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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1913

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Newcastle Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 July 1913 · page 5

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

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District News. Hamilton. Alderman Alexander Abroad

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 July 1913 · page 6

Alderman W. R. Alexander, who left Hamilton-a few months ago to visit his native land, arrived at Abertillery, in Wales at the end of May, when he was…

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Lambton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 July 1913 · page 4

The Lambton Council mot last night, there being present: The Mayor, Alderman Thomas Johnson, and Aldermen James, Polak, Jenkins, Elliott, Richards,…

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Adamstown Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 July 1913 · page 9

Sir,—Alderman Eaton is reported to have made a statement in the council meeting that land value is depreciating in Adamstown; that there are building lots…

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Newcastle Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 July 1913 · page 6

Sir,—At present it is most interesting to read the reports of the business of the Newcastle Council in the council news. I notice that Alderman Coloman took…

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Waratah Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 July 1913 · page 3

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

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Stockton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 July 1913 · page 11

The Stockton Council met on Tuesday evening, when there were present: The Mayor (Alderman E. T. Felton), and Aldermen Hudson, Asher, Blaxell, Asquith,…

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Greta Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 July 1913 · page 3

The Greta Council met on Monday evening, when there were present the Mayor (Alderman B. Pryer), and Aldermen Anderson, Leaver, Beswick, Jones, Lewis,…

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Adamstown Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 July 1913 · page 3

The Adamstown Council met on Wednesday night. There were present the Mayor and Aldermen Lydon, Powell, Bullerwell, Hunter, Rutherford, Eaton,…

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Hamilton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 July 1913 · page 2

The Hamilton Council met on Wednesday night, when there were present: The Mayor (Alderman C. G. Melville), and Aldermen…

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Newcastle Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 July 1913 · page 6

Sir.—The Mayor's ruling on Alderman Coleman's motion regarding the minutes at last Monday's meeting may be technically correct, but it is a pity Alderman…

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Re Stockton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 July 1913 · page 6

Sir,—The report of the last mooting of the Stockton Council can but give the gravest food for reflection to any person who may be interested in the question of…

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Plattsburg Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 July 1913 · page 7

The Plattsburg Council met on Thursday evening. There were present: The Mayor (Alderman J. Wilkinson), and Aldermen Steel, Neal, F. P. Wilkinson, Johnson, Sneddon,…

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Merewether Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 July 1913 · page 6

Merewether Council met on Thursday Waning, when there were present: The Mayor, Alderman Rowlands, and Aldermen Wells, Reeder, Williams,…

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Letters to the Editor. Newcastle Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 July 1913 · page 3

Sir,—"Reader" may appear to know more about ordinances than the Mayor and Alderman Gibson, but he knows enough to keep his names from his letter…

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Maitland District. Tarro Shire Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 July 1913 · page 6

The customary meeting of the Tarro Shire Council was held at the shire office, East Maitland, yesterday. Councillor Niland, President, occupied the chair,…

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Newcastle Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 July 1913 · page 7

Sir,— Limited and all as my knowledge of local government law is, aparently it is more than sufficient to cope with the arguments of Mr. Quinlan. If I disclosed…

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Letters to the Editor. the Stockton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 July 1913 · page 7

Sir,—Ever since the memorable night when the Stockton Surf Club decided to dethrone their late captain and place him in a less exalted position there were many…

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Newcastle Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 July 1913 · page 11

Sir,—It is most interesting to read "Reader's" letter, and I am still of the opinion that he is astray. He says that if it is correct that no matter what…

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Newcastle Labour Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 July 1913 · page 5

At the meeting of the Newcastle Labour Council last night, there was a large attendance of delegates, and Mr. O. Rogers, the president, occupied the…

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