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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1927

1,807 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 15 of 91

Lord Mayor's Visit Praise for Ambulance Works Inspected

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 5

The Lord Mayor of Sydney (Alderman Mostyn) was given an insight in to the practical work of Newcastle Ambulance this morning…

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Labor Council Decision SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 5

In furtherance of tho claims of workers in the engineering industry for 48 hours' pay for 44 hours' work, mass meetings will be held in the…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Family Endowment Bill Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 6

In the Legislative Council this afternoon, the Unitarian Church Bill passed through its remaining stages, and forwarded to the Legislative Assembly…

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District Industries Inspection by Aldermen

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 5

The aldermen and officers of the City Council of Sydney concluded their inspection of the industries of Newcastle yesterday…

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Lord Mayor of Newcastle

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 4

At the luncheon given by the Steel Works management yesterday to the aldermen and officers of the City Council of Sydney, complimentary reference was…

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Soldiers' Day Mayor's Special Appeal Deserving Cause

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 4

"I earnestly appeal to the citizens of Newcastle and district to help in raining funds for the purpose of assisting and caring for those who were…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Income Tax Bill Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 4

In the Legislative Council to-day, Mr. Flowers, the President, announced the receipt of a communication from the Governor, intimating that he had granted…

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Aldermen Worried Stockton Dock Proposal

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 February 1927 · page 3

The question of repairing Mitchell- street dock is still worrying Stockton aldermen. The overseer has reported that seeing the Public Works…

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Lake Macquarie Shire

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 February 1927 · page 2

Permits to erect buildings to cost £5895 were granted at Lake Macquarie Shire Council last week. The applicants were:—…

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A.L.P. PLATFORM Shire and Municipal Councils Cessnock Meeting

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 February 1927 · page 7

Cessnock District Branch of the , A.L.P. yesterday decided the platform for its candidates at the forthcoming Kearsley Shire and Cessnock…

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'Mayor Not Invited' Cessnock Show Luncheon

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 February 1927 · page 5

Comment is being made at Cessnock over the absence of the Mayor. Mr. J. Brown, from the luncheon held in connection with the official…

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Legislative Council the Liquor Bill. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 February 1927 · page 5

The Legislative Council continued its consideration of the Liquor (Amendment) Bill this morning after our report closed…

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Building, Engineering & Machinery Carrington Swamps "Abominable Stench" Council's Protest

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 February 1927 · page 3

Carrington is still suffering from the swamp nuisance, says Alderman Hill, who moved at the last council meeting that strenuous efforts be…

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Newcastle City Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 4

The Newcastle City Council met last night. There were present: Alderman R. Gibeon, the Mayor, and Aldermen Light. Wheeler, Parker, Kilgour,…

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Hep for Lake Shire "Serious Roads Problem" Newcastle's Offer

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 6

Newcastle City aldermen resolved last night to proffer neighborly assistance to Lake Macquarie Shire Council in connection…

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City Council Band Discussion on Obligations

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 5

A letter came before the Newcastle City Council last night from Mr. H. Atkinson, acting secretary to the Newcastle City Council Concert Band, stating with…

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Good News? New Hamilton Streets Council Resolution

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 3

Members of the N.R.M.A. have been vitriolic in their recent comments concerning suburban streets; many imprecations have been hurled…

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Light Them? Menace of Silent Cops Council Debate

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 2

In view of a recent street fatality Newcastle citizens are wondering whether the "silent cops" should not be lighted at night…

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Parking Regulations N.R.M.A. and City Council

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 3

Motorists are apt to take umbrage at what many of them consider to be a curtailment of their privileges and an imposition of additional…

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No Reduction Cost of City Council's Inquiry Solicitors' Letter

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 9

The bill of Mr. Taylor (accountant), for the inquiry into Newcastle Council's affairs, occasions warm debate in committee last night…

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