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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1922

1,241 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 54 of 63

Council Represents. on Public Works Committee

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 November 1922 · page 10

The ballot by members of the Legislative Council to select its representatives on the Public Works Committee was held on Thursday night…

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North Shore Bridge Bill Passes Through Legislative Council

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 November 1922 · page 6

The North Shore Bridge Bill passed through the final stages in the Legislative Council on Thursday night after an argument as to whether every bit of…

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Shire Saleyards

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 November 1922 · page 6

During October 3335 cattle 1088 sheep and 83 horses were sold in the shire saleyards the yard dues amounting to £45/16…

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New Municipal Councils. Need for Enterprise. Beautification Schemes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 November 1922 · page 4

On Saturday week, December 2, the municipalities of the State, apart from Sydney, will be called upon to choose their aldermen for another three years' term, but nominations will need to be in the hands of town clerks by Thursday of this week…

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Tarro Shire. Council Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 November 1922 · page 3

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

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Municipal Council Nominations

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 21 November 1922 · page 2

Nominations for the election of nine aldermen for the Municipal Council close at 5 p.m. on Thursday next. So far the ratepayers are apparently…

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Cessnock Shire Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 November 1922 · page 4

Mr. H. S. Carruthers will address the electors in connection with the Cessnock Shire election at Homeville to-morrow (Wednesday) night, and…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 November 1922 · page 2

In the Legislative Council yesterday. The Public Service Amendment 41 was read a third time, and…

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East Maitland's Future. the Present Opportunity. Strong Council Needed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 November 1922 · page 4

East Maitland requires a strong council to manage its affairs in the coming three years. It does not receive the support of its leading business men to the extent Unit the times demand. Local government languishes When there is a widespread…

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Municipal Elections Nominations Close

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 November 1922 · page 2

Nominations in connection with the forthcoming municipal elections will close on Thursday next. Eight of the present aldermen will…

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Bolwarra Shire Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 November 1922 · page 4

Mr. A. Vercoo announces elsewhere that at the request of large circle of friends, he has allowed himself to be nominated at a candidate for…

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Shirr Council Nominations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 November 1922 · page 7

The undermentioned have been nominated as candidates for office as councillors of the three ridings of Patrick Plains Shire for the triennial…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 November 1922 · page 7

In the Legislative Council yesterday, Sir Joseph Carruthers was given leave to introduce a bill to provide for a rural credit farm loan and…

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East Maitland Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 November 1922 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the East Maitland Council was held in the council chambers last evening, when there were present: Aldermen…

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Illness of Shire President

Singleton Argus · Thursday 23 November 1922 · page 2

The many friends of Cr. A. S. Pankhurst (Shire President) will regret to learn that he was suddenly attacked by illness yesterday, and had to be…

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Municipal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 November 1922 · page 4

Nominations for the position of aldermen to the West and East Maitland Municipalities close at five o'clock this afternoon. As far…

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Dungog Municipal Council MEETING

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 November 1922 · page 5

A meeting of the Dungog Municipal Council was held on Tuesday last in the Council Chambers. There were present Ald. C. T. Abbott,…

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Shire President Ill

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 November 1922 · page 4

Mr. A. S. Pankhurst, president a Patrick Plains Shire, was suddenly attacked by illness yesterday, and was admitted to Fairholme Private…

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Council Overtime Account

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 November 1922 · page 1

The matter of the account of ­£70 submitted by the clerk of the Cessnock Shire Council was considered by the council last week. The finance…

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LOCAL & General News Port Stephens Shire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 November 1922 · page 4

Mr. A. E. Crouch intimates by advertisement in this issue that he is a candidate for C riding in the forthcoming election for Port…

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