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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1927

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Extending the Municipality

Singleton Argus · Thursday 24 March 1927 · page 2

In this issue we publish a letter, above the nom-de-plume of "Seylla," dealing With the question of merging portion of the Shire into the…

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Municipal Burglary

Singleton Argus · Thursday 24 March 1927 · page 2

Sir,—Knowing the "Argus" is always prepared to give publicity to all matters of public interest, I would crave space in your valuable paper to make…

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Kearsley Shire First Meeting of New Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 9

The first meeting of the newly-elected Kearsley Shire Council was held yesterday evening. There were present Councillors A. Burns, W…

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Dungog Municipal Council MEETING

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 5

At the regular meeting of Dungog Municipal Council, held on Tuesday night last, there were present. the Mayor (Ald. Jones). Ald…

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Municipal Council. Adjourned Meeting. Council Won't Pay for Fish Ladder—fresh Applications for Bandmaster—poultry Yards Must Comply with Ordinances

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 1

The adjourned meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Wednesday night, when there were present:—Aldermen J. M. C. Humphries (Mayor), D…

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Kearsley Shire. Councillor Burns First President

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 5

The initial meeting of the newly-elected Councillors of the Kearaley Shire was held yesterday afternoon, and the honour of the first…

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CELEBRATION First Kearsley Shire Meeting. President and Councillors Congratulated

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 10

The first meeting of the newly-elected Kearsley Shire Council, which took place last night, was celebrated at a function held later…

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Swimming Baths' Scheme. Many Difficulties to Meet. Expert to be Called to Advise Council. the Municipal Council on Wednesday Decided to Seek the Services of an Expert to Advise Generally Regarding a Water Supply for the Baths' Scheme

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 1

The council's special committee which has been dealing with the proposal submitted the following report:— Meetings of the special committee…

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Family Endowment. Bill Passed. the Council's Amendments

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 6

The State Parliament yesterday passed through all stages the Family Endowment Bill. With the exception of two, the Legislative…

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Council Employee. to Be Asked to Defend Himself

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 2

At Wednesday's meeting of the Council the Mayor (Ald J. M. C. Humphries) reported that one of the council's employees had again absented…

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Council Controversy Day or Night Meetings. Evening Sittings Decided On

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 10

One of the matters discussed at the meeting of the newly-elected Kearsley Shire Council last night was its future meeting dates…

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Cessnock Council. Alderman Brown Elected Mayor. Committees Appointed. Cesnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 March 1927 · page 2

As was expected Cessnock's first municipal council last night elected Ald, John Drown first. Mayor. His allowance was fixed at £156 per…

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Ouster Threat. Cessnock Municipal Council. Aldermen Unperturbed. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 March 1927 · page 2

There was an air of expectancy at the initial meeting of Cessnook's newly elected aldermen last night. Public statements announced that…

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Municipal Council Meetings

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 March 1927 · page 6

At the special meeting of the Singleton Municipal Council held on Thursday night, it was decided that meetings will be held regularly on the second…

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Greta Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 March 1927 · page 9

The usual meeting of the Greta, Municipal Council was held on Tuesday, when there were present: The Mayor (Alderman J…

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West Maitland Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 March 1927 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the West Maitland Municipal Council was held on 22nd inst. There were present the Mayor (Alderman H…

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Marketing Control. Council's Amendments to Bill. Agreed to by Assembly

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 March 1927 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly the Council's amendments to the Marketing of Primary Products Bill were agreed to…

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Greater Singleton Council Moves for Extension of Boundaries the Sanitary Depot

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 March 1927 · page 8

A special meeting of the Singleton Municipal Council was held on Thursday night, to consider a motion, of which due notice had been given by the…

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Municipality of Hankow. London, March 16

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 March 1927 · page 12

The agreement reached with the Southern Nationalist Government regarding British concessions at Hankow came into operation yesterday,…

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Singleton Letter. Extending Municipal Boundaries

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 March 1927 · page 3

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Thursday night to consider a motion, of which due notice had been given by the Mayor…

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