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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1942

993 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 13 of 50

Council Subsidy for P.S.A.A.A.

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 2

Greater Newcastle Council agreed last night that the Public Schools' Amateur Athletic Association should be offered a subsidy of £2 a week…

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Cessnock Mayor Replies to Works Minister

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 4

The Mayor of Cessnock (Alderman G. Heery) to-day replied to criticism of the Council's trenchdigging policy by the Minister for…

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Rates for Council Employees

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 4

Agreements on war loading for some municipal employees under the Municipal Employees for Greater Newcastle (Wages Division) Award were reached…

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State Labour Supported Trades Hall Council Decision

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 3

By 19 votes to 12. Newcastle Trades Hall Council last night decided to be represented by two observers at the State Labour Party's…

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"Tissue of Inaccuracies," Says Mr. Heffron Reply to Chief Warden and Mayor on N.E.S. Charges

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY Thursday.—A vigorous reply to the charges made at Greater Newcastle Council meeting last night by the Chief Warden (Ald. Fairhall) and the Mayor (Ald. Young) was given to-day by the…

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General Macarthur's Faith in Victory Met War Council; Sat In House

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 1

CANBERRA, Thursday.—"If the men of Australia fight as well as they argue we are certain of victory." This statement was made by General Douglas…

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Mayor Sponsors Scout Appeal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 March 1942 · page 2

In the past year the response of the Boy Scouts to many calls made for work of a national character had earned the highest…

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A.R.P. in Schools Mayor Criticises Centralisation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 March 1942 · page 4

Criticising the lack of protection against air raids at Newcastle schools, the Mayor (Ald. Young) complained at a meeting of the…

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Pacific War Council Dr. Evatt Awaits Verdict

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 March 1942 · page 3

NEW YORK, March 26.—"We have advanced more rapidly toward unity of control in this war than we did in the war of 1914-18…

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A.L.P. Council Not Satisfied Minister's Reply on Free Shelters

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 March 1942 · page 4

The reply of the Minister for Home Security (Mr. Lazzarini) that provision of free material to householders for air-raid shelters was a matter…

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Bush Brigades Recommended in Lake Shire

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1942 · page 4

To fight fires originating from possible enemy action, or other causes, the State War Effort Coordination Committee recommended to Lake…

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Will Prosecute Straying Stock in Lake Shire

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1942 · page 3

"There is no more contentious matter dealt with by local government bodies," said the Health Inspector (Mr. C. Ray) in a report to…

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Pacific Council Triumph for Govt. Persistence

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 31 March 1942 · page 2

Melbourne: The creation of a Pacific War Council announced in Washington last night, is the culmination of…

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Australia Reaches Goal "Proper Voice" in Decisions of Washington Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1942 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Monday.—The Pacific War Council to be set up at Washington giving Australia a direct voice in the higher conduct of the war in the Pacific was a source of deep satisfaction and an essential prerequisite to offensive…

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Pacific War Council Russia's Absence Deplored

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 April 1942 · page 3

WASHINGTON, March 31.—The absence of Russia from the Pacific War Council established in Washington was referred…

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No Control of Charcoal Sale Maitland Council Protests

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 April 1942 · page 5

"This is one of the most disgraceful episodes which has happened to this council over a period of years," the Deputy Mayor of West Maitland…

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Council Census Forms Must Be Filled in by April 13

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 April 1942 · page 2

Registration forms for the compulsory census to be taken by Greater Newcastle Council will be available at all post-offices and…

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"Need Special Conditions" Shire Bus Brownout Problems

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Early steps will probably be taken by the State Government to overcome serious transport difficulties in Kearsley and…

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Dr. Quezon Meets War Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—Matters of vital importance to defence strategy were discussed for several hours by the War Council to-day…

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New Pacific Council Consultative Role Says President

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 3

WASHINGTON, April 1.—The Pacific War Council in Washington will have an essentially consultative role,…

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