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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1925

1,577 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 68 of 79

Note for Prospective Aldermen and Others

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 4

In view of the likelihood of the town pump being overworked before election day those of our community who are endeavoring to obtain the…

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Dungog Municipal Council MEETING

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 2

The usual fornightly meeting of Dungog Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday night last, when there were present…

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A Conference Fiasco. Municipality and Shire. a Warm Prelude

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 5

Shire councillors Local Government Department representatives, legal practitioners, assembled at the Shire Chambers yesterday afternoon to hold…

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Sanitary Services Shire Control

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 5

The President announced at the council meeting yesterday that the matter of the Shire control of sanitary services had been dealt with…

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Alderman's Remarks. Resented by Soldiers. Apology Demanded. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 5

At a meeting of the Returned Soldiers' League last night, resentment was expressed at the remarks made by Alderman Green, in the City Council…

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Municipal Council. a Period of Sound Finance and High Achievements

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 5

As membtrs of the Council concluding the last triennial term of office, we desire to bring directly under your notice the programme of…

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Parting with the Shire Division of Assets and Liabilities

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 7

A conference was held this morning at the Shire Council Chambers in connection with the apportionment of the assets and liabilities…

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Sunday Observance. Council of Churches Decision

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 7

The question of Sunday observance was discussed at a meeting in Melbourne of the joint Australian Council of Churches contemplating reunion…

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Labor Council to Meet. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 5

A special meeting of the Labour Council will probably be held tonight to consider putting into effect the resolutions which were arrived…

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Municipal Elections

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 7

Mr. Jas Hicks is a candidate for a seat in the Municipal Council…

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Cessnock Municipality an Abortive Meeting No Petitioner's Case Presented

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 7

There was a full house in the Cessnock Shire Chambers yesterday afternoon. Those present were interested in the conference arranged…

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District News Letters Singleton Shire Council Nominations

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

The following nominations were declared for the triennial election of Patrick Plains Shire Council. A Riding William Henry Andrews,…

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Road Subsidy. for Cessnock Shire. Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 November 1925 · page 4

Cr. J. Brown, president of the Cessnock Shire Council, submitted the following presidential minute to a meeting of his council to-day. "When in…

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Newcastle Speedway Question in Legislative Council

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 November 1925 · page 5

In the Legislative Council on Thursday, Dr. Doyle asked the President of the Executive Council, Mr Willis, whether…

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Marriage Laws. Council of Churches' Decision

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 November 1925 · page 7

A pronouncement on the marriage laws of Australia, stilling the stand adopted by the Church in the matter, was an outcome of the deliberations of…

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Shire Prosecution. Appeal Case at Maitland Sessions. Closing of Road

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 November 1925 · page 5

An appeal was lodges by Herbert James Muslin against his conviction by Mr. M. H. Cleeye, P.M., at the Raymond Terrace Police Court on…

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Railway Validation Bill Thrown Out by Legislative Council

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 November 1925 · page 1

Mr Willis, Vice-Pressident of the Executive Council, in moving the second reading of the Bell to restore seniority to the 1917 railway…

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"Piece of Old Ironmongery" Alderman's Reference to H.M.A.S. Australia. Resented by Soldiers' League. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 November 1925 · page 6

At a meeting of the Returned Soldiers' League last night resentment was expressed at remarks made by Alderman Green in the City Council, when…

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Municipal Elections

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

A special meeting of Maitland branch of the Labour League will be held in Miss Edwards' rooms on Monday night, at 8 o'clock. The…

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Muswellbrook. Important Municipal Work. Muswellbrook

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

Members of the Main Roads Board, Messrs Garlick (chairman), Upjohn, and Newell, arrived in Muswellbrook by, car yesterday morning, and were…

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