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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1933

2,651 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 14 of 133

£500,000 a Month State Works Programme Aid From Loan Council Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 February 1933 · page 5

It is expected that, with the assistance of the Loan Council, the State Government will embark shortly upon a works programme involving a stabilised…

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Shire Council Vacancy

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1933 · page 4

An election to fill the vacancy in the Port Stephens Shire Council, caused by the death of Cr. H. G. Ralston, will be held on March 18. Nomination day has…

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Ald. Gibson 25 Years in City Council Honoured by Aldermen

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1933 · page 6

Aid. Robert Gibson, "father" of the Newcastle City Council, has completed 25 years as a alderman of the city, and last night his fellow members of the…

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"Father of the City Council" Alderman Gibson Honored 25 Years' Service

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 February 1933 · page 7

Affectionately called by his colleagues "the father" of the Newcastle City Council, Alderman Gibson was honored at the…

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Late Mr. Mulholland Tributes by City Aldermen

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1933 · page 4

The splendid work of the late Mr. D. H. Mulholland for the Newcastle General Hospital was recalled at the Newcastle City Council meeting last night, when…

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Stockton Mayor's Relief Committee

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1933 · page 7

A successful dance was held in the Stockton Surf Club pavilion in aid of the Mayor's Relief Committee. The use of the hall was granted without charge by…

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Lismore By-election Ballina Mayor a Candidate LISMORE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1933 · page 4

The Mayor of Ballina (Ald. Percy Tighe) has announced that he will stand definitely as a Country party candidate to contest the Lismore seat, made vacant…

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Improvements at Ocean Baths Inspection by Mayor and Officials Swimmers' Requests

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 February 1933 · page 5

The Mayor of Newcastle (Ald. Shedden) and the City Engineer (Mr. Cummins) accompanied by the officials of the Swimming…

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Gift to City Portrait of Former Mayor Painted by Great Artist

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1933 · page 4

An important addition is to be made to the picture gallery in the Newcastle Town Hall. It is a portrait of the late A. A. P. Tighe, one of Newcastle's leading…

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News From The Councils "Harmony" at the Town Hall How It Affected the Aldermen When Band Played

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 February 1933 · page 7

"Is there a heart that music cannot melt?" Last night's meeting of the Newcastle City Council was the…

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Newcastle's Milk Supply City Council's Stand

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 February 1933 · page 7

The Newcastle City Council has decided to discontinue the practice of collecting milk samples for analysis, because of this responsibility…

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Safety Zones for Road Traffic Council Decision

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 February 1933 · page 7

At the instigation of Alderman Young last night, the Newcastle City Council decided to cull for a report concerning safety zones…

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"Lonely Anzac" Peterborough Ceremony City Council's Appreciation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1933 · page 4

Aldermen of the Newcastle City Council were keenly interested last night when copies of Peterborough (England) news papers were produced by the Town…

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"Please Explain" for Shopkeepers From City Council

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 February 1933 · page 7

A "please explain" will shortly be sent to shopkeepers in Hunter-street who have put up blinds which are not in accordance with the Newcastle…

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Petrol Tax Council Rejects Plan Ald. Bay's Motion

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1933 · page 4

After deferring a decision on the matter for two months, the Newcastle City Council last night rejected a motion favouring the imposition of a petrol tax…

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Victory for Hoodlums Little Children Suffer Council's Park

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 February 1933 · page 7

Because the Newcastle City Council considers that it cannot afford to pay a caretaker to keep "hoodlums" in order at…

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Sunday Cricket City Council Debate Use of Birdwood Park

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1933 · page 6

A request for the use of Bird wood Park for a cricket match next Sunday, between the hours of noon and 5 p.m., was responsible for a long debate on Sunday sport…

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City Council Tennis Court Charges Merewether Garbage at City Tip

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1933 · page 6

The Mayor (Ald. W. M. Shedden) presided at last night's meeting of the Newcastle City Council, other members present being Aid. Gibson, Young…

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National Park Tennis Courts New Schedule of Charges Council Discussion

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 February 1933 · page 7

A new schedule of charges for the national Park tennis courts was adopted by the Newcastle City Council last night, the Mayor…

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Work for City Ald. and Mrs. C. J. Parker Tributes at Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1933 · page 4

Warm tributes to the work done for the city by Ald. C. J. Parker, M. L. C., and Mrs. Parker, during their period as Mayor and Mayoress, were paid at last…

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