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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1917

1,470 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 12 of 74

Newcastle Labour Council

Northern Times · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 1

At the meeting of the Newcastle Trades and Labour Council last night, the creade[?] of Mr. Harry Davis, as delegate of the United Laboures'…

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Torento's Shire Rate. (To the Editor.)

Northern Times · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 6

Sir.—I notice that the Lake Macquarie Shire Councillors have arranged to hold a meeting at Toronto on 10th inst., to explain to ratepayers…

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Council's Insurances. Government Inquiry To-morrow

Northern Times · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 6

At the last regular meeting of the Newcastle Municipal Council Ald. Light brought forward the matter of the insurance on the council's…

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Adamstown Honour Roil. Deferred at Wish of War Council. "Repatriation More Urgent."

Northern Times · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 1

A meeting of the Adamstown Patriotic Committee was held in the council chambers last evening. Aid. T. Robin (Mayor) presided, and there…

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Mr. Beeby's Plans. Labour Council Discussion. Referred to Special Meeting. Minister Asked to Attend

Northern Times · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 6

At the meeting of the Newcastle Trades and Labour Council last night the president, Mr. Flanagan, made a report on the interview he and Messrs…

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Maitland's Cab Horses. WORTH 10s Each. Municipal Inspector's Estimate

Northern Times · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 4

"The cab-horses, generally, are, I am very sorry to cay of an Inferior type, and in low condition," reported the saleyards inspector, Mr. F. Townsend…

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Wickham Council

Northern Times · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 3
Also in Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate

The fortnightly meeting of Wickham Municipal Council was held last night those present being the Mayor (Ald. G. W. Jenner), and Aldermen Toll…

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New Lamblon Council. a Short Busy Meeting

Northern Times · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 3

The fortnightly nicotine of the New Lambton Council was held last night. There were present the Mayor (Alderman Goad), Aldermen Jordan…

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Council Insurances. Government Inquiry. Opened This Afternoon

Northern Times · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 5

This afternoon Mr. B. S. Stephens, examiner of accounts under the Local Government Department, opened an inquiry into the payment of insurance…

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Council Insurances. Alderman Light's Charges

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 4

At the Newcastle Council Chambers yesterday afternoon, Mr. B. S. Stevens, examiner of accounts for the Local Government Department, conducted an inquiry…

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Carrington Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 6

The Carrington Council met last night, when there were present Alderman Arnott, the Mayor, and Aldermen Wilson, Hill, M'Gregor, and M'Cormack…

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New Lambton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 7

The New Lambton Council met on Wednesday evening. There were present the Mayor (Alderman Goad), and Aldermen Errington, Barrett, Mitchell, and Jordan…

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Newcastle Chamber of Commerce Meeting of Council

Northern Times · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 5

The council of the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce met at the chamber yesterday. There were present:—Messrs. John C. Reid, president; H…

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Empire War Council. Scope of Dominions' Part. Future Imperial Constitution

Northern Times · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—Earl Curzon, in the curse of his speech in the House of Lords, in the debate on the Address-in-Reply to the King's speech…

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The Council's Insurances. Further Inquiry by Examiner. the Phoenix Policies. Inadvertent Commissions Refunded

Northern Times · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 4

The inquiry into the Newcastle Council insurances wan concluded yesterday nltcrnoon by Mr. B. S. Stevens, examiner of accounts for the…

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Bolwarra Shire. President Elected

Northern Times · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 6

At a special meeting of the Bolwarra Shire Council yesterday, Cr. Ferry was unanimously elected president for the ensuing term…

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Municipal Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 6

The Newcastle Municipal Band will give two performances In Shortland Park to-morrow at 3.15 p.m. and 8.15 P.M. Master Victor. Barker, of Sydney, the…

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Adamstown Alderman's Death

Northern Times · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 4

Alderman Thomas Rutherford, of Adamstown, was found dead early on Sunday morning. He was appointed to collect the New Lambton list of…

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Adamstown. Death of Alderman T. Rutherford

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 6

The death took place on Saturday night of Alderman Thomas Rutherford, one of the best known public men of Adamstown. Alderman Rutherford for many years did…

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