion of Mr. SUTTOR, the Indecent Publications Bill was read the third; time and returned to the Assembly…

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Hamilton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 July 1900 · page 8

The forinigtly meeting of the Hamilton Council was held last evening the Mayor (Alderman Alexander) presiding. There were also present :…

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Merewether Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 July 1900 · page 7

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

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Parliament. Wednesday, July 11. Legislative Assembly. Municipal Government of Sydney. Sydney Harbour Trust Commission. Miners' Accident Relief Bill. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 July 1900 · page 5

The Speaker took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. The MINISTER FOR WORKS, in answer…

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The Abattoirs Question Again. Municipal Conference in Newcastle

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 July 1900 · page 5

By resolution of the Newcastle Borough Council, the Mayor (Alderman D. Miller) convened a conference of municipal representatives, which was held at the council…

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Municipal Cases. Breach of a Bylaw

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 July 1900 · page 6

Under the provisions of No. 1 of the Hamilton Council's bylaws, Nuisance-inspector Curley prosecuted William Taylor, John Lennon, and Martin,…

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Adamstown Council

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

The fortnightly meeting was held on Wednesday night, the Mayor. (Alderman Court) presiding. There were also present:—Aldermen Jenkins, Lydon,…

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Maitland District East Maitland Borough Council

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

The usual fortnightly meeting of the East Maitland Borough Council was held at the council chamber, East Maitland, on Wednesday evening. Present: The Mayor…

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Legislative Council. the Stanford Coal Way Bill. Newcastle Episcopal Residence Leases Bill

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 July 1900 · page 5

The President took the chair at 4.30. On the motion of Mr. COX, the Paton Settlement Bill was read the first time. Mr. HUGHES resumed the debate on the…

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Plattsburg Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 July 1900 · page 6

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

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Privy Council Appeal

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

LONDON, Thursday.—The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has dismissed with costs the appeal in the case of Allan v. Morrison…

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Municipal Endowment. Deputation to the Premier

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 July 1900 · page 2

The Premier, Sir William J. Lyne, received a deputation it the Great Northern Hotel yesterday afternoon from the municipal councils of the northern district,…

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