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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1928

1,944 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 71 of 98

Col. Bruxner Accused of "Hush, Hushing." Shire President and Proposed Alteration of Boundaries. Demand for Production of Mr. Neilley's Report

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 October 1928 · page 5

Is Col. Bruxner running, a secret bureau? According to Cr. Burna, the Minister for Local Government is pursuing a policy of 'hush, hush" in relation to matters of public interest. In denouncing Mr. Bruxner's…

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Muswellbrook Letter Shire Council Business. Muswelubrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 October 1928 · page 2

At the monthly meeting the Muswellbrook Shire Council there were present—Councillors D.M. Bell, (president), 'A. McTaggart, J…

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East Maitland Needs Mayor's Minute Rejected

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 October 1928 · page 2

There was a lively debate at the meeting of the East Maitland Municipal Council last. night when a minute was…

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East Maitland Council Vacancies

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 October 1928 · page 6

At the meeting of the East Maitland Municipal Council last night, a letter, was received from the Local Government Department, stating that…

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Crimes Bill. Measure in Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 October 1928 · page 9

In the Legislative Council the Crimes Amendment Bill was further considered in committee. Mr. Boyce, Attorney General,…

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East Maitland Council the Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 October 1928 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the East Matiland Municipal Council was hold last evening. There were present—The Mayor (Alderman Pryor)…

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Hunter Seat Pre-selection Dispute. Ald J. Brown Replies to Mayor of Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 October 1928 · page 2

Aid. J. Brown, deputy-Mayor of Cossnock who is a candidate in the pre-selection ballot for the Hunter seat, replied to the criticism of Aid…

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Proposed Municipal Loan

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 October 1928 · page 5

Sir,—It would appear that the council's proposal to borrow £16,000 and impose a loan rate upon the ratepayers is being put forward without…

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Port Stephens Shire Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 11 October 1928 · page 3

The full Council were present at the meeting on Friday, Cr. Meredith, President occupied the chair. The President reported that another lorry…

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Council Meeting Lapses Mayor Walks Out

Singleton Argus · Thursday 11 October 1928 · page 3

Astonishment was expressed by several aldermen of the Forbes Municical Council when the Mayor (Alderman A. B, Twogood) walked out of the…

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Port Stephens Shire Council Engineer's Report

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 11 October 1928 · page 1

At the Council Meeting on Friday last the Enugineer, Mr. Payten reported:— Herewith 1 beg to submit the report of work carried out during the month of…

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Raymond Terrace Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 11 October 1928 · page 3

The Council held a meeting on Monday night, at which Ald. Krohn, Feeney, Curtis Hain and Windeyer discussed the repairs to the Government wharf…

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Efforts at Extension. by Council of Action

Singleton Argus · Thursday 11 October 1928 · page 2

Twelve hundred waterside strikers marched from Melbourne Trades Hall to the Yarra Bank on Tuesday, and after listening to addresses from their…

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Municipal Swimming Baths Caretaker Appointed

Singleton Argus · Thursday 11 October 1928 · page 2

In order to deal with the voluminous correspondence received from applicants for the position, of caretaker for the municipal baths, a special meeting of…

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Council Meeting Lapses. Mayor Walks Out

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 9

Astonishment was expressed by several aldermen of the Forbes Municipal Council when the Mayor (Alderman A. B. Twogood) walked out of the…

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Wallarobba Shire Council Engineer's Monthly Report

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 5

At the monthly meeting of Wallarobba Shire Council on Wednesday last, the Engineer reported as follows:—…

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Council Adjourns. Mayor Attends Political Meeting. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 4

In order to allow the Mayor (Ald. O'Neil) to attend an A.L.P. meeting at Kurri, Cessnock Municipal Council adjourned its usual business…

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Municipal Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 7

Minutes of meeting of above, held on Monday night last. Present: Ald. B. G. Millard (Mayor), C. J. Surman, J. W. Joughin, L. W. Johnston, and…

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Muswellbrook Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Wednesday last, when there were present:— Aldermen J. C. Humphries (Mayor),…

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Cheaper Electricity. Coal Company's Public-Spiritedness. Commended by Aldermen

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 2

Recently the Mayor (Alderman J. C. Humphries) and the Town Clerk (Mr. H. E. Simpson) were appointed by the council to confer with the directors of…

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