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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1914

687 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 10 of 35

Newcastle Labour Council. the Secretary Censured

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 March 1914 · page 6

At the meeting of the Newcastle Labour Council last night there was a fair attendance of delegates, and the president, Mr. T. R. Musgrave, occupied the chair…

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Wickham Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1914 · page 6

The Wickham Council met last evening. There were present: The Mayor, Alderman S. Colman, and Aldermen Richardson, Brown, Pepper, Bond, Butler,…

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Wallsend Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1914 · page 3

Wallsend Council met on Tuesday evening, when there were present: The Mayor, Alderman T. R. Scott, and Aldermen Frew, Harris, Johnson, Simpson, and…

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New Lambton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1914 · page 6

The New Lambton Council met last night, there being present: The Mayor, Alderman George Errington, and Aldermen Mackie, Milligan, Jordan, Lock,…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1914 · page 5

Sir FRANCIS SUTTOR, the President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at ten minutes to four o'clock this afternoon…

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Our Sydney Letter. Sydney, Wednesday, CHOPS 8d Per Pound.—a Mayor's Allowance.—the Key-note From Guildford.—rich Gifts That—wax [?]Oor.—a Badly Wanted Law

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1914 · page 4

Take it up tenderly, Lift it with care; Fashioned so slenderly, Bony and spare…

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The Fire Board. Municipal Representative. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1914 · page 5

Mr. Fotheringham, returning officer, announced to-day that the ballot held for the election of a representative on the Board of Fire Commissioners…

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Alderman M'lauchlin

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 March 1914 · page 6

A meeting of the friends of Alderman W. M'Lauchlin, ex-Mayor of West Maitland, was held at Miss Edwards' rooms last evening, when arrangements were…

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Dr. Mawson in Sydney. Reception by the Lord Mayor. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 March 1914 · page 4

Looking much the same as when he left for the Antarctic, Dr. Douglas Mawson arrived in Sydney this morning by express from Melbourne…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 March 1914 · page 5

Sir FRANCIS SUTTOR, the President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon. The standing orders were suspended, and…

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Carrington Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 3

The Carrington Council met on Thursday night, there being present the Mayor, Alderman M'Cormack, Aldermen Hill, Arnott, Perkins, Putney, M'Gregor,…

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The Labour Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 7

Sir,—In your issue of Wednesday, the report headed "The Secretary Censured," of the Labour Council's meeting, unless some explanation is given, may have…

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Maitland Distr[?] Tarro Shire Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1914 · page 6

The customary meeting of the Tarro Shire Council was held at the shire office, East Maitland, yesterday Councillor Wilkinson, the President, presided,…

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Newcastle Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1914 · page 5

At the meeting of the Newcastle Council last night there were present: Alderman John Reid, the Mayor, and Aldermen Gibson, Wooden, Davies, M…

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Maitland District. Cessnock Shire Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 March 1914 · page 6

Councillor Johns, President, presided at the usual meeting of the shire council on Monday. Those present were: Councillors Bercini, Baddeley, Morgan, Snape,…

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Lambton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 March 1914 · page 7

The Lambton Council met last night, there being present the Mayor, Alderman Polak, and Alderman Johnson, Richards, James, Treharne, and Jenkins…

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Stockton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 March 1914 · page 7

The Stockton Council met on Tuesday evening, when there were present: The Mayor, Alderman W. Ball, and Aldermen Garside, Hazell, Scobie. Hudson, Felton,…

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Newcastle Council. Paving Hunter-street

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 March 1914 · page 5

At a special meeting of the Newcastle Council last night, there were present: Alderman J. C. Reid, the Mayor and Aldermen Gibson, O'Mara, Davies, Light,…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 March 1914 · page 5

Sir FRANCIS SUTTOR, President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock, this afternoon. Mr. GARLAND moved for leave to bring…

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Hamilton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 March 1914 · page 7

The Hamilton Council met on Wednesday night. Present: The Mayor (Alderman R. F. Varley) and Aldermen Cram, Arthur, Myers, Wilson, Brien,…

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