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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1934

2,802 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 16 of 141

Newcastle Materials Use in Silo Construction City Mayor Hopeful

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 8

"Although the Minister made no statement which would commit him to any definite line of action, his attitude generally was so sympathetic that I am…

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Lake Shire Move to Prohibit Nets Action Deferred

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 6

Because of the inability of Cr. Williams to confer with fishermen front Dora Creek district, owing to the heavy rain of last week, Lake Macquarie Shire Council has…

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Pedestrian Bridge Plan to Span Hunter River Bolwarra Shire Support

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

Bolwarra Shire Council decided yesterday afternoon to support a proposal for the construction of a suspension pedestrian bridge over the Hunter River from…

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Overdue Accounts "Action Will Be Taken" Merewether Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 13

At a meeting of Merewether Council last night it was stated that £6871 was owing in rates and £1467 for kerb and guttering. The Mayor (Ald. E. L…

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City Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 5

Sir—Some time ago quite a lot of questions were asked regarding the action of the Council in leasing Newcastle's premier movie theatre. I, for one, have…

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Smokeless Fuel Experiments Lyon Bros. and the Smoke Nuisance Aldermen Interested

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 8

Experiments made to-day by Messrs. Lyon Bros., of Wallsend, with smokeless fuel--coal from which the oil had been…

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ABORIGINES Separate Control Sought Missionary Council's Plan

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 2

The establishment of a separate department under a commissioner to control aboriginal affairs with on advisory board cooperating with him is being sought…

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State Parliament Council's Final Meeting SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 8

The Premier (Mr. B. S. B. Stevens) intimated to-night that Cabinet would consider, at its meeting to-morrow, whether the Hose would adjourn until…

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Miners' Council Assistance Recommended Wonthaggi Dispute Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 9

The General Secretary of the Miners' Federation (Mr. W. Orr) stated to-night that the Council had endorsed the action of the Corrimal miners in coming out on…

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City Council Debate on Rates To-night an Increase Is Expected Two Factions in the Council Spirited Discussion

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 8

A spirited debate between two factions in the Newcastle City Council is anticipated tonight on the rating question…

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"Shuttle" Trams Not a Success Council Wants 'Bus to Bar Beach

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 7

Claiming that the shuttle tram service between the City and Bar Bach has not been satisfactory, the Hamilton Council is asking the Minister for…

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Surf Carnivals on Holidays Council Asked to Prohibit Them Surf Association Move

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 8

In the interest of public safety, the Newcastle City Council will be urged to-night to prohibit Surf Life Saving Clubs in its…

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Hamilton Seat A.L.P. State Council Mr. Brennan Attends Criticism of Selection

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 7

Mr. W. Brennan, who has been selected by the executive of the State Labour party to contest the vacancy for Hamilton, caused through the death of Mr. H…

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Rate Increase Bitter Debate in City Council "Misled the Aldermen" Accusations Against the Council's Officers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 7

After a lengthy debate, frequently characterised by bitter recriminations and accusations which were trenchantly refuted by other aldermen, Newcastle City Council, at last night's meeting, confirmed, by seven votes to five, the committee…

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Mayor's Comment

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 6

Commenting on the contents of the letter, Ald. Richardson made the following statement: I am pleased to learn that the representations made to the…

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Lively Debate By City Council Aldermen Last Night City Rate Increased' by ¼d in the Pound Climax to Debates How Aldermen Voted Side Issues Raised

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 3

By deciding, as anticipated, to increase the City rate by ¼d in the £--from ¼d to ¼d --the Newcastle City Council…

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Boots for Relief Workers Lake Shire Distribution

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 9

Many men employed on emergency relief work in Lake Macquarie Shire, and other areas, have been unable to obtain all issue of boots from the Government…

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Visit to Newcastle City Council Arrangements

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 7

Several communications relative to the projected visit of Prince George to Newcastle were before last night's meeting of the City Council, the principal being…

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City Council Safety on Beaches No Carnivals on Holidays

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 8

A lengthy business paper dealing with subjects of a general character was before last night's meeting of Newcastle City Council. All the aldermen were…

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Effect of Wharf-road Deadlock Company's Letter to City Council "Not Responsible"

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 9

The serious effect of the Wharf-road boat harbor bridge deadlock was illustrated in a letter received by the Newcastle City Council last…

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