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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1941

1,268 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 14 of 64

"They Do Not Like Criticism" Progress Chairman on Aldermen

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 6

The president (Mr. J. Cameron) of North Lambton Progressive Association, reported to members last night that he and the secretary (Mr. C…

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Mayor to Find Way Out Council's Decision on Garbage He Has Already Begun to Seek Solution

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 5

Satisfaction was expressed in Newcastle to-day following the decision of the City Council last night empowering the Mayor (Ald. Young) to prepare a report with a view to improving Newcastle's…

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Garbage Service Difficulties Mayor to Deal With Anomalies

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 7

Greater Newcastle Council last night empowered the Mayor (Ald. Young) to deal with difficulties arising from the reduced garbage…

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Sydney Council Employees' Newcastle Visit

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 14

Forty members of the staff of the Sydney County Council will arrive in Newcastle to-morrow night to meet representatives of the Greater…

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Council Staff Effort for Greek Appeal

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

Three hundred soldiers from camps in the Newcastle district are expected to attend the City Hall to-night for the war revue to be staged by the Greater…

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Council Help for N.e.s

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 5

"I am convinced that material good for the welfare of the community will result from the discussion and the addresses at…

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District Council Criticised Stockton Returned Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 10

Captain G. Whatton presided at a meeting of the Stockton sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League last night. He reported that after visiting Port Stephens sub-branch he…

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Bouquet for Council Hamilton North's New Roads

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 5

At the meeting of the Hamilton North Progress Association last night the president (Mr. J. J. Cameron) reported on the very satisfactory…

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Favours County Council Tarro and Abattoir Area

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

District councils will not agree to any extension of Greater Newcastle Council's abattoir area unless it is covered by the formation of a county council…

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Points from Council Committee Sanction for Septic Tanks

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 9

Delegation of authority to the Medical Officer of Health for the Hunter to recommend approval or disapproval of proposals for the installation of space tanks of the…

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Maitland and District Tarred Footpath at Beresfield Tarro Council Decision

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 9

Tarro Shire Council yesterday decided to proceed with the construction of a tarred footpath for 36 chains on the south side of New England Highway from the Tarro…

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Suburban and District Council Praised Tarring of Roads at Hamilton North

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 10

"We must give credit where it is due, and Greater Newcastle Council has done, splendid work tar-surfacing our roads," said the President of Hamilton North…

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Wants Move by War Council A.C.T.U. and Wage Increase

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—Efforts are being made by the Australasian Council of Trade Unions for the Advisory War Council to consider an increase in wages…

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Council Will Give More Help to N.E.S. Transfer of Headquarters Suggested

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

An appeal for more active cooperation with the N.E.S. was made by the Director (Colonel Lorenzo) at a special meeting of Greater Newcastle Council last night. He suggested, among other things, that the N.E.S. headquarters should be transferred to the…

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Stockton Inspected by Mayor

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 5

The Mayor (Ald. W. Young), the City Engineer (Mr. Knott) and the City Treasurer (Mr. Neale) this week made a tour of…

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Council Employees' Revue

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 5

The Greek Day appeal will be augmented by the concert held last night in the City Hall, and presented by the Greater Newcastle Council Employees'…

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Modify New System Mayor Prepares Report on Garbage

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 8

Complete restoration of the bi-weekly garbage service in residential areas is not expected to be recommended in the report being prepared by the Mayor…

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No Confidence in Labour Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 14

LITHGOW, Thursday.—Portland branch of the Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association has dissociated itself from the Trades and Labour Council…

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Miners' Delegates to Labor Council Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 3

The Central Council of the Miners' Federation to-day elected Messrs. G. W. S. Grant (general secretary) and E. Ross delegates to the New South…

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Council and Abattoir Administration Labour Branch Wants Inquiry

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 8

"The next Labour Government will conduct an inquiry into the administration of Greater Newcastle Council and the Abattoir Board," said the Chairman…

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