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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1927

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Late Hon. J. C. White Motion in Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 6

Immediately the Legislative Council met on Wednesday, the President announced the demise of Mr. James C. White, a member of the…

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Privy Council. C.S.R.C. Appeal Allowed. London. Jan. 18

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 4

In the case of the Colonial Sugar Refining Company versus the Melbourne Harbour Trust the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has…

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General Strike T.U.C. REPORT Council Unrepentant. 'No Apologies to Offer." London, Jan. 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 5

The report of the Trade Union Congress Council regarding the' longdeferred "inquest" on the general strike, was issued to the delegates…

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Kearsley Shire Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 11

On behalf of the Kurri Kurri and Weston Progress Associations, Mr. George Booth, M.L.A., has had several interviews with the Minister…

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Port Stephens Shire Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Shire of Sort Stephens was held in the offices. Raymond Terrace on Friday last when all the Councillors were present, with Cr…

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Municipal Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Monday. Present: The Mayor (Ald. Surman), Ald. Keene, Joughin, Cooper, and Thurlow…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle Friday, January 21, 1927. Municipal Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Wednesday evening, when there were present:— Aldermen H. R. Flanders…

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Cassilis-coolah Road. Money for One Shire, None for the Other

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 1

Merriwa Shire Councillors are naturally wondering what has come over the Main Roads Board. There is a strip of road between Cassilis and…

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British Miners Federation's Report. On General Strike. T.U.C. Council Condemned. London, Jan. 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 5

"If we are deserted and forced to fight a lone fight, it will not be by the workers that We will be aban-doned." This sentence, at the outset,…

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Patrick Plains Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Patrick Plains Shire Council was held in the Council Chambers on Wedensday, 19th January. Present: Councillors A. S…

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Deputation From Hambledon Hill Meets the Shire Council

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 8

A deputation from Hambledon Hill ratepayers, consisting of Messrs Ball, Bailey, Houston, Kent, Moore, and Morris, waited on the Patrick Plains…

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Municipal Council Monthly Meeting

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the Singleton Municipal Council was hold on Thursday night. The Mayor (Alderman G. S. O'Halloran) presided; other…

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Expenses for Royal Visit Lord Mayor's £5000

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 1

On Wednesday the Finance Committee of the City Council recommended payment of £5000 to the Lord Mayor (Ald. Mostyn) to cover the expense of…

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Kearsley Shire 'Pay No Rates.' Move at Weston

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 5

"Rivera of blood have been spilled in the past over taxation without representation," said Mr. W. Wardle, a prominent Labour man of Weston,…

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Shire As Speedway Record-breakers to Be Barred

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 8

"If the record breakers want to break their necks, that is their lookout; but they are cutting the roads to pieces," said Councillor Picton, at…

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East Maitland Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of the East Maitland Council was held Tuesday. There were present: Alderman Porter (Mayor) Foster, Hellyer, Whitty,…

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City Council Losses Cash and Batteries

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 4

The Sydney Town Clerk told the finance committee of the City Council on Wednesday that the £400 stolen from the City Treasury last year would…

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Agricultural Bureau Meeting of Sub-district Council

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 8

At a meeting of the sub-district council of the Agricultural Bureau, it was decided that the council conductv a debate, to be held in the luncheon rooms,…

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Council Employees Superannuation Scheme Proposed. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly, the Minister for Local Government told Mr. Horsington that the Government is hopeful of bringing in a scheme to…

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Late Hon. J. C. White Motion in Legislative Council

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 1

Immediately the Legislative Council met on Wednesday, the President announced the demise of Mr. James C. White, a member of the…

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