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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1928

1,944 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 22 of 98

Sydney Labor Council Action Criticised. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 2

Mr Bailey (president) and Mr Buckland (secretary), of the Central Branch of the A.W.U., said to-day that the A.W.U. emphatically disagreed with…

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Film 'Dawn' London County Council Decision. London, April 4

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 4

The County Council, after an all-night sitting, by 56 votes to 52, adopted a recommendation of the theatres' committee not to raise any…

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"Game of Tactics" Shire President Criticises the Government. "Throwing Dust in the Worker's Eyes"

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 5

"This appears to me to be nothing more or less than a game of tactics. The Government is attempting to create a psychology that they tare attempting to do something, while in reality they are sitting back land doing nothing. They are merely throwing dust in…

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Municipal Employees Deputation. Allegations Concerning Award

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 5

Following a complaint that contractors employed by council were not paying award rates to employees Cessnock Municipal Council agreed…

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Municipal Council MEETING

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 2

At the meeting of Dungog Municipal Council on Tuesday last the following matters, inter alia, were dealt, with:…

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Adult Franchise for Municipal Councils. Will Not Be Repealed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 April 1928 · page 2

The State Government has decided not to amend the legislation which was introduced last year by the Lang Government, and which extends the…

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East Maitland Council the Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 April 1928 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the East Maitland Municipal Council was held last evening. There were present: The Mayor (Alderman Garrett), and…

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Dangerous Surfing Council Proceeds Against Five Men. Cases Dismissed. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 April 1928 · page 5

Charges preferred by the Randwick Municipal Council against five men, members of the Coogee Life-saving Club, of having "Bathed at a…

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Morpeth Council Foetnightly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of the Morpeth Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening last. Present; The Mayor (Aid. Connolly),…

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Great Upheaval Illinois Political Battle. Blatant Mayor Thompson Defeated. CHICAGO, April 11

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 5

Characterised as the greatest upheaval in Illinois, the political faction of Governor Len Small and Mayor William…

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Tarro Shire Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 9

On behalf, of the Tarro Shire Council, Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A., has been informed in answer to his representations to the Minister for…

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Bolwarra Shire. Council Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 6

A meeting of the Bolwarra Shire Council was held at the Shire Office, Lorn, yesterday. There were Present-The President (Councillor McRae)…

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Shire Boundaries

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 4

Mr. G. Booth,. M.L.A., has made arrangements with Mr. Bruxner (Minister for Local Government) to receive a deputation, comprising…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 9

The fortnightly meeting of the Cessnock Municipal Council was held last night, when there were present Aldermen E. O'Neil (Mayor)…

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Municipal Council Ordinary Business Meeting

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 8

Cessnock Municipal Council held its usual fortnightly business meeting last night, the Mayor (Ald. E. O’Neil) presiding. There were also present—…

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Municipal Band Wants to Meet Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 2

R. C. Turner, hon. secretary Muswollbrook Municipal Band, wrote to the council on Wednesday last, stating that the members were of the opinion that…

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Shire's Donation to Ambulance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 4

Superintendent H. E. Guy, of the Maitland District Ambulance Brigade, has received a cheque for £10/10/ from the Wallarobba Shire…

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Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting. Subway Road—the Sanitary Contract—waterworks Planthill Street Repairs

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 1

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

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Sparks in Council CLERK v. ENGINEER

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 5

Whilst Wallarobba Councillors were in committee at Wednesday's meeting, matters waxed warm between Engineer and Clerk. Of course…

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Lidcombe Council’s Attack. On the Government

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 5

A bitter attack on the State Government was made at Lidcombe Council last night when a letter was received from the Department of Labour…

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