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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1918

1,085 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 15 of 55

Garbage Collection Increased Cost to Council

Northern Times · Tuesday 26 February 1918 · page 2

The application of Messrs. W. E. Bramble and Sons asking for an additional sum of £6 per week on their city cleansing contract, in…

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Branxton Chamber of Commerce. Railway Matters. Shirk Council "Joke."

Northern Times · Tuesday 26 February 1918 · page 2

Mr. C. H. Shelley presided over a large attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Branxton Chamber of Commerce…

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Rat Infestation Possibility of Plague Newcastle Council Takes Action

Northern Times · Tuesday 26 February 1918 · page 4

"From various report, Newcastle, both in the town and on the wharves, has very considerable rat infestation."…

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Municipalisation of Hospitals

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 February 1918 · page 4

At the opening of the now hospital at Albury, Mr. D. Storey, the Assistant Minister for Health, was asked by a deputation to bring about the…

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Waratah Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 February 1918 · page 6

Waratah Council met last evening when there were present Alderman Griffiths (Mayor-elect), who took the chair in the present Mayor's absence and Aldermen Hughes…

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Lambton Council. Sanitary Service Trouble

Northern Times · Wednesday 27 February 1918 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of Lambton Council was held last night, the Mayor Alderman E. Charlton) presiding. There were also present Aldermen…

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Waratah Council. Street Improvements Authorised

Northern Times · Wednesday 27 February 1918 · page 2

At the fortnightly meeting of Waratah Council, last night, there were present Aldermen Griffiths, Hughes, Clayton. Baker, Ireland, Winn,…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 February 1918 · page 5

Mr. FLOWERS, the President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at a quarter to four o'clock this afternoon. The Gas Bill was passed through its…

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Stockton Council. Attendance on the Beach. Goose Club Request

Northern Times · Wednesday 27 February 1918 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Stockton Council was held at the Council Chambers last evening, when there were present the Mayor…

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Municipal Cases. Police Court Fines

Northern Times · Wednesday 27 February 1918 · page 3

Newcastle Municipal Council proceeded against Nellie Galtes this morning at Newcastle Police Court on a charge of having allowed stock to stray…

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Hamilton's New Mayor. Invested with Robes

Northern Times · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 1

At the conclusion of the business of the Hamilton Council last evening, the Mayor (Alderman H. Brien) said that would be the last time he would…

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Hamilton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 6
Also in Northern Times

The Hamilton Council met last night. There were present Alderman H. Brien (the Mayor), and Aldermen Cram, McIville, Jameson, Jenner, Robinson, Townsend, Alexander, Torpey…

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Stockton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 7

The Stockton Council met on Tuesday evening, when there were present: The Mayor, Alderman T. Giffiths, and Aldermen Stratten, Hudson, Cody, Charlesworth, M'Gregor,…

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Greta Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 2

Greta Council met on Monday evening, when there were present the Mayor, Alderman R. Coates, Aldermen, Beswickm Lewis, Ebrill, Jones, M'Cosker, and…

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Lambton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 7

The Lambton Council met on Tuesday evening when there were present the Mayor (Alderman Charlton), and Aldermen Johnson, Richards, Lighfoot, Bell, Fitzpatrick, Hardy,…

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Adamstown Council. Improvements to Roads

Northern Times · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 4

Adamstown Council met last evening. The Mayor (Alderman T. Robin) presided, and there were also present: Alderman Cameron, Usher,…

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Band Recitals. Hamilton Council's Decision

Northern Times · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 4

In response to applications invited by the Hamilton Council for bands to play in Gregson Park on Sunday afternoons, four were received at last…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 4

Mr. F. FLOWERS, the President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-last four o'clock. The motion providing that the Governor…

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"Not for Sale." Hamilton Council's Proposal

Northern Times · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Hamilton Council, on the motion of Alderman Torpey, it was decided to open up negotiations with the owner of property…

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