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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1910

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The Singleton Angus Thursday, June 9th. a Northern Provincial Council

Singleton Argus · Thursday 9 June 1910 · page 2

One of the most important steps in the progress of the Northern Districts of this State has been inaugurated by a motion of the Newcastle Municipal…

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Municipal Appeal Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 June 1910 · page 2

An Appeal Court for hearing appeals against the assessment of property within the municipality of West Maitland, was set down to be held at the Court house to-day. Only…

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Letter to the Editor. Municipal Treasurer

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 June 1910 · page 3

Sir,—I noticed in your paper of a few issues back that some trouble was caused in the West Maitland Municipal Council by the action of the treasurer refusing to sign a cheque. It may…

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Bolwarra Shire Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 June 1910 · page 6

A meeting of the Bolwarra Shire Council was held at the Shire Office, Largs. The President (Councilor McGregor) presided, and there were also present; Councillors Garaham, Bowden,…

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Wallarobba Shire Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 June 1910 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the above Council was held on Wednesday last. Present—Crs Waller (President), Carlton, Kingston,…

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[?] Shire Council

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Saturday 11 June 1910 · page 2

[?] meeting of the [?] was held in the Council [?] on Tuesday morning [?] Crs. Geo. Brown (President)…

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Etiquette for Aldermen

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 11 June 1910 · page 3

Should aldermen seek to reduce values? This point of municipal etiquette was discussed at the Smithfield Council meeting this week. The council's…

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West Maitland Municipal Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 June 1910 · page 6

Sir,—A few days ago we had an effusion from "Perplexed," and another from "Observe." In reply to the former, I might explain that had my remarks been published in your report of…

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West Maitland Municipality. Council Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 June 1910 · page 3

The Council of the Municipality of West Maitland, met last evening. The Mayor Major Cracknell) presided, and there were also in attendance:—Alderman Russell,…

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"Still a Water Baby." the Story of a New Alderman

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 June 1910 · page 3

Mr. James Seward, chimney sweep, of Wokingham, Berks, who was recently elected an alderman of the borough council, claims to be the origin of "Tom," the little…

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Shire Appeal Court. (Before Mr C. H. Gale, P.M.)

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 June 1910 · page 5

A sitting of the Shire Appeal Court to consider appeals against assessments was concluded at the Court House on Thursday. The Patrick Plains Shire…

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Labour's Battle Cry. "Abolish Council and Governor."

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 June 1910 · page 11

When asked on Thursday if he endorsed he statement of Mr. Dacey, M.L.A., that the Labour Party was going to the country on the question of the abolition of the…

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Council Meeting

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 14 June 1910 · page 2

A special meeting of the Singleton Municipal Council Is to be held on Thursday evening. A deputation will be received from the Singleton Band In…

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Letters to the Editor. West Maitland Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 June 1910 · page 6

Sir,-Having perused Alderman Thursby's letter in Saturday's issue I am pleased to learn that he is in accord with my view that the financial business of the municipality should be…

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Municipality of Morpeth. Council Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 June 1910 · page 6

The usual meeting of the Council of Municipality of Morpeth was held in Council chambers last evening. The (Alderman J. c. Browne) presided, and…

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Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 June 1910 · page 6

Sir Francis Suttor, the President of the Legislative Council, took the chair. Mr. Robson moved, and it was decided that certain bills relating to the…

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Costs Against a Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 June 1910 · page 3

The Wollongong case, Bode versus the Wollongong Gas Company, has concluded. The jury awarded plaintiff £500 damages. Stay of execution was grated on the…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 June 1910 · page 4

In the Legislative Council, yesterday. Several formal matters were dealt with. The HOuse then adjourned, and proceeded to Government House, to present the…

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Municipal Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 June 1910 · page 2

REGULAR fortnightly meeting held on Wednesday evening last. Present: The Mayor (Ald. Stafford), Alderman Berman, O'Brien, and Simpson, and the Clerk…

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Muswellbrook Municipal Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 18 June 1910 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Council was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday last, when there were present the Mayor (Ald. Flanders), and…

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