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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1897

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The Executive Council. (By Telegraphic.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 August 1897 · page 2

A meeting of the Executive Council, presided over by the LieutonnntGovernor, was held at noon, to-day, when all outstanding business of a…

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East Maitland Borough Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 August 1897 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of this Council was hold in the Council Chamber, Mechanics' Institute, last evening. There were present—The Mayor (Mr. Jas. H. F. Waller), Aldermaen Rooney…

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Borough Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 August 1897 · page 4

The Singleton Borough Council met last evening when there were present—The Mayor (Alderman A. C. Robinson), Alderman Munro, McFaddon, Reuben, Wright, and Atkin. The Council Clerk…

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illness of an Alderman

Singleton Argus · Saturday 14 August 1897 · page 2

We regret to learn that Alderman Lloyd, of the Singleton Borough Council, has been confined to his bed for past few days, suffering from a chill he contracted while…

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Singleton Borough Council

Singleton Argus · Saturday 14 August 1897 · page 2

At the regular meeting on Thursday night, the following members were present:—The Mayor (Alderman Robinson) in the chair, Aldermen…

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West Maitland Borough Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 August 1897 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of the West Maitland Borough Council was held in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, last evening. Present: The Mayor (Mr. Henry Crothers), Aldermen Wilkinson…

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Municipal Matters

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 August 1897 · page 6

At the fortnightly meeting of the East Maitland Borough Council, there was a large quantity of correspondence dealt with. The Divisional Engineer of Railways wrote that the removal of a fence…

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Municipal Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 17 August 1897 · page 3

At the regular meeting on Friday night there were present—Ald. Hooke (Mayor), Dark, Carlton, Jones, Abbott and Ingall, and the following…

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Maitland District Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 August 1897 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Maitland District Council was held this afternoon at the East Maitland Mechanics' Institute. There were present— The Warden (Mr. John Bowden), Councillors…

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Unemployed Agitation Mayor Refused Town Hall for a Meeting. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 August 1897 · page 2

A DEPUTATION waited on the Mayor of Sydney to-day, to request that the Town Hall be granted for the purpose of holding a meeting of the…

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municipal Matters

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 August 1897 · page 6

The only important business done at the last meeting of the West Maitland Borough Council was the adoption of the Treasurer's report, which was accompanied by some interesting figures…

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Our Muswellbrook Letter. Municipal Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 August 1897 · page 4

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers, School of Arts, last night, when there were present—The Mayor (Alderman Bowman)…

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South Singleton Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 August 1897 · page 2

A meeting of the above was held on Tuesday evening, when there were present—The Mayor (Alderman Miner), Aldermen Kirkwood, Dines Simmons, and Tulloch…

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East Maitland Borough Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 August 1897 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of this council was held in the Council Chamber last evening. Present: The Mayor (Mr. J. H. F. Waller) Aldermen Foster, Bourke, Watson, Rooney, and…

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West Maitland Borough Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 August 1897 · page 4

SIR,—Kindly allow me space in your columns for comment upon the actions of our local Borough Council, and the general management of the rate-payers' business, and the expenditure of their…

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South Singleton Council

Singleton Argus · Saturday 28 August 1897 · page 3

At the regular meeting of the above last Tuesday night, the following members were present: The Mayor (Ald Miner), Aldermen Kirkwood,…

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West Maitlaud Borough Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 August 1897 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of this body was held in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, last evening. There were present:— The Mayor (Mr. H. Crothtsre), Aldermen Ross, Taylor, Clarke…

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The Legislative Council and Federation

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 August 1897 · page 2

SINCERE regret will be experienced throughout New South Wales, in the ranks of those who have recognised the value of the Legislative Council even as now constituted, in…

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Parliament of N. S. Wales Tuesday. In the Legislative Council

Singleton Argus · Saturday 28 August 1897 · page 3

The Draft Constitution Bill was further considered in committee, and the clauses from clause 52 to clause 66 were dealt with…

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Municipal Matters

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 August 1897 · page 5

The East Maitland Council met on Wednesday evening. Present: The Mayor (Mr. J. H. F. Waller), Altermen Bourke, Watson, Ley, Foster, and Rooney. Sums of £250 for the Bank-street…

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