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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1917

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Adamstown Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 7

The Adamstown Council met on Wednesday night, when there were present the Mayor, Alderman Robin, and Aldermen Cameron, Harris, O'Hagen, Eaton,…

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Merewether Council

Northern Times · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 1

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Merewether Municipal Council was held last night, when there were present: The Mayor (Aid. Curry) and…

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Wallsend Council

Northern Times · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 3

The Mayor (Aid. D. Broadfoot) occupied the chair at the fortnightly meeting of the Wallsend Municipal Council last night. Aldermen Harris,…

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Daylight Saving. Condemnation by Council

Northern Times · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 3

A circular from the municipality of Windsor, protesting against the Daylight Saving Act, was received at the meeting of the Wallsend Council last…

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Transfer of Council Chambers. Wallsend Movement

Northern Times · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 5

The movement to acquire the present School of Arts building for use as council chambers was again brought under the notice of the Wallsend…

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The Unemployed. Labour Council Discussion. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 5

The unemployed question occupied the attention of the Labour Council at the weekly meeting of delegates to-night. A suggestion was made, to the effect…

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District News. Hamilton. the Municipal Rate

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 3

At the Hamilton Council on Wednesday evening, Alderman Varley stated that 90 per cent, of the people of Hamilton would willingly pay another farthing in the £…

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Shire Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 6

Councillor Clifton, a candidate for Tarre Shire elections addressed a meeting of ratepayers at St. Alban's Ellalong-road, last evening, in support of Councillor Jacobs and…

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Lake Macquarie Shire

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 6

Councillors Desreaux and Hely, and Messrs. W. Attwood and J. C. Macdonell, candidates for C Riding, announce that they will address the electors at Dora…

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Merewether Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 7

Merewether Council met on Thursday evening, when there were present the Mayor, Alderman Curry, and Aldermen Fraser, Rowlands, Bower, Pearson, Wells,…

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Wallsend Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 14

The Wallsend Council, met on Thursday evening, when there were present the Mayor, Alderman D. Broadfoot, and Aldermen Abel, Timmins, Sykes, Morris, W…

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Council of the Enemies. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 5

The "Daily Telegraph" correspondent at Rome says the German Emperor has summoned to general headquarters the reigning Kings, Grand Dukes, Princes, and…

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Municipal Matters

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 9

Sir,—In several council reports, which recently appeared in the "Newcastle Morning Herald," there have been made direct and indirect references to matters…

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Adamstown Municipal Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 January 1917 · page 3

Sir,—According to the report of the last meeting of the Adamstown Council, Alderman O'Hagen appears in a new role, wanting to improve the condition of horses…

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Recruiting. Waiting for Electoral Council

Northern Times · Monday 22 January 1917 · page 5

To-morrow night the executive of the Newcastle Recruiting Committee will meet to discuss campaign details. At present a policy of marking time…

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Imperial Conference. Empire Council Secretariat

Northern Times · Monday 22 January 1917 · page 5

LONDON. Monday.—Mr. Lloyd George has appointed Mr. Philip Keer, editor of "The Round Table," as a member or his Personal Stall. He is…

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Cessnock Shire Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 January 1917 · page 7

The final meeting of the Cessnock Shire Council for the triennial period was held at the shire chamber yesterday. Present: Councillor Morgan, chairman, and…

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Cessnock Shire Finance

Northern Times · Tuesday 23 January 1917 · page 4

The finance committee of Cessnock Shire Council reported to the council meeting yesterday that accounts paid during the previous fortnight, and…

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Steel Workers' Council

Northern Times · Tuesday 23 January 1917 · page 5

At a meeting of representative of the unions working at the Steel Works, hold at the Newcastle Trades Hall last night, it was decided to…

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Steel Works Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 January 1917 · page 4

A meeting convened for the purpose of forming a steel works council, comprising all the organisations having members working at the steel works, was held at…

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