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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1934

2,802 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 12 of 141

Cessnock Council Decision Showers for Unemployed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 11

The Mayor of (Ald. R. Smith) presided at a meeting of the Municipal Council last night, when there were present: Ald. P. J. Ryan, J. Shakespeare, J. McPherson,…

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Level Crossings City Council's Position Commissioner's Silence

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 10

Newcastle business men expressed the opinion yesterday that since the City Council had reached the stage in which details of the construction of the new…

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Hinkler Memorial New Lambton Attitude Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 6

While appreciating the feats of the late Squadron-Leader Bert Hinkler, New Lambton Council, on the casting vote of the Mayor, decided last night against…

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MR. W. T. JACKSON Waratah Council Presentation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 8

At the Waratah Town Hall yesterday afternoon Mr. W. T. Jackson. Deputy Town Clerk, was presented with a wallet of notes on behalf of the Council…

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Short Meeting Wickham Council Sat for 20 MINUTES

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 6

Wickham Council's meeting last night was a very short one, and the whole of the business was disposed of in 20 minutes. Prior to the meeting Council went into…

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Maitland District West Maitland Council Meeting Tree Planting Scheme

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 11

The Mayor (Ald. A. S. McDonald) presided at a West Maitland Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday night. There were also present Ald. C. W. Holmes, W. H…

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Immediate Start Terminal Wheat Elevator Land Resumed Carrington Council's Error

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 8

Inquiries in Newcastle yesterday disclosed that the Railway Department intends to make an immediate start with the construction of railway connections…

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Morpeth New Alderman Approved

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 11

The nomination of Mr. R. F. Read by Morpeth Council for the vacancy on the Council has been approved by the Governor and Mr. Rend will take his late…

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"Go Slow" Policy For the City Council Is Forecast Issues Not Decided by Aldermen "Cannot Have It Both Ways" Mayor's Comment on Rates Problem Higher Rates?

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 8

A "go slow" policy is forecast for the Newcastle City Council this year, following the discussion of the estimates by…

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Stockton Mayor's Relief Committee

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 6

The Mayor (Ald. J. E. Murphy) presided at a meeting of the Stockton Mayor's Relief Committee held in the Council Chambers. The annual report…

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Cycling Scandal Talk of "Dirty" Riding Aldermen's Charges

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 9

Unless there is a tightening up of racing rules it is probable that Carrington Council will prohibit further…

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Shire Councillor Shot Dead Brother for Trial Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 2

Evidence of threats against Councillor Henry George Banecombe (59), former president of the Talbot Council, by his brother, William James…

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Grant of £41,800 Gloucester Shire Road Work GLOUCESTER

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 2

Gloucester Shire Council has received word that a grant of £41,800 has been made available for developmental roads. This is probably the largest grant yet…

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Cessnock Kearsley Council Loan for Wollombi-road

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 11

The President (Cr. J. Rose) was in the chair at a meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council held last night when there were present Crs. E. A. Collins, A…

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PLANNING Supreme Advisory Council the Question of Authority No. 3

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 7

I have said that if the expert cannot be used, for everything, it is the more important that he should be fully used wherever possible. This means, first,…

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Grant of £3000 Tarro Shire Council Emergency Relief Scheme

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 11

Approval has been given to an adyance of £3000 being made available to the Tarro Shire Council to assist it in meeting the cost of tools and/or materials; and:…

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Mayor and Unemployed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 7

Sir,—The decision of the Mayor of Newcastle to recognise complaints arising among the men on dole work only through the medium of the Unemployed Labour…

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£3000 Advance for Tarro Shire Relief Work Scheme

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 3

Approval has been given to assist an meeting the of £3000 to the Tarro Shire Council to assist in meeting the cost of tools and materials and for the…

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Wonthaggi Dispute Central Council to Consider MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 3

The Central Council of the Miners' Federation, which will assemble in Sydney next week, will discuss the position at Wonthaggi, where the miners have…

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Hamilton Electorate A.L.P. Council Meeting Called By-election Preparations

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 8

The question of calling for nominations for selection for the vacancy in the State Parliament caused through the death of Mr. H. J. Connell will be dealt with at…

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