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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1900

726 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 37

Morpeth. Borough Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1900 · page 8

The fortnightly meeting of this council was held in the council chamber on Monday evening; there being present: The Moyar (Alderman J. G. White), Aldermen…

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Maitland District Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1900 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the Maitland District Council was held at the Mechanics' Institute, East- Maitland, yesterday afternoon. Present: The Warden (Mr. Austin…

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The Ex-mayor's Services

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1900 · page 5

The following is a copy of the letter conveying the Newcastle Council's official recognition of the services of the ex-Mayor:—…

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Merewether Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1900 · page 8

The fortnightly meeting of the above council was held on Tuesday evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman D. Lloyd), Curry, Wilson, Forshaw, Robson, Lingard,…

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Hamilton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1900 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of his council was held last evening. There were present : Aldermen Alexander (Mayor), Gardiner, Pearse, Stewart, Arthur, Sharp,…

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Stockton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1900 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of this council was held last night There were present : Aldermen Errington (Mayor), Bevan, Warland, Rees, Callen, Hudson, Grifflths, and…

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Privy Council Appeals

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1900 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council gave judgment yesterday in, the appeal of the Bank of New Zealand from the…

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Adamstown Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 February 1900 · page 3

This council held their fortnightly meeting on Wednesday night, the Mayor (Alderman Court) presiding, the other aldermen present being…

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The Ex-mayor of Newcastle to Be Entertained by the Citizens

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 February 1900 · page 5

A public meeting of citizens, convened by the Mayor, was held at the council chambers last evening, for the purpose of devising means to recognise…

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Lambton Council. the Aldermen Found Guilty of Contempt

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 5

Mr. W. Collins, the sheriff's officer, arrived here yesterday the 2 o'clock tram and, accompanied by Sergeant Salter, Proceeded at once to arrest the…

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An Open Letter to Ex Alderman Alfred Asher, Newcastle. Ex Alderman Alfred Asher, Newcastle

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 7

Sir,—After serving the citizens of Newcastle for 12 years as an alderman, you were told by the ratepayers of Honeysuckle Ward, on the 9th…

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Lambton. Arrest of the Mayor and Two Aldermen

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 February 1900 · page 5

The Mayor (Alderman Thornton) and Aldermen Hubbuck and Metcalfe wore arrested in the council chambers at half-past 10 o'clock on Saturday. Several ratepayers…

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The Lambton Aldermen

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 February 1900 · page 4

The financial difficulties into which the Municipality of Lambton has fallen have at last become overwhelming. The Mayor (Alderman Thornton) and…

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The Lambton Municipal Case. Aldermen in Gaol. for Contempt of Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 February 1900 · page 5

The trouble in connection with Lambton Municipal Council assumed a new phase on Saturday, when the sheriff's officer, Mr. Collins, arrested Aldermen Matthew…

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Plattsburg Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 February 1900 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of the above council was held on Thursday evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman J. Hill), and Aldermen Steel…

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Newcastle Borough Council. the Finances. Minute From the Mayor. Sympathy with Lambton Aldermen

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1900 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of the Newcastle Borough Council was held last evening in the chambers, the Mayor, Alderman D. Miller, presiding. There were also…

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The Imprisoned Aldermen

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1900 · page 5

Mr. Joseph Leopold, of West Maitland, writes:—"I read your article in this mornings "Herald" re the Lambton aldermen, and very much approve of your suggestion…

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Adamstown. Municipal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1900 · page 3

Judging from the tenders received by the council at their last meeting, things must be improving as far as the carters are concerned. Tenders…

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The Imprisoned Aldermen

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1900 · page 5

We have received the following letter from the Right Rev. Dr. Stanton. Bishop of Newcastle:—"Morpeth, February 27, 1900. Dear Sir—Though I cannot approve of the…

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Stockton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1900 · page 8

A special meeting of this council was held last night. Present: Aldermen Errington (Mayor), Bruce, Bevan, Warland, Rees, Callen, and Hudson. An apology was…

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