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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1923

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Morpeth Council. Ordinary Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 July 1923 · page 3

The regular meeting of the Morpeth Municipal Council was held last evening. There were present—Aldermen Bourke (Mayor), Searles,…

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Municipal Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 24 July 1923 · page 2

Mr. A. S. Borthwick has notified his intention of contesting the vacancy in the Dungog Municipal Council. He is not a stranger to…

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LOCAL & General News Illness of Mayor's Son

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 July 1923 · page 4

The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Fry, Mayor and Mayoress, will be pleased to know that the illness of their soll Master Bob…

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East Maitland Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 July 1923 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of the East Maitland Council was held last evening. There were present: Aldermen W. M. Porter. W. Ferry, A. Beattie,…

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Privy Council Appeals Southern' Ireland's Start

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 July 1923 · page 5

The first Irish appeals to the Pri[?]y Council were heard to-day. There were five petitions, all of which were dismissed…

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Water Supply. Cessnock Shire Discussion. Joining in Protest. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 July 1923 · page 5

Cessnock Shire Council at its meeting to-day, discussed the question of handing over control of the water supply to the proposed Greater…

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Cessnock Shire. Meeting of Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 July 1923 · page 3

The Cessnock Shire Council met at the Shire Chambers, Cessnock, on Thursday. There were present: Councillor J. Brown (President)…

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Cessnock Shire Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 July 1923 · page 5

The meeting of the Cessnock Shire Council was held yesterday. Cr. Brown (president) occupied the chair. There were also present Crs, J. Cousins…

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Municipal Council Important Business at Wednesday's Meeting. Proposal to Borrow £2000 to Complete Electric Light Scheme. Amalgamation of Cook's Hill and Municipality. Result of Conference Minister to Be Approached

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 July 1923 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the [?] wellbrook Municipal Council was held on Wednesday last. Present: Aldermen W. V. Parkinson (Mayor),…

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Municipal Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 27 July 1923 · page 2

Saturday next is polling day for the forthcoming municipal by-election, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of ex-Ald, J. L…

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Municipal Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 July 1923 · page 7

The municipal council is at present engaged in a controversy with the Muswellbrook sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League for having…

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Scales Equity Suit Petition to Privy Council

Singleton Argus · Saturday 28 July 1923 · page 8

Several months ago Mrs Mary Scales proceeded against the trustees of the estate of her. late husband, George Scales, in the Equity Court, and Mr…

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Faked Ballot Boxes. Motion for Sydney Electoral Council

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 July 1923 · page 13

When the Sydney Electoral Council of the A.L.P. meets a fortnight [?] the following motion will be discussed. "That in the opinion of this council…

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Rest Ordered. Sir Joseph Carruthers' Health. Mr. Farrar May Lead Council. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 July 1923 · page 5

Sir Joseph Carruthers' colleagues in the Ministry believe that he will make every effort to regain his former health and strength in order to…

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Police at Council Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 31 July 1923 · page 4

Mattel's municipal are a bit mixed at Moree. At a recent council meeting two aldermen came into conflict with the Mayor, and, as they, refused…

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Municipal Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 31 July 1923 · page 2

Mr. A. S. Berthwick has the only nomination received by the Returning Officer for the vacancy in the Dungog Municipal Council, and…

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Bolwarra Shire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 August 1923 · page 4

Notice is given that the list of electors of the Bolwarra Shire Will be exhibited at the shire office, Lorn, court house, Paterson, and police…

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West Mattland Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 August 1923 · page 6

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

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Hunter Water District Revision of Constitution. Municipal, Members Proposal

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 August 1923 · page 2

At Tuesday's sitting of the Hunter District Water Supply and Sewerage Board, consideration was given to the necessity which has arisen for…

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Shire Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 August 1923 · page 1

The usual meeting of the above council was held on Wednesday last. Present: Crs. J. C. White (President), D. M. Bell, A. A. McTaggart,…

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