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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1945

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N.S.W. Labor Council Has £7000 In 2HD

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 26 January 1945 · page 8

SYDNEY.—The N.S.W. Labor Council has invested £7000 in 2HD Newcastle, the secretary (Mr. R. A. King. M.L.C.) said last night…

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Letters to Editor Council Insurance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1945 · page 6

Sir,—Mr. Cooke's letter explaining that the Government insurance Office pays taxation and stamp duty is appreciated, but the Greater…

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State Labour Council Has £7000 in 2Hd

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1945 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday.—The Secretary of the New South Wales Labour Council (Mr. R. A. King) said that the council had invested £7000 in…

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Council Has To "Carry Baby," Says Ald. Lewis

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 27 January 1945 · page 3

The present Greater Newcastle Council was being called upon to "carry the baby" handed to it by the previous councils, said…

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Mayor's Plan for Beaches

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 30 January 1945 · page 8

That the beaches at Mcrewether, Dixon Park and Bar Beach should be linked with a long marine promenade is part of a…

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Jewish Women's Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 30 January 1945 · page 6

Mrs. Goldring presided at the Council of Jewish Women at the home of the Treasurer (Mrs. A. Gubbay). Donations were sent to…

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Regency Council For Yugoslavia

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 30 January 1945 · page 2

LONDON, Monday.—King Peter of Yugoslavia has by decree transferred his Royal powers to a Regency until a Constituent Assembly decides on…

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Aldermen Suggest: Racecourse Land As Play Area

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 February 1945 · page 8

Resumption of part of the Broadmeadow racecourse was suggested by three aldermen at last night's meeting of the…

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Aldermen Critical Mr. Kelly Refuses Maternity Beds

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1945 · page 2

A LETTER from the Minister for Health (Mr. Kelly) stating that the Hospitals Commission was not prepared to sanction…

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Council Offensive On Rats Of Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 February 1945 · page 4

Rats of Newcastle within the harbor perimeter are being blitzed with baits, traps and cyanide gas. Casualties are believed to be heavy. The Health Committee of the…

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"George," The Unknown Gardener Earns Council Praise

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 February 1945 · page 5

"George," the unknown gardener was complimented at last night's meeting of the Greater Newcastle Council for the work he was doing on the gardens opposite the Civic Theatre and in the civic block. Aid. Lewis said the gardens were greatly admired by visitors and…

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"Strip Council of Powers" W.O.I. Office Opposed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1945 · page 2

Greater Newcastle Council decided to protest against establishment of a branch office of the Department of War Organisation of Industry in…

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Mayor's Clash with A.C.F. British Centre £1000 Appeal Launched

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 February 1945 · page 2

Despite opposition from Newcastle branch of the Australia Comforts Fund, the Mayor (Ald. Norris) successfully launched an appeal for…

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Yugoslav Regency Council Nominees

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 3 February 1945 · page 6

LONDON, Friday. — According to the "Daily Telegraph," King Peter has nominated, as members of the Regency Council, General Simovitch…

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Duke Presides Executive Council Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1945 · page 6

CANBERRA, Friday.—The Duke of Gloucester presided at a meeting of the Executive Council at Government House to-day…

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Ministers Endorse Council Stand on Sunday Conference

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1945 · page 2

Attitude of the Greater Newcastle Council, in refusing to be represented at the industrial health conference on February 18 because that…

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Mayor's Appeal For British Centre

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 5 February 1945 · page 6

A personal appeal to the people of Newcastle for donations to the fund for the British Centre in Sydney was made today by the Mayor of…

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Miners' Central Council Meets

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 5 February 1945 · page 5

SYDNEY: When the annual meeting of the Miners' Central Council opens in Sydney this afternoon delegates will stand in…

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Waratah State Council of A.l.p

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 5 February 1945 · page 5

Proposals for the introduction of returned soldiers' preference in employment presupposed a depression and a scramble for…

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Handle Food Troubles Mayor to Suggest Committee

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1945 · page 2

A minute suggesting formation of a foodstuffs liaison committee will be presented to Greater Newcastle Council by the Mayor (Ald. Norris) on…

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