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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1924

1,368 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 10 of 69

Shire Election. Mr. Carruthers' Candidature

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 February 1924 · page 2

There was a large attendance in St. Luke's Hall, Homeville, last evening in support of the candidature of Mr. H. S. Carruthers, for…

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Amalgamation. West Supports East. Alderman Holmes' Remarks. Says Morpeth Is "Bead."

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 February 1924 · page 4

The way is now paved for amalgamation. West Maitland Council last evening decided to withdraw its…

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West Maitland Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 February 1924 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the West Maitland Municipal Council was hold lust evening. There were present: Aldermen H. W. Fry (Mayor), W. R. Kerr, R. St. V. Heyes,…

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Leave to Appeal. to the Privy Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 February 1924 · page 7

The State Full Court (the Chief Justice, Sir William cullen, Mr. Justice Ferguson, and Mr. Justice James) granted leave to appeal to…

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Patrick Plains Shire Council Special Meeting

Singleton Argus · Thursday 28 February 1924 · page 2

A special meeting of the Council was hold on Monday, when there wero present: Councilors A. S. Pankhurst (President), D. P. Shearer, A. Hayes, F. J…

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Cessnock Shire Election. Postponement Granted. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 February 1924 · page 5

The Minister has granted the request of the Cessnock Shire Council for the postponement of the extraordinary election for B riding until…

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Municipal Council. MEETING

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 February 1924 · page 4

At the meeting of the Dungog Municipal Council, held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening, there were present his Worship the…

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Tarro Shire Road Grant

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 February 1924 · page 4

The Tarro Shire Council has received a progress payment of £1000 for the proposes work on the Tarro railway to Morpeth (via Scotch…

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Report of Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 February 1924 · page 5

Mr. Dark, secretary, then read the report of the Parochial Council. Your council have pleasure in…

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Outspoken Mayor. Acts of Cruelty. in the Name of Sport

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 February 1924 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Katoom-Council a communication, was received from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals…

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Primary Producers. Lower Hunter and Gloucester Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 February 1924 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Lower Hunter and Gloucester District Council of the Primary Producers' Union was held in Miss…

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THE Meat Question. Depressed Condition of Australian Trade. Meat Council's Proposals. Meeting in Scone

The Scone Advocate · Friday 29 February 1924 · page 2

Under the auspices of the local branch of the Graziers' Association, a meeting was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Monday afternoon…

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Municipal

The Scone Advocate · Friday 29 February 1924 · page 8

A special meeting of the Council was held on 25th inst., for the purpose of election of Mayor. Prior to the meeting, Messrs. R. E…

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Aldermen Resign to Become Friends

Singleton Argus · Saturday 1 March 1924 · page 6

On Thursday afternoon the Mayor of Mudgee and Alderman Robinson resigned from the council. The relationship between them has been strained…

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Shire Candidates

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 March 1924 · page 4

As a candidate for election to the position of councillor in B riding, Cessnock Shire, Mr. A. Heuston, it is announced will address the ratepayers at…

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Cessnock Shire Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 March 1924 · page 4

On Saturday March 15, the election of a councillor for B riding. Cessnock Shire will he held, and not on Saturday next, as previously…

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Amalgamation. West Supports East. Alderman Holmes' Remarks. Says Morpeth Is "Dead."

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 March 1924 · page 6

The way is now paved for amalgamation. West Maitland Council on Tuesday decided to withdraw its…

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Newcastle Electorate Council

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 March 1924 · page 13

A resolution was carried by the Newcastle Electoral Council on Saturday night to the effect that the council should withdraw its delegates…

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Cessnock Shire Vacancy. Mr. Heuston's Candidature

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 March 1924 · page 7

Mr. Arthur E. Henston, candidate for Cessnock Shire, accompanied by several of his committee, visited Lochinvar on Monday night and renewed…

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Cessnock Shire Election. Postponement Granted. Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 March 1924 · page 5

The Minister has granted the request of the Cessnock Shire Council for the postponement of the extraordinary election for B riding until…

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