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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1926

1,616 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 13 of 81

Motor 'Bus Services Conference of Municipalities

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 February 1926 · page 1

A conference of the municipalities has been called for March 5 by the Local Government Associations of which Alderman Cornish is a member…

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Port Stephens Shire Work

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 February 1926 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Port Stephens Shire Councillor Mere[?] referred to the necessity of keeping down expetists in connection with…

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Council Abolition Will There Be Absentees? Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1926 · page 5

State Ministers to-day gave little credence to the reports circulated in political circles that two or three Labour members will be absentees when the…

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"Not Seeking Excuse" Premier's Denial Council Abolition Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 February 1926 · page 5

The Premier to-day again relterated his unconcern for the notice of motion by Mr. Oakes for a referendum on the abolition of the…

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"Treated with Contempt" Mayor's Allegation About Chichester Water Board Attitude Official Visit of Inspection to Catchment Area

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 February 1926 · page 5

"The statement by the Mayor of Newcastle (Alderman Cornish) regarding contempt," said Mr. Parker, Carrington Council representative, at the Hunter District Water Board's meeting to-day…

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20 Mile Walk Stockton Aldermen Object Mayor's Suggestion

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 3

If the aged Mayor of Stockton (Alderman Griffiths) had had his way at the council meeting last night, he would have led his colleagues in a…

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"Mayor a Joke" Stockton Council Debate Name on Building

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 3

There was a heated exchange of words in the Stockton Council Chamber last night when Alderman Quantrill tackled the Mayor (Alderman…

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"It Is Useless" Mayor and Water Board

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 4

The Mayor of Newcastle (Alderman Cornish) intends making, a full statement on the alleged pollution of the Chichester. Water supply at…

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Waratah Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 9

Waratah Council met last night, There were present: Aldermen Gardiner (Mayor), Griffiths, Cowie, Ireland, M'Gregor, Hughes, M'Meekan, and…

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Lambton. Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 9

Lambton Council met last evening, there being present Aldermen Bell (the Mayor), Charlton. Johnson, Lightfoot Payne, Smith, Spruce, Notley, and White…

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District News. Stockton Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 8

Stockton Council met last evening, when there were present: Aldermen T. Griffiths (Mayor), Hudson, Cody, Wilkins, Quantrill, Rees, Newton, Houston,…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Workers' Compensation Bill Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 7

In view of the large number of measures on the business paper awaiting further consideration, and the desire of the Government to end the session as…

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Council Abolition Test Vote Next Week Members May Pair Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 3

The Government has definitely decided that the vote on the Legislative Council Bill shall be taken next weak, on measures to bo considered by the…

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Motor Notes From Britain. Multi-purpose Municipal Motors

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 11

Even when trade depression was having its greatest effect on the commercial vehicle industry, there was necessarily some continued demand for specialised…

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Cessnock Shire Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 6

Mr. G. Booth, M.P., who has been in personal touch with the Minister for Local Government respecting the administration of the Cessnock Shire, has been…

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Railway Requests City Council Representations

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 4

A deputation representing the Newcastle City Council, comprising Aldermen H. P. Cornish (Mayor), Gibson, Light, and O'Neill, with Mr. J. Glassop, town…

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District News. Hamilton. Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 6

Hamilton Council met last night. There were present Aldermen Jenner (the Mayor), Brien, Melville, Skelton, Jackson, Jacka, Gamble, Cram, Sneesby Payne…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 5

Immediately the Legislative Council met this afternoon. Sir Joseph Carruthers inquired of the Vice-President of the Executive Council what business he…

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Council Abolition "Influencing the Vote" Sensational Rumors Ministers Promise Inquiry SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 5

Sensational rumors concerning alleged attempts to influence the votes of Legislative Councillors on the Council Abolition Bill are in…

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"I'll Crack You!" Alderman Campbell Laughed

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 8

Merewether Council last night considered the plans submitted by the Merewether Estate for the cutting down and construction of…

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