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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1924

1,368 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 28 of 69

One Man One Job. Dual Shire Positions. Mr. Skelton's Appointment. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 June 1924 · page 4

Upon the business of affixing the seal to the agreement for the employement of Mr Skelton, shire clerk to Bolwarra Shire as valuer for the…

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To the Electors. Municipality of East Maitland. Ladies and Gentlemen

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 June 1924 · page 5

Having regard to the proposal to amalgamate the Municipalities of East Maitland West Maitland Morpeth and that part of Tarro Shire…

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Shire Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 June 1924 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Muswellbrook Shire Council there was a full attendance of members under the presidency of Councillor J. C…

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Cessnock Shire Council Ordinary Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 June 1924 · page 6

An ordinary meeting of the Cessnock Shire Council was held yesterday, when there were present: Crs. John Brown (president), A. E…

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Shire Valuations One Man Two Jobs Further Discussion by Shire Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 June 1924 · page 8

Finality has not yet been reached in connection with the recent appointment of a valuator for Cessnock Shire. Meanwhile valuation…

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Municipal Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 June 1924 · page 7

The regular meeting of Council was held on Tuesday night last. Present: The Mayor (Ald. N. Andrews), Ald. R. Wilson, B. G…

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Aberdeen Council MUNICIPAL

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 June 1924 · page 8

The ordinary meeting of the council was held on the 4th inst. Mayor Francis presided and Aid. O'Brien, Hodson, Adnum and Landers were…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 June 1924 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Muswellbrook Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Wednesday night last, when there were…

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Cessnock Shire Finances

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 June 1924 · page 4

The finance committee recommended to Cessnock Shire Council that the following accounts be passed for payment: General fund subject to…

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Stockton Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 13 June 1924 · page 3

At the meeting of the Stockton Council on Tuesday night, a letter was read from the Port Stephens Shire Council, stating that Councillor Shearman would attend…

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Council Conference

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 June 1924 · page 4

The president of the Cessnock Shire Council (Cr. John Brown) reported to the meeting yesterday that the and Cr. Henston had attended the…

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Jerry's Plains and the Shire

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 June 1924 · page 1

The decision of the Muswellbrook Shire Council to take over the control of certain holdings at Jerry's Plains will be welcomed by…

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Shire Office Staff a Typiste's Resignation Clerk's Report on Administrative Work

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 June 1924 · page 8

Matters connected with the shire office staff again came under the notice of the council yesterday. The clerk reported that Miss May…

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Aberdeen. Municipal

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 June 1924 · page 8

The ordinary meeting of Council was held on 4th inst. Mayor Francis presided, and Ald. O'Brien, Hodson, Aduum and Landers were also…

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Shire Land Valuation

Singleton Argus · Saturday 14 June 1924 · page 6

His Honor Judge- Pike held a sitting of the Shire Land Valuation Court on Thursday, when he dealt with an appeal by Arthur Bowman against the…

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Labour Council. Secretary Suspended

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 June 1924 · page 11

Nominations for a Labour candidate to contest the vacancy in B riding of Cesnock Shire, some time ago, caused much discussion in labour circles and…

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£50,000 Loan. for Cessnock Shire. Approval Granted. Cesnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 June 1924 · page 5

The following letter was received to-day by the Cessnock Shire Council from the Department of Local Government:—…

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One Man One Job. Dual Shire Positions. Mr. Skelton's Appointment. Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 June 1924 · page 5

Upon the business of affixing the seal to the agreement for the employment of Mr Skelton, shire clerk to Bolwarra Shire, as valuer for the…

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Shire Land Valuation

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 June 1924 · page 2

A sitting of the Shire Land Valuation Court was held one Thursday, before his Honor Judge Piqe when an appeal by Arthur Bowman against the…

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Mayor of East Maitland's Regret

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 June 1924 · page 4

"Although I anticipated the result of the poll on Saturday for a Greater Maitland it is very regrettable, as in my opinion, it was inimical to the…

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