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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1941

1,268 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 1 of 64

"Confidence, Courage," Says Mayor

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 January 1941 · page 3

A call to enter the New Year "with even greater confidence and courage" is made by the Mayor (Ald. W. E…

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Mayor Joins R.s. Sub-branch

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 January 1941 · page 5

Among the seven applications for membership received by the Waratah-Mayfield Sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League last night was one…

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Reopen Walsh Island Labour Issue at War Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 January 1941 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The immediate reopening of Walsh Island and the commencement of a big shipbuilding programme in…

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Probe Salvage Scheme Mayor Confers With Officials

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1941 · page 6

A close investigation into the operation of the Newcastle salvage scheme will be made by the Mayor (Ald. Young). Yesterday he conferred with the…

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New Power Link No Need for Commission, Says Mayor

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 4 January 1941 · page 3

The linking of Sydney and Newcastle power stations, as announced last night by the Premier (Mr. Mair) finally disposes…

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Salt Ash Road in Swamps Port Stephens Shire to Protest

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1941 · page 8

The President (Cr. G. J. Russell) informed Port Stephens Shire Council at its meeting at Raymond Terrace yesterday that he had conferred with the Acting…

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Council Estimates for 1941

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 6 January 1941 · page 3

The Mayor (Ald. Young) hopes that the estimates of Newcastle Council for 1941 will be dealt with by the Finance…

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"Inadequate Training" Council Apprentices' Complaint

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 6 January 1941 · page 2

Complaints were made to the Apprenticeship Commissioner (Mr. McIntyre) at the City Hall to-day by three cadet…

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Defence Council For Free French Empire LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 6 January 1941 · page 3

A council of Defence of the Free French Empire has been established by two decrees issued at Libraville the capital of French Equatorial…

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Lake Council Not Satisfied Sewage Work Deferred

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 January 1941 · page 7

Outfall of sewage direct into the ocean, necessitated by Water Board programme restrictions, is opposed by Lake Macquarie Shire Council…

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No Industrial Breach Council Cadets' Case Fails

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 January 1941 · page 3

Three cadet draughtsmen employed by Greater Newcastle Council complained to the Apprenticeship Commissioner (Mr. McIntyre) at the City Hall yesterday that…

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Merewether's Kerbs and Gutters Alderman H. McLardy Seeks Information

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 2

"The former Merewether Council intended to kerb and gutter 45 miles of streets in addition to reconstructing the roadways by the cement…

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No Infectious Cases In Tarro Shire

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 2

The Health Inspector for Tarro Shire Council (Mr. T. C. Atkinson) reported to a meeting of the council to-day that no cases of infectious…

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Flags for A.i.f. Victory at Bardia: Mayor's Request

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 3

The Mayor (Ald. Young) requested to-day that flags should be flown from all public and private buildings in Newcastle to-morrow and on Friday…

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Soldier's Letter to Mayor "We'll Keep Coaly City's Flag Flying

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 3

"We will keep the old 'Coaly City's flag flying—make no mistake—and be glad to do it." This sentence occurs in a letter the…

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Cessnock More Dole for Single Women Appeal by Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 7

"We should compliment Newtown Council on starting the agitation," said Ald. Drinkwater, when Cessnock Council was invited last night to cooperate in a move to secure…

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Unify Main Railway Gauges Mr. Forde to Urge War Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 6

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Forde) will urge at the Advisory War Council meeting in Melbourne to-morrow the…

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Aldermen Support Anti-diphtheria Clinic at Hospital

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 4

Aldermen of the Health Committee of Greater Newcastle Council endorse Ald. Pittar's proposal for an all-the-year-round anti-diphtheria clinic at the…

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More Relief for Women Tarro Shire Supports Move

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 7

Tarro Shire Council decided yesterday to cooperate with Newtown Municipal Council in an endeavour to secure Government relief for unemployed women of New South Wales…

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Points from Council Committees Club Pavilions Completed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 7

Final certificates for the tennis club pavilion in Connolly Park. Carrington, and the bowling club pavilion in Dangar Park were presented at the Works Committee meeting…

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