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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1926

1,430 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 54 of 72

Labour Alderman. Complains of Attack by Member

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 October 1926 · page 5

The Mayor of Glebe, Alderman Walsh, stated at last night's meeting that during his absence from the district he had been made the victim of…

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Fire Brigades. the Amending Bill. Petersham Alderman Perturbed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 October 1926 · page 4

The proposed reconstitution of the Board of Fire Commissioners, ag set forth in the Fire Brigades Amendment Bill, was discussed by the…

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Municipal Council Last Night's Special Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 October 1926 · page 1

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held last night, when there were present: Aldermen H. R. Flanders (Mayor), Jas. Hicks, D…

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Cessnock Shire It's Future Composition

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 October 1926 · page 6

In the past, when the Cessnock Shire was a huge area, there were three ridings—A., B., and C. Now that the Cessnock Shire is to be…

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The New Shire Proposed Division of Residue of Cessnock Shire into Ridings

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 October 1926 · page 6

Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A., has received the following communication from the Under Secretary of the Local Government Department:—…

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Billy Baulks at the Ballot Box. Special Council Meeting

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 October 1926 · page 5

Immediately following the conclusion of the ordinary Council meting on Monday, the President declared the special meeting open. This was called…

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Municipal Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 October 1926 · page 8

The Health Inspector was recently suspended by the Mayor, and a Special meeting of the council was held last night to deal with the…

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Laborites at Variance Alderman and Politician (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 October 1926 · page 6

The Mayor of Glebe (Alderman Walsh) stated at. last night's meeting that during his absence from the district he had been made the victim of an…

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Cessnock Shire. Alteration of Ridings

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 October 1926 · page 9

A proposed has been made that the division into ridings of the Cessnock Shire be altered. The proposal is connected with the proposed new…

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Shire Election. Patrick Plains Vacancy

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 October 1926 · page 9

An extraordinary election will be held on November 6 to fill vacanoles created in A and C ridings of Patrick Plains Shire by the resignations of…

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West Maitland Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 October 1926 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of the West Maitland Municipal Council was held on Tuesday. There were present the Mayor (Alderman…

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League Council. May Meet in Berlin. Paris, Oct. 15

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 October 1926 · page 12

The "Petit Parisien" says the suggestion is likely to be adopted to make Berlin the meeting place for the League Council in March…

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The Legislative Council and Some of Lang's Promises Why Not Do Some Work?

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 October 1926 · page 3

The will of the people, says Mr Lang, must be enforced. The Upper House and imported Governors must go, and so on. Neither Mr Lang nor anyone…

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Insurance Shires and Municipalities. Minister's Promise. SYDNEY

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 October 1926 · page 5

The Minister for Local Government, Mr. Fitzgerald promised a deputation from the Local Government Association…

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Municipality of Cessnook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 October 1926 · page 6

A proclamation constituting the Municipality of Cessnock is published in the "Government Gazette." The provisional council consist of…

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Municipal Insurance Request From Councils

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 October 1926 · page 6

On Thursday Mr Fitzgerald, Minister for Local Government, promised a deputation from the Local Governing Association and the Shires' Association…

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Municipal Council Move Towards Finality. Provisional Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 26 October 1926 · page 5

At last there is some certain news of the municipality for Cessnock. After over twelve months' delay a provisional council has been…

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Tarro Shire Road

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 October 1926 · page 4

Mr. W. F. O'Hearn, M.L.A., interviewed the Main Road Board regarding the Tarro Shire roads. He was informed that the board had…

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And The Council Partook Thereof

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 October 1926 · page 4

Councillor, Foster, of the Tarro Shire Council, sometimes finds comfort during the council's somewhat alternated meetings in the pleasant…

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Morpeth Council. Regular Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 October 1926 · page 2

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Morpeth Council was held on Monday evening. There were present: Aldermen Bourke (Mayor),…

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