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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

2,238 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 11 of 112

King Returning to London Privy Council on Thursday LONDON, January 31

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 10

The King and Queen will return to London to-morrow from Sandringham. On Thursday the King will hold a Privy Council at Buckingham Palace, at which it is…

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Good Prospect More New Industries for Newcastle Tourist Bureau's Report to Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 8

The possibility that new industries may come to Newcastle from Germany and Czechoslovakia, notably an enterprise interested in the manufacture of bakelite…

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Council Refuses to Increase Salaries Ald. Griffiths Alleges Bungling of His Mayoral Allowance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 8

Greater Newcastle Council last night rejected by 10 votes to 9 a recommendation by the Finance. Committee that the salary of the Town Clerk (Mr. G. Wells) be increased by £150 to £1100, and that of the City Engineer (Mr. L…

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Is It Legal? Council's Undertaking to Ferry Company ALD. McLAGAN Has Doubts

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 11

The question whether Greater Newcastle Council has power under the Local Government Act to give a monopoly to the Stockton ferry and 'bus service in…

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Officers Reply Council Salaries Issue Mayor Criticises Ald. Griffiths "Should Retract or Resign"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 7

Ald. Griffiths's criticism of the Town Clerk (Mr. G. Wells), Ald. Traise's assertion that the council's finances were in a dangerous condition, and the council's…

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Council Finances

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 20

Sir,—The charge laid by Ald. Griffiths that the Town Clerk (Mr. G. Wells) was inefficient seems to be justified by the amazing manner in which he produces…

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Mayor's Attack on Communists Refuses Invitation To Reception

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 7

Strong criticism of Communists is expressed in a letter from the Mayor (Ald. G. W. Jenner) to the Newcastle…

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Future of Dock at Walsh Island Mayor Supports Canning Scheme

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 8

The recent appeal from the State Government to the Federal Government asking it to define its intentions regarding…

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Late Mr. Buck Labour Council's Sympathy

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 6

At the meeting of the Newcastle Trades Hall Council last night, Mr. R. Stace, a member of the management committee, referred to the death of Mr. E. J. Buck,…

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Overdue Rates and Charges Summonses Shortly Mayor Willing to Defend Hamilton Ratepayers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 6

Preliminary steps were taken yesterday to give effect to the Greater Newcastle Councils decision of Wednesday night to issue summonses immediately to…

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£1,000,000 Mark Exceeded City Council Loans

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 1

Including the loan commitments of the £400,000 works programme, the total of City Council outstanding loans…

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Mayor's Job Is a Heavy One But It's Easy If You Have the Right Outlook

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 6

Being Mayor of Greater Newcastle may have its worries and its responsibilities; but it is easy enough provided you keep two rules always in mind. Follow the course that suggests itself to you as being…

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MAITLAND — KURRI — CESSNOCK West Maitland Protest Meeting Tarro Shire Rate and Loan Councillors in Defence

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 9

Criticism of the Tarro Shire Council's decision to impose a rate of 2½d, and to raise a loan of £10,000, was expressed at a meeting of ratepayers held at the East…

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Industrial News Unions to Confer A.C.T.U. Congress Delegates Trades Hall Council Meets

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 22

A conference of trade-unions will be held at Newcastle on February 23 to elect delegates, to attend the A.C.T.U. congress on March 6…

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Council Finances

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 9

Sir,—The footnote to my letter on Friday does not explain the discrepancy in the figures supplied by the Town Clerk. A repetition of the position is necessary…

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Miners' Central Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 14

The Miners' Central Council will held its annual meeting on Tuesday. The District President (Mr. T. Hoare), who is General Vice-President, will attend…

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Mayor Against Communists Declined to "Join the Party"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 10

The Mayor (Ald. G. W. Jenner) and the Mayoress will be absentees at a banquet to be tendered the General Secretary of the Communist Party (Mr. J. B…

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"Let's Get Going" Mayor Wants Settlement of Aerodrome Issue

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 10

If the Minister for Lands (Mr. Sinclair) cannot arrange to visit Newcastle shortly the Mayor (Ald. G. W. Jenner) intends to request the Greater Newcastle…

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Tighe's Hill Bridge Mayor Seeks Introduction of One-way Traffic

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 10

A further move to secure one-way traffic over the new bridge at Tighe's Hill has been made by the Mayor (Ald. G. W. Jenner). He suggests that outward…

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Would Not Preside N.Z. Mayor and Nurses From Spain Wellington (N.z.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 12

A stir was caused at Westport last night when the Mayor (Ald. J. Kilnenny) refused to preside at a meeting at which New Zealand nurses who…

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