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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1930

2,266 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 10 of 114

"Not to Resume" Executive's Stand Council to Consider

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 5

Had members of Millfield Greta lodge carried out their expressed intention of resuming work at the colliery yesterday, a clash with the Northern Miner's…

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City Council Newcastle-Toronto Road £5000 to Be Spent

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 6

Newcastle City Council met last night, when there were present the Mayor (Ald. T. Blackall), and Ald. B. Light, C. Parker, A. C. Castleden, W. M. Shedden, W…

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"Discordant Notes" in Newcastle City Council: Too Many Meetings? "Time Wasting" City Council Debates Table Talk Estimates Still in Air

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 6

After hours of discussion the City Council adjourned again last night without settling the estimates for the…

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Loan of £50,000 City Council's Decision Electricity Extensions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 4

As a result of an important decision of the Newcastle City Council last night, provision has been made for the flotation of a loan of £50,000, to enable substantial…

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Maitland District West Maitland Municipal Council Outstanding Rates

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 February 1930 · page 9

The Mayor (Ald. R. L. Pender) presided at a meeting of the West Maitland Municipal Council last night. There were also present Ald. C. W. Holmes, W. Tegg, A…

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New Lambton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 February 1930 · page 5

Sir,—I am not going to reply fully to the letter of K. Nesbitt, of Victoria-street. New Lambton but his assertion regarding the issue of 'bus licenses by the…

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Loan Council SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 5 February 1930 · page 6

The financial and coal position is to be discussed at the meeting of the Commonwealth Loan Council in Canberra, which has been postponed till…

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More Than 300 Country Bowlers Compete for Singles Championship Want Inquiry Carrington Aldermen Charges Made

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 5 February 1930 · page 6

Carrington Council decided last night, by six votes to two, to ask the Minister for Local Government to…

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Council Vacancy Keen Competition Likely Names Mentioned

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 5 February 1930 · page 4

There is likely to be keen competition for the vacancy created in the City Council by the resignation of Alderman Wheeler…

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Won't Reduce Wages Carrington Council Federal-state Anomaly

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 5 February 1930 · page 4

"Why should men employed under a Federal award receive an increase in wages while council employees working under a State award are…

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"Black" Ban Question of Removal Consideration by Council Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 February 1930 · page 7

The annual meeting of the Central Council of the Miners' Federation commenced to-day, but when an adjournment was made until to-morrow it was stated…

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Big Obligations Loan Council To Meet £80,000,000 This Year Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 February 1930 · page 6

In view of the grave financial position of Australia at present, and the fact that obligations of about £80,000,000 must be met by the Commonwealth before the end…

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Municipal Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 February 1930 · page 2

The committee of the Merewether Municipal Band met on Monday evening, Ald. R. Wells presiding. Mr. W. Brown, Treasurer, reported on the recent visit to…

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OVERPAID! Municipal Employees Refunds by Instalments

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 5 February 1930 · page 4

Though West Maitland Council last night acted in accordance with a recent amendment to an industrial award governing council employees by…

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In Police Hands Complaint of a Mayor Apology Given Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 February 1930 · page 8

Following the allegations by the Mayor of Alexandria, Alderman Bowden, a police constable, has been discharged from the force, and Alderman…

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Weston A.l.p. Electoral Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1930 · page 9

Mr. D. Chisholm presided at a meeting of the Weston Branch, of the A.L.P. in the Olympic Hall. Mr. E. Scally submitted a report of proceedings at the…

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"A Misunderstanding" Central Council Decision Kellock Explains

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 February 1930 · page 7

The treasurer of the northern miners (Mr. Kelleck) said to-day that a misunderstanding had arisen by virtue of the resolution…

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Jesmond Mine Efforts to Resume Council to Decide

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1930 · page 7

Efforts to reach an agreement which would permit a resumption of operations at Jesmond colliery, were renewed yesterday by a deputation from the lodge…

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No Quorum Council Meeting Lapses Estimates Held Up

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1930 · page 8

A meeting of the Newcastle Council, called for Tuesday night to consider the estimates of revenue and expenditure, lapsed tor want of a quorum, and the…

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MR. J. H. Scullin Member of Privy Council Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1930 · page 6

The Governor-General (Lord Stonehaven) has received a message from the Secretary of State for the Dominions (Lord Passfield) stating that the King…

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