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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1930

2,266 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 14 of 114

High Court Case Miners' Council Minutes MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1930 · page 9

The hearing of evidence in connection with the coalowners' appeal against Judge Beeby's interim award was resumed to-day before Mr. Justice Rich…

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Electricity Trust Scheme Proposed by State Cabinet Newcastle Concern Will City Council Lose Control?

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 February 1930 · page 3

The Newcastle City Council, no less than the Sydney City Council, is concerned with the State Cabinet's proposal to appoint a Trust to take over electricity undertakings. EXACTLY what is intended is yet…

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Ex-mayor's Appeal Tenterfield Surcharges Tenterfield

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 6

The appeal of Frederick Kneipp against Surcharges amounting to £2802 and Samuel Armstrong, for £2500, concluded at Tenterfield last night, when the Police…

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Back to Work Jesmond and Elermore Council Electricity

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 6

After being idle for nearly six weeks, Jesmond and Elermore Tunnel collieries are expected to resume work this week…

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Shop Signs City Council Regulations Aldermen Puzzled Simple Explanation Ordered

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 7

There is conflict of opinion among the Newcastle City aldermen regarding the enforcement of its shop sign regulations, and…

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Council Horses "Sacked."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 6

"Bluey" and "'Forrest," two horses which have grown old in the service of the Newcastle Council, are to be honourably discharged. Their places between…

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Markets Scheme Council Discussion

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 6

Reference to the municipal markets scheme, which his been ageitating the minds of aldermen for years, was made at a meeting of Newcastle Council last night…

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"Irishman's Rise" City Council Employees

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 4

The City Council decided last night to reduce tho wages of its employees from next pay day in accordance with the reduction of the basic wage…

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City Architect? Council's Works Department

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 4

The City Council is considering tho advisability of appointing a City architect for Its Works Department. It was decided at the council meeting…

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Shark Nets Newcastle; Nobbys Proposal to Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 7

Shark nets may provide sanctuary for surfers off Newcastle beaches if proposals under consideration by Newcastle Council materialise…

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City Council Ordinance Puzzle Hannell-street Bridge

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 9

Newcastle Council met last night. There were present the Mayor (Ald. T. Blackall), and Ald. R. Gibson, H. P. Cornish, R. Christie, W. M. Shedden, A. C…

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Transport Bill Council Wants Amendments Minister's Promise

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 4

The Minister for Local Government (Mr. Bruxner) is to be asked by the Newcastle City Council to amend the Transport…

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Too Old! "Bluey" and "Forrest" Council Horses

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 4

To grow too old tor the garbage service and be sold out to another concent Is the dire fate of "Bluey" and "Forrest" --two of the City Council's horses…

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Council's Doubt Transport Bill Cost to the District

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 8

Uneasiness as to the extent of the liability which Newcastle district may be called upon to bear when the Transport Bill becomes law was again apparent…

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Ban on Posts Council Scolds Itself Hunter-street Awnings

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 6

"It is farcical." "A pantomimic position." "We are not playing the game to the [?]spoople."…

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"Consider It" £25,000 Plan for Nobbys Beach Council Attitude Shark Net and Modern Surf Sheds

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 7

The £25,000 scheme of a Sydney syndicate for the erection of a shark fence and modern surf sheds at Nobbys Beach was, as anticipated, enthusiastically welcomed last night by the City Council…

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Tarro Shire Bus License Refused

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 February 1930 · page 9

Tarro Shire Council met at the Shire Office, East Maitland, yesterday. Present: The President (Cr. T. McCarthy), and Crs. J. A. Niland, J. T. Butler, B. N…

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Maitland District West Maitland Municipal Council No Funds for Relief Work

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 February 1930 · page 9

The West Maitland Municipal Council met last night. The Mayor (Ald. R. L. Pender) presided, and there were also present Ald. C. W. Holmes, W. Tegg,…

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Economic Council's First Meeting

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 February 1930 · page 1

LONDON, Tuesday. -- The new Economical Advisory Council held Its first meeting to-day. The Prime Minister (Mr. Macdonald), the Chancellor…

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Legislative Council Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 February 1930 · page 8

The Legislative Council sat for only a few minutes this afternoon, and then adjourned till Thursday. When the House met, the…

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