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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1928

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Coal Supplies. for Sydney City Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 8

The Chief City Commissioner (Mr. Fleming) announced on Wednesday afternoon that the Commission had accepted two tenders for the supply…

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Cattle Poisoned on Reserve Shire and P.p. Board Liable

Singleton Argus · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 3

That Shire Councils and P. P. Boards cannot poison weeds on roads and reserves without accepting responsibility for possible stock losses resulting, is…

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American Church. Oppose Big Navy Scheme. Statement of Council. Washington, Feb. 22

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 5

The Federal Council of Churches has issued a statement to-day asserting that church organisations were opposed to…

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Stir in Council. Aldermen Gentlemun, Hicks and the Mayor. "Contemptible:" "Pettifogging."

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 1

There was a stir at Wednesday's meeting of the council, when Aldermen. Gentlemun moved a motion that all cars and other four-wheeled vehicles parked…

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Sales at Shire Yards

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 3

The saleyards manager reported at the monthly meeting of Patrick Plains Shire Council that the following members of stock were sold…

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State Governor's Visit. Municipal and Shire Councils to Co-operate. with Show Committee

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 1

The Municipal and Shire Councils will co-operate with the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association in the arrangements being made in connection with…

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Muswellbrook M Unicipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting. General Business

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 1

The Municipal Council held its fort-, nightly meeting on Wednesday evening, when there were present:—Aldermen J. C. Humphries (Mayor), J.Hicks, D…

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Greta. Municipal Council Meeting

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 16

The fortnightly meeting of the Greta Municipal Council was held on 14th inst, when there were present:—The Mayor…

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Municipal Council the Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 3

The regular meting of the council of the Municipality of West Maitland was held on Wednesday. The Mayor (Alderman H. W. Fry) was…

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Brisbane Council the Triennial Elections

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 9

The triennial elections of Brisbane city council were held on Saturday in wretched weather, the poll being, therefore, light despite the fact that…

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Labour Party. Hunter Federal Council, Formed

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 16

One of the best meetings of Labour in West Maitland was held on Saturday last in the West Maitland School of Arts. Delegates attended from…

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Goal Supplies. for Sydney City Council

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 8

The chief City Commissioner (Mr. Fleming) announced on Wednesday afternoon that the Commission, had accepted two tenders for the supply…

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London County Council's Attitude

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 8

There has been another surprise in relation to "Dawn," which was to have been shown privately at the Albert Hall, on Tuesday, before about…

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Muswellbrook Letter Suggested Municipal Loan. (From our Correspondent)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 3

The Mayor (Alderman Humphries) in a minute, read at the fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council, recommended that the Finance and…

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Kearsley Shire Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 6

The Kearsley Shire Council met on Friday night, when three were present: Councillors A. Burns president), J. Earn, C. Jaggard,…

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Dungog Municipal Council MEETING

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 4

At the meeting of Dungog Municipal Council on Tuesday last all the Aldermen were present. The Mayor, Ald. Jones, referred…

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Shire Works Engineer's Progress Report

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 8

At the meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council on Friday night, the engineer (Mr. J. F. Shine) submitted the following progress report for period…

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Shire Saved 4/-, Lost Over £200!

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 3

At the Glen Innes District Court last week W. W. Patterson, grazier, of Old Koreelah, sued Tenterfield Shire for £400 damages for the loss…

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Kearsley Shire. Cost of Maintenance. Contribution to Main Roads Up Keep

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 3

Mr. W. J. Grieve, clerk to Kearsley Shire, has prepared the following report on the degree of council's contribution to main roads upkeep…

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Not Wanted Shire President and Politicians. "Like O'hearn's Hide to Interfere"

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 2

"Kearsley Shire Council can do without the asistance or O'Hearn or any other politician. 1 resent the attitude of O'Hearn, and think it is like…

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