Shire Finances (To the Editor)
Sir,—Apparently the ex-Shire Administrator is appearing in a new role, featuring a martyr. He squirms and complains of some evil…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs
Council & local affairs, 1927
1,816 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 47 of 91
Coalfield's Unemployed Shire Work Proposed
Mr. Cruickshank, Acting Minister for Labor und Industry, told a deputation from Kearsley and Tarro Shire Councils in Sydney on…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Piecework. Labour Council's Protest
The New .South Wales Labour Council gave consideration to the a ward made by Judge Booby in the Federal Arbitration Court, providing…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Gas Service. Services of Expert Obtained. Mayor's Report
It will be welcome news to gas consumers to learn that the council has obtained the services of an expert to inquire into the gas works undertaking…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Kearsley Shire Books Anyone Can See Them ! But "What Good?"
Anyone can see the books of Kearsley Shire Council, but the Weston Progress Association says, in effect "Qul Bono?"—"What's the Good!" The Association wants a public inquiry…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Complaint to Mayor "Fair Dinkum Go For Aussies". Local Unemployed and Garbage Service
Last night a deputation representing the local unemployed waited on the Municipal Council in reference to the engagement of men for the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Baths' Scheme. Two Aldermen Vote for Referendum. Town Clerk Says It Would Be Out of Order. Motion is Rejected
THE council has already advertised its intention of borrowing £3500 for the purpose of financing the proposed baths scheme, and has invited the ratepayers to state by petition if they desire a poll to be taken on the question. This procedure has been taken in order to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →'Bus Complaints Council Decides on Prosecution. Alleged Irregular Running
Reports dealt with at last night's meeting of the Municipal Council included one from the Health Inspector (Mr. D. Caskey), in which he told…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →£450 Grant to Our Municipality. Flood Damage at Cessnock
Mr. George Booth, M. L. A., interviewed the Minister for Local Government with regard to the above asking that a special grant be made…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →East Mattland's Mayor. Resignation of Alderman Porter. Alderman Garrett Elected
The fortnightly meeting of the East Maitland Municipal Council was adjourned at 9 p.m. on Tuesday for the purpose Of holding in election for…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Wallarobba Shire. Council Meeting
The Wallarobba Shire Council met at the Shire Chambers, Dungog, there being present—Councillors R.W. Alison (president). R. R. White,…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Bolwarra Shire. Council Meeting
A meeting of the Bolwarra Shire Council was held at the shire office, Lorn, Thursday afternoon. there were present: Councillor E. Bowden…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Greta. Municipal Council Meeting
The usual fortnightly meeting of the Grota Municipal Council was held on Tuesday, when there were present—The Mayor (Alderman Jas…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Muswellbrook. Shire Matters
At the monthly meeting of the Muswellbrook Shire Council recommendations of the Engineer were approved for improvement of the road…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Lighting Agreement. Kearsley Shire Discussion
Animated discussion took place at Kearsley Shire meeting over the lighting agreement for Kurri Kurri. The East, Greta Co., supplying the…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →The Railways. "Getting Into Shocking State." Fairfield Alderman's Allegation. Sydney
At a meeting of the Fairfield Council, Alderman Croft declared that the railways were getting into a shocking state…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sub-division. Approved by Kearsley Shire
Approval of the subdivisions at Sparke's Estate, Campbell's Hill, and Alexandra and Rawson streets, Kurri, were granted by Kearsley…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Shire's Protest. Diversion of Gloucester River
The Gloucester Shire Council wrote to the Hunter District Water Board, strongly protesting against the proposed diversion of the head waters…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →"Fleecing the Public." Coalfield Railway Fares Mayor of Cessnock's Criticism
"Fleecing the travelling public," was how the Mayor of Cesscock (Ald. Browns termed the latest act of South Maitland Railways, Ltd., in…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Flood Damage. Writ Against Cessnock Council
A writ for £5000 has been served on Cessnock Municipal Council by Messrs. Woodgate and Waller, solicitors, on behalf of Arthur Sarroff, Ltd…
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