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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1929

1,832 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 15 of 92

No Hush Hush Stockton's Council Policy Claim for £90

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 4

"Why should the council be continually going into committee? I don't believe in emptying out ratepayers, and preventing them from hearing the…

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Municipal Metal Alderman Jenner's Appeal

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 6

An appeal to buy from the Municipal Metal Quarry was made by the chairman of the committee (Alderman Jenner) at Hamilton Council last…

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Lambton Row Mayor's Ruling Questioned Dissent Carried

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 8

Trouble arose at Lambton Council in connection with an application by East Lambton Progress Association for portion of the pasturage reserve…

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Back From Tour Alderman and Mrs. Gibson Met the King Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 7

Alderman Gibson and Mrs. Gibson arrived at Sydney by the liner Ormond to-day. Alderman Gibson, when…

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Hamilton Council Stormwater Channel Metal Screenings

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 6

Hamilton Council met last night. There were present—Ald. G. R. Skelton (Mayor), J. M. L. Cram. R. Payne, T. Carlin, H. Brien, E. K. Jacka, C. G. Melville. W…

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State Session the Council New President Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 5

Professor Peden, who was appointed to the position of President of the Legislative Council, which vacancy was caused by the death of the late Mr. Fred…

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Interest on Municipal Rates

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 3

Sir,—Just now there are many controversial arguments regarding excessive rating, expenditure, and general management by the different municipal…

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Welcome Home Alderman and Mrs. Gibson

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 5

Alderman and Mrs. Gibson, who arrived home last night, will be entertained at a formal reception by the citizens of Newcastle at the…

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Trades Hall Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 8

Newcastle Trades Hall Council met last night. Mr. A. V. Carroll presided. Credentials were received for Messrs. S. J. Geary and J. Cornish (Operative…

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Adamstown Council School "Tuck" Shops

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 11

Adamstown Council met on Wednesday night, when there were present Ald. Wiggins (Mayor), Cameron, Haddow, Lloyd, MacDonald, Wade, Coote,…

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Backed Down Council and Town Clerk

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 4

Wickham Council, at a special meeting held last night, decided to waive its stipulation that the town clerk must live in the municipality…

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No Sunday Cricket Merewether Council's Ban Too Many Complaints

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 4

There will be no more Sunday cricket at Merewether. Alderman Lloyd complained to the council last night that young lads and…

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Macquarie Shire Methods

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1929 · page 7

Sir,—In your issue of 27th instant appeared a report of the meeting of the Macquarie Shire Council. Among other matters mentioned therein was a letter…

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Punt Failings Stockton's Drawback Mayor's Hopes

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 2 March 1929 · page 4

The Mayor of Stockton (Alderman Sopor) is satisfied that the present agitation for a better vehicular ferry service between…

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Merewether Council Working Plant

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1929 · page 13

Merewether Council met on Thursday night, when there were present: Ald. W. Henderson (Mayor), J. Dixon, W. Jefferson, J. Robinson, E. Rowlands, J…

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Wallsend Council an Offensive Practice

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1929 · page 3

Wallsend Council met on Thursday night, when there were present Ald. R. E. Len (Deputy-Mayor), T. R. Scott. E. C. Thomas, W. J. Paterson, S. M. Neal,…

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Rights of Women Legislative Council Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1929 · page 4

The rights of women to be appointed to the Legislative Council were urged by a deputation, representing about 30 women's organsisations, which waited…

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Maitland District Council of Action Reply to Criticism

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1929 · page 6

At a meeting of the Cessnock District Council of Action, held in the Cessnock School of Arts, Mr. A. Johnson presided over a large attendance. The Secretary,…

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The Coal Crisis Mr. Bruce's Proposal Reply of Mining Council an Alternative Scheme Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1929 · page 5

The combined mining unions, whose conference finished to-day, did not accept or reject Mr. Bruce's scheme for an inquiry by accountants into the owners' profits. Instead, they drew up an alternative proposal, which will be submitted to…

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"Bluffed Council" Workshop as Residence

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 2

Claiming that councils in the past had been misled, and that if the present council agreed to a subdivision plan taking in all past…

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