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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1924

1,368 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 12 of 69

Increased Shire Overdraft

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 7

The limit of the Cossnock Shire overdraft has been increased to £20,000, reverting to £15,000 by June 30 next. Notification has been…

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The Lake Road Shire Council Discussion Minister Severely Criticised Deputation to Wait on Federal Minister

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 5

The Lake Road question came before, the Cessnock Shire Council at its meeting yesterday, when strong references were made to the…

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Main Roads Loan. Cessnock Shire Application

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 6

In connection with the main roads loan of £1,000,000, Mr. W. R. Lindsay, the engineer, reported that he had made application for a share of…

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Austrian Meat Council. Mr. Cameron's Visit

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 5

Mr. D. A. Cameron addressed a meeting in Dungog on Tuesday on behalf of the Australian Meat Council, He is making a tour of the…

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P.P.U at Singleton District Council. Delegates' Annual Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 8

The annual meeting of delegates to the district council of the Primary Producers' Union was held at Singleton, Mr. H. Bluford (Aberdeen),…

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Primary Producers' Union. Annual Meeting of Hunter District Council. (Singleton "Argus")

The Scone Advocate · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 5

The annual meeting of delegates to the District Council of the P.P. Union, Hunter District, was held in the Mechanics' Institute, Singleton,…

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Municipal Council Monthly Meeting

Singleton Argus · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 7

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

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Cessnock Shire Vacancy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 4

Mr. Arthur E. Houston, candidate, for Cessnock Shire vacancy, in B riding has been display considerable activity in his candidature, and…

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Outspoken Mayor. Acts of Cruelty

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 13

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

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Bolwarra Shire. Monthly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Bolwarra Shire Council was held yesterday afternoon. There were present, the President, Councillor McRae, and…

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Judge Curlewis. Labour Council Protest

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 2

The following resolution was carried at the night's meeting of the Labour Council:— "That this council pretests against…

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Mayor of Wellington Accused of Discourtesy. Refused to Welcome Dr. Mannix

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 9

The Mayor of Wellington (N.Z.) is being accused of discourtesy to the Australian Heirarchy, on account of his refusal to extend a civic welome…

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Valuer-general. Assessments in Tarro Shire. Protests Against Increases

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 6

The assessments made by the Valuer-General's Department were recently issued to property owners in Tarro Shire and, as has been the…

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Gambling at Orange. Protest by Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 7

The Orange Council has resided to write to the local inspector of police pointing out the prevalence of gambling in Orange and stating that, if…

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On Strike. Broken Hill Municipal Employees

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 16

In consequence of the refusal of the Broken Hill Municipal Council to accede to the employees demands for higher wages and shorter hours, the…

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Shire Appeals

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 March 1924 · page 4

Upwards of 50 appeals have been lodged by ratepayers in the Berry Park, Tarro and Miller's Forest districts of Tarro Shire against the…

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Muswellbrook Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 11 March 1924 · page 2

The Muswellbrook Shire Council met on Friday last at the Council Chambers and there were present:—Crs. J. C. White (President), A. A…

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Singleton Municipal Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 March 1924 · page 7

The monthly meeting of the municipal council was held on Thursday night. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Searl), Alderman McDougall, Waters,…

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Windfall for Shire Council £2500 Grant for Roads Important Work to Be Carried Out. Further £800 Applied For

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 11 March 1924 · page 1

The Muswellbrook Shire Council is embarking on a policy of road and bridge construction that will help to place our highways in good order…

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Upper Hunter Shira Council

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 11 March 1924 · page 2

Monthly meeting of above held at Scone on Thursday last. Present: Councillors H. L. White (President), A, A. McDonald, A. S…

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