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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1934

2,802 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 141

2000 Relief Workers' in Kearsley Shire

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 5

Since the inception of the scheme there has been a steady increase 'in the number of men engaged "on the emergency relief scheme In Kearsley…

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City Council Consideration of Estimates

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 8

The General Purposes' Committee of Newcastle City Council, comprising the whole of the Council, will meet on Monday night to consider the estimates…

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Advance to City Council Building Repair Programme Stockton School Tender

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 2

The Unemployment Relief Council has approved of an advances of £1659 at 3 per cent, interest to the Newcastle City…

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Relief Workers Labour Council Endorses Strike "Pin Pricking Tactics" Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 10

It was stated to-day that the 200 men who had gone on strike at the Granville relief works would not be allowed to make up the lost time…

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Dispute at Werris Creek Urban Area and Shire Council

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 4

The refusal of the Peel Shire Council to take the responsibility of allowing Werris Creek Urban Area Committee to continue its administration…

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S.O.C. Sent To Minister For Help For Carrington Council Aldermen Conferred Last Night Amalgamation of Councils "Step Could Be Obviated" Mayor's Opinion

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 4

The Mayor of Newcastle (Alderman Kilgour) said to-day that efforts would be made to persuade the Minister for Local…

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Merger Plan Carrington and City Council Invitation to Minister

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 10

Believing that a conference with the Minister for Local Government (Mr. E. S. Spooner) would have the effect of basteaing the amalgamation of Carrington…

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Boat Harbour Expenditure on Bridge Repairs Council Vote Legal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 8

It was stated yesterday that the Local Government Department had informed the Newcastle City Council that an expenditure of £200 on the reconstruction of the…

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Concern at Trades Hall Unions Withdraw From Council Serious Position

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 10

A number of unions this year have decided not to affiliate with the Newcastle Trades Hall Council, while others are considering…

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What People Think Amalgamation Of Greta With Kearsley Shire Shooting Sharks—Picking The Test Team Greta And Kearsley

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 6

Thomas H. Walton (Greta) contends:— There was little use in holding the recent meeting of Kearsley…

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A London Letter The School and the Child—Testing Motorists—Municipal Hospitals—Lost Fisher Decorations LONDON, December 7

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 5

More nursery schools, for children under five, are recommended by the Cocultative Committee of the Board of Education under the chairmanship of Sir…

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Relief Workers Form Organisation For Better Conditions To-day's Conference in Newcastle Job Committees Favored "Get Best Terms Possible" Council Formed

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 5

The disbandment of the Against Work for Dole Committee, and the formation of a council to obtain improved…

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Stroud Shire Vacancy

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 6

There is a vacancy in the office of councillor for D Riding of the Stroud Shire. This will be filled at an election, which has been fixed for February 3…

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Greater Newcastle and Amalgamation "Carrington Should Be Subsidised" City Mayor's View

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 8

In view of the statement of the Minister for Local Government that he intends to go ahead with his Greater Newcastle Bill, the…

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Melbourne Host Stand By Cr. Gengoult Smith Lord Mayor's Position Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 7

There is considerable amusement in Melbourne over a unique situation which has arisen concerning the visit of Prince George in November. On November 9, a…

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League Council Plebiscite in the Saar Preventing Intimidation London, January 21

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 7

The League Council carried a resolution yesterday affirming its determination to perform its duties, and prepare for the Saar plebiscite, and guaranteeing the…

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Mr. Spooner's Tour Entertained By Stroud Citizens New Shire Chambers Opened Minister Pays Tribute to District's Prosperity

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 8

The Minister for Local Government and Assistant Treasurer (Mr. E. S. Spooner) spent the week-end in the northern district. He passed through Newcastle on Saturday morning, bound…

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What People Think City Council's Rate—Good Work Appreciated—Unofficial Test Match Selectors City Rates

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 6

"Ratepayer" writes:—I notice by the Press that Mayor Kilgour has stated that the City Council might have occasion to…

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£50 Claim Against Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 9

Evidence was concluded in a Small Debts Court case in which Leo Dunning, aged F2, by his next friend, Catherine Dunning, of Webber's Creek, claimed £50…

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Relief Workers Demands in Gloucester Shire GLOUCESTER

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 8

Reporting to the Gloucester Shire Council, the Shire Engineer stated that five men out of a gang of eight working on the Curricabark-road refused to do any…

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