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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1901

611 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 13 of 31

Waratah Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 May 1901 · page 3

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

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Hamilton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 May 1901 · page 5

At the fortnightly meeting of the Hamilton Council, held last night, the Mayor, Alderman S. Donn, presided, others present being: Aldermen Birrell, Pearce, Roe,…

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Merewether Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 May 1901 · page 7

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

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Morpeth Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 May 1901 · page 6

This council met on Monday, the members present being: The Mayor, with Aldermen Campbell, Edwards, Kebblewhite, Lavis Sim, and Swan…

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Stockton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 May 1901 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of this council was held on Tuesday night. There were present: Aldermen Warland (Mayor), Riddell, Rees, Hudson,…

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East Maitland Borough Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 May 1901 · page 8

The fortnightly meeting of the East Maitland Borough Council was held at the council chamber, Mechanics' Institute, on Tuesday evening. Present: The Mayor…

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Waratah Municipal Appeals

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 May 1901 · page 3

The following municipal appeals against the assessment and rate made by the Municipal Council at Waratah were dealt with at the Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. M…

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Adamstown Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 May 1901 · page 7

This council met on Wednesday night. The Mayor presided, and there were also present: Aldermen Court, Robinson, Egginton, Johnson,…

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Plattsburg Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 May 1901 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of the above council was held on Thursday evening. There were present: Aldermen Atkinson, Bower, Broadfoot, Shaw, and…

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The Newcastle Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 May 1901 · page 5

At the fortnightly meeting of the City Council, held at the council chamber, Watt street, last night, the Mayor, Alderman W. J. Ellis, presided; others present being:…

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Municipal Cases. Beyond Control

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 May 1901 · page 3

Nusiance-inspector Lloyd proceeded against John Collins for having, on the 17th instant, in Hunter-street, been such a distance from a spring cart…

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Wickham Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 May 1901 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the Wickham Council was held on Wednesday evening. There were present: The Mayor (Alderman Welford), and…

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Wallsend Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 May 1901 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the Wallsend Council was held on Tuesday evening, there being present: Aldermen Fryar, Harris, Bower, Timmins,…

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New Lambton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 May 1901 · page 7

A meeting of the New Lambton Council was held on Wednesday night. There Were present: The Mayor (Alderman Geo. Errington), and Aldermen…

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Maitland District West Maitland Borough Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 May 1901 · page 8

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

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The Mayor's Impression

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 May 1901 · page 7

The Mayor (Alderman W. J. Ellis), who comported himself with quiet reserve throughout the proceedings, and maintained the dignity of this position with marked…

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Annual Session of the Council of Women

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 May 1901 · page 3

The National Council of Women has been holding its annual session at Wanganui, reading papers, discussing social question, and passing resolutions. Many clever…

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Carrington Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 28 May 1901 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Carrington Municipal Council was held on Friday evening, there being present: The Mayor (D. Murray),…

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Stockton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 May 1901 · page 8

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

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Hamilton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 30 May 1901 · page 8

At last night's meeting of the Hamilton Council, the Mayor (Alderman Samuel Donn) presided, and there were also present: Alderman Birrell, Pearce, Keddle,…

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