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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1901

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South Singleton Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 November 1901 · page 6

The South Singleton Council met last night (Tuesday), when there were present: The Mayor (Mr. George Hinde), Aldermen Miner, Benson, Gilson, Simmons, and Tulloch…

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The Mayor of New York

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 November 1901 · page 3

Mr. Van Wyck, retiring Mayor of New York, has been defeated for election of the State Supreme Court Judgeship…

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South Singleton Council

Singleton Argus · Thursday 7 November 1901 · page 2

A MEETING of the above Council was held on Tuesday night in the Council Chambers when the following aldermen were present: The Mayor,…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 November 1901 · page 3

In the Legislative Council yesterday the Maitland Hospital Enabling Bill, the Benevolent Society of New South Wales Bill, the Aberdare Collieries Railway Bill, and the Truck Act Amendment Bill were…

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Municipal Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 November 1901 · page 2

A special meeting of the Council was held on Friday night last prior to the usual fortnightly meeting. Present—Ald. Hooke (Mayor), Donnelly…

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The Mayor of New York Congratulated by the President

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 November 1901 · page 3

Colonel Roosevelt, the President of the United States, has sent a telegraphic message to Mr. Seth Lowe, who has been elected Mayer of New York, congratulating the city upon the overwhelming triumph…

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Municipal Council

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 9 November 1901 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Murrurundi Municipal Council was held in the Council Chamber on Friday evening, let instant, when…

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Murrurundi. Municipal Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 November 1901 · page 5

he usual fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Friday, November 1st. Present—The Mayor, (Aldermen White, Stuart, Smith, and Fishburn. No correspondence had been received since the…

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West Maitland Borough Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 November 1901 · page 4

The customary fortnightly meeting of the West Maitland Borough Council was held in the Council Chamber. Town Hall, last evening. The Mayor (Mr. T. J. Rib[?]) presided, and the following member were present :—Aldermen Crothers,…

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Lord Mayor's Show. a Successful Pageant. the Commonwealth Car. Banquet at the Guild Hall. London, Nov. 10

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 November 1901 · page 3

The Lord Mayor's show, held yesterday, was a success. The Commonwealth car, which formed part of the procession, was acclaimed. At the banquet held at the Guildhall Lord…

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The Lord Mayor's Banquet Lord Salisbury's Statements. "No Independence." LONDON

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 12 November 1901 · page 2

THE Lord Mayor of London yesterday entertained the members of the Ministry and a distinguished company at the Guildhall…

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East Maitland Borough Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 November 1901 · page 4

The customary fortnightly meeting of the East Maitland Borough Council was held in the Council Chamber, Mechanics' Institute, Banks-street, last evening. The Mayor (Mr. J. H. F. Waller) presided,…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 November 1901 · page 2

In the Legislative Council yesterday the third reading of the Industrial Arbitration Bill was carried by 16 to 8, Mr. Hawken calling for a division. The Coroners Bill also passed its final stage…

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Amending Municipal Law

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 November 1901 · page 4

A practical attempt has at last been made to put on the Statute Book of this State an improved municipal law. The existing measure is cumbersome, inefficient, and obsolete in regard to many of…

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Municipal Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 15 November 1901 · page 2

THE Council met on Wednesday night, there being present—The Mayor (Ald., Shaw), Ald. Dodds, Dobson, Ferguson, and Poynting…

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Our Muswellbrook Letter. Municipal Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 November 1901 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held in the Chambers, School of Arts, on Wednesday night, when there were present—The Mayor (Alderman Breeht), Aldermen Lang, Fleming,…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 November 1901 · page 2

Yesterday in the legislative Council, Dr. Creed moved the second reading of the Constitution Act amending bill. On the motion of the Attorney-General the debate was adjourned for a…

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Our Singleton Letter. Borough Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 November 1901 · page 4

The Singleton Borough Council met last night (Thursday). Present: The Mayor (Mr.H.McFadden), Alderman York, Grainger, Quinn, Bennett, Lambert, Cragg, Bailey, and Robinson…

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Deputation to Minister for Public Works. Application for a Grant of £500 for Streets Within Dungog Municipality

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 November 1901 · page 2

On Wednesday last the Hon. W. Bennett, M.P., introduced a deputation to Hon. E. W. O'Sullivan, at the Public Works Department, from the…

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Mayor and Council. Unique Proceedings

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 16 November 1901 · page 7

Two unique cases were heard on Tuesday at the police court Jerilderie, before Mr. F. W. Garstang, when Alderman Chrystal, acting under the…

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