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, 1902

612 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 4 of 31

District News. Carrington. Municipal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 7

Interest is still being taken in the forthcoming elections. The new candidate, Mr. John Johnston, has a good many admirers, and should poll well…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Maitland District Death of Alderman G. W. Lee

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 3 February 1902 · page 6

The friends of Mr G. W. Lee will learn with regret that he passed away yesterday morning after a painful and lingering illness. He had been suffering from…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Carrington Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 3 February 1902 · page 7

The meeting of the Carrington Council was held on Friday evening. There were present: The Mayor (Alderman D. Murray), Aldermen Light, Rodgers, M'Cann,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

District News. Stockton. the Council's Balance Sheet

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1902 · page 7

In another column, there appears the statement of revenue and expenditure of the local council for the half-year just ended. The net revenue for…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Maitland District the Late Alderman G. W. Lee

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 February 1902 · page 6

The funeral of the late Alderman George W. Lee took place yesterday and was largely attended. The remains were conveyed to St. Peter's Church, and from…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Waratah Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 February 1902 · page 3

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

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Municipal Elections. Nomination Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 February 1902 · page 5

The nominations received last week for the vacancies in the municipal councils of the city and district wore announced by the respective Returning Officers…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Adamstown Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1902 · page 6

The Adamstown Council met on Wednesday night, there being present the Mayor (Alderman Thwaites) presiding, Aldermen Robinson, Jenkins, Gray, Lydon,…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Hamilton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1902 · page 5

The final meeting of the Hamilton Council for the municipal year 1901-2 was held last night. The retiring Mayer (Alderman S. Donn) presided, and there were…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Greta Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1902 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Grete Council was held on Monday evening. There were present: The Mayor (Alderman A. E. O. Walker)…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Morpeth Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1902 · page 7

The ordinary meeting of the Morpeth Council was held on Monday, there being present the Mayor (Alderman Fox), with Aldermen Burg, Campbell, Lavis, Swan,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Maitland District East Maitland Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1902 · page 6

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

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Summons Division. Municipal Cases

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1902 · page 3

William Ellingworth was summoned by Inspector Lloyd for driving a coach through Hunter-street at a pace faster than a walk, during prohibited hours…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Greta. Municipal Nominations

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1902 · page 7

The annual nominations of candidates for vacancies in the council took place at noon on Tuesday. The nominations were made by Alderman B. Pryor, returning…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Municipal Elections. Speeches by Candidates

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1902 · page 6

Ex-Alderman Kidd, who is seeking re-election for the Belmore Ward of the Newcastle Council, addressed a meeting of ratepayers at the Junction last night…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Singleton. Election of Mayor. Singleton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 February 1902 · page 5

Alderman F. A. Bennett was to-night unanimously elected Mayor of Singleton. He was only elected as alderman twelve months ago, during which time…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Stockton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 February 1902 · page 7

The regular fortnightly meeting of the above council was held on Wednesday night. There were present: Aldermen T. B. Warland (Mayor), T…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Merewether Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 February 1902 · page 7

The meeting of this council was held on Tuesday evening. There were present: The Mayor (Alderman Forshaw), Aldermen J. Lloyd, Curry, Wilson, Acton, Dixon,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Municipal Elections. To-day's Polling

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 February 1902 · page 5

The polling in connection with the Newcastle Borough Council elections will take place to-day between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., and the result will be…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Municipal Meetings. Addresses of Candidates

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 February 1902 · page 6

Mr. A. Cook, who is contesting the vacancy in the Macquarie Ward for the Newcastle Council, addressed between 50 and 60 ratepayers in Smith's Hall,…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →