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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1912

706 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 12 of 36

Hamilton Council and Oil Works

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 April 1912 · page 2

Sir,—Recently there was published a summary of a report by Dr. R. Dick, to the local authority at Hamilton, upon certain conditions prevailing at the oil…

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

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1912 · page 6

The Cessnock Shire Council met yesterday morning. The President, Councillor M'Namara, presided, and there were also present: Councillors Morgan, M'Kenzie,…

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Hamilton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1912 · page 6

The Hamilton Council met last night, when there were present: The Mayor (Alderman W. R. Alexander) and Aldermen Welss, Torpey, Rogers, Brien,…

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Stockton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1912 · page 7

The Stockton Council met on Tuesday evening, when there were present the Mayor, Alderman T. Griffiths, and Aldermen Hudson, Blaxell, Scott, Asquith,…

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Lambton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1912 · page 3

The Lambton Council met on Tuesday night, there being present the Mayor, Alderman Thomas Johnson, and Aldermen Charlton, Polak, Box, Jenkins,…

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Our Sydney Letter. Werriwa, or Werriwe?—wanted, a Guide Book on Law Points.—the "Titanic" Wreck Dazed Sydney.—a Suggestion for Unionism.—miss Ward Returns to the Stage.—the Retirement of the Lord Mayor. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1912 · page 4

Tread gently; speak in a low voice; whisper, for preference, and close the door. As Mr. Weller, senior, said to Mr. Pickwick—"Samivel must be careful."…

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Adamstown Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 April 1912 · page 7

Adamstown Council met on Wednesday night. There were present, the Mayor, Alderman Shaw, and Aldermen Bullerwell, Powell, Angus, Rutherford, Eaton, and…

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Merewether Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1912 · page 7

The Merewether Council met on Thursday evening, when there were present: The Mayor (Alderman Case) and Aldermen Curry, Forshaw, Rowlands, Stallard,…

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Plattsburg Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1912 · page 2

The Plattsburg Council met on Thursday evening, when there were present: Theo Mayor, Alderman D. Broadfoot, and Aldermen Steel, Johnson, Renfrew,…

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Newcastle Labour Council. Workmen's Tram Fares

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 April 1912 · page 6

The Newcastle Labour Council met last night in the Trades Hall, Mr. J. W. Blundell, the president, was in the chair, and there was a good attendance of…

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Wickham Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 April 1912 · page 6

The Wickham Council met last night, when there were present: The Mayor, Alderman T. C. Butler, and Aldermen Toll, Welford, Rees, Hardyman, Bond,…

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Wallsend Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 April 1912 · page 3

The Wallsend Council met on Tuesday evening, when there were present: The Mayor, Alderman H. Stewart, and Aldermen Frew, Harris, Scott, Dennett, and…

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The Privy Council. Australian Appeals. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 April 1912 · page 5

The Privy Council has refused leave to appeal in the action Varawa versus Messrs. Howard Smith and Co. This was originally an action started…

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New Lambton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 26 April 1912 · page 7

The new Lambton Council met on Wednesday night, there being present: The Mayor, Alderman R. Jordan, and Aldermen Edden, Barrett, Morrison,…

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Meeting of Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 26 April 1912 · page 4

The retiring council of the chamber held a meeting prior to the general gathering of members, when there were present:—Messrs. T. M. O'Neill (president), H. C…

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Stockton. Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 26 April 1912 · page 6

A special meeting of the Stockton Council was held on Tuesday evening, when there were present: The Mayor, Alderman T. Griffiths, and Aldermen…

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District News. Stockton. a Critical Alderman

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 April 1912 · page 3

Alderman Asquith addressed a meeting of residents of Stockton from the balcony of Heydoa's Royal Hotel, on municipal matters. He said that he…

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Carrington Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 April 1912 · page 6

The Carrington Council met on Thursday night, there being present: The Mayor, Alderman Wilson, Aldermen Hill, M'Gregor, M'Cormack, Arnott, and…

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Lake Macquarie Shire

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1912 · page 7

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

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Adelaide Municipal Strike. Council's Decision. Adelaide

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1912 · page 5

A special meeting of the Adelaide City Council was held to-day, to consider a request of the carters and labourers who are on strike to be reinstated, the men…

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