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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1908

821 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 6 of 42

Cessnock Shire Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 January 1908 · page 2

Mr. T. L. Johns, who is a candidate for B riding of the Cessnock Shire. addressed the electors of Heddon-Greta at Parker's Hotel on Friday. Mr. T. Neilson…

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Shire Sale Yards

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 28 January 1908 · page 2

The matter of the shire saleyards just now is a burning question with electors in different parts of the shire, and there have been various opinions…

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Woolooma Shire Election. (To the Editor of the Scone Advocate.)

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1908 · page 2

SIR,—In two ridings of our shire I notice that contests are to take place. This is as it should be, for where the happy family business…

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Correspondence. [To the Editor of tho Scone Advocate.) the Shire Election

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1908 · page 2

SIR,—Without wishing to say anything with a view to influencing ratepayers in the forthcoming election, I trust you will let me…

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The Singleton Argus. Tuesday, January 28. the Municipal Elections

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 28 January 1908 · page 2

In past issues we have referred to the general lack of interest that has been manifested throughout the State in the matter of the municipal elections, under,…

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Cessnock Shire Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 January 1908 · page 4

Mr. Thomas L. Johns, a candidate for B Riding in the ensuing Cessnock Shire election, was announced to deliver an address at Risby's Falls Hotel last evening, but owing to the paucity of…

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East Maitland Municipality. Council Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 January 1908 · page 2

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Council of the Municipality of East Maitland was held in the Council Chamber. Mechanics' institute, last evening. The…

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Borough Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 29 January 1908 · page 2

The election of a new Council look place, The ratepayers as usual took very little interest in the matter. Six Aldermen were required and only six…

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Municipal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 January 1908 · page 4

In connection with the election of aldermen for the Council of the Municipality of East Maitland, Messrs. J. W. Tickell and J. B. Rooney, two of the nominated…

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The Municipal Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 January 1908 · page 7

Alderman Weidmann is seeking re-election to the Municipal Council, and is quite prepared, if not "eager," for the fray, and it is generally thought will give a good account of…

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Our Singleton Letter. Shire Saleyards

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 January 1908 · page 4

On Wednesday afternoon some 40 persons, electors of Patrick Plains Shire and others, met at Messrs. Moore and Co.'s union building to discuss the question of…

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Shire Sale Yards. (To the Editor)

Singleton Argus · Thursday 30 January 1908 · page 2

Sir.—Will you please give ihc following statement prominence in the correspondence column of your valuable paper:-in answer to numerous…

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Shire Sale Yards. Meeting of Landowners

Singleton Argus · Thursday 30 January 1908 · page 2

Pursuant to advertisement calling a monster meeting of land owners, for the purpose, of considering the best situation for creating shire saleyards…

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Patrick Plains Shire Council. (From our Representative.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 3

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Council of Patrick Plains Shire was held at the Shire Offices on Thursday when there were present:—Councillors R. H. Dangan…

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Municipal and Shire Elections

The Scone Advocate · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 2

THE vote to he given here to-morrow will settle for a period of three years (unless something untoward occurs in the meantime) who shall have charge of the…

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Hinton. the Shire Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 3

Last night Mesesrs. Raymond Swan, Chas. W. Boag, and James Stuart candidates for the position of councillor, C Riding, Port Stephens Shire, addressed a public meeting in the…

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Our Muswellbrook Letter. From our Representative.) Municipal Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 4

The last meeting of the [?] for the present year was held on Wednesday night, [?] there were [?] Luscom[?] (Mayor), [?]…

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Singleton Borough Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 7

The usual meeting of the above was held in the Council "Chambers on Thursday night last, when the following were Present. The Mayor (Alderman H. McFadden), Aldermen…

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Rifle Shooting. Imperial Council's Views

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 7

Mr. Wade, tins State Premier, has received from Mr. T. H. Coghlan, Agent-General, copies of letters containing the views of the Imperial Army Council with regard to the principles…

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Patrick Plains Shire Council

Singleton Argus · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 6

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Council of Patrick Plains Shire was belt! at the shire offices on Thursday, when there- were present: Councillors…

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