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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1932

2,237 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 12 of 112

Girl Cricketers No Sunday Matches Stockton Council's Ban

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 February 1932 · page 8

Once again the question of girl cricketers playing matches in the municipality on Sundays came before the Stockton Council last night. After a loin, and at…

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Band Music at Lambton Council's Precautions for Harmony

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 10 February 1932 · page 4

Suggestions that the novelty band might clash with the Salvation Army band were deprecated at the meeting of Lambton Council last night when…

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Lambton Council Work on the Roads Departmental Help

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 February 1932 · page 5

These present at the meeting of the Lambton Council last night were—The Mayor (Ald. T. Johnson), and Ald. J. Doyle, J. Rendle, J. Lightfoot, R. Notley,…

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Waratah Council Surcharge on Overdue Rates District 'Bus Services

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 February 1932 · page 2

Waratah Council met last night, there being present Ald. W. H. Tripet (Mayor), Ald. S. F. Webb, A. Griffiths. H. J. Ireland, A. McGregor. F. W. Whyte, O. J…

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Old Records Destroyed Fire in City Council Storeroom Electrical Department

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 10 February 1932 · page 1

A number of old records of the Electric Supply Department of the Newcastle City Council were destroyed by fire,…

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Overdue Rates Interest Council's Proposal to Write It Off Legality Questioned

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 10 February 1932 · page 4

In pursuance, of notice of motion, Alderman Webb moved at Waratah Council last night "That in view of the statements made by the Minister…

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Contestants in Far East Conflict Must Keep Out of European Zone British General Warns Chinese Must Remain Outside Settlements Reply to Statement of Mayor 40,000 Troops Shanghai

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 10 February 1932 · page 6

"If the Chinese troops attempt to enter the International settlement the full strength of the defence…

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Municipal Markets Decisive Stage Reached

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 February 1932 · page 6

Among the important matters listed for discussion at the meeting of Newcastle Council on Monday night will be the establishment of municipal markets in the…

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Declined to Apologise Alderman Leaves Council Meeting Mayor's Demand

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 6

There was a heated scene at Hamilton Council meeting last night when a clash occurred between Aldermen Skelton and…

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Withdrawal Refused Hamilton Council Incident Alderman Leaves Chamber

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 6

Declaring that a vote had been influenced by personal feeling, Ald. G. R. Skelton declined to apologise or withdraw his remark when requested to do…

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Storeroom Fire Old Council Building

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 6

Fire which broke out in a storeroom of premises in Watt-street, formerly occupied by the City Council's Electric Supply Department, caused some damage to the…

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Hamilton Drainage Council Not Satisfied

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 8

Hamilton aldermen consider the people of Newcastle and Hamilton should not be taxed for the drainage of the swamp area in National Park and Hamilton South…

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Members Reappointed Scientific Research Council MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 6

The Federal Cabinet has reappointed for three years Sir George Julius (Chairman). Professor A. E. V. Richardson and Dr. A. C. D. Rivett (members) to the…

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Elrington Miners Will Continue at Work Central Council Rebuffed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 9

Elrington Miners' Lodge decided at a meeting yesterday, held at the pit-top between shifts, to reject the direction of the Central Council to cease work in…

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Very Close Voting Miners' Council and Strike Order Rank & File View

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 1

The decision of the Miners' Central Council to order the John Darling and Elrington men to cease work,…

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More Wickets Needed for School Players Adamstown Council Will Support Move

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 5

A request by Central School for the use of the concrete wickets in Adamstown Park on Wednesday afternoons for school cricket…

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Hamilton Council Move for Uniformity Water Board Valuations Street Beautification Plan

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 9

A heavy business sheet was dealt with by Hamilton Council at its meeting last night. The Mayor (Ald. P. O. Jackson) presided. There was a full attendance,…

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Adamstown Council Tram Service to Bar Beach Three Councils Co-operate

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 5

Adamstown Council met last night, when there were present the Mayor (Ald. Williams), and Ald. Batey, Bartley, Cameron, Dains, Haddow, Johnston, and Lloyd…

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Municipal Baths

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 9

Cessnock Municipal Council has decided to apply for a grant of £10,000, at 3 per cent., to be repaid over a period of 25 years, for the construction of municipal…

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Cessnock Kearsley Shire Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 11

A meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council was held last night. The President (Cr. W. Varty) presided and there were also present Crs. H. Hollingsworth, J…

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