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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1928

1,944 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 36 of 98

Kearsley Shire Works. Engineer's Progress Report

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 5 June 1928 · page 5

The Shire Engineer (Mr. J. Shine) submitted the following progress report to 31/5/28 at the Kearsley Shire Council meeting on Friday night last…

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Shire Fireworks Cr. Johnson's Part Question of Character

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 5 June 1928 · page 4

Writing in connection with our report headed "Fireworks in Shire Council," Cr. Johnson states that he did not say that his character was…

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Co-operative Societies Legislative Council's Amendment

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 5 June 1928 · page 4

The amendments made by the Legislative Council in th Co-operation, Community Settlement, and Credit Amendment Bill were considered in the…

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Sydney Council Affairs the Royal Commission

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 5 June 1928 · page 4

After our report closed in last issuoe of the Royal Commission appointed to inquire into alleged graft in connection with City Council affairs,…

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Tarro Shire Roads

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 6

The President of Tarro Shire, Councillor Niland, reported in a minute to the council to-day that council's financial obligations as far…

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Shire Building Applications

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 6

The health inspector to the Tarro Shire, Mr. E. Branch, reported that, building applications approved of included the following dwellings:—…

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Tarro Shire and Greater Maitland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 6

The President of Tarro Shire, Councillor Nilnnd, reported to the meeting to-day, that he Councillor McCarthy, and the clerk had…

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For Aldermen Large Sum Mentioned. Evidence Before Royal Commission. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 7

The Royal Commission on civic administration continued the taking of evidence to-day. As expected, the attendance of Hugh…

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Unemployment. East Maitland Council Discussion

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 2

A letter was received, from Mr, W. F. O'Hearn, M.L.A., at the meeting of the East Maitalnd Municipal Council last night, in connection with…

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East Maitland Council the Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of the East Maitland Municipal Council was hold last evening. There were pre-sent:—The Mayor (Alderman…

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Port Stephens Shire Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 7 June 1928 · page 1

The usual monthly meeting of the Port Stephens Shire Council was held on Friday last, all the Councillors being present and Cr. Meredith, president, in the chair…

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Port Stephens Shire Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 7 June 1928 · page 2

At the meeting on Friday last, Mr. R. G. Payten, engineer reported:— Maintenance Programme for 1928. A large amount of my time has been taken…

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The Franchise. Alderman's Strong Criticism

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 June 1928 · page 3

During the meeting of Burwood Municipal Council, Alderman Williams remarked that "the National Government is a weak and spineless…

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Graft Inquiry Ex-Alderman Bridge's Admission. Agent for Company

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 June 1928 · page 5

Ex-Alderman Charles Bridges, M.L.C., gave evidence yesterday before the Royal Commission which is investigating the City Council…

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[?] Aldermen and Tennis Deputy Mayor Begs to Differ

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 9

According to Mr. Pat Garlick, the civic fathers known nothing whatever about the game of tennis. "Unfortunately you gentlemen are…

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Wallarobba Shire Council MEETING

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 4

At the usual monthly meeting of Wallarobba Shire Council, held on Wednesday last there wore present Crs. R. W. Alison (President) in…

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Tarro Shire. Council Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 3

A meeting of the Tarro Shire Council was held at the shire office, East Maitland on Wednesday. There were present: Councillors Niland…

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Municipal Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 8

Minutes of meeting of above held last evening. Present: Aid. B. G. Millard (Mayor), J. W. Joughin, S.G. Keeno, C. J. Surman, L. W. Johnstone,…

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Municipal Council. Ordinary Business Meeting

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 5

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

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Morpeth Council Regular. Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 3

The regular meeting of the Morpeth Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening. There were present—Aldermen Connolly (Mayor…

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