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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1928

1,944 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 59 of 98

A Progressive Shire

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 4

A determined effort is being made by the Sutherland Shire Council to collect the whole of its outstanding rales within the current year…

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Graft Charges Sydney City Council Coal Contracts

Singleton Argus · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 2

Richard Woof, further cross-examined at the Royal Commission inquiring into the Sydney City Council coal contracts, said he had. never received…

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Agricultural Bureau Sub-district Council. Third Annual Meeting

Singleton Argus · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 2

Considerable satisfaction was expressed with the achievements of the local Bureau branches during the past year at the third annual…

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Primary Producers Central Hunter District Council. Quarterly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 4

The quarterly meeting of delegates of the Central Hunter District Council of the Primary Producers Union was held at Branxton. There were…

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New Shire Grader Trial on Whittingham-road. "Hardest Test" Says the Demonstrator

Singleton Argus · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 2

In connection with its comprehensive road-repair policy, the Patrick Plains Shire Council decided to purchase another motor scarifier and…

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Primary Producers' Union Central Hunter District Council. Quarterly Meeting of Delegates

Singleton Argus · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 4

The quarterly meeting of delegates of the Central Hunter District Council of the Primary Producers' Union was held in the School of Arts, Branxton, on…

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Tarro Shire Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 2

Mr. Booth, M.L.A., has been informed by Mr. Bruxher, Minister for Local Government, in answer to his representations on…

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Dungog Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 3

The Dungog Municipal Council held its usual fortnightly meeting, on Tuesday night at the Memorial Town Hall. Those present were:—…

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Lively Council Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 2

We regret that owing to lack of space it has been necessary to hold over several items, including part of the Municipal Council meeting. This…

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Improvements to Road Tarro Shire Deputation

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 4

As soon as arrangements are made, a deputation from the Tarro Shire Council, consisting of the president, Cr. Niland, Cr. Butler…

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Local and General Shire Clerk's Holiday

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 2

Mr S. N. Dark, clerk to Wallarobba Shire, will be on holidays until Thursday next. During his absence the office will be closed…

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Municipal Elections. Two Women Elected in Victoria. Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 5

Municipal elections were held throughout the State yesterday. Labour failed to secure additional representation…

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Important Decision Municipal Councils and Residential Areas. High Court Ruling

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 6

An important decision regarding procedure to be adopted when municipal councils issue proclamations delivered…

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Proposed Municipal Baths. (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 9

Sir,—As the ratepayers of Cessnock will have an opportunity to-morrow of expressing their opinion regarding the establishment of baths for the…

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Municipal and Shire Franchise

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 August 1928 · page 9

The women's branch of the local Nationalist organisation held a meeting on Wednesday afternoon, the chair being occupied by Mrs H…

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Tarro Shire Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 August 1928 · page 6

Nominations will be received by Mr. T. W. Taylor, secretary A.L.P., Tarro, up till September 10, at 3 p.m., of persons eligible to contest…

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Shire's Satisfactory Position

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 August 1928 · page 6

In presenting the finance committee's report to the monthly meeting of Patrick Plains Shire Council, the clerk stated that the financial…

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Kearsley Shire Buildings

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 August 1928 · page 6

Mr. J. G. McGilvray, health Inspector, reported to Kearsley Shire Council last night that twelve applications for permission to build had…

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Further Adjourned Case Against Alderman Green. Sydney

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

When the case in which ex-Alderman Frank Green, who is charged with having corruptly received £7500, was listed at the Central…

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The Municipal Baths Low Cost of Erection. Mayor's Answer to Criticism

Singleton Argus · Saturday 25 August 1928 · page 6

"A certain amount of criticism has been aimed at the Council and its employees in connection with the erection of the baths, and I…

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