Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1943

1,030 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 4 of 52

Mayor Says: Better Leaders Needed

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 January 1943 · page 3

Yesterday the Mayor of Greater Newcastle (Alderman Dunkley) spoke of the need for better leadership in…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Tarro Shire Has Holiday Problem

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 January 1943 · page 2

Tarro Shire Council has a staff holiday problem. It was reported to to-days' meeting that the following were due:…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Council Congratulates Dr. Tweedy

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 January 1943 · page 2

On behalf of the council and the citizens. West Maitland Council last night decided to extend congratulations to Dr. E. V. Tweedy upon…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Sydney County Council Election Criticised

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 January 1943 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday—Describing the method of electing the chairman of Sydney County Council as 'rotten and a discredit to a great public…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

No Official News of Four-Power Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 January 1943 · page 2

CANBERRA, Tuesday.—While Government circles are interested in the report of the "New York Times" of the projected formation of an…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Lake Shire By-election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1943 · page 4

Two nominations have been received for the extraordinary vacancy in "C" riding of Lake Macquarie Shire caused by the resignation of…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Shire Congratulates New Archbishop

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 January 1943 · page 2

Congratulations to Dr. E.V. Tweedy on his elevation to Archbishop of Hobart were offered by Tarro Shire Council…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

No Swine Fever in Tarko Shire

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 January 1943 · page 2

There are no signs of vaine fever in Tarro Shire, the health inspector (Mr. T. C. Atkinson) reported to-day to the council…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Bush Fire Brigades Formed in Shire

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 January 1943 · page 2

Public meetings at two places in Tarro Shire. Mulbring and Brunkerville have formed bush fire brigades the council was…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

To Show Cause Council Calls on Contractor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1943 · page 5

Perturbed at reports about the sanitary services at Pelaw Main and Stanford Merthyr, Tarro Shire Council decided yesterday to give the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

"Works Council Clique" Witness Describes Suspension

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 January 1943 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The manner in which he and three other clerks were originally suspended by the Director of Personnel (Mr. F…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Alderman Rescued Niece From Harbour

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 January 1943 · page 4

SYDNEY, Sunday.—Ald. Frank Purcell, of the City Council, dived fully clothed from a launch into the harbour last night to rescue his…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Council Prepares for 1943 Diphtheria Immunisation Drive

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 25 January 1943 · page 3

The 1943 campaign for immunisation of schoolchildren in Newcastle against diphtheria is expected to commence in March. Officials hope that 2000 children will submit to the treatment. Twenty thousand children have…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Miners' Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1943 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.—The Central Council of the Miners' Federation, which wilt meet in Sydney next Monday, will have mono important questions to…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

New Council to Control District Cricket

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1943 · page 6

TO COORDINATE cricket in the district, Newcastle District Cricket Council decided last night to divide competitions into two…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Moiquito Menace Cessnock Council And Military To Combine Attack

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 26 January 1943 · page 2

Military authorities nock Cessnock Council have planned a counter attack on mesquitoes which are now proving a menace In the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Invited Mayor to Gambling Club

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 January 1943 · page 3

NEW YORK, Jan. 26.—Five women and a man were convicted of maintaining a gambling establishment after making the mistake of sending…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Miners' Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 January 1943 · page 6

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Among motions listed for the miners' Central Council meeting, which will begin on Monday, are—…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Listening Group Council Meeting

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 27 January 1943 · page 3

A meeting of Newcastle District Council of TBC Listening Groups has been called for next Wednesday night, February 3, at 2NC…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Mayor Wanted to Cut Speeches Little Support in Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1943 · page 2

Following protects by aldermen, the Mayor (Ald. Dunkley) last night withdrew a minute recommending a time limit and a fixed…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →