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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1927

1,807 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 10 of 91

Discussion in Assembly Statement by Premier Criticism of Loan Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly to-day replying to Mr. Bavin, Mr. Lang, the Premier, said he would tell the House at the proper time what the exact terms…

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A.W.U. ANGRY What is Relief Work? Heated "Arguments Labor Council Discussion

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 5

The Newcastle Trades Hall Council's attempt to find a definition for relief work developed into a long, and at times heated, discussion…

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Determined Mayor Throsby Creek Drainage Another Deputation

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 February 1927 · page 6

The Mayor of Hamilton (Alderman Jenner) has been in touch with Messrs. Connell and Murray, M's. L.A., in regard to the Throsby Creek…

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Labour Council Gratified

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 5

The National Joint Labour Council has telegraphed to Mr. Eugene Chen at Hankow, expressing gratification at his assurance that their message enabled a…

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Takes Too Long Lake Shire Correspondence

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 5

"If the clerk writes to John Smith and tells him that he has been given permission to sell fish. We do not want to hear the letter read at the…

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Miners' Council Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 4

Though they have been sitting daily since Tuesday last, the Central Council of the Miners' Federation have not yet cleared up all the matters requiring…

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TINKERING! Adamstown-Swansea Road Lake Shire's Work "Worst in the State"

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 5

It was admitted by Lake Macquaric Shire Council, at its meeting to-day, that it was responsible for the present condition of the…

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Lake Macquarie Shire

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 5

A meeting of the Lake Macquarie Shire Council was held at Speers' Point yesterday. There were present Councillors Desreaux (President), Pearce, Johnston,…

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To Be Re-made Cardiff-Cockle Creek Road Shire Acts

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 4

Lake macquarie Shire Council has awakened to its responsibilities ina regard to the roads. It talks of borrowing £50,000, has…

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Miners' Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 8

The central council of the Miners' Federation held a further session to-day: Though no official statement was issued afterwards, it is believed that the…

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£2500 OVERDRAFT Cessnock Council

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 7

The Minister for Local Government has approved of an overdraft of £2500 for Cessnock Municipality to enable it to carry on until rate mone;…

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Cessnock Council New Staff Appointed

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 5

Cessnock Provisional Municipal Council, at its meeting last night, appointed a complete staff for the municipality out of a total of 125…

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The Loan Council Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 7

In a statement issued to-night on Mr. Lang's criticism of the Loan Council, Dr. Earle Page, the Federal Treasurer, said that his anxiety to see the Loan Council…

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No Night Gang City Council Dismissals Economy Campaign

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 5

The Mayor of Newcastle (Alderman Gibson) emphatically denied to-day that the services of 50 men had been dispensed with as a result…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Liquor Bill Rejected Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 6

When the Legislative Council meet this afternoon, Mr. Dick presented a petition asking that legislation be introduced to provide for the regulation of…

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"Good Night, Mr. Bruce" Couldn't Address Council Regretful Ratepayer

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 4

A Carrington ratepayer made a persistent but unsuccessful attempt to address the council last night concerning three cows impounded…

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Maitland Trams Proposed Private Company Municipal Conference

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 7

It East and West Maitland are to be connected by electric trams, West Maitland Council will not be the prime movers in the scheme, as was…

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Alderman Resigns Singleton Vacancy SINGLETON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 9

Alderman C. R. S. Godfrey, who is in the branch of the Railway Department, has been transferred to Fassifern, Accordingly, he has…

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Hotel for Maryville Alderman Fegan's Objection

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 9

Wickham Council again discussed the question of an hotel for Maryville last night. The removal of a license from Islington to Maryville was…

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Tarro Shire

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 2

Councillor Butler presided at a meeting of Tarro Shire Council, at the shire office, East Maitland, on Tuesday. Councillors Niland, M'Carthy, Frith, M'Lean,…

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