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

Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1881

175 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 6 of 9

East Maitland Borough Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 16 July 1881 · page 6

An adjourned meeting of the East Maitland Borough Council, was held in the Council Chamber, on Thursday evening. There were present: The Mayor (Mr. C. Del[?]hery), Alderman Chambers,…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Maitland District Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 21 July 1881 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Maitland District Council was held in the Council's office, Mechanics' Institute, East Maitland, on Tuesday afternoon. The Warden and all…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

East Maitland Borough Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 23 July 1881 · page 6

The customary fortnightly meeting of this Council was held in the Council Chamber, East Maitland, on Wednesday evening. There were present: The Mayor (Mr. C. Delohery), Aldermen Barrow,…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

West Maitland Borough Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 26 July 1881 · page 7

On Friday evening the ordinary fortnightly meeting of this Council was held in the Council Chamber, High-street. There were present: The Mayor (Mr. J. J. Riley),…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Municipal Matters

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 28 July 1881 · page 4

According to arrangement, the Mayor (Mr. J. J. Riley) and Aldermen Wilkinson, Pritchard, and James, met Mr. George Bewick, Superintendent of Ways and…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald Wednesday, July 27, 1881. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 30 July 1881 · page 3

Mr. De Salis rose on a question of privilege to maintain that he had been wrongly moved out of order at the last sitting of the Council, when he desired to move the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Latest Parliamentary News. (By Electric Telegraph.) [From Greville's Telegram Company.] Thursday, July 28, 1881. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 30 July 1881 · page 5

The House was occupied discussing a motion by Mr. Macleay for the production of papers in connection with the railway from Narrandera to Kent. Jesneret's Tramway Bill, which was read a second time,…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Original Correspondence. Gas Rates, and Municipal Councils. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 30 July 1881 · page 3

SIR,—Allow me, through the medium of your valuable paper, to defend my conduct, made against me by the Municipal Council of West Maitland. I have been rather…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

A Municipal Ode. "When I do open my lips let no dog bark" Shakespeare

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 August 1881 · page 2

I'd give two [?] To be a [?] Unless indeed you [?] Dear [?] tonic…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Morpeth Borough Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 4 August 1881 · page 7

The ordinary meeting of the Morpeth Borough Council was held in the Council Chamber, on Tuesday evening. There were present: The Mayor (Mr. P. K. Haydon),…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

East Maitland Borough Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 6 August 1881 · page 3

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the East Maitland Borough Council was held in the Council Chamber, on Wednesday evening. There were present:—Aldermen Bailey,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Latest Parliamentary News. (By Electric Telegraph.) Thursday, August 4, 1881. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 6 August 1881 · page 4

The Hospital Act Amendment Bill was read a third time, and returned to the Assembly. The second reading of the Sydney Hospital Bill was agreed to, and the measure passed through committee as far as clause…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Legislative Council. Wednesday, August 3

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 6 August 1881 · page 3

The President reported the receipt of the Chinese Restriction Bill from the Legislative Assembly. On the motion of Sir John Robertson the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

West Maitland Borough Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 9 August 1881 · page 6

The customary fortnightly meeting of this Council was held in the Council Chamber, High-street, on Friday evening. There were present: The Mayor (Mr. J. J. Riley),…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The Lord Mayor's Banquet London, August 6 (Night)

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 August 1881 · page 2

THE annual banquet given by the Lord Mayor of London to the Ministers at the close of the Parliamentary session took place at the Mansion House to-night. Most…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

(By Electric Telegraph.) Thursday, August 11, 1881. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 13 August 1881 · page 4

The President reported the death of the Hon. G. Oakes, On the motion of Sir John Robertson, seconded by Mr. Piddington and supported by Mr. King, all of whom referred with very great regret to…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

(From the S. M. Herald.) Wednesday, August 10, 1881. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 13 August 1881 · page 7

Sir JOHN ROBERTSON, in answer to Sir Alfred Stephen, said there would be no objection to lay upon the table copies of Governor Sir John Young's despatches on the subject of the Act of 18[?]1 for…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

East Maitland Borough Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 20 August 1881 · page 6

A meeting of the East Maitland Borough Council was held in the Council Chamber, on Wednesday evening. There were present: The Mayor (Mr. C Delohery), Aldermen Richardson, Bailey, Man,…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

New South Wales Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Wednesday, August 17, 1881. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 20 August 1881 · page 6

The Summary Convictions Bill was received from the Legislative Assembly, and read the first time. Sir JOHN ROBERTSON moved the second leading of the Chinese Restrction Bill. He referred, at…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →