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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1925

1,577 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 70 of 79

The Municipality Council on Its "Dig" Blaming the other Fellow

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 November 1925 · page 7

It is an undeniable fact that the Cessnock Shire Council, or somebody connected with that august body, has placed every, conceivable…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle Friday, November 27, 1925 Municipal Elections. Present Council Holds Its Last Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 November 1925 · page 4

The Municipal Council as at present constituted, held its last meeting on Wednesday evening. Everyone was in good form. None appeared to be…

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The Shire Elections. Candidate's State Their Views. Denman

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 November 1925 · page 1

A meeting or the Ratepayers' Association was held last night, when there was an attendance of about 50 persons, presided over by Mr. Austin…

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That £400 Mortgage. Council Confirms Original Motion

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 November 1925 · page 1

The question of seeking the Minister's consent to mortgage the Recreation Ground to the extent of £400 to provide for a horse-racing and…

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Last Meeting of Present Council. New Works to Be Carrted Out. Bridge and Sub Way Proposals. More About Mosquitoes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 November 1925 · page 1

The last meeting of the present council was held on Wednesday evening, when there were present:— Aldermen W. V. Parkinson (Mayor),…

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Municipal Elections Manifesto of the Reform Candidates

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 November 1925 · page 4

Ladies and Gentlemen,— The [?] elections for the election of nine (9) aldermen to carry out the work of governing the…

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Municipal Election Many Candidates

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 27 November 1925 · page 5

Nominations for the position of aldermen of the Dungog Municipal Council close this day (Thursday) at 5 p.m. Already the nominations…

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Municipal Elections. Many Nominations

The Scone Advocate · Friday 27 November 1925 · page 2

Yesterday was nomination day in connection with the municipal triennial elections. For the six seats on the Scone Municipal Council,…

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The Municipality Mr. Scott's Position. (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 November 1925 · page 7

Sir,—The action of the Cessnock Shire president (Cr. John Brown) in refusing the right of audience to myself an representative of the petitioners…

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Welcomed by Mayor

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 November 1925 · page 16

The Mayor of West Maitland, Alderman Waller, officially welcomed the train on Monday. Amongst those present were Mr. W. Bennett,…

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Alderman's Remarks Resented by Soldiers. Apology Demanded

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

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

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Labour Council's Plan

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 November 1925 · page 13

Mr. J. S. Garden, secretary of the Trades and Labour Council, despatched messages to members of the Federal executive of the Labour Councils…

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East Maitland Council Fortnightly Meeting

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

The fortnightly meeting of the East Maitland Council was held Tuesday. There were present Aldermen C. H. Hodson (chairman), W. Ferry,…

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Sunday Observance. Council of Churches' Decision

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

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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Council Chambers. Suggested Removal. Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 November 1925 · page 5

At a special meeting of the Cessnock Shire Council this morning, a protest was received from the East Cessnock Progress Association against the…

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Deportation Case. Appeal to Privy Council. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 November 1925 · page 11

It has been decided by counsel for Walsh and Johnson, that an appeal shall be made to the Privy Council against the action of the Full Court…

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No Amendments. Bills From Legislative Council. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 November 1925 · page 5

An intimation by the Speaker, that three bills, the Anzac Day, Holiday Bill, the Audit Amendment Bill, and the Public Works Committee Bill had…

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Fair Rents Bill. Criticised in Council. Second Reading Carried

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 November 1925 · page 8

The second reading of the Fair Rents (Amendment) Bill was moved in the Legislative Council yesterday by Mr. Willis…

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Municipal Affairs. at Cessnock

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

There was some confusion at the conference convened on 20th inst. at Cessnock, to discuss matters in connection with the new municipality at…

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Increase in Municipal Valuations

Singleton Argus · Saturday 28 November 1925 · page 8

The report submitted to the Municipal Council on Thursday night by the Valuer (Mr H. C. Moss) disclosed an increase in the valuation of the…

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