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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1924

1,368 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 16 of 69

Motor Car Regulation. Council and Police Differ. Inverell

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 10

For some months past the local municipal council has had motor curs put in the centre of Otho-street, and not long ago a petition was lodged by…

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Alderman's Remarks. Water Board Objects

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 3

At the meeting of the Hunter District Water Supply and Sewerage Board, it was decided, on the motion of Alderman R. Gibson, seconded by…

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Dr. Thompson's Case Privy Council Dismisses Appeal

Singleton Argus · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 5

London, Thursday.—In the judgment of the Privy Council, dismissing the appeal of Dr. G. S. Thompson, of Sydney, from the judgment of the Full…

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Flats at Mascot Council's Decision. (By Telegraph.) Sydney, Friday

Singleton Argus · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 6

The Mascot Council last night decided that in future flats be provided within the municipality, and that permission be refused to convert existing…

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Naval Policy. Defence Council Meets. Mr Bruce to Make a Statement

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 14

The naval policy of the Commonwealth, it is understood, was fully discussed at a meeting of the Defence Council held in Melbourne…

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Municipal Services. Water Supply Beats Sydney's. Council's Electricity

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 1 April 1924 · page 6

In 1911 the Public Works Department installed the Quirindi town water supply, which is pumped from a drift well by a plant having a…

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East Maitland Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 April 1924 · page 6

The fortnightly mooting of Hie East Maitland Municipal Council was held last evening. There were present: Aldermen Foster (Mayor), Ferry…

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Port Stephens Shire Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 4 April 1924 · page 3

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Shire Council was held on Wednesday when all the Councillors were in their places excepting Councillor Boag, for…

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Stroud Shire Council. (Continued.)

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

Cr. Abbott moved that a grant be applied for of £1000 for a bridge over Branch River. £500 to be repaid in five years. Seconded by Cr…

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Cessnock Shire Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 April 1924 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Cessnock Shire Council was held yesterday, when there were present Crs. John Brown (president),…

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Shire Clerk's Report

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

The Shire Clerk (Mr. H. H. Adcock) reported as follows:— "Since last meeting the following permits and licenses have been…

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Council's Finances

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 April 1924 · page 1

Judging by the amount of money received at the Council Chambers during the past fortnight the staff must have had a busy time in…

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Municipal Council Meeting Proposed Transfer of Cook's Hill. Objections Outlined. Again the Garbage System

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 April 1924 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Muswellbrook Municipal Council was held on Wednesday evening, when there were present:—Ald. W. V…

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Aberdeen Council (From our Representative)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 April 1924 · page 4

At the ordinary meeting of the council there were present: Mayor Francis and Aldermen E. Hodson, T. J. O'Brien, and E. Landers. An…

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ABERDEEN. (Continued from page 1). MUNICIPAL

The Scone Advocate · Friday 4 April 1924 · page 8

The ordinary meeting of Council was held on 26th March. Present. The Mayor (Ald. Francis), Ald. Hodson, O'Brien, and Landers. An…

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Shire Council

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 April 1924 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Patrick Plains Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday, when there were present: Councillors A. S…

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Upper Hunter Shire Council. Increased Grant

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 8 April 1924 · page 5

The Hon. Walter Bennett, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Department of Local Government: "On 25th. February you were advised…

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Municipal Council

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 8 April 1924 · page 2

The regular meeting of Council was held on 31st ult., at the Council Chambers, when there were present: The Mayor (Ald…

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No Tree Planting. Shire Council's Attitude "What's the Use of Bothering?"

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 8 April 1924 · page 8

An article published in last issue of "The Eagle" under the heading "Tree Planting" was written on Wednesday, with the knowledge that…

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Muswellbrook Shire Council Denman Streets. Ratepayers' Offer Suggestions. Engineer to Again Report

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 8 April 1924 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Muswellbrook Shire Council was held on Friday last, when there were present: —Councillors J. C. White (President),…

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