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Council & local affairs, 1911

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Privy Council Meeting. Australian Additions. London, Wednesday night

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 July 1911 · page 5

King George held a meeting of the Privy Council at Buckingham Palace for the swearing-in of new members. Lord Isington, Governor of New Zealand, and Mr. A…

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Imperial Commerce Council. a Unanimous Decision. London, Wednesday evening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 July 1911 · page 5

A meeting of representatives of Chambers of Commerce of the Empire has unanimously decided to from a British Imperial Council of Commerce on the lines of the associated…

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Our Muswellbrook Letter. Shire Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 July 1911 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Muswellbrook Shire Council was held on Wednesday. There were present: Messrs. E. Bowman (president), J. C. White, J. Daniel,…

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Council Chambers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 July 1911 · page 5

Plans and specifications have been prepared for the new council chambers for the Cessrock Shire Council. The building which will be of brick, will have a [?]…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Council In the Council yesterday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 July 1911 · page 2

The President said it was his melancholy duty to report the death of one of the Council, members, Mr. John Macintosh. The members stood while the President was…

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Muswellbrook Shire Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 8 July 1911 · page 8

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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The New Shire Council Chambers. president's Luncheon

Singleton Argus · Saturday 8 July 1911 · page 5

The first meeting of the Patrick Plains shire Council in their new chambers took place yesterday, and as a celebration of the event, the President (Councillor W…

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Shire of Patrick Plains. Opening of New Council Chambers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 July 1911 · page 3

The handsome edifice which has just been erected at the corner of George and Macquarie—street, Singleton, for the Council of the above shire, was formally opened for business on…

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Privy Council Appeal Case

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 July 1911 · page 5

In the New Zealand appeal case, Allerdice V. Allerdice, judgment has been reserved, and respondent's council was not called…

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Royal Visit to Ireland. Lord Mayor's Welcome. London, July 7

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 July 1911 · page 5

Contrary to the announcement from Dublin, inquiries in official quarters show that no arrangements have been made for the Lord Mayor's presence on Lesson—street Bridge on…

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Municipal Appeal East Maitland Assessm

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 July 1911 · page 6

An appeal court for the purposing appeals against assesments in Maitland municipally was held Maitland Courthouse yesterday…

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Shire Council

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 11 July 1911 · page 4

The Patrick Plalus Sh[?]re Concil met for the first time in their new e[?]mbers, Singleton, on friday, when there was a full attendance, viz.:- Council…

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Woolooma Shire Council

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1911 · page 2

Regular monthly meeting held on Thursday last, at the office of the Shire, Scone. Present: Councillers H. L. White (President), E G. Eager, K…

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Stroud Shire Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 11 July 1911 · page 3

[?] monthly meeting of the above all was held in the Council's [?]oers on Tuesday last. Present: Crs. A. Grant (President) in the chair…

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Patrick Plains Shire Council First Meeting in New Chambers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 July 1911 · page 3

The council of the above shire met for the first time in their new chambers, Singleton, on Friday, when [?] was a full attendance, viz., councillors W. Bailey…

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Patrick Plains Shire Office Description of the Building

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 11 July 1911 · page 2

As mentioned in our last issue, the handsome edifice which has just bean erected at the corner of George and Macquarie streets for the Patrick…

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Bolwarra Shire Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 July 1911 · page 6

A meeting of the Bolwarra Shire Council was held at the Shire Office, Largs,, on Friday last. The President (Councillor Bowden) presided, and there were also in attendance…

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Lady Shire Clerk

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 July 1911 · page 5

At last a lady has made her appearance in the active municipal life of this state Miss Emily M'cSheehy having been appointed temporary clerk to the Byron shire, Not only is…

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Vest Maitland Municipality, Council Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 July 1911 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the council of the municipality of West Maitland was held last evening. The Mayor (Alderman Thursby) presided, and there were also…

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Cessnqck Shire Council. Ordinary Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 July 1911 · page 6

The ordinary meeting of the Cessnock Shire Council was held at the Shire office. Cessnock. yesterday. Present: Councillors Morgan (president) Edwards, M'Kenzie…

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