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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1910

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Municipal Water Brigade

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 August 1910 · page 6

There will be a special practise of active service members of the West Maitland Municipal Water Brigade on Saturday afternoon next for the removal of the pontoon…

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Police Court. Thursday, August 11th. (Before Mr C. H. Gale, P.M.) Municipal Cases

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 August 1910 · page 7

George Houguet pleaded guilty to al lowing a horse to trespass in Burdekin Park, and was fined 2/6, with 3/6 costs of Court and 10/6 professional costs; in…

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Tarro Shire. Council Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 August 1910 · page 3

A meeting of the Tarro Shire Council was held in the Shire Office, East Maitland, yesterday. Councillor Kearney (President) occupied the chair, and there were also present:…

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Municipal Council

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 16 August 1910 · page 2

REGULAR fortnightly meeting hold on Wednesday evening last. Present: The Mayor (Ald. Stafford), Ald. Berman, Sherwood, Simpson,…

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The Attempted Assassination of the Mayor of New York. (By Cable). New York

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 16 August 1910 · page 2

Gallagher, who attempted to take the life of Mr Gaynor, the of Mayor of New York,a few days ago, wrote a threaten ing letter 12 years ago to President…

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Bolwarra Shire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 August 1910 · page 3

Meeting of the Bolwarra Shire Council was held at the Shire Office, On Friday last. The President Councillor McGregor) presided, and there…

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East Maitland Municipality. Council Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 August 1910 · page 2

This fortnightly meeting of the East Maitland Municipal council was held in the Council Chamber last evening. The Mayor (Alderman J. H. F. Waller) presided, and…

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Boxing Championship. Prohibited by Acting Mayor. New York, Tuesday Night

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 August 1910 · page 5

The Lang-Kauffman fight has been called off, notice having been served by the acting-mayor that the fight would not be allowed…

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Municipal Valuations. (To the Editor of the Chronicle)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 17 August 1910 · page 3

Sir,—In the Chronicle of Saturday last, and on previous occasions, there appeared a municipal advertisement inviting applications from persons…

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Wallarobba Shire Council. Alteration of Boundaries

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 August 1910 · page 2

A special meeting of the council was held on Tuesday, 16th instant, to arrange re taking a poll on the alteration of boundaries between this and Stroud shires. All the councillors, except Councillor Boydell, were present…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 August 1910 · page 3

In the Council yesterday, The Railway Service Superannuation Bill was read a third time. The Clerical Workers Bill was read a first…

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Wallarobba Shire Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 August 1910 · page 2

At a special mooting of council of the above Shire, held on Tuesday last, September 10th, was fixed as the day on which the poll will be taken…

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Municipal council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 August 1910 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held in Chambers on Friday night last. Present: Aid Bowker (Mayor), Wilkerson,…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 August 1910 · page 3

In the Council, yesterday, The Oaths Administration Bill was withdrawn. The Fisheries (Amendment) Bill was recommitted. Clause 12 was amended to provide that…

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

The Scone Advocate · Friday 19 August 1910 · page 2

Sir,—While acknowledging the right of every elector to offer himself for election, nay, more while admiring the laudable ambition of any man who desires to serve…

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

The Scone Advocate · Friday 19 August 1910 · page 2

SIR,—I notice in your issue of 16th inst., Mr F. E. Ashford is reported to have said that he does not see what good purpose is to be served by introducing…

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West Maitland Municipality, Council Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 August 1910 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the council of the Municipality of West Maitland was held last evening. There were present :—The Mayor (Major Cracknell)f Aldermen Ribee,…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 August 1910 · page 6

In the Council yesterday, The second reading of the Parliamentary Elections (Second Ballot) Bill was agreed to without debate, and the bill was taken…

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A Wounded Mayor

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 August 1910 · page 5

Mr. Gaynor, Mayor of New York, who was shot by Gallagher, a dismissed municipal employee, is progressing…

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East Maitland Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 August 1910 · page 4

We learn on good authority that Alderman W. H. Foster, who has been a member of the council of the Municipality of East Maitland for the past 17 or 18 years, is likely to tender his…

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