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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1899

267 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 3 of 14

Municipal Elections. STOCKTON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 February 1899 · page 6

The annual elections of aldermen and auditors took place at the council chambers, Douglas-street, on Saturday, Alderman W. H. Goodman officiating as returning…

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That Carrington Polling Booth

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1899 · page 6

Sir,—Mr. Thos. Garrett informs the Carrington ratepayers that I am misleading them. They have heard this before. It should surprise him to find they do not…

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Adamstown. Municipal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1899 · page 3

The official declaration of the poll was declared by the returning officer (Alderman Loyden) at 6 o'clock last evening. There was no alteration in the figures given on…

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New Lambton. the Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1899 · page 6

On Monday evening, at 7 p.m., the Mayor and returning officer officially declared the result of the poll, which took place on Saturday. None of the candidates were present,…

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Maitland District West Maitland Borough Council. Election of Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1899 · page 8

A special meeting of the West Maitland Borough Council was held at the council chamber, Town Hall, yesterday afternoon. The Mayor (Alderman Wilkinson) presided,…

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The Election of Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1899 · page 4

The only business to come before the Newcastle Borough Council this evening will be the election of Mayor for the current municipal year. According to the talk…

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Newcastle Hospital. the Honorary Medical Staff Re-elected. Election of House Committee. Competitive Designs for the Operating Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1899 · page 4

The first meeting of the new committee of management of the Newcastle Hospital was held at the institution last night. Mr. C. H. Hannell,…

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Imperial Parliament. the Neglect of Wales

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—In the House of Commons last night the amendment to the Address-in-Reply that Welsh questions were neglected was rejected…

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Wallsend. Election of Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1899 · page 8

A special meeting of the Wallsend Council, for the election of Mayor, was held last evening. The returning officer (Alderman H. Rushton) in the chair. The others…

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Mayoral Elections. Adamstown

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1899 · page 8

The council met lost night for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing year. There was full attendance, those present being: Aldermen Thwaites,…

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Maitland District East Maitland Borough Council. Election of Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1899 · page 8

A special meeting of the East Maitland Borough Council was held at the council chamber, Mechanics' Institute, last evening. The Mayor (Alderman J. H. F. Waller)…

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The Mayoral Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1899 · page 4

At last night's meeting of the City Council Alderman Timbury was elected by 7 votes-to 5, Mayor of the city of Newcastle. The new Mayor has not…

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New Lambton. Election of Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 February 1899 · page 3

A special meeting of the New Lambton Council was held on Tuesday evening for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing municipal year…

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Hamilton. Election of Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 February 1899 · page 8

Alderman Alexander was elected Mayor of Hamilton last evening. There were two other nominations, viz., of Aldermen Donn and Stewart. Three papers, marked 1, 2,…

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Queensland General Election the Premier's Manifesto. Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 February 1899 · page 5

The Premier has issued his address to the electors of Bullmba. He refers to the lamentable death of the late Premier. He deals first with the question of…

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Waratah Council. Election of Mayor. Alderman Creer Re-elected

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 February 1899 · page 5

A special meeting of the Waratah Council was held last evening at the Town Hall for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing year. There were present: The…

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Mayoral Elections. Plattsburg

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 February 1899 · page 8

A special meeting of the council was held last night in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute for the election of Mayor. There were present: The Mayor (Alderman O. G…

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Morpeth. Election of Mayor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 February 1899 · page 8

A meeting of the council to elect a Mayor was held on Wednesday. All the members except Alderman Hogan were present, the retiring Mayor, Mr. R. Sim, presiding…

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Mayoral Elections. Wickham

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 February 1899 · page 7

A special meeting or the Wickham Council was held on Wednesday evening. There were present: The Mayor (Alderman B. Davis), and Alderman Frith, Gilbert,…

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Sympathy from Britain. Statements in Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 February 1899 · page 5

LONDON Saturday.—The Queen, Prince of Wales, and many others sent expressions of sympathy to or called at the French Embassy in London…

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