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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1923

1,074 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 2 of 54

National Council. Confidence in Mr. Hughes. Desire for Solidarity

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 January 1923 · page 4

Members or the council of the National Association of New South Wales unanimously expressed their confidence in the Prime Minister…

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Municipal Charges. Alleged Corruption. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 January 1923 · page 5

At St. Peters Council last night, Alderman Nicholis secured the suspension of the standing orders of allow of the discussion of questions…

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Civic Receptions Lord Mayor's Explanation. (By Telegraph.) Sydney, Wednesday

Singleton Argus · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 3

The Lord Mayor (Alderman Gilpin) stated to-day that in order to give full value to welcomes extended to noted visitors to Sydney by the Lord Mayor…

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Municipal Prevision

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 4

The present is a good time for municipal and shire councils to give especial consideration to the programme of work for the coming year, and the…

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Alleged Municipal Corruption

Singleton Argus · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 2

At St. Peters Council on Monday night, Alderman Nicholls secured the suspension of the standing orders to allow of the discussion of questions…

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Shire Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Muswellbrook Shire Council there was lengthy discussion upon the question of making a road up…

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Cessnock Shire Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 9

The fortnightly meeting of the above council took place, yesterday. There were present: Crs. John Brown (President) J. Rose, Jas. E. Scott. T. Johns…

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Stroud Shire Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Stroud Shire Council was held at the Shire Chambers, Stroud ,on Monday 8th January, 1923. There wore present…

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Port Stephens Shire Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers, Shire Office, Raymond Terrace, on Wednesday, when all the Councillors' were present, Cr…

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Wallarobba Shire Council MEETING

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 2

At a meeting of Wallarobba Shire Council on Wednesday last, there were present Crs. R. W. Alison (President), A. G. H. Lawrie, J. H…

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Shire Council's New Arrangements. Increased Staff

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 5

In a minute submitted to the Cessnock Shire Council yesterday, the president (Cr. Brown) reported it was necessary to provide additional office…

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Deputy Mayor

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 2

Aid. Millard was elected deputy Mayor for the ensuing year. A motion to this effect was put at the instance of Aid. Harrison and…

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Shire Finances

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 6

On January 9th, the general fund of the Cessnock Shire Council was £1598/15/5 on the wrong side of the ledger. The debt will grow until the rate…

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Shire Saleyards Statistics

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 3

The total number of steek sold at Patrick Plains Shire [?]loyards for 1922 and yard dues thereon are as follow:— Cattle, 24,408; sheep…

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Shire Clerk's Report

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 5

Since last meeting I have issued a building permit to Mr. Peacock, for a residence at Stroud Road for Mr.Lecky…

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Singleton Letter. Municipal Council. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 3

At tho monthly mooting of the municipal council, the town clerk reported that £49/3/, outstanding sanitary service fees, owing at the…

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Wallarobba Shire. Engineer's Report

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 8

The engineer (Mr. A. S. Halls) reported at this, last meeting of the wallarobha Saire Council:— Williams Road.—The matter…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle Friday. January 12, 192. Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Wednesday night last. Present:—Aldermen W…

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Morpeth Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Morpeth Council was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening. There were present Alderman Bourke…

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Municipal Council. the Town Paddock. Paid for in Lump Sum by Mr. A. G. White

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 2

Meeting held on Monday evening last. Present: Aid. Dodd (Mayor), Millard. Andrews, Harrison, Keene, and Smith also the Town Clerk…

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