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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1908

797 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 40

Carrington Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 March 1908 · page 7

The Carrington Council met on Friday evening, there being present the Mayor, Alderman M'Gregor, and Aldermen Doran, Garrett, Lott, Marsden, Wilson, M'Cann,…

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Council Clerks' Salaries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 March 1908 · page 7

Sir,—Your correspondent, "Ratepayer," in replying to a communication by Mr. Wells, claims to "have a fair knowledge of honour and justice," and whilst no one…

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Our Sydney Letter. Fortunes That Come Late.—the Story of the Barley Grain.—what Does the Nimrod's Return Mean?—the Shire Taxes.—probably £1500 for Mr. M. A. Noble.—when the Roses Are in Bloom. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 March 1908 · page 5

Belated fortunes are not uncommon. All the same it is likely that the case of that lady who has fallen into half-a-million or so at 90 years of age is…

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Newcastle Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1908 · page 5

At the meeting of the Newcastle Council, last night, there were present: The Mayor (Alderman A. Cook) and Aldermen Held, Shedden, Gibson, Moroney,…

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Council Clerk's Salary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1908 · page 6

Sir.—It is not my intention to reply to "Elector," as he concludes his letter with backing up my arguments regarding the payment of fair wages. In…

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Waratah Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 March 1908 · page 6

The Waratah Council met on Monday evening, when there were present: The Mayor, Alderman Southon, and Aldermen Windeyer, Miller, Braye, Stewart, Hughes, O'Mara, and…

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Legislative Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 March 1908 · page 5

Sir FRANCIS SUTTOR, President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock to-day. The PRESIDENT announced that as Mr…

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Maitland District "Newcastle Herald" Branch Office: High-street, West Maitland. East Maitland Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 March 1908 · page 6

A meeting of the East Maitland Council was held at the council-chambers, East Maitland, last evening. The Mayor, Alderman J. H. F. Waller, occupied the chair, and there…

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Ex-alderman Rocers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1908 · page 6

A meeting of the friends of ex-Alderman James Rogers, was held at Hill's Angel Inn, last evening, for the purpose of recognising the services of that…

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Stockton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1908 · page 7

Stockton Council met on Tuesday night. There were present: Aldermen J. P. Rees (Mayor), C. Hudson, M. Callen, J. Hodges, W. Ball, R. Thomas, R. Henley-Smith, and…

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Greta Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1908 · page 7

The Greta Council met on Monday evening, when there were present:—The Mayor, Alderman Leaver, and Alderman Jones, Cousins, Pryor, Anderson, North,…

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Lambton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1908 · page 3

The Lambton Council met on Tuesday night. When there were present: The Mayor, Aldermen W. V. M'Ewan, and Aldermen Payne, Charlton, Jenkins, Smith,…

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Newcastle Council. the Year's Estimates

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1908 · page 6

At the adjourned meeting of the Newcastle Council last night there were present: The Mayor, Aldermen A. Cook, and Aldermen Reld, Gibson, Shedden, Levey,…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1908 · page 5

Sir FRANCIS SUTTOR, the President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past two o'clock to-day. Mr. HUGHES, the Vice-president,…

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Hamilton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 March 1908 · page 2

The Hamilton Council met of Wednesday evening, when there were present:—The Mayor, Alderman Wilson, and Aldermen Rogers, Torpey, Sharp, Arthur,…

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Merewether Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 March 1908 · page 2

The Merewether Council met on Tuesday evening, when there were present: The Mayor, Alderman E. Dann, and Aldermen Curry, Dixon, Forshaw, Wilson, Wells,…

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New Lambton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 March 1908 · page 2

A special meeting of the New Lambton Council was held on Wednesday evening for the purpose of reconsidering a former resolution with regard to the adoption of the…

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Labour Council's Support

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 March 1908 · page 5

A meeting of the Sydney Labour Council was held to-night. Mr. Harrison, secretary to the Sydney Wharflabourers' Union, made a statement…

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Plattsburg Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 March 1908 · page 11

The Plattsburg Council met on Wednesday evening, when there were present: The Mayor, Alderman W. Timmins, and Aldermen O. G. Steel, D. Broadfoot, W. G…

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Adamstown Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 March 1908 · page 11

The Adamstown Council met on Wednesday evening, when there were present: The Mayor, Alderman Robin, and Aldermen Rutherford, Lydon, Gellately,…

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