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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1926

1,430 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 42 of 72

Shire Council

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 August 1926 · page 6

At the last monthly meeting of the Muswellbrook Shire Council it was resolved that a protest be entered against the obtaining of Italian cars…

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Patrick Plains Shire Council

Singleton Argus · Saturday 14 August 1926 · page 8

The monthly meeting of Patrick Plains Shire- Council was held at the Council Chambers on Wednesday, the following councillors being in…

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Cessnock Shire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 August 1926 · page 4

Hon. W. Bennett, M.L.A., has been advised by Mr. W. Walker, Under - Secretary Department of Local Government, in regard to…

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Councillor Tanner. Resins From Patrick Plains Shire. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 August 1926 · page 2

A letter was received at the monthly meeting of Patrick Plains Shire Council from Councillor J. C. Tanner, who is in England, tendering his…

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Show Holiday Turned Down Maitland Council's "Hide."

Singleton Argus · Saturday 14 August 1926 · page 5

The Singleton show, which takes place on September 15, 16, and 17.is not important, being, just a country affair, was the opinion expressed by…

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Stroud Shire Council Engineer's Report

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 17 August 1926 · page 6

The shire engineer (Mr. Payten) reported as follows:— Tereel Road.—To date work on this road has been completed for a…

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Stroud Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 17 August 1926 · page 4

The Council of the Stroud Shire met at the shire office at Stroud on Friday last. The councillors present were: Crs. Flannery…

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Inquiries for Shire Government

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 17 August 1926 · page 4

Inquiries are being made of the Minister for Local Government, both personally and through Members of Parliament, to have the present…

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Council and Ambulance Hall Site

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 17 August 1926 · page 4

For some time past the Cessnock Shire Council has been desirous of acquiring the Ambulance Hall site for its own use, and while negotiations in…

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Newcastle Road. Tarro Shire Discussion. a Question of Culverts

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 August 1926 · page 4

The Tarro Shire Council at its meeting to-day had under discussion the question of the construction of the next section of the Newcastle road…

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Strike Threat. Brisbane Tramwaymen. Council Firm

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 August 1926 · page 7

Referring to the intention of the Brisbane tramwaymen to strike on Monday next, the Mayor (Alderman Jolly) said that he would again…

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Federal Viticultural Council Annual Meeting (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 17 August 1926 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Federal Vicicultural Council of Australia was held in Sydney to-day. The President (Mr Leslie N. Salter),…

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Municipal Election Four Candidates

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 17 August 1926 · page 5

Four candidates have submitted their names for the consideration of ratepayers, in connection with the filling of the vacancy, caused by the…

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Tarro Shire. Council Meeting. the Engineer's' Position

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 August 1926 · page 6

The Turro Shire Council met Tuesday when there were present : Councillors Niland (president) McCarthy, McLean, Foster, Frith and…

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East Maitland Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 August 1926 · page 6

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

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Agricultural Bureau Singleton Sub-district Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 August 1926 · page 6

There were thirty-three delegates present at the annual meeting of Singleton Sub-District Council meeting held at the Shire Council…

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Agricultural Bureaux Annual Meeting of Singleton Sub-district Council

Singleton Argus · Thursday 19 August 1926 · page 4

There were thirty-three delegates, present at the above-mentioned meeting held at the Shire Council Chambers on Monday evening, the following branches…

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Warrah Shire Council

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 2

The regular monthly meeting of the above was held at the Shire Chambers on Wednesday last, when there were present Councillors W. Greet…

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Municipal Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 8

The regular meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday. Present: Aid. Keene, Joughin, Thurlow, and Surman; also the Town…

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Stroud Shire

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 2

Ratepayers of the Stroud Shire should note the advertisement in this issue stating the places where the supplementary lists of electors…

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