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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1921

1,333 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 17 of 67

Merewether. Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 9

The Merewether Council met on Thursday night, when there were present Aldermen W. H. Jefferson (Mayor), Meehan, Dixon, Row-lands, Wells, J. Campbell, A. Campbell,…

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Greta. Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 9

Greta Council met on Thursday. There were present Aldermen B. F. MeCosker (Mayor). Proudfoot, Houston, Beswick, Harris, Ebrill, Bell, and Walton…

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In Footballers' Shed Mayor's Find Hairpins and Candle Grease

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 8

"Candles are being used for lighting purposes in the sports pavillon on Waratah park," the engineer (Mr. Rudd) told Waratah aldermen. "The…

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District News. Wallsend. Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 9

Wallsend Council met on Thursday evening, when there were present Aldermen W. Timmins (Mayor), Scott, Wilkinson, Rees, Morris, Brooks, Lee, King, Reay, Atkinson, Burden,…

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Carrington Town Clerk Appointed to Nepean Shire

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 7

Last night a special meeting of the Carrington Council was held to receive the town clerk's resignation and to decide what course of action should…

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German Reparations. Another Berlin Offer. Time Running Out. Supreme Council Summoned (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 5

There was a long conference yesterday, at which the French proposals for the occupation of the Ruhr were discussed. No decision was reached, because it was…

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Lake Macquarie Shire

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 8

Lake Macquarie Shire Council met at Speers' Point on Monday. There were present: Councilors J. G. Desreaux (President), Beath, Johnston, Marks, Talbot…

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Football Grounds, Conference with the Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 5

Alderman Kilgour, Mayor of Newcastle, in accordance with a direction from the City Council, conferred with representatives of bodies controlling the various…

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Carrington. Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 4

The resignation of Mr. J. Williams town clerk, of Carrington, was accepted at a special meeting held on Monday night. Alderman G. Wilson (Mayor) said he…

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Room for 300 Council Chambers Seating

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 1

It was fitting that the united religious service in commemoration of Anza Day should be the first important public function held in the new…

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Archdeacon's Trials Privy Council Verdict "No Further Appeal"

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 1

Tense scenes followed the Privy Council's verdict in the appeal of the Archdeacon of Wakeford. A crowd gathered in the precentory at Lincoln…

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Football Fees Wickham Council's Levy

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 4

At the Wickham Council meeting last night the town clerk, in a report, stated that in his opinion footballers, like cricketers and lawn tennis players,…

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District News. Wickham. Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 5

Wickham Council met last night, when there were present Aldermen Colman (Mayor), Redwood, Hammerton, Jenner, Bond, Croft, Turner, and Brown…

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"Stand Behind" Greater Newcastle Mayor's Fighting Speech the Spirit of Progress

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 5

A fighting speech for the betterment of Newcastle district was made by the Mayor of Newcastle (Alderman Kilgour) at the Newcastle Automobile Association's second annual dinner, held at Scott's cafe last night. His vigorous appeal for progress was frequently…

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Industrial Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 4

A meeting of the Newcastle Industrial Council was held at the Trades Hall, last night. Mr. J. M. M'Donald presided. There was a good attendance of delegates,…

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Labour Council's View

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 5

A delegation of the unemployed attended the Sydney Labour Council meeting to-night, and reported the incidents of the afternoon. They stated that they…

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Newcastle City Council

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 5

Fruit left Over from To-day's Sale will be sold at the Council's Depot, Merewether-street, Newcastle (cross railway opposite Messrs. F. Ash, Ltd.,…

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New Lambton. Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 5

New Lambton Council met on Wednesday evening, when there were present Aldermen Williams (Mayor), Marshall, Smallman, Cameron, Brown, and…

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Labor Day Council or Committee?. "Only One Body"

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 2

It is proposed in union circles that the Newcastle industrial Council should take over from the Labor Day committee the task of organising the…

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Trots and Trams Mr. Dooley's Visit Unions' Council Funds

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 4

Matters relative to the visit to Newcastle to-day of the Acting Premier (Mr. Dooley) were mentioned at last night's meeting of the Newcastle…

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