The Mayor's Message
Alderman Gibson, in the course of a message to the Citizens on New Year's Eve, said he was conscious of the weight and the responsibility attaching to the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs
Council & local affairs, 1928
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Alderman H. M. Shedden Death in Sydney
Alderman Hugh McLaughlan Shedden, a member of the Newcastle City Council, who had been an inmate of a private hospital in Sydney for two months, died on…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Must Borrow Improving Lambton's Roads Mayor's Opinion
"To secure the support and confidence of the aldermen in advancing the municipality" is the objective or the Mayor of Lambton, Alderman…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sailing Dispute Skiff Council's Powers
Belmont Sailing club members are asking what power had the state Skiff Council to rescind the motion providing for an Australian championship…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fire Commissioners Alderman Cowie Stands
The Mayor (Alderman Cowie) was nominated as a candidate for election on the Board of Fire Commissioners for the triennial period commencing…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mayor Supported Lambton's Loan
The proposal of the Mayor of Lambton, Alderman Notley, to ask the ratepayers to agree to a loan is likely to receive good support…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Miners' Council
A special session of the central council of the Miners' Federation will be held in Sydney next week. Councillors will assemble at the offices of the Federation…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Cessnock Mayor Injured Struck by Motor Car
Crossing Vincent-street at Hall-street intersection, about 11.30 to-day for the purpose of catching a motor bus to Hellbird, Mr. Eugene O'Nell,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Stockton. Council Meeting
Stockton Court met last evening, when there were present: Alderman Hudson (Mayor), Griffiths, Wilkins, Newton, Houston, Felton and Rees…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"Bravo, Barry" King and Lord Mayor Sculling Title London
The King and the Lord Mayor of London (Sir Charles Batho) have telegraphed their congratulations to Bert Barry, who beat the Australian, Major…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →District News Waratah. Council Meeting
Waratah Council met last night. Present: Alderman Griffiths (Deputy Mayor) who presided in the absence of the Mayor, Aldermen M'Gregor. Whyte, Gardiner,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Council Vacancy Newcastle By-election
The vacancy on the Newcastle Council caused by the death of Alderman Shcddcn must be filled before the end of the month. The election…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Not a Grab" Waratah Council Explains "UN-NEIGHBORLY!"
Tarro Shire appears to to apprehensive that "Waratah has designs on a section of its territory. Waratah Council's action in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mayor Entertains Progress for New Lambton
The Mayor of New Lambton (Alderman A. V. Watson) last night expressed a determination to carry out a progressive policy, and expressed…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Hamilton. Council Meeting
Hamilton Council met last night. There were present Aldermen Brien (Mayor), Carlin, Melville, Skelton, Jackson, Gow, Cram, Payne, and Jacka…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Greta. Council Meeting
Greta Council met on Tuesday evening. There were present Aldermen J. Proudfoot (Mayor), Campbell, Blackwell, Houston, Boll, Crocker, M'Cosker…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Wrung From Shire" Promises for Cardiff
"Even when the agitation of the committee proved successful in wringing some promise from the shire, the utmost vigilance had to be exercised…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Wants to Secede Cardiff Criticises Lake Shire "Expensive Staff"
A plea for municipal government in Cardiff was made by the secretary (Mr. Z. N. Valsey) in a report adopted at the annual…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →District News New Lambton. Council Meeting
A special meeting of New Lambton Council was held last evening. There were present: Aldermen A. V. Watson (Mayor), Edden, Brown, Auckett, G…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle Meeting Arrangements for Hospital Appeal Energetic Mayor Stockton and Carrington to Have Gala Days
When Newcastle's quota of £5000 in connection with Newcastle Hospital's £25,000 drive is won, the city will have to thank its energetic Mayor (Alderman Gibson) in many ways. Since the inception of the drive the Mayor has been a most…
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