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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1925

1,577 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 44 of 79

Municipal Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 July 1925 · page 1

The fortniglitly meeting of the Muswellbrook Municipal Council was held on Wednesday night last, when there were present:—Aldermen W. V…

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The Shire Election

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 July 1925 · page 7

"I want to know approximately the cost of the shire election", said Cr. Burns at the meeting of the council on Wednesday. The President…

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Water Board Members Shire Council Discussion President and Cr. Bums at Variance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 July 1925 · page 9

At this time of the year, when heavy frosts alternate with westerly winds, reference to water in large quantities is a rather shivery…

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A Labor Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 July 1925 · page 7

The following letter from Jas. Sneddon, hon secretary, was received by the Shire Council on Wednesday. "I am instructed by the Combined…

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Water and Sewerage Report to Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 July 1925 · page 9

Mr. J. H. Cousins, the council's representative on the Hunter Water Board, reported to the council on Wednesday that he had attended all…

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A Happy Family Council and Staff Pleasant Presidential Function

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 July 1925 · page 10

After the business of the Cessnock Shire Council had been concluded on Wednesday afternoon Cr. Brown asked those present to remain to…

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Trams or Busses? Question for Council Consideration At Early Date

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 July 1925 · page 3

Should the council undertake the running of motor bus services in the shire, or take steps to secure an electric tram system?…

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Municipality Question Poll to Be Taken

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 July 1925 · page 7

The President, Cr. Brown, submitted the following minute to the council meeting on Wednesday on the municipality question:…

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Alderman Shedden. Injured in Runaway Smash

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 July 1925 · page 7

Alderman Shedden, of the Newcastle City Council, was seriously injured on Tuesday afternoon, when a horse he was driving bolted, Part of the…

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Muswellbrook Letter Municipal Council. Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 July 1925 · page 7

At the fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council there were present: Aldermen W. V. Parkinson (Mayor), R. Rogers, J. Loader, E. Shaw, J. C…

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Port Stephens Shire a Special Meeting

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 July 1925 · page 9

Councillor Pearse, president, occupied the chair at a special meeting of the Port Stephens Shire, held at Raymond Terrace, at which the clerk…

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Reference at Council Meeting

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 July 1925 · page 7

Sympathetic reference was made to the death of the late Mr. Partridge-Wall at Tuesday's meeting of the East Maitland Municipal Council…

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Giant Draughts Board. South Brisbane Council's Intentions

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 July 1925 · page 11

Following, on representations which have been made by the draughts players of South Brisbane, the South Brisbane City Council has decided on…

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New Wool Pack. Attitude of Growths Council

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 July 1925 · page 9

Members of the Australian Wool-Growers' Council, a Melbourne message states, are awaiting with much interest samples of the new wool [?]…

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American Fleet. Labour Council's Decision. Boycott Urged

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 July 1925 · page 11

An appeal is being drawn up by the Labour Council for presentation to members of the American fleet, urging that united aid be given by them…

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Insulting Words. at Shire Election. Aftermath of Recent Campaign. Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 July 1925 · page 16

During the recent shire election party feeling ran high. The greatest of interst was taken in the campaign, and the poli was a record for any…

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Superannuation. for Municipal Employees

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 July 1925 · page 9

A deputation from the Paddington Council, introduced by Mr. Holdsworth, M.L.A., saw the Minister for Local Government on the question of…

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Proposed Municipality. Poll to Be Taken. Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 July 1925 · page 3

In a presidential minute to-day, Cr. Brown pointed out that the inquiry into the municipal question was set down for August 19…

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Cessnock Shire Lists

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 July 1925 · page 4

The list of electors for Cessnock Shire will be on exhibition during office hours between August 1 and 16 at various places as advertised…

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Wallarobba Shire. Council Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 July 1925 · page 7

At the monthly Meeting of the Wallarobba Shire Council there were present Councillors R. W. Alison (president), A. G. H. Lawrie, H. H…

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