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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1928

1,941 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 98

Wickham Hoardings Aldermen Don't Like Them

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 2

Hoardings do not appeal to aldermen of Wickham, and at the last meeting the inspector was instructed to report on all hoardings in the…

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First Woman "Mayor" of Salisbury

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 7

For the first time in the history of the ancient city of Salisbury, a woman has been elected Mayor. Since the 13th century the mayors of that…

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Cessnock Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 3

Sir.—In reading the "Newcastle Morning Herald" of Wednesday. I noticed a letter over the name of Mr. J. Norton with a great deal of interest. I…

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Urban Rate Lowered Toronto Protests to Shire

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 6

Strong exception to the [?]tion of the Lake Macquarie Shire Council, in lowering the urban area rate from 1½d to 1d, was taken by Toronto Urban…

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Newcastle Council Mr. Young Elected

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 4

Mr. W. F. Young was on Saturday elected to the vacancy in the Newcastle Council, caused through the death of Alderman H. M. Shedden. He secured 517…

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Not Satisfied Police Station Repairs Council's Threat

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 2

Wickham police station is being painted and repaired, but not to the satisfaction of the Wickham Council. The department informed the…

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Building, Engineering, Machinery and Industry New Buildings Water Board and Council Lists Last Week's Applications

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 2

Return of applications received by Hunter District Water Supply and Sewerage Board from contractors and plumbers for supply of water for new…

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Fire Board Ballot Alderman Croft Withdraws

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 8

Alderman Croft, of Wickham will not be a candidate for the country seat on the Board of Fire Commissioners. He said to-day that wellington…

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Cessnock Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 5

Sir,—In your issue of 25th instant, there appears a letter by Mr. J. Norton, which calls for a reply. In it Mr. Norton charge the Cessnock Municipal Council…

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Newcastle Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 5

The special meeting of the Newcastle City Council, which was to follow the proceeding in committee, did not take place last night…

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"DICTATION" A.L.P. and Tarro Shire

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 7

The practice of public bodies "dictating" to shire councils was referred to, when a letter from Beresford A.L.P. was before Tarro Shire Council…

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"INJUSTICE" No Richmond Vale School Shire Protest

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 7

"It is an injustice to the people of the area, and if we do not act, it means that ice are going to stand by and sec the education of our…

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Tarro Shire Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 8

A meeting of the Tarro Shire Council was held at the shire chambers, East Maitland, yesterday. There were present: Councillors Niland (President), M'Carthy,…

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Work Wanted Mayor and Unemployed

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 5

Representatives of the Newcastle branch of the One Big Union of Unemployed are to ask the Mayor of Newcastle (Alderman Gibson) to call…

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Wickham's Quota Deputy Mayor Optimistic

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 4

Wickham's Hospital Appeal Committee will meet in the council chambers to-night. Alderman Young (Deputy-Mayor)…

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"Set Example" Aldermen and £25,000 Drive Stockton Breeze

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 4

The Mayor of Stockton, Alderman Hudson, is disappointed at the support given to the hospital appeal by the aldermen of the municipality. He…

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Lambton. Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 8

Lambton Council met last evening, there being present Aldermen Notley (Mayor), Charlton, Johnson, Lightfoot, Payne, Smith, Spruce, and White…

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East Maitland Council

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 5

That Hast Maitland Council was being ignored by West Maitland Council in connection with the renewal of licenses of motor 'buses plying…

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Surfer's Bravery Council Appreciation

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 5

Stockton Council decided last night to forward to Mr. Chari[?]s Hunt, under the seal of the council, appreciation of his action in going…

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Maitland District Newcastle-maitland Road Tarro Shire's Position

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 8

Mr. W. R. Lindsay, engineer, reported at a meeting of the Tarro Shire Council at East Maitland yesterday, that the reconstruction of the Newcastle-Maitland…

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