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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1924

1,368 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 8 of 69

Dr. Thompson V. B.ma. Privy. Council Appeal

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 8

London, Wednesday.—The Privy Council has reserved judgment in the New South Wales appeal case, Thompson v. the British Medical Association…

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The Main Roads Million Not an Attractive Offer. Deputation to Go From Shire

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 8

The Patrick Plains Shire Council, at its meeting on Thursday received an exhaustive statement from the Local Government Department regarding…

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Cessnock Shire Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 February 1924 · page 4

The nominations for the office of councillor for B riding, Cessnock Shire, are as follows:—Albert Burns, hay and produce merchant, Kurri…

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Progressive Municipalities

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 February 1924 · page 4

The Dubbo Municipal Council has voted a sum of £300 for planting of trees, making tree guards, and preparing the way for the Soldiers'…

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Payment of Aldermen

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 19 February 1924 · page 3

At Sydney City Council meeting on Thursday night, Alderman Stokes suggested to Alderman Bramston, "Why not pay aldermen for their services,…

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Patrick Plains Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 19 February 1924 · page 4

The regular meeting of the Council was held on Thursday. Present: Councillors A. S. Pankhurst (President), F. J. Dorrington. A. Hayes, D. P. Shearer…

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Shire Councillors' Allowances

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 February 1924 · page 4

At Thursday's meeting of the Dumaresq Shire Council (says the "Armidale Chronicle,") Councillor Elliott said he considered the…

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Council Bye-election

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 19 February 1924 · page 7

At a meeting of the Kurrj Kurri branch of the A.L.P. the following motion was carried: "That the meeting strongly protests against the…

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Townsman Honoured. Gathering at East Maitland. Tribute to Alderman W. M. Porter

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 February 1924 · page 4

If any demonstration were needed to prove the popularity of Alderman and Mrs. W. M. Porter, it was given in the Literary Institute hall, East…

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Morpeth Council. Regular Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 February 1924 · page 2

The regular meeting of the above was held last evening. There were present: Aldermen Cutcliffe (Mayor), Bourke, Lawler, and Read. An…

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A Healthy Shire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 February 1924 · page 6

The health inspector to Patrick Plains Shire reports that only one case of infections disease has been notified within the shire since the…

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East Maitland Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 February 1924 · page 6

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

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Shire Councillors' Allow Ances

Singleton Argus · Thursday 21 February 1924 · page 2

At Thursday's meeting of the Dumaresq Shire Council (says the "Armidale Chronicle") Councillor Elliott said he considered the expenses…

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Brick Areas. in Cessnock Shire. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1924 · page 5

Mr. E. T. G. McGil[?]ray reported at to-day's meeting of the Cessnock council that he made an inspection of North Avenue and Main Street,…

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Cessnock Shire Election. Proposed Postponement. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1924 · page 5

Mr. W. J. Grieve, shire clerk, reported at a meeting to-day that he had received a communication from the returning officer, signed by the…

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Cessnock Shire Roads Lack of Funds. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1924 · page 5

Mr. Lindsay, shire engineer, pointed out at to-day's meeting of the Cessnock Council that at present there are 91 men and 46 horses…

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Tarro Road Grant. Council's Criticism. "Let Main Roads Go Hang." Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1924 · page 5

The information published in the "Maitland Mercury" last evening, that £2985 had been granted for the road Tarre station via Scotch Creek…

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Municipal Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 8

Regular fortnight meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Monday. evening last. Present: The Mayor (Aid. N…

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Shire Valuation

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 4

At a recent meeting of the Harwood Shire Council the question of the figures of the shire's valuations, to which reference was made by the Premier, was again…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 10

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council took place on Wednesday evening. Present: Aldermen W. V. Parkinson, E. W. Shaw,…

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