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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1929

1,832 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 11 of 92

Shire's "Breach" Toronto Baths Maintenance Contributor Withdraws

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 4

Apparently losing Patience with Lake Macquarie Shire in its long delay in making safe the storm-wreeked Toronto baths, one of the principal…

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Waratah Council Control of Oval

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 8

Waratah Council met last night. Those present were: Ald. A. Griffiths (Mayor), Ald. H. J. Ireland, A. McGregor, F. W. Whyte. O. J. Ellis, W. H. Tripet, J…

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"Love in a Tub" Shire Councillors Puzzled Is It Legal?

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 4

"Is 'love in a tub' legal?" asked a councillor at Lake Macquarie Shire last night. "You see, If we permit it once we open the way for others to…

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Season Tickets Waratah Council Innovation Park Sports

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 2

Yearly tickets for admission to all events in Waratah Park are to be issued by Waratah Council from April 1. Charges will be: Men £1 is, women…

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"A Jest" Stockton Sewerage Inquiry Council Not Afraid

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 7

Stockton aldermen are not afraid of the threat issued by the Public Works Committee that if it does not agree to the proposed sewage…

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"Pinched It?" Metal for Stockton Council Bill for £90

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 6

That Stockton Council had taken 180 cubic yards of metal, valued at £90, without the consent of the Quigicy Estate, was the charge…

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State Session Legislative Council Mr. Bruntnell's Death Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 6

There was a large attendance of members when the Legislative Council met this afternoon after the recess. Reference to the death of Dr. Henry…

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Lake Shire Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 9

Lake Macquarie Shire Council met on Tuesday evening when there were present Crs. G. Pearce (President), G. Hardy, W. Beath, J. Johnston, L…

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No Money for Park Lake Shire Refused

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 6

Lake Macquarie Shire Council's request for a grant of £1000 to acquire additional land for Lake Macquarie Park has been turned down by the…

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Shire Censured West Wallsend Meeting 'Bus Licenses

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 8

Lake Macquarie Shire Council came in for some keen criticism at a largely-attended indignation meeting at West Wallsend last night…

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Show 'Buses Hamilton Council Fee

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 10

A fee of 10s is to be charged all buses playing to the showground during show week by Hamilton Council. Application must be make not later…

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Sydney Council Tenders Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 5

Tenders for the supply of coal for Sydney City Council closed to-day. Fourteen firms submitted quotations, which will be considered in due course. The…

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Lambton Council East Lambton Telephone

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 9

Lambton Council met on Tuesday evening, there being present Ald. E. Charlton (Mayor), T. Johnson, J. Doyle, A. Payne. A. Iverson, E. Box, R. Bell, C. Gaunt,…

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Sunday Sports District Park Games Council Query

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 13

At Hamilton Council last night Alderman Jacka said that cricket was played on District Park on Sundays. He wanted to know could the council…

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Miners' Council Appeal for Loyalty Deputation to Mr. Bruce. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 5

To enable the deputation of eight to go to Canberra to-night to interview the Prime Minister, the Central Council of the Miners' Federation concluded its…

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General Booth Declared "Unfit" for Leadership Booth "Unfit" Higgins to Succeed Him Tears Flow Dramatic High Council Meeting LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 1

By 52 votes to 5, the High Council of the Salvation Army adjudicated General Bramwell Booth unfit to retain the leadership of the world-wide organisation. Four members abstained from voting…

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Shire Roads

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 14

The necessity of having Brighton-avenue metalled and tar-sprayed was discussed by the Toronto Progress Association. It was painted out that…

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Council's Big Loan

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 4

In order to extend the electric light system in the district, the St. George County Council is taking steps to borrow a further sum of £100,000…

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Labour Council Northern Unemployed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 3

The Newcastle Labour Council met at the Trades Hall last night. Mr. A. V. Carroll, President, occupied the chair. Credentials were received for Messrs…

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Hamilton Council Stewart Avenue Subdivision

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 12

Hamilton Council met on Wednesday night. There were present—Ald. G. R. Skelton (Mayor), J. M. Cram, R. Payne, T. Carlin. H. Brien, E. K. Jacks, C. G…

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