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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1921

1,244 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 54 of 63

Wallarobba Shire Council Paterson and Allyn Schemes. East or West Route. (Report continued.)

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 November 1921 · page 5

At the meeting of the Wallarobba Shire Council on Wednesday last, Cr. A. G. H. Lawrie introduced a deputation consisting of Messrs R. B…

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Labor Aldermen's Rewards Addresses From Civic Employees. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 November 1921 · page 3

Each of the 14 Labor aldermen in the City Council have received an illuminated address from the employees, as a recognition of their action in having…

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New State Movement. District Council Meeting

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 November 1921 · page 2

A meeting of the local District Council in connection with the Northern New State movement was held on Wednesday afternoon last,…

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Alleged Bribery. Charge Against Alderman Bramston. Cask for Prosecution

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 November 1921 · page 2

The case against R. D. Bramston, a member of the Sydney City Council, who is charged with bribery, was continued at the Central Police Court…

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Cessnock Shire. Local Government Inquiry. Alleged Corruption

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 November 1921 · page 6

The adjourned inquiry under section 99 of the Local Government Act, 1[?]9, into the suspension by the Cessnock Shire Council of the shire clerk, Mr…

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West Maitland Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 November 1921 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the West Maitland Municipal Council was held last evening. The members present were the Mayor (Alderman Fry),…

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Alleged Bribery Charge Against Alderman Bramston. Remarkable Allegations of Corruption

Singleton Argus · Thursday 17 November 1921 · page 2

At the Central Summons Court, Sydney, on Tuesday, R. D. Bramston appeared before Mr Giles Shaw, S.M., on an information laid by, Sir Allen Taylor…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 November 1921 · page 6

In the Legislative Council yesterday, After a brief sitting, Mr. Kavauagh, the Vice-President of the…

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Cessnock Shire. Evidence at the Inquiry. the Defence

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 November 1921 · page 7

The inquiry under Section 99 of the Local Government Act, 1919, into the suspension by the Cessnoek Shire Council of the shire clerk, Mr. A. L…

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Wallarobba Shire. Paterson and Allyn Schemes. East or West Route

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 November 1921 · page 6

At the meeting of the Wallarobba Shire Council on Wednesday last, Councillor A. G. H. Lawrie introduced a deputation, consisting of Messrs…

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The Municipality

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 November 1921 · page 3

Visitors to Miswellbrook generally express admiration at the well-kept highwavs. shaded streets, and general appearance of the town, which is, of…

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Municipal Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 November 1921 · page 2

Regular fortnightly meeting held on Monday evening last. Present: The Mayor (Aid. Dodd), Aid. Andrews, O'Neile, and Moxham; also…

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The Shire Clerk's Suspension. Conclusion of Inquiry

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 18 November 1921 · page 4

Herbert Maurice Troy, motor driver employed by the West Maitland Council, gave evidence at the reopening of the inquiry, on Tuesday morning. He…

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Cessnock Shire. Local Government Inquiry. Evidence Concluded

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 November 1921 · page 3

The inquiry under section 99 of the Local Government Act, 1919, into the suspension by the Cessnock Shire Council of the shire clerk, Mr…

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Legislative Council Proposed Further Appointments

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 November 1921 · page 4

Sir George Fuller, leader of the State Opposition, referring to the demand of the A.L.P. executive for further appointments to the…

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Municipal Couucil Fortnightly Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 18 November 1921 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Muswellbrook Municipal Council was held on Wednesday evening last. There were present:—Dr. R. Roger…

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Alleged Bribe Case Against Alderman Bramston

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 November 1921 · page 5

The case in which Aid. Bramaton is charged with alleged bribery, was resumed at the Central Police Court, Sydney, on Thursday…

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'Alleged Bribery. Charge Against Sydney Alderman

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 November 1921 · page 11

At the Central Police Court. Sydney, an information was laid at common law by Sir Alen Taylor against R. D. Bramston…

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Cessnock Shire Vacancy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 November 1921 · page 4

Councillor Johns, who recently resigned from Cessnock Shire Council, has been declared re-elected to the position. His was the only nomination…

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Labour Aldermen. Illuminated Address From Employees. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 November 1921 · page 11

Each of the 14 Labour aldermen is the City Council has received an illuminated address from the employees, as a recognition of their action in having…

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