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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1925

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Shire Saleyards

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 March 1925 · page 6

Mr. B. G. Doyle, the saleyards manager, reports that during the month of February there were sold at the shire yards 3645 cattle, 1156 sheep and 98…

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Cessnock Shire Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 March 1925 · page 4

The result of the ballot for the two endorsed Labour candidates for B riding in connecion with the Cessnock Shire Council…

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Shire Appointments. Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 March 1925 · page 8

Mr. L. V. Wilson, of Greenwich, has been appointed assistant shire engineer by the administrator of Cessnock Shire, Mr. J. Brown. Mr…

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Forty-four Hours. Lord Mayor's Belief

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 March 1925 · page 16

Speaking at the Municipal Employees' Union picnic at Clifton Gardens, Alderman Stokes, Lord Mayor of Sydney, said amid cheers, that he…

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Greater Brisbane. First Council Meeting

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 March 1925 · page 1

The first meeting of the Greater Brisbane City Council was held with great ceremonial. When Alderman Jolly, the Mayor…

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Stroud Shire Council MEETING

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 24 March 1925 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Stroud Shire Council was held on Friday, March 13. Those present were: Cr. Callow (deputy-president)…

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Morpeth Council. Extension of Electricity

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 March 1925 · page 7

A special meeting of the Morpeth Municipal Council was held last evening for the purpose of considering the electric light question. The Mayor…

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Council Fined No Town Clerk-appointed

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 24 March 1925 · page 4

For failing to appoint a qualified Town Clerk within the stipulated three months, Stockton Municipal Council was fined £10, with costs £2/16/, at…

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Sunday Tennis. Sydney Council's Decision Deputation of Protect

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 March 1925 · page 6

A deputation from the Council of Churches waited upon Alderman P. Stokes, Lord Mayor of Sydney and protested against the decision of…

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Anzac Square. Brisbane Council's Scheme

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 March 1925 · page 7

The Brisbane City Council's announcement that the property resumed in connection with the larger Anzac Square scheme had been sold, the…

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West Maitland Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 March 1925 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of the West Maitland Municipal Council was held last evening. There were present, Aldermen, J. H. F. Waller…

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Legislative Council. Dealing with Marriage Bill

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 March 1925 · page 6

In the Legislative Council on Wednesday afternoon, on the motion of Mr. Dick, the Sydney Meat Preserving Bill and the Menangle Park…

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Municipal Council MEETING

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 27 March 1925 · page 4

At the meeting of Dungog Municipal Council, held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday night, there were present his Worship the Mayor…

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Ne Temere Bill in Legislative Council Second Reading Carried. Close Voting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 March 1925 · page 6

The Marriage Amendment (Ne Te mere) Bill was received in the Upper House from the Legislative Assembly, and, on the motion of Mr. Boyce,…

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Bolwarra Shire Activities

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 March 1925 · page 4

Extensive road and repair work is being carried out by the Bolwarra shire in the Paterson district. A large concrete culvert is being…

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Shire Affairs. Minister Declines. to Hold Inquiry

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 March 1925 · page 9

Mr. J. Brown, administrator of the Cessnock Shire, is in receipt of a copy of the letter sent by the Acting Under-Secretary, in reply to a letter…

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Anzac Square. Brisbane Council's Scheme

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 March 1925 · page 3

The Brisbane City Council's announcement that the property resumed in connection with the larger Anzac Square scheme had been sold, the…

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Morpeth Council. Extension of Electricity

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 March 1925 · page 7

A special meeting of the Morpeth Municipal Council was held Monday for the purpose of considering the electric light question. The Mayor…

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Ne Temere Council Carries Second Reading

Singleton Argus · Saturday 28 March 1925 · page 6

The second reading of the Ne Temere Bill was carried by a single vote in the Legislative Council on Thursday night. The voting was Ayes 28, noes 27…

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Marriage Bill. Legislative Council Discussion. Important Amendment Carried

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 March 1925 · page 11

In the Legislative council consideration of the Marriage Amendment Bill was resume in committee. Prior to the commencement of the…

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