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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1911

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Carrington Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1911 · page 3

The Carrington Council met on Thursday night, there being present: The Mayor, Alderman Wilson, Aldermen Garrett, Doran, Booth, M'Cormack, Murray,…

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Wallsend Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1911 · page 3

The Wallsend Council met on Thursday evening, when there were present: The Mayor, Alderman R. E. Lee, and Aldermen Frew, Harris, Stewart, Morris, Scott,…

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London County Council. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1911 · page 5

A movement is afoot to obtain pay for members of the London County Council. The action is justified on the ground of the contemplated payment…

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Lake Macquarie Shire

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 March 1911 · page 3

The Lake Macquarie Shire Council met on Saturday, there being present: Councillor Stenhouse, President, and Councillors Talbot, Browne, Gorman,…

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Wickham Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 March 1911 · page 7

Sir,—On more than one occasion I have heard some of our democratic aldermen complain that the citizens do not attend the council's meetings and see for…

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Newcastle Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 March 1911 · page 4

At the meeting of the Newcastle Council last evening there were present: Alderman Shedden, the Mayor, and Aldermen Gibson, Little, Brooks, Coleman,…

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Waratah Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1911 · page 11

The Waratah Council met on Monday evening, when there were present: The Mayor, Alderman J. O'Mara, and Aldermen Miller, Hughes, Southon, Baker, Creer,…

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Greta Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1911 · page 11

The Greta Council met on Monday evening. Present, Alderman A. E. W. Leaver, the Mayor, and Aldermen Anderson, Lewis, Beswick, Moxon, Ellis, and Harris…

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Lambton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1911 · page 6

The Lambton Council met last night, there being present: The Mayor, Alderman A. L. Payne and Aldermen Jenkins. Chariton, M'Ewan, Polak, Simpson, Hardy…

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Cessnock Shire Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 March 1911 · page 6

The regular meeting of the Cessnock Shire Council was held at the shire office, Cessnock, yesterday. Present: Councillor Morgan (President), Councillors M'Kenzie,…

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Stockton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 March 1911 · page 7

Stockton Council met on Tuesday evening. There were present: Aldermen T. Griffiths (Mayor), Hudson, Nye, Scott, Ball, Asquith, Felton, and Stratten…

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Adamstown Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 March 1911 · page 3

The Adamstown Council met last night, there being present: The Mayor, Alderman Angus, and Aldermen Powell, Lydon. Robin, Shaw, Eaton, Bullerwell, and…

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Hamilton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 March 1911 · page 6

The Hamilton Council met last night, when there weer present: The Mayor (Alderman Alexander), and Aldermen Melville, Loebel, Cram, Matthews, Weiss,…

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Sydney Labour Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 March 1911 · page 6

The Labour Council met at the Trades Hall to-night, Mr. Duncan presiding. A telegram was received from the implement workers who are on strike in…

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Municipal Assessments

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 March 1911 · page 3

Sir,—In a short time the appeal court will be held in Newcastle, to hear appeals against what owners may consider excessive rating of their land and I trust that…

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Tarro Shire Roads

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 March 1911 · page 6

Mr. Ferry, the Tarro Shire engineer, has reported to his council on the condition of several roads, which require attention and in practically every case his…

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Plattsburg Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 March 1911 · page 3

The Plattsburg Council met on Thursday evening, when there were present: The Mayor, Alderman S. M. Neal, and Aldermen Broadfoot, Renfrew, Johnson,…

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Merewether Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 March 1911 · page 3

The Merewether Council met on Thursday evening, when there were present: The Mayor, Alderman D. Lloyd, and Aldermen Curry. J. Lloyd, E. Rowlands,…

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Broken Hill Council. Broken Hill

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 March 1911 · page 5

The City Council last night decided to increase the wages of all city employees. The rise means an increase of £1201 per year in the city expenditure. The…

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Municipality of Wickham

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 March 1911 · page 6

A MEETING of the Ladies of the Municipality of Wickham will be held in the Council Chambers on WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, March 29th, at…

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