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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1924

1,368 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 41 of 69

Labour Win. Sydney Council Vacancy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 August 1924 · page 4

The extraordinary election to fill the vacancy in the Sydney City Council, caused by the death of Alderman Clarence Bridge, the Civil Reform…

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Cemetery Control Question Before Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 August 1924 · page 4

The clerk reoprted to the Shire Council yesterday that in January last at the request of the Department of Lards to nominate trustees…

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German Federal Council Adopts Dawes' Plan

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 August 1924 · page 2

The Berlin Federal Council has adopted the whole of the Dawes settlement plan…

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Municipal Council Contract Turned Down—water Service for Lorne-street, —Coal Coy. Alleges Breach of Contract.—more New Buildings—financial Position Calls for Economy

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 August 1924 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Wednesday, when there were present:—Aldermen Roger, Shaw, Dobbin,…

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Miners' Claims. Federation Council Considering Position. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 August 1924 · page 5

The Council of the Coal and Shale Employees' Federation met to-day to consider what action should be taken because of the refusal of the owners…

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Municipality of Dungog

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 August 1924 · page 2

A notice in this issue slates that the supplementary lists of electors for the year 1024-5 may be inspected at the Council Chambers or…

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Muswellbrook Letter Municipal Council. Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 August 1924 · page 7

As previously reported the principal business at the fortnightly meeting of the municipal council was the consideration of proposals for keeping the…

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Sydney Council By-election Victory for Labor

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 August 1924 · page 6

Mr John Richard English (Labor), son of the late John English, who was Lord Mayor of Sydney in 1919, was elected an alderman of the City…

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The Late Mrs. Foster. Council's Sympathy. Fleeting Adjourned

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 August 1924 · page 3

The East Maitland Municipal Council met on Tuesday when there were present Aldermen Wm. Porter (in the chair) W. Ferry, O. D. Pryee, T. F…

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Municipal Vacancy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 August 1924 · page 4

For the vacancy in the Council of the Municipality of East Maitland, caused by the resignation of Alderman Beattie, the following have been…

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Patrick Plains Shire Council

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 26 August 1924 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the above was held at the Shire Council Chambers on Thursday, when there was a full attendance of Councillors, viz.:…

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Proposed Alteration of Shire Boundaries

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 August 1924 · page 5

The Department of Local Government forwarded to the last meeting of the Patrick Plains' Shire Council a copy of a letter forwarded to the…

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The Legislative Council Centenary Celebrations. Constitutional Progress. the King's Congratulations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 August 1924 · page 6

The Legislative Council of New South Wales celebrated the centenary of its inauguration at a special meeting yesterday afternoon. The President of the Council, Mr. F. Flowers,…

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Municipality of Muswellbrook Supplementary Lists of Electors

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 August 1924 · page 5

NOTICE is hereby given that Supplementary Lists of Electors have now been compiled and will be open for inspection at the COUNCIL…

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West Maitland Council Fortnightly Meeting

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

The fortnightly meeting of the West Maitland Municipal Council was held last evening. There were present the Mayor. (Alderman Waller), Alderman…

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East Maitland Council Adjourned Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 August 1924 · page 2

The adjourned fortnightly meeting of the East Maitland Municipal Council was held last evening. There were present Alderman A. S. Foster…

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Tarro Shire's Machinery Purchase

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 August 1924 · page 4

On Tuesday night last at a special meeting of the Miller's Forest Progress Association congratulations were offered to the Tarro Shire…

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East Maitland Municipal Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 August 1924 · page 4

Attention is called to the advertisements relating to the candidature of Mr. Perkins, of the East Maitland High School staff, for the municipal…

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Tarro Shire. Council Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 August 1924 · page 6

A meeting of the Tarro Shire Council was held at the office, East Maitland, yesterday. There were present. Councillors Markham (President),…

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Shire Appeal Court. Cessnock Council Assessments. Cessnock

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

A friendly appeal court was held at the Cessnock Council Chambers this morning. Mr. A. Evans, valuer, discussed methods with the…

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