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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1883

162 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 3 of 9

The Maitland Mercury. Saturday, March 24, 1883. Parliament of New South Wales. (from S. M. Herald.) Wednesday, March 21, 1883. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 24 March 1883 · page 4

Mr. DALLEY moved that the House, at its rising adjourn until Wednesday next. The motion was agreed to. A Temporary Supply Bill for the month of March…

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Athletic Sports at Singleton. (From cur own re[?]erter.) OFFICIALS:—President, Mr. A. J. Gould, M L.a.; Vice-presidents, Messrs. J. P. Quinn, J.P. and Alex. Munro; Treasurer, Mr. T. C Norton; Judge, Mr, Geo Loder, Mayor of Singleton; Starter, Mr. T. K. Coughlan; Joint Hon. Sec[?], Messrs. T. K. Cough[?]an, and J. B Fredericks

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 27 March 1883 · page 5

It was predicted that, with not a single counter Attraction of any moment, the sports held under the auspices of the Singleton Athletic Club yesterday would most surely be extensively patronised as an…

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Municipal Conference. Hunter River Water Supply. (Newcastle He[?]ald.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 29 March 1883 · page 3

On Tuesday, a conference of Mayors and Aldermen of Newcastle and surrounding municipalities was held at the Council Chambers, the Mayor of Newcastle (Mr. Laing)…

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(From S. M. Herald.) Wednesday, March 28, 1883. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 31 March 1883 · page 3

The Kiama Tramway Bill, and the Australian Gaslight Company's Bill were read the third time, and returned to the Legislative Assembly…

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(By Electric Telegraph.) [From Greville's Telegram Company.] Thursday, March 29, 1883. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 31 March 1883 · page 4

A message was received from the Governor, assenting to the Temporary Supply Bill for March, and approving of leave of absence being granted to Professor Smith…

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West Maitland Borough Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 April 1883 · page 6

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the West Maitland Borough Council was held in the Council Chamber, on Friday evening. There were present: The Mayor (Mr…

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(By Electric Telegraph.) [From Greville's Telegram Company.] Tuesday, April 3, 1883. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 5 April 1883 · page 5

Mr. Piddington moved the third reading of the Redhead Coal Mine Railway Bill. The motion was agreed to, and the bill read a third time, and returned to the Assembly…

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Parliament of New South Wales. (From S. M. Herald.) Wednesday April 4, 1883. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 7 April 1883 · page 3

The President took the chair at half-past 4. The House went into committee for the consideration of the Judges' Salaries and Pensions Bill, and after discussion upon…

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West Maitland Borough Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 10 April 1883 · page 3

A special meeting of the West Maitland Borough Council was held in the Council Chamber, High-street, on Friday evening. There were present:—The Mayor (Mr…

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Morpeth Borough Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 12 April 1883 · page 4

This Council met in the Council Chamber, Highstreet, Morpeth, on Tuesday evening. There were present: The Major (Mr. P K Haydon), Aldermen Brookes, White, Ling, Tulip, Twine, and Bowes…

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West Maitland Borough Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 12 April 1883 · page 2

A special meeting of the West Maitland Borough Council was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday evening. There were present:—The Mayor (Mr. Alexander…

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Parliament of New South Wales. (From S. M. Herald.) Wednesday April 11, 1883. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 14 April 1883 · page 7

A message was received from the Legislative Assembly, forwarding the Conditional Purchases Vali[?]ation Bill, for the consideration and concurrence of the Council…

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Latest Parliamentary News. (By Electric Telegraph.) [From Greville's Telegram Company.] Thursday, April 12, 1883. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 14 April 1883 · page 5

The Criminal Law Amendment Bill was received from the Assembly with amendments. On the motion of Mr. Dalley, consideration of the amendments was made an…

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West Maitland Borough Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 17 April 1883 · page 3

On Friday evening, the customary fortnightly meeting of the West Maitland Borough Council was held in the Council Chamber. There were present:—The Mayor…

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District News. [From Our Correspondents.] Singleton. Borough Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 17 April 1883 · page 7

A meeting of this Council took place on Wednesday evening. Present: The Mayor, Aldermen Munro, Burnett, Dixon, Pinchin, Campbell, Parr, and Quinn. The minutes of…

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East Maitland Borough Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 19 April 1883 · page 6

An adjourned meeting of the East Maitland Borough Council was held in the Council Chamber, on Monday evening. There were present:—The Mayor (Mr. Geo…

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(By Electric Telegraph.) [From Greville's Telegram Company.] Tuesday, April 17, 1883. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 19 April 1883 · page 5

The Conditional Purchases Validation Bill was read a second time, and passed committee without amendment. The House then went into committee to consider…

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East Maitland Borough Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 28 April 1883 · page 7

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held in the Council Chamber, Mechanics' Institute, Banks-street, on Wednesday evening. There were present-…

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Latest Parliamentary News. (By Electric Telegraph.) [From Greville's Telegram Company.] Thursday, April 26. Legislative Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 28 April 1883 · page 4

The Sydney Corporation Act Amendment Bill was received from the Assembly. On the motion of Mr. Darley it was read a first [?]ime. The Licensing Bill, on the motion of Mr, Dalley,…

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