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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1918

1,085 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 11 of 55

Stockton Mayor. Ald. Griffiths Re-elected

Northern Times · Tuesday 12 February 1918 · page 1

A special meeting of the Stockton Municipal Council was held last night for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing 12 months. Ald. M…

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Merewether Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1918 · page 5

A special mooting of the Merewether Council was hold last night for the purpose of electing a Mayor for 1918, those present being Aldermen R. Wells (Mayor),…

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Newcastle Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1918 · page 4

At the meeting of the Newcastle Council last night, there were present Alderman Kilgour, the Mayor, and Aldermen Gibson, Christie, Dick. Quinlan, Pitts,…

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The Ocean Baths. City Council Discussion

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1918 · page 5

The condition of the ocean baths was the subject of discussion at the meeting of the Newcastle City Council last night…

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Railway Institute Annual Meeting Council's Review of Year

Northern Times · Tuesday 12 February 1918 · page 5

The adjourned meeting of the Newcastle branch of the Railway and Tramway Institute was held last night, when Mr. C. James. District…

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The Ocean Bath Controversy in Council The Engineer's Improvements

Northern Times · Tuesday 12 February 1918 · page 2

Discussion concerning the ocean bath was opened up early in the meeting of Newcastle Council last night. A letter from Mr. P.[?].Rynn…

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Election of Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 6

Following the ordinary meeting of the council a special meeting was held for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing year…

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Maitland Notes. East Maitland's Mayor

Northern Times · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 5

Ald. J. H. F. Waller has been unanimously elected Mayor of East Maitland for this year. Ald. prayer was also nominated but withdrew in…

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Mayor of Lambton. Ald. Hardy Elected

Northern Times · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 1

At the conclusion of the ordinary meeting a special meeting of Lambton Council was held last night, for the election of Mayor for the ensuing…

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Waratah Council

Northern Times · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 3
Also in Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate

Waratah Council met last night, when there were present: Alderman Miller (Mayor), Hughes, Aspinall, Griffiths, Ireland and Baker…

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Stockton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 4

A special meeting of the Stockton Council for the election of Mayor was held on Monday evening, when the whole council were present…

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Lambton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 6

The Lambton Council met last evening, when there were present the Mayor (Alderman Charlton), and Aldermen Hillyard, Johnson, Jenkins, Richards,…

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Iron Trades Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 5

Mr. W. Mudford presided at a delegate meeting of the Iron Trades Council, held at the Trades Hall last night. The shipbuilding projects, with other matters of…

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Lambton Council. Defaulting Ratepayers

Northern Times · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of Lambton Council was held last evening. The Mayor (Ald. E. Charlton) presided and there were also present:…

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Army Council. Resignation Rumours

Northern Times · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 1

LONDON, Tuesday.—The "Dally Mail" says it is rumoured that the Earl of Derby (Secretary of State for War) and several minor members of the…

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Stockton Council. Surf Club Reel

Northern Times · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of Stockton Council was held last night, when there were present Alderman Griffiths (Mayor) and Alderman Startten, M…

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Ferry Shed Contract. Stockton Council Dispute

Northern Times · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 3

A letter was received at the meeting of the Stockton Council last night from the Public Works Department, forwarding a copy of a letter from Mr…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 5

Mr. FLOWERS, President, took the chair at hail-past four o'clock this afternoon. The Aboriginals Protection Amendment Bill, which had already reached the third…

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No Prayer Meetings. Stockton Council Refusal

Northern Times · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 4

At the meeting of the Stockton Municipal Council last night, a letter was received from the Newcastle Baptist Tabernacle, authorities, asking if a…

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