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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1924

1,299 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 12 of 65

District News Merewether. Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 5

Merewether Council met last night, when there were prevent Aldermen Meehen (Mayor), Wells, Davies, Wisby, Pont, Rowlands, Dixon, Townson, Jefferson,…

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Among the Aldermen at Suburban Parliaments "Two Lots of Fools" Wallsend Town Hall Negotiators School of Arts Project Dropped

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 3

A notice of motion by Alderman Jones that the motion to take overt the main portion of the building of the School of Acts as a Town Hall be rese[?]ded, and that a sub-committee be formed to go into the matter of acquiring another and suitable…

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Money Too Dear Merewether Marks Time Council Loan Interest Rate Increased

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 3

Waratah Council informed Merewether last night that in the matter of councils conjointly borrowing £50,000 from Mr. G. Henderson, of…

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Labour Council Resolution. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 4

The following resolution was carried at last night's meeting of the Labour Council:—"That this council protests against Judge Curlewis sitting in industrial…

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United Labor Hunter Council's Objective Abermain Support

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 8

Mr. C. Callaghan has been elected to represent Abermain branch of the Australian Labor Party at the next district Labor assembly of the Hunter…

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State Metal Quarry Proposed Municipalisation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 7

Consideration was given last night at a conference of the Newcastle City and suburban councils, held at the Newcastle Council Chambers, to the advisableness…

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Lake Townships Dissatisfied with Shire Council Proposed Progress Body

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 March 1924 · page 4

For some time past dissul[?]faction has prevuiled among residents on the castern side of Lake Ma[?] regarding the [?]nner in which their interests are…

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Alderman's Death Late Mr. J. Garside

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 March 1924 · page 4

The death of Alderman James Garside occurred at his residence in Doug[?]street, S[?] yesterday He was 1.6 years of age, and had been a resident…

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Newcastle City Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 11 March 1924 · page 5

The Newcastle City Council met last night. There were present: The Mayor, Alderman R. G. Kilgour, and Aldermen Moroney, Arnott, Ellis, Cornish,…

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City Council Discussion What's in a Name?

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 11 March 1924 · page 4

At the meeting of the Newcastle City Council last night the Mayor tendered a report covering the farewell function to the Steel Works Band…

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Whare Road Nothing Done Yet Council Dissatisfied

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 11 March 1924 · page 6

A letter from the Tramway Department, received by the Newcastle City Council last night. referring to the Commissioners' approval of a road…

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Band on Tour What's In a Name? Council And B.H.P.

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 11 March 1924 · page 3

The farewell given to the Steel-works' Band was referred to at the meeting of the Newcastle City Council last night. when the Mayor (Alderman…

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All About a Hall Breeze at Hamilton Council Dispute About Hiring Two Aldermanic Parties at Variance

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 11 March 1924 · page 6

The ordinary meeting of Hamilton Council last week lapsed for want of a quorum. and in consequence a special meeting was held last night…

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"No Inflation of the Franc" is the French Slogan Saving French Currency Banks Supporting Cabinet Dealing with Manipulators "Council of War" to Stabilise Money LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 11 March 1924 · page 1

Although the nature of men sura) for saving the franc, agreed on at yesterday's "Council of War" between Mm. Millcrand and Poincare and the representatives of the Bank of france, have not been disclosed. "The Times" Paris Correspondent says it is…

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Alderman's Illness

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 March 1924 · page 5

The Mayor of West Maitland at the council meeting last night stated that he had been Informed that Alderman Tegg was seriously 10. He was of the opinion…

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Alderman Ball Resigns Carrington Council Vacancy Second in Term

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 March 1924 · page 6

Alderman Ball tendered his resignation to Carrington Council last night. The Mayor (Alderman Parker) moved that the resignation be…

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Cessnock Shire Vacancy

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 March 1924 · page 8

Mr. Arthur Heuston has addressed successful meetings at Heddon Greta, Homeville and other centres. He emphasised the fact that there were three Labour…

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Lake Macquarie Shire

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 March 1924 · page 9

A meeting of the Lake Macquarie Shire Council was held at Speers' Point on Monday. There were present Councillor Marks (President), Talbot, Johnston,…

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Carrington Council's Record

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 March 1924 · page 6

Last night's meeting of Carrington Council concluded at nine o'clock. This is a record…

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Carrington. Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 6

Carrington Council met on Tuesday night, there being present Aldermen Parker (Mayor), Murray, M'Gregor, Loades, Hill, Wilson, Loades and…

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