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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1918

1,085 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 8 of 55

Hamilton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 6

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

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Stockton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 7

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

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Trades and Labour Council

Northern Times · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 1

With reference to the visit of Mr. E. Kavanagh, M.L.C., to Newcastle, it is understood that he made certain proposals to the Newcastle Trades and…

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Street Collections and Smoke. Question of Council Control

Northern Times · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 1

During the last two or three meetings of the Hamilton Council the question of Council's powers in relation to street collections has cropped up, and…

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Hamilton Council Tram Service Troubles Complaints About Roads

Northern Times · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 4

Hamilton Council met last night, when there were present: The Mayor (Alderman H. Brien) and Aldermen Gram, Mclville, Jameson, Pinfold,…

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Adamstown Council Storm Water Complaints A Hospital Patient

Northern Times · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 2

Adamstown Council met last evening, the Mayor (Alderman T. Robin) presiding. Others present: Aldermen O'Hagan, Jones, Cameron, Usher,…

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Merewether Council

Northern Times · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 4

The usual meeting of the Merewether Council was held last night. There were present:—The Mayor (Alderman R. Wells), and Aldermen…

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Adamstown Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 3

Adamstown Council met on Wednesday night, when there were present: The Mayor, Alderman Robin, and Aldermen Cameron, Jones, Davis, Usher, Arthur,…

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Greta Council. Sanitary Fees Collection

Northern Times · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 4

The Mayor (Alderman R. Coates) presided over the fortnightly meeting of the Greta Municipal Council, when there were also present Aldermen T…

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Merewether Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 February 1918 · page 3

The Merewether Council met on Thursday night, those present being: The Mayor, Alderman R. Wells, and Aldermen Rowlands, Campbell, Young,…

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Wallsend Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 February 1918 · page 3

Wallsend Council met on Thursday evening, when there were present Alderman W. Harri[?] (the Mayor) and Aldermen Abel, Reay, Renfrew, Wilkinson, Morris, Frew, Scott,…

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Allied Council. Value Becoming Felt

Northern Times · Monday 4 February 1918 · page 1

LONDON, Sunday.—The "Observer's" Military Correspondent learns that the British General Staff and the Higher Command recognise…

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No-conscription Council. Objection to Compulsory Training

Northern Times · Monday 4 February 1918 · page 5

At a meeting of Newcastle No-conscription Council last Saturday night. It was decided to celebrate the victory of December 20 by holding a picnic,…

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Municipal Valuations

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 February 1918 · page 7

At the last meeting, of the Merewether Council considerable discussion took place in regard to the current year's appeals, one of the aldermen submitting…

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Maitland District. Tarro Shire Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1918 · page 6

The Tarro Shire Council met at the shire office, East Maitland, yesterday. Present: Councillor M'Carthy, President, and Councillors Manning, Foster, and…

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Tarro Shire Council Election of President

Northern Times · Tuesday 5 February 1918 · page 5

Councillor Manning was yesterday elected as president of the Tarro Shire Council for the ensuing year. Councillor J. M'Carthy, who was president…

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Waratah. Election of Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1918 · page 3

A special meeting of the Waratah Council was held last evening to elect the Mayor for the ensuing year. On the motion of Alderman Ireland the…

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Lake Macquarie Shire

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

The Lake Macquarie Shire Council met at Speers' Point yesterday. Those present were: The President, Councillor, Hely, and Councillors, Talbot, Johnson, Beath,…

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Newcastle Council. Special Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1918 · page 4

At a special meeting of the Newcastle Council, held last night, for the purpose of adopting the plan and specifications for the making of Hunter-street and for…

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Hunter Street Improvements City Council Proposals Basis of Loan Rates

Northern Times · Tuesday 5 February 1918 · page 4

A special meeting of Newcastle Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers last evening, when there were present: Aldermen Kilgour…

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