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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

2,751 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 14 of 138

Municipality's Population

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 February 1931 · page 5

Statistics compiled by Wallsend police indicate a slight falling off in population and in the number of dwelling occupied as at the end of 1930, compared with the…

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Aldermen and Relief Works

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 5

Mr. R. Cameron, M. L. A., has received advice from the Minister for Local Government (Mr. W. J. McKell), that he will be advised in due course of the result…

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It's No Picnic! Without Aldermen's Wives Tea or Beer?

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 6

"What sort of a picnic is this?" This was the question asked by New Lambton aldermen last night when a letter from Wallsend…

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"Doing Its Job" Transport Trust Praised Wickham Aldermen Pleased

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 9

There were many kind words for the Newcastle Transport Trust at last night's meeting of the Wickham Council. Aldermen complimented the trust for the…

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Unemployment Relief Lake Shire Grant Approved Mr. Booth's Representations

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 6

The Minister for Local Government (Mr. W. McKell) yesterday informed Mr. G. Booth, M. L. A., in response to his representations, that the Minister for…

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Wickham Council Noise From Gravel-crusher Guarantee Sought

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 5

There was a full attendance or aldermen at the meeting of the Wickham Council held last night. The Mayor (Ald. J. L. Fegan) was in the chair…

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Farmers' Requests Kearsley Shire Deputation

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 8

A deputation, comprising 16 formers representing the Lochinvar, Oakhampton and Branxton districts today waited on the president,…

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New Lambton Meeting of the Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 2

Those present at the meeting of the council on Wednesday night wore the Mayor (Ald. A. Edden) and Ald. Watson. G. Brown, A. Auckett, W. H…

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Carrington Council Unemployment Relief Further Grants Desired

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 2

Carrington Council met on Tuesday night. Those present were—The Mayor (Ald. H. Coe), and Ald. J. N. Brown E. J. Parker. A. McLagan, W. Loades,…

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£30,000,000 DUE Problem for Loan Council CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 10

Borrowing arrears and the coming year's maturities, are two matters which will seriously occupy the attention of the Loan Council…

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Wallsend Municipal Band

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 5

The Mayor (Ald. S. M. Neal) presided at the first annual meeting of Wallsend Municipal Band, which was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday night. He…

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A.L.P. ALDERMEN Council Election Campaign

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 7

Many branches of the A.L.P. intend running full teams for the municipal elections at the end of the year. Adamstown and Mayfield branches…

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Miners' Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 10

The Central Council of the Miners' Federation has now been deliberating for three days on a number of very important matters, but pending finality no…

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Loan Council Mr. Lang's Attitude Statement by Mr. Bavin Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 8

The Lender of the State Opposition, Mr. T. R. Bavin, referring to-day to a statement made by the Minister for Health. Mr. McGirr, in his reply to a deputation…

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Brisbane Notes Municipal Politics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 5

Sitting aldermen are beginning to be worried in regard to the forthcoming municipal elections. None of the newly-formed organisations appears to be…

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Profitable Municipal Enterprise

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 5

The City of Brisbane Electricity Department, which is a municipal enterprise, has acquired the somewhat extraordinary habit of making a substantial profit, after…

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Cessnock Council Funds Seriously Depleted

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 4

Unless the Government comes to the rescue of Cessnock Municipal Council by making an advance against outstanding rates, it may be…

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Loan Council Mr. Theodore Appointed CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 7

At a meeting of the Loan Council, held yesterday, Mr. Theodore was appointed to represent the Federal Government on the council, in place of Mr. Scullin…

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Damage Claim Against City Council Hunter-st. Pavement Blamed Man and Wife Sue

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 6

Each claiming £50 damages as the result of a fall in Hunter-street, on May 2, 1930, William Bowles and his wife, Agnes Bowles,…

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Alderman's Feat Climbed Through Fence

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 8

'Mid cries of "You couldn't do it." "a man of your size?" "it must have been a very big hole," Alderman Skelton, blushing modestly, at last…

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