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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1922

1,241 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 51 of 63

Bolshevist Aid for Labour Council Mr Catts and Mr Mahony

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 November 1922 · page 2

It is reported that there was [?]o surprise in Sydney trade union circles on Friday regarding the published disclosures of Mr J. H. Catts, M.H.R., in…

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Ironworkers' Strike Ended "Misled and Betrayed." Council of Action's Lament

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 November 1922 · page 4

As anticipated, the special meeting on Friday of ironworkers' assistants decided in favour of a return to work under the 48-hour week basis. It took…

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The Shire Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 November 1922 · page 2

Very little interest is so far exercised in the forthcoming annual, elections for the Cessnock Shire Council. Various rumours are afloat, as usual…

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East Maitland Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 November 1922 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the East Maitland Council was held last evening, when there were present: Alderman W. M. Porter (Mayor), H…

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Tarro Shire. Council Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 November 1922 · page 3

A meeting of the Tarro Shire Council was held at the office, East Maitland on Tuesday. There were present: Councillors Hector (president)…

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Raymond Terrace Municipal, Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 10 November 1922 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above was held in the Chambers, Raymond Terrace on Thursday night, last November 2nd when Ald. Boots, (Mayor…

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Dungog Municipal Council MEETING

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 November 1922 · page 5

At the meeting of the Dungog Municipal Council on Tuesday night last, all aldermen were present. Correspondence was read and dealt…

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Tarro, Shire Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 November 1922 · page 4

Nominations for councillors for the Tarro Shire were declared to-day at the office at East Maitland. For A riding there were only two…

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Wallarobba Shire, Valuations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 November 1922 · page 4

At a meeting of the Hunter and Gloucester Council of the Primary Producers Union, held in Miss Chamberlain's rooms yesterday…

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Shire All Night Sitting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 November 1922 · page 5

The Kuringal Shire Council has an all-night sitting, and eventually agreed to a loan of £60,000 to put the Gordon Road in proper repair…

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Wiser Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 November 1922 · page 1

One often hears some rather unique statements at the local shire council meetings. Years ago the council offered grave objections to septic tanks…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 November 1922 · page 6

When the Legislative Council met yesterday, Sir Joseph Carruthers was given leave to bring in a bill to amend the Ambulance Transport…

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The Shire Elections. Contest in Each Riding

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 November 1922 · page 11

Notwithstanding the short notice given in calling for nominations the response has proved to be sufficient to cause an election in each of the three…

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Merriwa Shire Elections Big Contest in Two Ridings

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 10 November 1922 · page 6

There will be more than passing interest in the Merriw Shire Council elections to be held on December 2. There are new candidates in the field,…

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Shire Elections Contest in "A" Riding. Cr. Phillips Retires

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 10 November 1922 · page 2

The triennial elections for the Shire of Muswellbrook, will be held on Saturday, December 2. The only riding to be contested will…

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First Chairman of New Meat Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 10 November 1922 · page 2

Keen satisfaction is expressed by representative producers at the appointment of Mr. J. B. Cramsie as chairman of the Australian Meat…

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Municipal

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 November 1922 · page 2

The regular monthly meeting of the Aberdeen Municipal Council was held on 2nd inst. Present: Mayor E. R. Hall, Ald. Horder,…

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Port Stephens Shire. Council Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 November 1922 · page 10

The ordinary, meeting of the above was held last week, when Councillors Raiston (president), Sheasman, Cromarty, Graham, and Holmes were…

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Patrick Plains Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 November 1922 · page 5

The regular meeting of the Council was held on Thursday. Present: Crs. A S. Pankhurst (president), D. P. Shearer, W. Hayes, F. J. Dorrington,…

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Municipal Council Meeting

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 November 1922 · page 6

The last meeting of the present Municipal Council was held on Thursday evening last. Our report is unavoidably held over until next issue…

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