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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1926

1,430 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 63 of 72

Newcastle City Council Expert's Report. Drastic Recommendations. "Extravagance and Inefficiency."

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 November 1926 · page 8

The report of Mr. Taylor, F.C.P.A., public accountant, of Sydney, on the administration of the three principal departments of the Newcastle…

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Loan Council. Premier Replies to Dr. Page Soundness of State Credit

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 November 1926 · page 8

"Dr. Earle Page, when speaking at Benalla recently, expressed regret that New South Wales is standing out of the Loan Council, and stated…

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District News Letters. Greta. Municipal Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 November 1926 · page 3

The regular meeting of Greta Council was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening last, when there were present: The…

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A Shire's Indebtedness

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 30 November 1926 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Hastings. Shire Council it was reported that the amount of outstanding was £1500. Those who have been…

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Shire Applies to Increase Rate

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 30 November 1926 · page 2

The Patrick's Plains Shire Council is seeking permission to increase the U.C.V. rate from 2d. to 2½d. in the £. An inquiry into the request was…

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Newcastle Council Scathing Report

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 30 November 1926 · page 2

Recently, Newcastle City Council appointed an accountant to investigate its administrative affairs. That officer, Mr. Taylor, secured other…

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Water Shortage. Serious Position. Council Issues Warning

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 30 November 1926 · page 7

The water shortage in Muswellbrook has become very serious, and the council has issued a warning that if there in indiscriminate waste severe…

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No Free Soil Council's Request Turned Down. Oakhampton Road and Scobie's Tunnel

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 30 November 1926 · page 7

The subsidence in Oakhampton road at Scobie's tunnel was among the matters dealt with by the Shire Administrator at his meeting on…

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Interest in Municipality

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 30 November 1926 · page 5

That there is growing interest in the Cessnock municipality by residents is apparent by the dismission on municipal matters. The miners'…

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Cessnock Municipality New Valuations. to Operate From January 1

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 30 November 1926 · page 5

The Valuer Generals Department, an officer of which made valuations of the Shire more than a year ago, has been heard from regarding the…

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Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 December 1926 · page 6

The regular meeting of the West Maitland Council was held last evening. There were present the Mayor (Alderman Jas. H. F. Waller…

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Writ Issued. Newcastle Council Report

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 December 1926 · page 4

Messrs. Braye, Cohen, and Cragg, acting on behalf of Mr. J. Glassop, Town Clerk of Newcastle, have issued a Supreme Court writ for £1000…

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Large Sum Missing. Sydney Council Holiday Funds

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 December 1926 · page 6

Mr. W. G. Layton, town clerk, Sydney, reported to the finance committee on Wednesday afternoon that £400 had disappeared from the…

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Kearsley Shire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 December 1926 · page 4

A meeting of all representatives of the A.L.P. and Minors Lodges of the B riding of Kearsley Shire, will be held in the Western School of Arts…

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Dungog Municipal Council MEETING

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

At the meeting of Dungog Municipal Council on Tuesday evening last there were present Ald. Jones (Mayor), Abbott, Fleming, Ferry, Scott,…

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Martindalebridge Proposal. Council Offers £500

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 December 1926 · page 11

At to-day's meeting of the "Shire Council it was decided to contribute £500 towards the cost of the proposed Martindale low-level bridge if the…

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C. of E. Migration Council Mr. Wensor's Visit

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 December 1926 · page 2

Mr. W. E. Wensor, organising director of the Church of England Migration Council (headquarters, Trinity Hall, Miller's Point, Sydney)…

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To Assist the Dairymen. Australian Dairy Council to Consider Means. (Issued by the Dairy Export Control Board.)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 December 1926 · page 5

The next meeting of the Australian Dairy Council, which is to be held in Melbourne next week, should be productive of deliberations fraught with…

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Upper Hunter Shire Counicil. CR. H. L. White Attends. His 22nd Term As President. Estimates Adopted; Rate 1 3/3d. Big Tenders Recommended for Acceptance

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 December 1926 · page 2

After an absence of about six months occasioned because of his serious illness, the President (Cr. H. L. White) was present, for approximately…

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Greta. Municipal Council

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 December 1926 · page 6

The regular meeting of Greta Council was held in the Council Chambers on the 23rd ultimo, when there were present: The…

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