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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1924

1,368 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 68 of 69

Council Holidays

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 December 1924 · page 7

The shire office will be closed for the Christmas holidays from Christmas Eeve until January 5th. On the motion of Cr. Heuston the…

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Mayor of Muswellbrook. Ald. Parkinson Re-elected. Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 December 1924 · page 5

Alderman W. V. Parkinson was re-elected Mayor for the third term…

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"Political Propaganda" Shire President and Cr. Brown

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 December 1924 · page 2

After the reading of the Shire President's report, as published in the "Eagle" concerning the recent interview he had with Inspector Huntley…

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Council Function the Presidential Election Some Interesting Speeches Pushing on the Municipal Movement

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 December 1924 · page 10

In accordance with the usual custom following the election of Shire President Cr. J. R. Scott entertained councillors and staff and a number…

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President's Action Criticism at Council Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 December 1924 · page 12

Shortly after the opening of the Shire Council meeting on Thursday Cr. Brown moved the suspension of the standing orders so that he might…

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No Ouster Notices Questions in the Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 December 1924 · page 2

The Shire President (Cr. Scott) was subjected to some badgering by Crs. Brown and Cousins at the meeting on Thursday afternoon in connection…

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Storm in a Teacup the Council "Opposition"

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 December 1924 · page 8

Aa "leader of the opposition" in toe Shire Council Cr. Brown apparently intends, to let few opportunities pass of putting his ideas of…

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Election of Mayor

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 December 1924 · page 6

At the conclusion of the ordinary meeting it special meeting was held for the election of Mayor: The allowance was fixed at £15…

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Electricity Control. City Council's Rights. Lord Mayor-elect Emphatic. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 December 1924 · page 5

The Lord Mayor-elect. Alderman Stokes, refuses to listen to any proposal that the electricity enterprise of the City Counci[?]should be handed…

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Muswellbrook Letter Municipal Council. Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 December 1924 · page 6

At the fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council the Mayor (Alderman V. Parkinson) in the cutomary yearly report said with regard to the…

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Morpeth Council. Regular Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 December 1924 · page 6

The regular meeting of the Morpeth Council was held on Monday. There were present: Aldermen Cutcliffe (Mayor), Webb Lawler,…

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East Maitland Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 December 1924 · page 6

The fornightly meeting of the East Maitland Municipal Council was held last evening. There were present: Alderman A. S. Foster (Mayor), W…

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Alleged Graft. Sydney Council Affairs. Mr. Lamb's Second Report

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 December 1924 · page 6

Further sensational findings were arrived at by Mr. Ernest Lamb, K.C., who was appointed by the Government as a Royal Commissioner to…

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Newsboy to Mayor

Singleton Argus · Thursday 25 December 1924 · page 3

From newsboy to a merchant employing several hundred workers' is the proud record of Alderman William Bpyes, J.P., who is to be the Mayor of…

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City Councils Electricity Enterprise Lord Mayor Emphatic. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 25 December 1924 · page 6

The Lord Mayor-elect (Alderman Stokes), refuses to listen to any proposal that the electricity enterprise of the City Council should be handed over…

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Raymand Terrace Municipal Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 26 December 1924 · page 3

A meeting of the Council was held on Tuesday night, when Aldermnn Feeney (Mayor), presided, and Aldermen Boots. Krohn and Windeyer were present…

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Allegation by Shire President

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 26 December 1924 · page 4

Discussing the increased shire valuation at last meeting of the Wallarobba Shire Council, the president (Councillor Alison) said:—…

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Shire Estimates. Patrick Plains Shire

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 December 1924 · page 11

The estimates submitted at the monthly meeting of Patrick Plains Shire Council provided for an expenditure during the year 1925 of £20,000…

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Muswellbrook. Municipal Council

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 December 1924 · page 8

At the fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council the Mayor (Alderman V. Parkinson) in the customary yearly report said with regard to the…

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Electricity Control. City Council's Eights. Lord Mayor-elect Emphatic. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 December 1924 · page 5

The Lord Mayor-elect, Alderman Stokes, refuses to listen to any proposal that the electricity enterprise of the City Conner should be handed…

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