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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1922

1,241 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 30 of 63

Delegate's Expenses Case Against Shire President

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 July 1922 · page 4

The hearing was resumed at the Cessnock Police Court yesterday of the case in which Julius Davison proceeded against William Morgan, who…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 July 1922 · page 6

When the Legislative Council resumed yesterday Messrs. Onslow and Robinson two of the three recently appointed members, were sworn in. Sir Owen Cox, the…

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Tribune in the Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 July 1922 · page 2

In the Legislative Council, Sir Joseph Carruthers, the leader of the Government, referred to the demise of Messrs. J. D. Fitzgerald, J. Perry…

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East Maitland Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 July 1922 · page 7

The fortnightly' meeting of the East Maitland Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers last evening when there were present Alderman H.H…

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Classification Op Shire

Singleton Argus · Thursday 6 July 1922 · page 2

The Hon. W. Bennett, M.L.A., in reply to representations on behalf of the Lower Belford Progress Association, urging that the classification of the Patrick…

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Murder of Mayor of Moree. New Trial Ordered

Singleton Argus · Thursday 6 July 1922 · page 2

The Full Court delivered its reserved judgment in the appeal of John Jeremiah Curran, who was convicted of the muder of Thomas Hogan, Mayor of…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 July 1922 · page 6

When the Legislative Council met yesterday a number of motions dealing with the session were agreed to and Mr. O'Connor was elected Chairman of Committees…

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Bort Stephens Shire Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 7 July 1922 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Council was held on Wednesday, when Crs. Ralston, Lavis, Shearman, and Graham, were present. Cr. Ralston, president was in the…

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Shire Council To-day's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 7 July 1922 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Councillors was held at the shire offices this morning, their being present:—Cr. J. C. White (president),…

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The Cessnock Shire Case

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 7 July 1922 · page 5

The interesting Local Government case Davison versus Morgan, which has been hanging fire for some time, was advanced another stage at thy Cessnock…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 July 1922 · page 3

The Legislative Council assembled yesterday, and then adjourned for a brief period to enable Mr. Flowers, the President, and members to proceed to…

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Meat Industry. Special Grant Foe Merriwa Shire

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 7 July 1922 · page 4

The Merriwa Shire Council has been successful in obtaining a special grant of £3570, to be spent in the employment of unemployed…

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Upper Hunter Shire Council. Not in Favor of Agricultural Society. the Dry Road—minister to Visit District. Principle of Self-relp

The Scone Advocate · Friday 7 July 1922 · page 2

Monthly meeting held yesterday. Present: Councillors H. L. White (President), S. Holmes, R. C. McAdam, A. A. McDonald, and A…

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"Wallarobber" Shire! "Detective" Huie at Work. Defends Valuer-general. and Makes Figures Talk

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 7 July 1922 · page 2

Mr. A. G. Huie does not agree with the proposal to "abolish the Valuer General." He puts his objection forcibly as follows:—…

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Municipal Concil

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 7 July 1922 · page 5

At the meeting of the Dungog Municipal Council on Tuesday night last. there were present, his Worship the Mayor (Ald C. T. Abbott),…

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Bolwarra Shire. Council Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 July 1922 · page 3

The regular monthly meeting of the Bolwarra Shire Council was held yesterday afternoon in the Shire Office, Lorn. There were present: Councillors…

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Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Singleton Argus · Saturday 8 July 1922 · page 5

The regular meeting of the Council was held on Thursday, when there were present: Councillors A. S. Pankhurst (President), D. P. Shearer, W. Hayes,…

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Stock Sales at Shire Yards

Singleton Argus · Saturday 8 July 1922 · page 6

The saleyards manager reports that during June 893 cattle, 306 sheep, and 52 horses were sold in the Shire yards, the yard dues being £15/17/8. The…

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Tribute in the Council

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 July 1922 · page 6

In the Legislative Council, Sir Joseph Carruthers, the leader of the Government, referred to the demise of Messrs. J. D. Fitzgerald, J. Perry,…

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Local and General News Health of the Shire

Singleton Argus · Saturday 8 July 1922 · page 6

The Health Inspector of Patrick Plains Shire reports that during the past month only one case of infectious disease had been reported within the area. This…

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