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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1900

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Scone. Municipal Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 September 1900 · page 5

There was a full attendance at the usual meeting of the Council on Wednesday last. Correspondence was read from Mr. W Barrett asking for permission to use the footpath opposite the Railway Hotel…

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District News. Dungog. Municipal Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 September 1900 · page 5

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Odd[?] on Friday evening last. Ton Mayor (Alde[?], Jones) occupied the chair, and there were present:—Aldermen…

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The British General Election. Navy and Army Administration. Speeches by Ministers. Imperial Liberal Council Manifesto. Lord Carrington's Opinions. London, Sept. 25

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 September 1900 · page 3

Mr. G. J. Goschon in his farewell letter to the electors of St. George's Hanover-square, mentioned that it was his con[?]tent desire to keep the administration of the navy free from party polities…

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Borough Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 September 1900 · page 4

The Singleton B rough Council met last evening when there were present—The Mayor (Mr. H. McF[?] Alderman York, Munro, Qui[?] Grainger, wright, cragg, B d[?] and [?]…

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Parliament of New South Wales Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 September 1900 · page 2

When the House met V[?] commenced a [?] over the Cobar to Wil[?] Railway Bill, which [?] for third reading. When the order of the day was called the Vice-President of…

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Municipal Council

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 29 September 1900 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held in the Council chamber on Friday evening. 21st instant, when there were present Aldermen Rufus…

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The Municipal Council

Singleton Argus · Saturday 29 September 1900 · page 4

THURSDAY night's Council was a dreary meeting. The enthusiastic turn this body took at the beginning of the year is saning, The aldermen seemed…

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Singleton Borouge Council

Singleton Argus · Saturday 29 September 1900 · page 7

AT the reguler meeting of the above on Thursday night, the Major (Alderman McFeddes) presided. Also present: Alderman Munro, Grainger,…

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West Maitland Borough Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 September 1900 · page 4

The regular fortinightly meeting of the west Maitland Borough counes was held in the council chamber, Town Ball, last evening present The Mayor (Colonel Wankinson) aldermen crothers…

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The Lord Mayor of London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 October 1900 · page 3

Alderman Frank Green, Alderman for Vintry ward of the City of London has been elected Lord Mayer of London, in succession to Alderman Sir John Voce Moore, whose term of office expires on…

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Morpeth Borough Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 October 1900 · page 2

The customary fortnightly meeting of the Morpeth Borough Council was held in the Council Chambers, School of Arts, las evening. There were in attendance—The…

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District News. Greta. Municipal Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 October 1900 · page 5

Present, The Mayor John Ryall Aldermen Waugh Leaver, Dixon, Walker, and Piyer, The following correspondence was received and [?] with —From Municipal Association of New…

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South Singleton Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 October 1900 · page 6

The South Singleton council met last evening when the Mayor Mr. Geo. Hinde presided. Also present: Aldermen Miner, Tulloch, Simmons, McGowen, and Bonson…

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A Municipal Improvement

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 3 October 1900 · page 2

THE asphalting of a strip of pathway on the east side of Bridge-street, between William and Brook streets, with the exception of a small patch in front…

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Source Singeleton Council

Singleton Argus · Thursday 4 October 1900 · page 2

ON Tuesday night the following were present at the regular meeting of the above: The Mayor(Alderman Hinde), Aldermen Tull[?]h, Simmons, Miner,…

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East Maitland Borough Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 October 1900 · page 4

The customary fortnightly meeting of the East Maitland Borough Council was held in the Council Chamber, Mechanics' Institute last evening Present: The Mayor (Mr. W.H. Foster), Aldermen…

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Municipal Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 5 October 1900 · page 2

THE ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Wednesday evening, there being present: The Mayor (Aid. Shaw), Aid. Dodds, Scott…

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Latest News by Wire. Sydney Death of an Alderman

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 October 1900 · page 3

The dudden and unexpected death of Alderman Dym[?]k which took place at an [?] hour this morning has [?]…

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Borough Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 October 1900 · page 4

The Singleton Borough Council met last evening when there were present—The Mayor (Mr. H. MeFadden jun) Aldermen Munro Bailey York Quinn Lloyd Grainger Wright and Cragg…

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Parliament of New South Wales Legislativie Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 October 1900 · page 2

Yesterday in the Legislative Council, The Administration (Validating) Bill having been read the third time some discussion ensued upon information furnished…

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