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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

2,238 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 5 of 112

Electricity Funds Which Committee Should Control? Aldermen at Variance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 2

Whether a committee of the council as a whole, or the Finance Committee of seven should the directly responsible tar the financial activities of the Electric…

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'Why?' Asks Mayor Exclusion of Press

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 8

The Mayor of Newcastle (Alderman G. W. Jenner) who was last night elected President of the Road Safety branch…

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Employment on New Scenic Road Mayor To Receive Deputation

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 7

After having heard complaints this morning by Newcastle unemployed regarding the system of employment on the Merewether-Charlestown scenic…

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New County Council Chairman Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 8

Councillor S. E. Parry, of Canterbury, was elected Chairman of the Sydney County Council to-day. Councillor S. E. Parry said after…

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Death Traps on Road Reports To Safety Council

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 8

Danger spots on the Pacific Highway, especially one intersection where it was recalled two tragedies had occurred,…

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Water Board to Transfer Land to City Council

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 7

The Hunter District Water and Sewerage Board is to follow a suggestion made in committee to transfer about 11 acres of its property, part of that…

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Not Caused by Leaking Mains Breaks In Council Roadways

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 7

Some time ago the Greater Newcastle Council made a complaint to the Hunter District Water and Sewerage Board that breaks were occurring…

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Municipal Neglect

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 5

Sir,—I would like the Mayor, accompanied by the City Engineer, Parks and Gardens Surveyor, and the Chief Health Officer, to walk along, the footpaths of…

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Mayor Appeals to Minister

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 7

An appeal to the Minister for Social Services (Mr Richardson) to waive the decision not to provide food relief for men who had refused jobs…

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Degeneration of Sausage Alderman Shows Concern SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 5

An alderman's contemplation of a mouldering sausage had its sequel, at a meeting of Kogarah Council last night…

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Tarro Shire Works Programme

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 7

At a special meeting to-day Tarro Shire Council decided to make application to the Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr. E. S…

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Another Resignation From Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 11

The resignation of Ald. R. D. Armstrong, which was accepted by West Maitland Council last night, will cause the third by-election since the council of 12…

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Coalfields Electricity County Council Proposed

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 5

A move to have electricity supply systems on the Coalfields placed under the control of a county council was started at the meeting of…

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MAITLAND—CESSNOCK—KURRI West Maitland Offer Refused Alderman Critical of Abattoir Proposal Opposition to Franchise

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 11

By six votes to three, West Maitland Council last night decided that it did not desire to meet the Newcastle Abattoir Board again on the council's proposal to…

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Engage New Staff For Tourist Highway Job Unemployed Deputation to Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 10

The Secretary of the Unemployed Organisation (Mr. A. Simpson) headed a deputation to the Mayor (Ald. G.W Jenner) late yesterday afternoon to urge…

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Not for Tomalpin Suggested Munitions Factory Kearsley Shire Advised

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 11

A letter was received from the Premiers' Department at a meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council last night in reply to a suggestion to establish a munitions'…

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Council Faces Record Agenda To-night

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 9

A record business paper faces the City Council, which will hold its first meeting of the year to-night. The bulky agenda includes 229 items…

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Air League New Council Visits Mayfield Branch

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 7

Members of the newly-elected council of the Newcastle Air League visited the Mayfield branch on Sunday. After inspecting the work of the cadets, who…

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Ald. Armstrong Resigns From W. Maitland Council

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 9

West Maitland Council last night accepted the resignation of Ald. R. D. Armstrong, who has been a prominent figure in Local Government…

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War Precautions Council Officer's Inquiries in Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 10

Although much useful information concerning air raid and other war precautions was gained by the Greater Newcastle Council's Chief Health Officer (Mr. J. C…

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