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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1899

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Our Muswellbrook Letter. Municipal Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 July 1899 · page 4

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

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South Singleton Council

Singleton Argus · Thursday 13 July 1899 · page 4

AT a meeting of the above held on Tuesday night, the following members were present:— The Mayor (Alderman H[?]de), Aldermen Tulloch, Dawes,…

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East Maitland Borough Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 July 1899 · page 4

The customary fortnightly meeting of the East Maitland Borough Council was held in the Council Chamber, Mechanics' Institute, last evening. There were in attendance: The Mayor (Alderman…

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Latest News by Wire. Sydney. the Amalgamation of Municipalities

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 July 1899 · page 3

The Greater Sydney movement was advanced one step nearer a practical form to-day. A large and influential deputation from the suburban municipalities waited upon the Premier with a small…

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The Transvaal. Opinions of the Press. More War Material for the Cape. Interview with Mr. J. H. Hofmeyr. Resolution of the Uitlanders' Council. London, July 12

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 July 1899 · page 3

Mr. Chamberlain, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, in the House of Commons last night, said that it was impossible at present to define the affect of the latest proposals recommended by the…

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Municipal Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 July 1899 · page 2

THE regular fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Wednesday evening, when there was very little business. There were present: Aid…

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Stock Boards Council of Advice

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 July 1899 · page 3

THE new council os the Stock Boords Convention of New South Wales met at the office of the Chief Inspector of Stock, and appointed office-bearers…

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Greta Municipal Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 July 1899 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting was held on Wednesday evening. There were present:—The Mayor (Alderman B. Pryor), and Aldermen Waugh Dr. Walker, Buckley, and Rostron…

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Muswellbrook Municipal Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 15 July 1899 · page 2

THE ordinary meeting of the above was held on Wednesday night. There were present: The Mayor, Aldermen Brecht, Long, Bowman, Spratt and…

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Pastoralists in Council

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 15 July 1899 · page 13

It is gratifying to be able to read in the utterance of the President of the Pastoralists Association, printed elsewhere, a story of peace. There is little doubt that the existence…

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Special Meeting of Council

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 15 July 1899 · page 13

At the concision of the business of the annual meeting a special meeting of the council was held for the purpose of electing seven additional members of council in terms of rule 31. The…

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Lambton Municipality

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 15 July 1899 · page 2

ARRANGEMENTS arc being made to settle the financial affairs in the Lambton municipality, which, it will be renumbered, are in an unsatisfactory…

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Municipal Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 July 1899 · page 2

At the fortnightly meeting of Council on Friday night last the Mayor was in the chair, and all the Aldermen were present…

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Maitland District Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 July 1899 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Maitland District Council was held this afternoon at the Mechanics' Institute, East Maitland. There were present—Tho Warden…

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The Transvaal. the Cape Legislative Council. Boer Encroachment. New Proposals Favoured. Ominous Preparations. London. JulY 17

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 July 1899 · page 3

The Legislative Council Cape Colony is strongly in favour of the franchise proposals of Sir Alfred Milner. A green book has been issued by the Transvaal…

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Lambton Municipality

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 18 July 1899 · page 4

ARRANGEMENTS are being made to settle the financial affairs in the Lambton municipality, which, it will be remembered, are in an…

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Dungog. Municipal Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 July 1899 · page 5

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Friday evening last. The Mayor occupied the chair, and there were present—Aldermen Hooke,…

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Scone. Municipal Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 July 1899 · page 5

The usual meeting of the Council was held on Wednesday evening. There were present—Aldermen Ferguson (chair). Dodds and Hopper. A letter was read from the Treasury, notifying…

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Proceedings in Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 July 1899 · page 3

When the Legislative Council resumed its sitting yesterday afternoon, the Minister of Justice (Mr. Hughes) announced the change of portfolios consequent upon the resignation by Mr. Want of the…

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Municipal Council

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 22 July 1899 · page 2

The usual for nightly meeting of the Murrurundi Municipal Council [?] should have been held on Friday evening 14th instant lapsed for went of a [?]um…

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