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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1929

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Short of Money Fairfield Council's Dilmma. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 7

The Mayor of Fairfield stated last night that at a meeting of the local council in January, rate notices for £2186 were sent out, but so far only…

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Federal Health Council Conference Opened by Sir Neville Howse

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 3

Sir Neville Howse, Minister for Health, on Monday opened the first conference of the Federal Health Council to be held in the National Capital…

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Primary Producers District Council Meeting

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 4

The quarterly meeting of the Lower Hunter and Gloucester Council was held at Maitland. Present: Mr. T. H. Pearce, (President), and Messrs. C. McRae, A…

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Merriwa Shire Council. February Meeting. Outstanding Bates

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 3

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above council was held on Friday, 22nd. January, at the Shire Hall, Merriwa, the Shire President (Councillor…

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Municipal Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 4

Meeting held on Tuesday last. Present: Ald. B. G. Millard (Mayor), J. W. Joughin, N. Andrews, and O. Barton; also Mr. Jas. Young (Town Clerk)…

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The Mayor Pleased

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 4

The Mayor said that as he was actually the originator of the business he would like Council to bear with him. It was 2½ years or more…

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Greta. Municipal Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the Greta Council was held in the Council Chambers, when there were present: The Mayor, Aid. J. Proudfoot,…

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Poor Boy to Mayor

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 6

Alderman Albert Wilkinson, who died a month after becoming Mayor of Luton for the sixth time, has bequeathed £1,250, with interest accruing from…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 7

The Cessnock Municipal Council met last night, when there wens present Aldermen D. Hunter (Mayor), Andrew Sneddon (Deputy Mayor),…

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Dungog Municipal Council Special Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 4

'A special meeting of above Council was held on Tuesday night last, all the Aldermen being present. The purpose of the meeting was to…

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Muswellbrook Municipal Council. Fortnightly Metting Tender for Gasholder Accepted—electrical Engineer Appointed—new Unit Wanted for Water Works—council Threatened with Law Suit—council and Baths Area

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Wednesday last, when there were present:—Aldermen D. Jordan (in the chaif'), Jas…

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Council of Action

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 9

The Cessnock Council of Action, comprised of representatives from the various Miners Lodges, Mechanics' Union, Enginedrivers' and…

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Gilbertian Touch at Council Meeting "H.m.s. Pinafore's Got Nothing on Us" Mayor Advised to Re-introduce His Hammer

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 9

There was a Gilbertian touch about the proceedings at last night's meeting of the Municipal Council. Various motions were moved but…

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Merriwa Shire Clerk Resigns. Apprecation of Service

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 1

At Friday's meeting of the Shire Council the President (Cr, A. M. P. Jennings) announced the receipt of the resignation of the Shire Clerk (Mr. W…

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Council's Coal Supplies a Lively Discussion

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 1

Towards the close of business at Wednesday's meeting of the council Ald. Morton asked what appeared to bo a formal question, which had the…

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Iron Bark Bridge Recommendation for New Structure. Tarro Shire Action

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 5

Tarro Shire Council, at its meeting on Tuesday, Tuesday, acting on the recommendation of Cr. Frith, decided to make application to the Mail…

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Nourishment of Children Mayor Expresses Surprise at Government's Attitude. Request for Appointment of Investigation Committee

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 1

Correspondence dealt with at last night's meeting of the Municipal Council included a letter from the Chief Secretary's Department,…

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Objection to New Council Chambers. Weston Progress Association Protests

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 6

Weston Progress Association, at its meeting on-Tuesday night, carried a resolution protesting against the proposed action of the Kearsley…

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Council's Unanimous Endorsement Suggested Subway for Pedestrians Matter to be Considered

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 1

By a unanimous vote the council has approved of the suggestion made in previous issues of "The Chronicle" that a subway for pedestrian traffic be constructed at the Sydney-street crossing…

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Relief From Flooding Council to Wait on Mr. Thorby. Application for Grant

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 9

The Mayor (Ald, Hunter) stated at last night's meeting of the Municipal Council that the had conferred with Mr. Baddeley concerning a…

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