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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1918

1,085 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 4 of 55

City Council Matters

Northern Times · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 2

Newcastle Municipal Council met last evening, when there were present: Alderman Kugour (Mayor), moroney, Pitts, Coleman, Cornish. Hall…

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Boxing. Application to Council

Northern Times · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 2

A letter was received at the meeting last night of Newcastle City Council from Fred Fitzsimmons, asking for permission to run a boxing…

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Mr. Hughes's Actions National Council Discussion

Northern Times · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 2

A meeting of the council of the National party, held in Sydney, was almost entirely devoted to a criticism and defence of Mr. Hughes. The…

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Waratah Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 5
Also in Northern Times

Waratah Council met last evening when there were present, the Mayor (Alderman T. Miller) and Alderman Hughes Aspinall, Griffiths, Winn, Clayton,…

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Greta Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 7

Greta Council met on Monday evening. Those present were the Mayor, Alderman R. Coates, Alderman Lewis, Leaves Jones, M'Cosker, and Walton…

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Lambton Council

Northern Times · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 3
Also in Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate

The fortnightly meeting of the Lambton Council was held on Tuesday evening. There were present:- The Mayor (Aiderman E. Chariton),…

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Industrial Council. New Newcastle Body. Forming "A Central Authority."

Northern Times · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 5

Rules have been circulated of the new union organisation recently formed in Newcastle, and known as the "Newscastle and Northern District…

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Stockton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 7

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

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Hamilton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 5

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

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Greta Council

Northern Times · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 3

The Mayor (Alderman R. Coates) occupied the chair at the usual fortnightly meeting of the Great Council, when there were also present…

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Hamilton Sanita­tion. Council Inspector's Report

Northern Times · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 4

Under the provisions of the Local Government Acts and ordinances, the inspector of the Hamilton Council, re­ported him night that during the year…

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Adamstown Council. The Tram Services. Storm Water Troubles

Northern Times · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 4

Adamstown Council met at the Council Chambers last evening. The Mayor (Alderman T. Robin) presided and others present were Aldermen…

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Hamilton Council, Storm Water Damage. Complaints as to Streets

Northern Times · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 2

Hamilton Council [?]et last night, when there were present: The Mayor (Alderman H. Brim), and Aldermen Cram, Jameson, Pinfold, Jenner,…

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Adamstown Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 January 1918 · page 3

Adamstown Council met on Wednesday night, when there were present: The Mayor, Alderman Robin, and Aldermen Cameron, O'Hagan, Usher, Saunders,…

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Sydney Labour Council. Deputation From Newcastle. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 January 1918 · page 5

The Trades and Labour Council meeting, held to-night, was well attended, and continued till a late hour. It was decided on the motion of Mr…

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The Lord Mayor's Fund

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 6

The Lord Mayor's fund for the assistance of the dependents of men who enlist was created within a day or two of the decision of the Commonwealth…

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Merewether Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 4

Merewether Council met on Thursday night, there being present the Mayor (Alderman R. Wells), and Aldermen Dixon, Camphelt, Rowlands, Archer, Ralph, Dunn, Young, Barlow,…

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Wallsend Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 3

Wallsend Council met on Thursday evening, when there were present the Mayor, Alderman W. Harris, and Aldermen Able, Reay. Timmins, Renfrew, Wilkinson, Brooks,…

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