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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1907

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—THE—Muswellbrook Chronicle O, sacred weapon, left for truth's defence Sole dread of folly, vice and insolence, Reverent we touch thee [?] but with honest zea To rouse the henchman of the public weal. Saturday, May 11, 1907. Wybong Shire Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 11 May 1907 · page 2

A MEETING of the abovenamed Council was held at the Masonic Hall, on Wednesday morning last, when there were present—Councillors E Bowman…

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Municipal Saleyards. a Peculiar Position

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 May 1907 · page 4

At the meeting of the Singleton Municipal Council on Thursday night the Mayor stated that the Shire Council had called for applications…

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Municipal Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 14 May 1907 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the local Municipal Council was held in the Chambers on Friday night last, there being present:—Alds McNamee…

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Municipal Council Finances

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 14 May 1907 · page 4

At the meeting of the Singleton Municipal Council on Thursday night the Mayor referred, to the financial position of the Council, and a letter…

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Why Marney Left Home Wife Appeals to a Council

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 14 May 1907 · page 4

At the last mooting of Waterloo Council an appeal was received, from Mrs Marney on behalf of her husband, who was fined some time ago at…

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Privy Council Appeal

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 May 1907 · page 5

In the appeal of the plaintiffs in the case of the Commissioners of Taxation of New South Wales re[?]sus Mooney, judgment has been reserved…

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News by Cable. London, May 14. Irish Council Bill

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 May 1907 · page 5

The Committee of the North Dubin Irish League has resolved that the Irish Council Bill is absurdly inadequate, and insultingly hostile to the national…

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Municipal Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 May 1907 · page 3

A special meeting of the Municipal Council to receive the finance committee's estimate of receipts and expenditure for 1967-8, and striking rates for the current year. was held last…

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Privy Council Appeal

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 May 1907 · page 3

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has reserved judgement in the appeal of the Municipal Council of Sydney versus Terry…

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Irish Council Bill [By Cable.] London

Singleton Argus · Thursday 16 May 1907 · page 2

The Irish Council Bill is strongly attacked by the Roman Catholic Bishops, and it is thought that the National Convention in Dublin will…

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Municipal Assessment

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 May 1907 · page 2

In regard to the total increase in the annual assessment for the municipality of West Maitland, we have been assured by the assessors (Messrs. C. H. Prentice and C. Winney), that it only accounts for…

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Municipal Appeal Court

Singleton Argus · Thursday 16 May 1907 · page 2

On Tuesday last a Municipal Appeal court was held, before Mr T. H. Wilkiuson P.M., at the Singleton Court House when the following…

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Wallarobba Shire Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 May 1907 · page 2

A meeting of the above was held at the Chambers on Wednesday last there being in attendance: Councillors Waller (President) Boydell, Carlton, Alison, and Fulton…

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Shire Council's Endowment

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 May 1907 · page 2

Mr.P.J.Martin, clerk to the Tarro Shire Council, has received a communication from the Public Works Department which referred to a resolution which was passed at the recent Shires' Conference. The…

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Shire Engineer's Report

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 May 1907 · page 2

The following report was present by Mr Baldock, engineer for the Wallarobba Shire Council at the meeting of the Council held on Wednesday last:—…

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Tarro Shire Inspector

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 May 1907 · page 2

The Tarro Shire Clark, Mr. P. J. Martin, has a letter from the Inspector-General of Police Department, acknowledging receipt of council's communication, and stating that the Inspector-General of…

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Irish Council Bill

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 May 1907 · page 3

The executive of the Irish National Council has resolved that the Irish Council Bill will not suit the Irish nation, and calls upon the Irish members to withdraw from Parliament…

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The Irish Council Bill. Probable Rejection

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 May 1907 · page 4

LONDON, Tuesday Evening.—There is every probability that the National Convention in Dublin will reject the Irish Council Bill, in spite of Mr…

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Municipal Corruption

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 May 1907 · page 3

Abraham Rueff, solicitor, at San Francisco pleaded guilty to extortion from keepers of restaurants for the privilege of selling liquors…

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Wallarobba Shire Council. Dungog

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 May 1907 · page 10

A meeting was held at the council office Dungog, on Wednesday, 15th instant, when all the councillors were present with the exception of Councillor Lawrie, who has been…

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