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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1941

1,268 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 11 of 64

Comforts Fund Complaints Mayor Attends Soldiers' Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 4

The Mayor (Ald. Young) and the Secretary of the Newcastle Patriotic Fund (Mr. W. Miller) attended a meeting of Wickham-Carrington sub-branch of the…

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Band to See Council

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 2

A deputation from the Swansea District Brass Band will attend the next meeting of the Lake Macquarie Shire Council. Messrs. W. J. Hardy and…

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County Council Suggested Aldermen Confer on Abattoir Area

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 4

A conference to discuss extending the Newcastle abattoir area to within a radius of 15 miles of the city was discussed by representatives of Greater…

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Loan Spent in Merewether Aldermen Reply to Labour Criticism

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 6

"Any move to set up a committee to investigate how Merewether's £15,000 loan was spent is simply a waste of time and money," Aid. Norris, a South Ward…

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Council Gardeners' Competition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 3

A competition to encourage members to take a greater interest in the flora of the Newcastle district is being conducted by the Parks and Gardens Horticulture and Social…

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Brisbane City Council Appointments

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 4

BRISBANE, Monday.—The Brisbane City Council Coordination Committee made a number of appointments to-day, although they decided to call for fresh…

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An "Undercurrent Of Feeling"— P. and C. Council

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 5

"There is an undercurrent of feeling among several members of the District Council of P. and C. Associations. I rather regret it, because these…

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Official Council Statements Want More, Said Alderman

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 9

A strong plea for official council replies to public state, menu on council affairs reported in the Press was made last night…

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Cottage Cannot Be Used Council Acts Against Alderman

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 6

Because it did not comply with the approved plans and specifications. Greater Newcastle Council last night decided to prohibit the use or occupation of a…

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Mayor's Congratulations

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 5

In a minute to the council, the Mayor (Ald. Young) congratulated the promoters of the Newcastle police carnival upon their success: also Mr. G. Sargenat on his promotion…

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"I Was Misinformed," Said Alderman

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 9

"I am big enough to take It." Ald. McLardy told aldermen at the City Council meeting last night." I was mininformed about the Merewether…

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Presentation Made to Alderman Wiggins

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 9

"I feel that you. as other mayors, put Into your work tho best that was In you," said tho Mayor (Aid. W. E. Young) last night in presenting to…

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Gift to Former Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 8

"MY TERM in office was a hard one, but it was also a pleasant one," said Ald. Wiggins when the Mayor (Ald. Young) presented him last night with a…

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Lismore to Help Lord Mayor's Fund

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 8

LISMORE, Wednesday.—In view of the reported shortage of money for the Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund, Lismore Civic Fund decided to make regular…

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Council Ban on Building

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 9

Newcastle City Council last night decided to prohibit the use or occupation of a new building in Upfold-street. Mayfield. for…

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Trouble with the Council Lift

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 9

"Wheezy Anna" is to have some monkey eland treatment. in other words. the City Council Is to spend £66 on repairs and…

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"Wild Charges" Council to Defend Itself

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 6

An official answer to what be described as "wild charges" was requested by Ald. Davies at the meeting of Greater Newcastle Council last night…

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Council Points Hamilton and Wallsend Conveniences

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 8

Tenders for the construction of conveniences of Hamilton Council Chambers were to be invited immediately, a report by the Town Clerk stated. Plans and specifications were…

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Col. Lorenzo May Address Newcastle Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 8

When the Newcastle Trades Hall Council urged the calling of a conference to discuss deep air raid shelters, the Mayor (Ald. Young) informed Greater Newcastle…

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Helping the War Effort District Council Formed

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 5

"We want it understood that we formed this council with a view of stimulating more suburban interest in patriotic appeals…

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