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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1923

1,074 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 6 of 54

Lively Exchange. Hurstville Council Incident. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 5

There were lively proceedings at the Hurstville Council meeting last night, when the engineer, Mr. Hospitals, interrupted while Alderman…

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Aberdeen Council (To the the Editor "Muswellbrook Chronicle.")

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 6

Sir,—In your issue of 26th ult., regarding meeting of Aberdeen Council on 19th ult., under heading "Aberdeen," and particularly "Aberdeen's…

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Municipal Council. Electric Light Co. Asks Permission to Increase Cost of Current. Permission Opposed at This Stage. Position of Health Officer. Inquiry Asker for to Dispense with Services. Entrance to "Town Paddock"

The Scone Advocate · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 2

Regular meeting held on Monday night last. Present: The Mayor (Aid. Dodd), Aid. Smith, Harrison, Millard, Andrews, and Keene; also…

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Local & General News. Patrick Plains Shire Council

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 February 1923 · page 6

As three of the Shire Councillors were unable to attend the regular meeting on Thursday last, the meeting lapsed for want of a quorum and will…

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Lively Scene at Council Meeting Alderman and Engineer (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 February 1923 · page 7

There, were lively proceedings at the Hurstville Council meeting last night. The engineer, Mr Hoskins, interrupted while Alderman Humphreys was…

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Wallarobba Shire. Monthly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 February 1923 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Wednesday last. Present— Councillors R.W. Alison (president), W.J . Flannery,…

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Electric Light Banquet Alderman M'gregor Explains His Absence

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 February 1923 · page 7

At Thursday's Municipal Council meeting a report of the Lighting Committee stated that an inspection had been made of the town, and nine extra…

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Reduced Main Roads Grants. Hardship for Shire Councils

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 February 1923 · page 5

The annual report of the Gunning shire clerk showed that during the past year the Gunning Shire over-expended its funds to the extent of £6l9…

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Tar Explosion. Council's Employee Injured

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 February 1923 · page 7

As the result of the explosion some boiling [?] at Canterbury James Lane a council employee, is now in the Western [?]…

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Chamber of Commerce. Meeting of Newcastle Council

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 February 1923 · page 11

A meeting of the council of the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce was held on 2nd inst., Mr. J. Paton. president, in the chair…

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Holidays for Outside Shows Discussion in Council

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 February 1923 · page 8

When an application was received at the Municipal Council's meeting on Thursday night for a holiday to be proclaimed for Thursday, March 22, for…

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Stroud Shire Council MEETING

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 4

A meeting of Stroud Shire Council was held on Monday, 5th, when all members were present; Cr. Flannery, president, occupying the chair…

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Shire Council and Clerk

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 4

At the last meeting of Stroud Shire Council the shire clerk's application for three weeks' leave was granted. The clerk asked for the…

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Wallarobba Shire Council Engineer's Report

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 5

Sanitary Depot Clarence Town—A suitable site has been located on portion 66, parish of Uffington, 1½ miles from Clarence Town, on the…

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Singleton Municipal Council Monthly Meeting

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 3

The regular meeting of the Council was held on Thursday, when there were present: Aldermen Searl (Mayor), J. W. B. Waterhouse, E. J. Head, R. Tulloch,…

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Shire Valuations. Port Stephens Assessment. "Men on Land Harassed."

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Port Stephens Shire Council, held at Raymond Terrace. Councillor Ralston moved the suspension of the…

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Municipal Water Brigade

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 4

With a view to resuscitating the West Maitland Municipal Water Brigade, a meeting, convened by the Mayor (Alderman Fry), was held…

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East Maitland Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the East Maitland Municipal Council was held last evening. There were present: Alderman W. M. Porter…

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West Maitland Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 6

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

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Singleton Letter. Municipal Council. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 February 1923 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the municipal council the Mayor (Aldermrs[?]Searl) presided over a, full Attendance of aldermen…

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