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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1928

1,944 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 40 of 98

Tarro Shire

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 21 June 1928 · page 3

At last meeting of the Tarro Shire the President reported that an effort was being made to have the road from Tarro to Millers Forest, Duckenfield and Moreth…

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Raymond Terrace Municipal Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 21 June 1928 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Monday, June 11, when, Ald. Krohn, (Mayor), Feeney Hain, Curtis, Markey and Windeyer were present…

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Kearsley Shire Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 6

On behalf of the Kearslcy Shire Council, Mr. Booth has made representations to Sir. E. B. Harkness, Under Secretary to the Chief…

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Municipal Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 8

Fortnightly meeting held on Monday night last. Present: Aid. C. J. Surman (deputy Mayor), S. G. Keene, J. W. Joughin, L. W. Johnstone, and S…

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Conference Refused By Caledonian Collieries. Aldermen Resentful

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 5

Caledonian Collieries Ltd. have refused to confer with Cessnock Municipal Council in regard to the disconnecting of the electric…

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Municipal Council. Ordinary Business Meeting

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 5

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

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Council's Sympathy

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 1

Before the commencement of formal business at Wednesday's meeting of the Municipal Council, the Mayor (Ald, J. C. Humphries) said it was his…

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Cesnock Municipality Fortnightly Meeting of the Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 9

The Cessnock Municipal Council met last night, when there were present Aldermen E. O'Neil (Mayor), J Brown (Deputy Mayor), G. Perkins, J…

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CLINCHED ! Tennis Association’s Offer To Municipal Council

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 5

Cessnock Tennis Association, to making representations to the municipal council-last night for additions to the tennis courts on…

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The Mayor's Town Whistle to the Editor

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 2

Sir,—I understand that the local Council recently instructed the Waterworks Engineer to blow the engine whistle at the work hours…

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Muswellbrook Municipal Council. Proposed Alienation of Park Land—extension of Services—adult Franchise—gasworks Improvements; Tender Accepted

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Wednesday evening when there were present:—Alderman J. C. Humphries…

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Residents Petition. Want Change of Council

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 3

At Kearsley Shire Council meeting last Friday night a letter was received from W. Maitland Municipal Council stating that a petition had been…

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Lively Scenes. Two Men Ejected From Labour Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 2

There were several unruly scenes at a meeting of the Labour Council in Sydney. Shortly after the meeting…

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An Injustice. To Unemployed Member-Council’s Decision

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 5

“I think an injustice has been done, to this .man and we should have some say in the matter” said Aid. Brown at the municipal…

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"There'll Be No Fight" Newsagent Declines Ald. Brown's Challenge. But Says Ex-mayor Lowered His Aldermanic Dignity

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 9

Newsagent C. G. Holdaway denies the soft impeachment that he has been providing the Municipal Council's inspector with a bagfull of…

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Kearsley Memorial Gates Council in Generous Mood Will Pay Remaining £25

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 9

Last night the Kearsley Memorial Committee tasked the Municipal Council for a grand, towards payment of the cost of the memorial…

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Retailers’ Request Refused. For Copy of Traffic Regulation. Council’s Decision

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 4

A request by Cessnock Retailers’ Association for a copy of the regulation under the Metropolitan Traffic Act, under which…

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Cutting Off the Lights Plight of Unemployed Company Refuses to Meet Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 9

The Caledonian Collieries Ltd. have declined to accede to the request that they meet the representatives of the Municipal Council in…

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BICKERINGS and BOTTLES Argument Over Garbage Service. Council's Inspector Castigates Carters. Aberdare Neglected

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 10

The Health Inspector last night submitted to the Cessnock aldermen a report in which he staled that Messrs. Hunter Bros., garbage…

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Kearsley Shire Graft Allegations. Scott’s Amazing Letter to Minister.now Talks of Litigation. President’s Scathing Report

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 5

When Kearsley Shire graft stations were again animatedly discussed last Friday night, and it was announced that the Minister would not grant a Commission, Cr. Scott stated that he would make his charges the subject of litigation…

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