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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1920

1,141 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 12 of 58

Mayoral Minute. the "Mercury" and the Council the Olive Branch

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 4

The first meeting of the newly-elected council has been held, and the citizens of West Maitland having very plainly expressed their desire for new blood in the council, it now remains for the men of their choice to make good in a difficult and responsible work. It is matter for congratulation that one who was high up in the…

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Preventing Profiteering. Municipal Stories. London, Feb. 11

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 5

For protection of its citizens interests the Bradford Corporation is opening a store to supply the general public with readymade suits at £2/6/, and £2/10/,…

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Port Stephens Shire Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 3

The above Council met in special Council on Wednesday, to elect a President for the next 12 months. The Shire Clerk presided. Cr. Graham said he hoped that the office of…

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Upper Hunter Shire Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 4

Regular monthly meeting held on Thursday, 5th inst. Present: Councillors H. L. White (in the chair), A. A. McDonald, A. S. Barwick,…

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Wallarobba Shire Council Engineer's Report

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 6

Engineer R. Halls reported as follows:— Road near Glennie's, West Gresford. —A deep table drain has been…

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Cessnock Shire Council. a Deadlock

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 3

A meeting of the Cessnock Shire Council was called for Monday morning for the purpose of electing a president for the ensuing year. There were…

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Stroud Shire Council. First Meeting of New Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 3

On Monday last the newly elected councillors of the Stroud Shire met at the Shire Shambers. Stroud. There were present, Crs W. E. Flannery,…

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Municipal Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 2

At the first meeting of the newly elected council on Tuesday last there were present Ald R. L. Fitzgerald, Mayor, W. Harman, G. Cox, G…

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Some Shire!

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 3

Cessnock may be the largest shire in N.S. Wales, but according to the Coraki "Herald" Maning Shire holds the record for rows, fights, law work, and…

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Labour Council's Decision

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 2

The Sydney Labour Council last night discussed recent developments in connection with the Marine Engineers' strike, and decided to instruct the executive to draw up…

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Anti-liquor Motion. Rejected by Labour Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 6

For several meetings the Labour Council of New South Wales has been discussing the anti-liquor motion proposed as a result of the recent strike of brewery employees. The…

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Shire Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 2

The first meeting of the newlyelected Shire Council was held on Friday, the 6th inst. There were present: Councillors J. C. White…

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Election of Mayor Alderman M'dougall Unopposed

Singleton Argus · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 3

A special meeting of the newly-elected council, at which all the aldermen were present, was held on Thursday evening, for the purpose of electing a Mayor for…

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Cessnock Shire Council. Tie for Presidency. Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 11

At the first meeting of the newly-elected shire council this morning, a dead-lock occurred over the election of president, and the clerk adjourned the meeting for a…

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Municipal Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Wednesday night last. There were present: Aldermen Roger (Mayor),…

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Election of Mayor

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 2

A special meeting of the newly-elected council, at which all the aldermen were present, was held on Thursday night to elect a Mayor for the ensuing year. The mayoral…

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Shire President

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 2

A special meeting of Patrick Plains Shire Council was held on Thursday afternoon for the purpose of electing a president for this year. The only nomination was Councillor…

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Mayoral Election. Alderman Porter for East Maitland

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 9

A special meeting of the East Maitland Municipal Council was held in the council chambers last week for the election of Mayor. There were present: Aldermen J. H. F…

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Port Stephens Shire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 4

On Tuesday evening next, 17th instant, at 3 p.m., a meeting will be held in the Church of England schoolroom, Woodville, for the purpose of receiving report of committee…

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Mayoral Elections. Alderman H. Fry Elected for West Maitland

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 12

A special meeting of the West Maitland Municipal Council was held on Friday for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the current year. The members present were…

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