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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1911

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Cessnock Shire Powers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Cessnock Shire Council the sanitary inspector, Mr. W. Springbett, said the Council might give consideration to the question of licensing of batchers' shops. None of the…

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West Maitland Municipal Needs

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 7

Sir,—As the Municipal Council of West Maitland is at present short of funds, might I suggest that as they at present derive no revenue from their stock run, better known as the Horseshoe Bend…

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Muswellbrook Shire Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 18 February 1911 · page 2

At the last monthly meeting of the local Shire Council there were present Councillors Bowman (president), Cowan, Daniel, Lonergan, J. C. White, and E. R. White…

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Aldermen and Sanitary Rates

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 February 1911 · page 4

Sydney, Friday—Eight of the nine aldermen recently elected for the Mlttageng Municipal Council have received notice that they are illegally elected,…

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Railways in War Time. Sitting of the Council

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 February 1911 · page 6

The council appointed by the Minister of Defence to consider the best means of utilising the State railways in time of war, met in Melbourne on Tuesday…

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Municipal Gasworks

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 February 1911 · page 4

At the meeting of the Municipal Council next Thursday evening, the 23rd instant, Alderman L. M'Gowen will move —"That this Council resolve Itself into a…

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The Municipal Rates

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 February 1911 · page 4

At the next meeting of the Municipal Council, to be held on Thursday evening next, the 23rd inst., the following motion will be submitted by Alderman J. Searl:…

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The Land Tax. Important Statement. Shire Values May Be Used

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1911 · page 4

A LARGE deputation from the Shire at Broadmeadows waited upon the Federal Lund Tax Commissioner Melbourne on Friday. They…

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Bolwarra Shire Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1911 · page 6

A general meeting of the Bolwarra Shire Council was held on Friday evening last. The presence (Councillor McGregor) presided and there were also in attendance Councillors…

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West Maitland. Municipality. Council Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1911 · page 2

At the regular meeting of the Council of the Municipality of West Maitland last evening there were present the Mayor (Alderman Cracknell), Aldermen Taylor,…

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Municipality of Morpeth. Council Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1911 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Morpeth was held in the Council Chambers last evening. The Mayor (Alderman .J. C. Brown) presided and…

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Appreciation of Shire Councillor's Services

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1911 · page 4

At the usual monthly meeting of the Bolwarra Shire Council, held last Friday at Largs, Councillor Garnham said he wished to move a resolution, expressing council's…

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High Commissioner at Liverpool Municipal Welcome. London, Wednesday afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 February 1911 · page 5

Sir George Reid, High Commissioner for Australia, has been entertained by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool. who, in proposing the health of his guest referred to the…

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Cessnock Shire Council. (From our Representative.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 6

The ordinary meeting of the Cessnock Shire Council was held at the shire office, Cessnock, on Wednesday. Present—Councillors Morgan (in the chair), Baille,…

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Municipal Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 2

REGULAR fortnightly meeting held on Wednesday evening last. Present: The Mayor (Ald. Stafford), Ald. Herman, Cooper, Dunbar, and Sherwood; also the…

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Latest News by Telegraph. Sydney, Friday afternoon. Verdict Against a Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 5

A District Court action, Smedley v. Ashfield Municipal Council, was concluded to-day, the jury awarding plaintiff £450 damages…

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Municipal Council

Singleton Argus · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 3

The regular meeting of the Municipal Council was held on' Thursday evening. The Mayor (Aldcrinan .J. W. B. Waterhouse) Preside, and there were also…

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Muswellbrook Municipal Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 2

The ordinary fortnighthly meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday evening last, when there were present: Alderman H. R. Flanders…

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Our Singleton Letter. Municipal Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 6

A Meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Thursday ngiht. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Waterhouse), Alderman Gordon, ind, head, McGowen, Burns, McLachlan,…

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District News Letters. Murrurundi. Municipal Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Wednesday, the 22nd. There were present the Mayor Aldermen Harkin, Juchau, Wood, Dove, Teys,…

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