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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1906

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Waratah Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 30 January 1906 · page 6

The Waratah Council met last night, when there were present: Alderman Miller, in the chair, and Aldermen Southon, Braye, Greenland, and Silcock. The…

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Municipal Nominations

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 30 January 1906 · page 5

Yesterday was the day fixed for receiving nominations in connection with the forthcoming municipal contests in Newcastle and district. Owing to the fact…

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Lambton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 31 January 1906 · page 6

The ordinary meeting of the Lambton Council was held night, when there were present: The 'Mayor, Alderman George Noble, and Aldermen M'Ewan,…

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Greta Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 31 January 1906 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Greta council was held on Monday evening, when There were present: The Mayor, Alderman B. Pryor, Aldermen Jones, Leaver, North,…

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Maitland District "Newcastle Herald" Branch Office: High-street, West Maitland. Municipal Nominations

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 31 January 1906 · page 6

The following nominations have been announced for aldermanic and auditors' vacancies in the district:— West Maitland.—Aldermen: W. Taylor,…

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District News. Greta. Municipal Nominations

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 31 January 1906 · page 6

The nominations received by the Mayor for the vacancies in the Greta Municipal Council were: J. Ekert, A. E. W. Leaver, and A. A. Joass. For auditors: F. B…

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Plattsburg. Municipal Nominations

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 31 January 1906 · page 6

The following nominations were received for the three vacancies in the council—R. Brown, D. Renfrew, W. Timmins, D. Sneddon, W. Moss, W. Larkins, and T…

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Merewether Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1906 · page 5

The Merewether Council met on Tuesday evening, when the following were present: The Mayor, Alderman Dixon, and Aldermen Jacobs, Curry, Wilson, Robson,…

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Stockton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1906 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the Stockton Council was held on Tuesday evening, when there were present: Alderman C. Hudson, Mayor, and Aldermen J. P. Rees, J. Fraser,…

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Hamilton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1906 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of the Hamilton Council was held last night. There were present, the Mayor, Alderman Arthur, and Aldermen Birrell, Cram, Rogers, Bailey,…

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Municipal Elections. Macquarie Ward

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1906 · page 5

Last night Mr. A. Cook, one of the candidates for the representation of Macquarie Ward in the Newcastle Borough Council at the approaching elections, addressed a…

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Adamstown Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 February 1906 · page 6

The Adamstown Council met on Wednesday night, when there were presents The Mayor, Alderman Powell, and Aldermen Lydon, Court Thwaites, Gray, and…

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Plattsburg Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1906 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of the Plattsburg Council, was held on Thursday evening. There were present: The Mayor, Alderman D. Broadfoot, and Aldermen…

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District News. Adamstown. Municipal Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1906 · page 6

Much interest is being taken in the municipal election, and the different wards the work of canvassing is conducted enthusiastically by the candidates and…

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Municipal Prosecutions. Powers of Inspectors

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 February 1906 · page 5

Two cases which were finally before the Police Court on Friday, and Which were dismissed by Mr. M. S. Love, S.M., are of more than passing interest to…

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Newcastle Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1906 · page 5

At the meeting of the Newcastle Council last evening there were present: The Mayor, Alderman Moroney, and Aldermen Gilbert, Reid, Cann, James, Levey, Light,…

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District News. Stockton. Municipal Balance-sheet

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1906 · page 3

The statement of revenue and expenditure of the Stockton Council for the half-year ended last night is advertised today. The revenue for the half-year has…

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Municipal Elections. Nomination Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1906 · page 3

The nominations received last week for the vacancies in the municipal councils of the city and district were announced by the respective returning officers…

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Plumping at Municipal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1906 · page 6

Sir,—As there seems to he some doubt as to whether plumping is allowed at municipal elections, would you please be so good as to inform your readers (of…

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Maitland District "Newcastle Herald" Branch Office: High-street, West Maitland. Municipal Nominations. West Maitland

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1906 · page 6

The Mayor, Alderman M'Lanchlin, as returning officer, presided over a meeting of the ratepayers in the Town Hall yesterday at noon, and made the official…

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