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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1926

1,430 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 60 of 72

Tarre Shire Valuations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 November 1926 · page 4

Mr. T. S. Elkin, Tarro shire valuer, reported having completed the revaluation of the rateable land within the shire, in accordance with the…

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Wallarobba Shire Engineer's Report

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 November 1926 · page 3

The shire engineer (Mr. Hefferman) reported as follows:— Low-level bridge, Tunnybues Levels have been taken at Tunnybues…

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Port Stephens Shire MEETING

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 November 1926 · page 6

The usual meeting of the Port Stephens Shire Council was held in the Chambers, Raymond Terrace, on Friday last. Present: Crs…

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Careless Use of Fire. Merriwa Shire Council's Timely Action. Dangers of Bat Burning-off. Wax Matches Banned

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 16 November 1926 · page 2

Following on the disastrous bush fires which broke out last year in Victorie and involved the loss of many lives, as well as the destruction of…

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No Further Kick Coming Progress Associations Pacified and Satisfied Will Nominate Municipal Candidates Through A.L.P. Decision at Wednesday Night's Combined Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 16 November 1926 · page 2

A meeting of the combined Progress Associations was held in the Cessnock Hall last Wednesday evening, when the members of the…

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Tarro Shire. Council Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 November 1926 · page 6

A meeting of the Tarro Shire Council was held at the shire office, East Maitland, yesterday. There were present: Councillors Niland…

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Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 November 1926 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the council of the Municipality of West Maitland was held last evening. The Mayor (Ald. Jas. H. F. Waller) was…

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Tarro Shire Requests

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 November 1926 · page 4

The Area Commissioner, Mr. Quinton, has been interviewed by Mr. W. F. O'Hearn, M.L.A., asking that trucks be made available if possible so that…

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Abattoirs. Ok Killing the Mayor's Intention

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 November 1926 · page 6

"I am going to bring forward a minute on that question—either on the question of establishing abattoirs or killing yards in this…

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"Get Rid of Lang." Bexley Council Emphatic

Singleton Argus · Thursday 18 November 1926 · page 2

Several municipal councils last night voiced their protest against the Government's action in filching money which rightfully belongs to the Main Roads…

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Privy Council. Leave to Appeal Refused. London, Nov. 16

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 November 1926 · page 4

In the case of Herbert Leslie Penfold Hyland, one of the directors of Penfold's Wines, Ltd., versus the Commonwealth Income Tax…

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Mayor Gives Evidence

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 1

Herbert Robert Flanders, Mayor of Muswellbrook, said he was appointed to the position in December last. He remembered an incident in January…

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Dungog Municipal Council MEETING

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 3

At Tuesday night's meeting of Dungog Municipal Council, the following were present: Ald. J. A. Jones (Mayor), C. T. Abbott, J…

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Where Shall the Shire Headquarters Be?

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 8

The question as to just where the headquarters of the Keareley Shire shall be is a matter that is causing a lot of discussion on the coalfields…

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Careless Use of Fire. Merriwa Shire Council's Timely Action. Dangers of Day Burning-off. Wax Matches Banned

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 5

Following on the disastrous bush fires which broke out last year in Victoria and involved the loss of many lives, as well as the destruction of…

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Borrowing. Powers of Municipal Councils

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 3

At a meeting of the executive of the Local Government Association, endorsement was given to the proposal that councils should have authority to…

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Ministers Interviewed Municipal Representatives in Sydney. Cessnock Requirements

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 5

Ald. J. Blown (Mayor of Cessnock), with Alderman R. Elliott and T. Leslie, visited Sydney this week, and interviewed Cabinet…

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Muswellbrook. Shire Council

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 November 1926 · page 6

At the monthly meeting of the Muswellbrook Shire Council, the engineer (Mr. O. G. Morton) reported that a sum of £1,037 was available…

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Patrick Plains Shire Council

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 November 1926 · page 8

The monthly meeting of Patrick Plains Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers on Wednesday, when there Was a full attendance of…

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Tarro Shire. Council Meeting

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 November 1926 · page 3

A meeting of the Tarro Shire Council was held at the shire office, East Maitland on Tuesday. There were present: Councillors Niland…

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