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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1930

2,266 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 114

Beach to Let ? Stockton Money-raiser Baths Suggested Mayor's Improvement Plans

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 6

Claiming that the financial position of the council will not permit the council to embark on a big improvement scheme, the…

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Economic Council New British Advisory Body London, January 22

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 11

The Prime Minister (Mr. Ramsay MacDonald) announced in the House of Commons to-night that the Government had decided to appoint an economic…

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Communists Beaten Trades and Labour Council Result of Sydney Ballot Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 9

A determined attempt by avowed Communists to gain control of the Sydney Trades and Labour Council met with a crushing defeat to-night when the ballot…

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Weston Shire Roller Damaged

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 11

Mr. J. E. Shine, Engineer of Kearsley Shire Council, reported to the council yesterday, that the steam roller was left on the hospital road after finishing its…

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Council and Carriers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 11

Sir,—In the issue of the "Newcastle Morning Herald" of January 21, reporting the meeting of Newcastle Council. I noticed, under the heading "Furniture…

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"No Satisfaction" Coalfield Deputation Shire President's Report

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 9

The President of the Kearsley Shire Council, Cr. A. Burns, said in furnishing his report of the deputation which had waited on the Chief Secretary, Mr. F. A…

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Labour Council Affiliation of Engine-drivers SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 10

Among the matters to be discussed at the annual meeting of the State council of the Federated Engine-drivers and Firemen's Association to-morrow is…

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ENGINE-DRIVERS State Council Meets "All-out" Policy Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 January 1930 · page 7

An important meeting of the State Council of the Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association wan commenced at the Sydney Trades Hall yesterday…

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Chicago's Plight Citizens Raise £4,000,000 Appeal From City Council Chicago, January 25

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 January 1930 · page 8

A group of the city's wealthiest citizens, disturbed by comment all over the world regarding the seriousness of Chicago's plight, agreed to raise among…

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Tarro Shire Rates

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 5

A general rate of 2d in the pound was levied by Tarro Shire Council this morning. The different parts of the shire are: Mayfield, local rates,…

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Support Withdrawn Trades and Labour Council Engine-drivers' Decision Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 4

The State Council of the Federated Engine-drivers and Firemen's Association, at a meeting at the Trades Hall today, decided by 26 votes to 9 that the…

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Light Profits Reduce Them by Rent? Estimates Debate City Council to Decide

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 5

Are high rentals to be charged against the City Council's Electric Supply Department for its offices and…

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Lambton Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 January 1930 · page 8

Lambton Council met last evening, there being present the Mayor (Ald. Johnson), Ald. J. Doyle, A. Payne, A. E. Iverson, E. Box, R. Bell, and C…

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East Maitland Municipal Council Reduction of Rates

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 January 1930 · page 9

The Deputy-Mayor (Ald. A. J. Baker) presided at a meeting of the East Maitland Municipal Council last night. There were also present Ald. A. S. Foster, J…

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City Council Estimates

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 January 1930 · page 6

Newcastle City Council is having an exceptionally busy time in coping with the rush of work associated with the preparation of the estimates for 1930. A…

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Stockton Council Vacancy

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 29 January 1930 · page 4

Alderman G. A. Whitton, following his transfer from the pilot station, Newcastle, to Sydney, resigned last night from the Stockton Council…

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Stormy Scene Roundabout Row Lake Council

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 29 January 1930 · page 6

When a member of the public challenged a statement of the park ranger at a meeting of the Jake. Macquarle Shire Council last night, the president…

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Waratah Council Kerb and Gutter Costs

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 January 1930 · page 8

Waratah Council meet last night. Those present wore the Mayor (Ald A. A. Griffiths), and Ald. S. F. Webb, F. W. Whyte, H. J. Ireland, A. J, Gardiner, J. L…

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Lake Council Main Roads Programme Newcastle-dora Creek

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 January 1930 · page 5

Lake Macquarie Shire Council met at Boolaroo last night. Those present were—Crs. D. T. Johnston (President), W. H. Nord (Deputy President), J. G…

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DEFERRED Action By Engine-drivers Powers to Council Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 29 January 1930 · page 5

While it did not decide upon an immediate application of the "all out" policy, the State Council of the Federated Engine- drivers and Firemen's…

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