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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1927

1,807 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 91

Mayfield Tourney Waratah Council's Attitude

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 February 1927 · page 2

The injury of a boxer at Mayfield tournament, recently was debated at Waratah Council last night. Alderman Ireland said he was in…

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'Bus to Maitland Waratah Council Approves

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 February 1927 · page 2

A motor 'bus service between West Maitland, Raymond Terrace, and Newcastle is shortly to be inaugurated. Waratah Council last night granted…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 February 1927 · page 6

When the Legislative Council met this afternoon, the President announced that the following measures had received the Royal Assent: Police Offences (Dangerous…

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Sky Line Hoarding Waratah Council Agrees

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 February 1927 · page 2

Using the skyline of a park for an advertising hoarding was objected to by two Waratah aldermen last night, but agreed to by the majority…

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Light Meters Should They Be Boxed? Council Objects

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 February 1927 · page 7

Alderman Notley, at Lambton Council mooting last night, questioned the right of the Newcastle Council's electrical manager to insist on…

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"No Interference" Labor Council to Meet SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 February 1927 · page 8

An extraordinary special session of the Trades and Labor Council will be held at the Trades Hall to-morrow night to discuss the Chinese situation…

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Recent Flood Damage Tarro Shire's Request "No Money," Says Minister. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 February 1927 · page 9

Introduced by Mr. G. Booth, M.P., a deputation, consisting of Messrs. J. T. Butler, President of the Tarro Shire Council M'Lean and M'Carthy, councillors,…

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Keen Men Needed Waratah Mayor's View

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 February 1927 · page 9

"Newcastle lags behind because of lack of control of many important public services, because of its proximity to Sydney and preferential…

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Greta. Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 February 1927 · page 6

Greta Council met on Tuesday. There were present: Aldermen Proudfoot (Mayor), Crocker, Bell, Campbell, Redgrove, McCosker, Houston, and…

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Waratah. Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 February 1927 · page 3

The meeting of Waratah Council, convened for the purpose of dealing with special matters and which was adjourned, was continued yesterday afternoon…

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District News Hamilton. Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 February 1927 · page 5

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

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District News Adamstown. Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 February 1927 · page 6

Adamstown Council met last night when there were present Aldermen Moxey (Mayor), Coote, Cousins, Haddow, Howells, Cameron, Lloyd, M'Donald,…

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Not "Bungled" Warner's Bay Road Vowell Blames Shire "It Was Neglected"

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 February 1927 · page 7

"Not bungled, but neglected!" declared the engineer in charge of the Newcastle public Works Department (Mr. Vowell). whose…

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State Parliament Legislative Council the Insurance Bill Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 February 1927 · page 4

When the Legislative Council met this afternoon, Mr. Wise inquired of the Vice-President whether it was the intention of the Government to alter or amend the…

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Kearsley Shire Appeals Against Valuation

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 7

A large number of appeals have been lodged against the new valuations made in Kearsley Shire by the Valuer-General…

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Trades Hall Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 9

Newcastle Trades Hall Council met last night. Mr. J. T. O'Connor presided. Credentials were received for Messrs. W. White and J. Grant (Boilermakers'…

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Merewether. Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 9

Merewether Council met last night, there being present: Aldermen E. E. Lloyd (Mayor), Campbell, Robinson, Dixon, Archer, Stevenson. Henderson…

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District News Wallsend. Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 8

Wallsend Council met last night, when there were present: Aldermen T. R. Davies (Mayor), Timmins, Thomas, Belford, Lane, Jones, Brooks, Rae, England, Reay,…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 6

In the Legislative Council this afternoon the Government Insurance Gambling and Vaildating Bill was read a third time…

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Civic Coal Mines Council Seeks Expert SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 5

The City Council Coal Mine subcommittee is seeking experts to report on figures in connection with proposed civic combines, and decided to-day to…

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