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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1914

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A Tribute to the Mayor. What Some Aldermen Think of Him

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 24 January 1914 · page 1

At the conclusion of the Municipal [?]uncil meeting on Wednesday night A[?]d[?] Fleming availed himself of th[?] opportunity to pay a tribute to the Mayor (Alderman H[?]…

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Alderman Thursby's Speech

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 January 1914 · page 4

In our report of Alderman Thursby's address at the municipal nomination yesterday, where that gentleman was referring to Mr. Rumford's report on the installation of electricity, one…

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The Ideal Alderman

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 24 January 1914 · page 2

In view of the forthcoming local municipal elections, the following excerpt from the Sydney[?] "Evening News," provides interesting reading…

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The Retiring Mayor

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 January 1914 · page 3

Mr. H. R. Flanders' decision to retire from the municipal council has caused considerable regret, because, during the time he filled the position or alderman, and…

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Singleton Letter. Municipal Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 January 1914 · page 3

A meeting of the municipal council was held on Thursday night. Present—The Mayor (Alderman Head), Aldermen Searl, McGowen, Burns, Waterhouse, Saunders,…

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Tarro Shire Election Campaign. Meeting at Hebburn

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 January 1914 · page 4

Mr. C. T. Clifton, who is a candidate for C Riding of the Tarro Shire, in conjunction with Councillor Jacobs, addressed the ratepayers of Hebburn on Thursday evening…

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The British Navy. Lord Mayor. Petitioned to Call a Meeting. London, Jan. 23

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 January 1914 · page 2

There are conflicting reports respecting the relations of Ministers over the Naval question. It is understood that the naval estimates will be discussed at a meeting of…

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Farewell to Council's Officer. Presentation to Mr. P. J. Pryor

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 January 1914 · page 4

At noon to-day, when the office closed, the officers of the West Maitland Council assembled in the Mayor's room to say good-bye to Mr. P. G. Pryor, assistant clerk,…

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Municipal Elections

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 24 January 1914 · page 2
Also in The Maitland Daily Mercury

LIST OF NOMINATIONS. The Returning Officer, Mr. T. Border, publicly gave notice at twelve noon yesterday that the undernoted…

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Tarro Shire Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 January 1914 · page 4

A meeting of the Tarro Shire Council—the last of the present council, which expires at the end of the week—was to have been, held to-day, but it lapsed for want of…

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Tarro Shire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 January 1914 · page 4

Councillor J. A. Niland will address the shire electors at Mr. McDonnell's, Raworth, to-night, at 8 o'clock, and at Tenambit Public School to-morrow (Wednesday) night at…

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Bolwarra Shire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 January 1914 · page 4

Councillor Whiter Tucker will address the electors of A riding at the Vacy School of Arts on Thursday night next, when Councillors Bowden and Ralston will also speak. On…

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Cessnock Shire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 January 1914 · page 4

In the interests of Councillors Morgan and Edwards, Councillor Morgan will address the electors of Homeville and Telarah at the Homeville Hotel to-morrow (Wednesday)…

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Municipal and Shire Elections. (To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 27 January 1914 · page 2

Sir,—The announcement of the names of six new candidates for the municipal election and eight aspirants for shire honors is a very satisfactory indication…

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Letter to the Editor. Municipal Roll

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 January 1914 · page 5

Sir,—I have been a resident of West Maitland for 57 years, and during 35 years thereof have been a property owner; for 36 years I have paid rates, and at the…

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Retiring Aldermen

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 January 1914 · page 4

The term may appear somewhat incongruous, for as a general rule aldermen are not retiring individuals at all, but occasions arise when even the most persistent and…

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Municipal and Shire Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 January 1914 · page 4

The polling for the municipal and shire elections will take place on Saturday next between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. in the various shires and municipalities…

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Cessnock Shire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 January 1914 · page 4

Councillor Morgan will address a meeting of the residents of Oakhampton at Risby's Falls Hotel to-morrow (Thursday) night at 7.30. speaking in the interests of himself and…

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Muswellbrook Municipal Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 28 January 1914 · page 1

The usual fortnightly meeting of [?] abovenamed Council was held in [?] Council Chambers (School of Arts [?] Wednesday evening last there…

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