Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1930

2,266 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 12 of 114

Depots Raided Shire Council's Loss

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 5

It is reported to Kearsley Shire Council, by the inspector. (Mr. MeGillvory), at to- day's meeting, that during tho past week the sanitary depots…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Miners' Council Balmain Trouble Deferred SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 5

At yesterday's sitting of the Central Council of the Coalminers' Federation, a deputation from the Federated Engine-drivers' and Firemen's Association waited…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Conference Sought Rank and File and Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 5

Although no official confirmation could be obtained last night as to the possibility of a conference between the Central Council of the Miners' Federation…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Must Be 3300 Sq. Ft. Stockton Allotments Council Firm

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 2

Stockton Council decided at its last meeting to adhere to a minimum area of 3300 square feet for building allotments. An application was received ask…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Traffic to Cease Kearsley Shire Roads Council's Determination

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1930 · page 7

Kearsley Shire Council came to the decision yesterday afternoon to prohibit the extraordinary traffic of the coal lorries over its roads…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Turned Down City Council Increases

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 11 February 1930 · page 5

After waiting very many months (since December, 1928) for a decision from the City Council, all the employees of the town clerk's-department, except one, had their…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Rate Increase Council Decision Newcastle Estimates

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1930 · page 8

Newcastle Council, at a special meeting last night, adopted the estimates for 1930, and decided to strike a combined rate of 3¾d, an increase of 1/16th of a…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Conference To-day Rank and File and Council Newcastle Meeting Aggregate Meetings Off

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1930 · page 7

As the result of a decision hurriedly communicated to the miners' lodges yesterday, a rank and file conference of the federation is to begin in Newcastle Trades…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Lakeside Works Shire Council Meeting Shortage of Funds

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 10

Lake Macquarie Shire Council met last night, when there were present the dent (Cr. D. T. Johnston), Crs. J. Devereaux, N. Richards, G. Pearce, L…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Hamilton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 11

Sir,—If the Mayor and aldermen of Hamilton Municipal Council would only turn their attention to roadmaking and gravelling of footpaths of the municipality…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

New Lambton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 11

Sir,—In reply to Mr. Yates's letter of February 4, I would like to state that at the time I made the statement that none of the 'bus owners was a ratepayer…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

East Maitland Ald. A. J. Baker As Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 9

Sympathetic reference was made to the death of Ald. W. G. Raisbeck, Mayor of East Maitland, at a meeting of the East Maitland Municipal Council last night…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Coal Transport Kearsley Shire Roads Official Prohibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 8

The official notice of the decision of the Kearsley Shire Council to prohibit traffic upon any public road within the shire by any lorries, waggons or other vehicles…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Lambton Council Straying Stock Nuisance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 9

Lambton Council met last evening, those present being, the Mayor (Ald. T. Johnson), Ald. E. Charlton, A. Iversen, E. Box, R. Bell, C. Caunt, P…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Staff to Be Cut? Lake Macqarie Council Funds Low

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 4

Always short of cash. Lake Macquarle Shire has approached a financial crisis. It has insufficient money in its coffers to keep going for more…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Waratah Council Irregular Running of 'Buses Fire Brigade Needs

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 10

Waratah Council met last night. Those present were—The Mayor (Ald. A. Griffiths), Ald. S. F. Webb, W. H. Tripet, A. J. Gardiner, H. J. Ireland, F. W…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

No Quorum Stockton Council Meeting Special Call to Be Made

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 8

Stockton Council meeting lapsed last night as there was no quorum. There were present the Mayor (Ald. H. L. Soper), Ald. J. Patterson, E. Felton,…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Legislative Council Guardianship of Minors Bill Through Committee Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 7

When the Legislative Council met at 4.30 p.m., the Attorney-General, Mr. F. S. Boyce, on behalf of the House, extended congratulations to the President who,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

State Parliament Session Resumes Quietly Legislative Council Reform Labour Members Attack Proposed Referendum

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 7

The Legislative Assembly resumed its sittings in Sydney yesterday. There was no ceremony, and the House settled straight down to business. Moving for leave to bring, in a bill to authorise a…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

"A Slander" Alderman Challenged

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 4

Heated exchanges between Ald. Jenner and Melville marked a discussion of the Abattoir Board inquiry at a meeting of Hamilton Council last night…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →