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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1915

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War Council. in Great Britain. London, Oct. 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 October 1915 · page 4

The "Daily Telegraph" says it is understood that Mr. Asquith will announce on Tuesday the formation of a War Council not exceeding six or eight members of the…

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WADDELL v. Patrick Plains Shire Council

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 2 November 1915 · page 3

This was a claim for £12/16/5 by H. H. Waddell against the Shire Council in connection with certain work on the Dyrring-road…

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Municipal Council

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 2 November 1915 · page 2

Fortnightly meeeting held on Wednesday evening last, Present : Ald. Baker (in the chair), Brown, Rowland, and Dunbar; also the…

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Tarro Shire. Council Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 November 1915 · page 4

A meeting of the Tarro Shire Council was held at the shire office, East Maitland, yesterday. Councillors McCurthy (president), Manning, Wilkinson, Clifton, Markham and…

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West Maitland Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 November 1915 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the West Maitland Municipal Council was held in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, last evening. There were present—The Mayor…

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East Maitland Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 November 1915 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of the East Maitland Council was held last evening, [?] there were present—The Mayor (Alder Foster), Alderman Porter, Towns, Cott[?]…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 November 1915 · page 2

In the Council yesterday, The Fari Rents Bill was further considered in committee. Sir Thomas Hughes moved to restrict the…

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East Maitland Council Auditor's Report

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 November 1915 · page 3

The auditor of the East Maitland Municipal Council (Mr. F. G. Compton) has furnished the following report which was read at the meeting of the council on Tuesday…

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Wallarobba Shire Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 5 November 1915 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the above was held at the Shire Chambers, on Wednesday last. Present: Crs Alison (President)…

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Port Stephens Shire Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 5 November 1915 · page 3

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above was held in the shire office on Tuesday last, the President (Councillor Swan) presiding. Councillors Ralston…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 November 1915 · page 2

In the Council yesterday, The Liquor Act Amendment Bill was received from the Legislative Assembly, and road a firm time. The second reading was…

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Muswellbrook Shire Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 6 November 1915 · page 8

The monthly meeting of above Council was held on Wednesday. Present: Councillors E. Bowman (president) J. C. White, J. Daniel, T. R…

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Municipal Council

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 November 1915 · page 7

The ordinary meeting of the Council was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Waterhouse), and…

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Wallarobba Shire. Monthly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 November 1915 · page 2

The monthly meeting was held on Wednesday last, the president, Councillors Carlton, Vcgele, Hutchinson, Boydell, and Lawrie being present…

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War Council. in Great Britain. London, Oct. 28

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 November 1915 · page 13

The "Daily Telegraph" says it is understood that Mr. Asquith will announce on Tuesday the formation of a War Council not exceeding six or eight members of the…

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Council of Empire. London Newspaper's Suggestion. London, Oct. 28

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 November 1915 · page 13

The "Standard" pays a tribute to Mr.Hughes (Commonwealth Prime Minister) for breaking the German control of the metal market. The journal suggests that…

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Patrick Plains Shire. Monthly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 November 1915 · page 3

There fighting was fier[?] resulted on Saturday, when the French artillery inflict[?] enormous losses. Many of the enemy worn drowned in…

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Lord Mayor's Show. Military Display. London. Nov. 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 November 1915 · page 2

There will be exceptional military displays in the Lord Mayor's procession on Nevember 9. The overseas detachment will include Australian Infantry. Light Horse,…

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Local and General News. Quirindi Municipal Yards

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 November 1915 · page 4

The now municipal saleyards at Quirindi will be opened on Friday, 19th instant, when Mr. Win. Cadell will offer at auction 100 head of primo fat cattle, 150 head of stores,…

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Shire Council

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 9 November 1915 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Council of the Shire of Patrick Plains was held at Singleton on Friday, when there was a full attendance of Councillors, viz.,…

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