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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1926

1,616 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 16 of 81

Council Abolition Uproar in Assembly Mr. Bavin Gagged Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 6

On the motion for the adjournment of the Legislative Assembly today, there was considerable uproar, and Mr. Bavin, leader of the Opposition, had…

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"Like a Silly Fly" Sir A. Chamberlain Bitterly Criticised League Council Attitude "Has Smashed Locamo and Endangered Peace"

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 1

A storm of protest has been raised in the London press by Sir A. Chamberlain's Birmingham speech, in which he declared that he favored the admission of other nations besides Germany to the League of Nations Council…

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"Absolute Farce" Chichester Water Supply Conference Mayor Defeated "No Right Jo go Without Council's Permission"

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 2

The Mayor of Newcastle (Ald. Cornish) suffered a signal defeat at the water conference called by him last night. A motion asking the Water Board to permit the catchment area to revert to its natural state in order to suppress rabbits was…

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Council Abolition Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 5

Mr. Bavin, leader of the Opposition, made a few comments to-night in regard to the reply given yesterday by Mr. Lang, the Premier, to the deputation…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Arbitration Bill Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 7

After the Industrial Arbitration Amendment Bill had been further considered in the Legislative Council this morning, Mr. Wills, the Vice-President…

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Cessnock Shire Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 6

Mr. G. Booth, M.P., introduced a deputation, comprising Mr. J. Brown, Administrator of the Cessnock Shire, and ex-councillors A. Burns and A. Johns, to…

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Council Property Leasing Restrictions

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 2

The town clerk (Mr. Glassop) recently reported to the City Council regarding amendments to the borough of Newcastle Leasing and…

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Council's Hint Laying of Pipes

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 2

The Mayor of New Lambton (Alderman Brown), replaying to Alderman Auckott at the last meeting of New Lambton Council, made it clear that…

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Inclined Seams Miners Criticise Council

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 1

Strong criticism of the alleged Inaction of the central council of the W.IU. of A. was voiced at a meeting of delegates representing the…

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The League Increasing the Council Growing Opposition (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 5

There are signs that the Government is growing concerned at the feeling aroused by Mr. Chamberlain's attitude towards increasing the…

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Doctors and the Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 5

The "British Medical Journal" publishes an article in which it resents the criticism of the General Medical Council's conservatism made recently by many…

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Council Abolition Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 5

Confirmation was received to-day of the report that Mr. E. A. M'Tiernan, the Attorney-General, would leave for London in order to place before the Imperial…

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Booth Next! Squabble Over Council Appointments "Proper Dressing Down" Local Delegates Threaten Action at Next Elections

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 5

Members of the Newcastle Electoral Council consider that it will be a long time before the Minister for Mines (Mr. Baddeley) and Messrs. Murray and Connell, Ms.L.A., forget the "dressing down" that they received at the meeting on Saturday night…

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Waratah Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 March 1926 · page 8

Waratah Council met last night. There were present Aldermen Gardiner (Mayor), Ireland, Silcock, Cowie, M'Gregor, Hughes, and Whyte…

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Lambton. Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 March 1926 · page 9

Lambton Council met last evening, there being present: Aldermen Bell, Mayor, Lightfoot, Smith, Payne, Spruce. Correspondence was received from the…

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District News Stockton. Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 March 1926 · page 8

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

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State Parliament Legislative Council Arbitration Bill Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 March 1926 · page 7

When the Legislative Council met this afternoon, Mr. Sproule inquired of the Vice-President of the Executive Council, whether the Government would, next…

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Rival Factions Keen Fight on the Town Hall Issue. Saturday's Referendum Mayor Challenged to Debate Scheme in Public

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 3 March 1926 · page 5

Rival factions controlling the campaign concerning the Newcastle Town Hall scheme are displaying intense interest in the referendum Which will take place on Saturday. Although only 1900 people are entitled to vote, surprising…

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Adamstown Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 6

Adamstown Council met last night, when there were present Aldermen Coote, (Mayor), Cousins, Haddow, Lloyd, Moxey, Howelis, Williams, Wiggins, and…

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Hamilton. Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 8

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

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