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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1925

1,577 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 65 of 79

New Shire's Name. Kurri or David?

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 November 1925 · page 7

There is considerable speculation in Kurri as to what the designation of the present Cessnock Shire will be when Cessnock and Aberdare are…

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East Maitland Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 November 1925 · page 6

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

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Lord Mayor's Show Mr. Baldwin's Advocacy. British Empire Trade. LONDON, Nov. 9

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 November 1925 · page 5

Following the Lord Mayor's "show," which gave prominence to "A [?] of Empire Trade," the customary banquet was given at the Guild hall…

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Municipal Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 November 1925 · page 2

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday night there being a full attendance of aldermen…

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Shire Roads

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 November 1925 · page 7

At the monthly meeting of the Muswellbrook Shire Council a letter was received from the Main Roads Board in reply to an application which…

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Special Municipal Council Meeting

Singleton Argus · Thursday 12 November 1925 · page 2

There was a full attendance of aldermen at Monday night's special meeting of the Singleton Municipal Council. The matter of calling tenders for the…

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Tarro Shire Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 November 1925 · page 4

The Brisbanefield Progress Association, at the annual meeting held last evening, decided to nominate Mr. Tim McCarthy to contest A…

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Shire Candidates. Weston Progress Association's Nominations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 November 1925 · page 4

At a well-attended meeting of the Weston Progress Association Mr. W. Wardle president in the chair, Mr. G. W. Hancock proposed Councillor…

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Shire Election. Likely Postponement. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 November 1925 · page 5

It is not at all unlikely that the shire election which should take place on December 4 will be delayed some weeks…

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Municipal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 November 1925 · page 4

"It is the intention of the local branch of the A.L.P. to run candidates at the election for aldermen for West Maitland to be held next…

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Municipal" Elections. (To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Thursday 12 November 1925 · page 3

Sir,—The municipal elections are approaching, and ratepayers should got busy. The cost of local government has grown out of all proportion to…

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Port Stephens Shire Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 13 November 1925 · page 4

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Council was held on Wednesday, when Crs. Pearse (President,) Ralston, Graham, and Shearman present. Apology was tendered…

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Municipal Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 November 1925 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Monday. Present: The Mayor (Ald. Milard), Ald. Keene, Joughin, Andrews,…

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Tarro Shire Nominations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 November 1925 · page 4

At a very largely-attended meeting of ratepayers of Miller's Forest, held in the Popular Hall, last evening, Councillors Markham and…

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Another Surprise Shire Council Wants Sanitary Manager £750 Per Annum The Salary

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 November 1925 · page 7

The Cessnock Shire Council provides a lot of surprises for the public. Some new sensation can always be looked for…

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Cessnock Shire. Nominations Declared

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 November 1925 · page 5

Nominations for the Cessnock Shire Council were declared to-day when the following were announced. A Riding; Messrs. W. Brunnor…

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Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting. Four Thousand Pounds Jeopardised—proposed Motor Hose Carrier—new Buildings

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 November 1925 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on "Wednesday evening, when there were present:—Aldermen W. V. Parkinson…

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Upper Hunter Shire. Triennial Election. All Ridings Contested

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 November 1925 · page 2

By advertisement appearing elsewhere, it will be seen that all Ridings are, to be contested at the triennial election of Councillors for…

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Shire Elections the Nominations Only One Contest Election Postponed Till January

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 November 1925 · page 7

The Minister for Local Government, Mr. G. Cann, has postponed the holding of the Cessnock Shire Council election from Saturday…

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A Warfare of Words. Mining Company's Application for Lease Alderman Loader Stands Alone. a Debate That Ends in "As You Were."

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 November 1925 · page 1

A letter received from the secretary of the Muswellbrook Coal Co., Ltd., and read at the Municipal council meeting on Wednesday evening stated…

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