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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1906

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Port Stephens Shire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 August 1906 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting was held in the Courthouse, Raymond Terrace, on Thursday afternoon last. All the councillors were present with the exception of Councillor…

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Morpeth Borough Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 August 1906 · page 2

The customary fortnightly meeting of the Morpeth Borough Council was held in the council chamber, Morpeth, last evening. The Mayor (Alderman T. Wynne) occupied the chair, and the following…

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Letter to the Editor. Municipal Conveniences

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 August 1906 · page 3

Sir,—Will you kindly allow me, through your columns to draw attention to the blunder the Maitland Borough Council are about making, in reference to the sites…

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East Maitland Borough Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 August 1906 · page 6

The regular fortnightly meeting of the East Maitland Borough Council was held in the Council Chambers, Mechanics' Institute last evening. The Mayor (Alderman J.H.P…

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Letters to the Editor. Municipal Conveniences

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 August 1906 · page 5

Sir,—Mr. Sawyer has undoubtedly taken up the right attitude regarding the erection of an urinal opposite business premises in such a narrow part of High-Street, and when…

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Bolwarra Shire Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 August 1906 · page 3

A meeting of the above council was held in the council's office, Large, on Thursday afternoon. The councillors in attendance were—McGregor (chairman), Norrie, and…

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Ex-mayor's Bankruptcy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 August 1906 · page 3

Mr. Horantio Davies, ex-Lord Mayor of London, has become bankrupt…

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Maitland District Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 August 1906 · page 2

Mr. G. W. N. Brunker, secretary of the Maitland District Council, has received a communication from the Department of Public Works, stating that the Under-secretary for Finance and Trade, had been…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 August 1906 · page 4

Tn the Council, yesterday. The Balmain Lighting Bill was read a first time. Leave of absence for the remainder of the…

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Municipal Dignity. (To the Editor of the "Mercury.")

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 August 1906 · page 4

Sir,—In your report of last meeting of the Borough Council, Alderman Little took occasion to explain the attitude of the council towards the Hunter River District Cricket…

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Wooluma (Temporary) Shire Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 August 1906 · page 2

A MEETING of the above was held at the Court House, Scone, yesterday, there being present: Messrs. L. E. Wiseman (Chairman), E. G. Eagar…

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Municipal Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 August 1906 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the local Municipal Council was held on Wednesday evening last, there being present: The Mayor (Ald. Parker)…

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Muswellbrook Letter. Municipal Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 August 1906 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held last night. There were present: Aldermen Luscombe (Mayor), Brecht, Weidmann, Lang, Fleming, Barrett,…

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Local and General News. Shire Rolls

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Friday 17 August 1906 · page 2

We would remind our readers that the shire rolls, as collected by the police and adopted by the Temporary Council, are now open for inspection by all persons…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 August 1906 · page 6

In the Council yesterday, The Dower Abolition Bill was rend a third time. Tho Railway Commissioners Bill was read a first time…

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indisposed Aldermen

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 August 1906 · page 4

Alderman M'Fadden, who has been confined to his room for some time, owing to a very severe attack of muscular rheumatism, is now enabled to…

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Muswellbrook Municipal Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 18 August 1906 · page 2

THE regular monthly meeting of the above-named Council was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday evening last, when there were present—The Mayor (Alderman…

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The Shire Rolls

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 August 1906 · page 4

The lists of electors upon the Shire rolls of Patrick Plains can be seen at the various centres of population within the shire, and will remain open till…

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The State Parliament. Wednesday. In the Legislative Council

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 August 1906 · page 6

The second reading of the Lotteries Bill was carried by 20 votes to 6. This measure provides that all lotteries conducted within the State shall be…

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Letter to the Editor. Borough Council and Pearl Oval

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 August 1906 · page 3

Sir,—I regret that the utterances of Alderman Little at the last meeting of the council have compelled me to write on this subject. At the outset I may slate that I am…

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