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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1929

1,723 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 28 of 87

Kearsley Shire Matters Fortnightly Meeting of the Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council was held last night, when there were present: Crs. A. Burns (president), C. Jaggard, C…

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A Two-job Man Lorry Driver and Electrician Shire Council's Objection

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 8

At last night's meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council the health inspector (Mr. J. G. McGilvary) reported that he had made inquiries…

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Bolwarra Shire Finances

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 4

The financial position revealed at the meeting of the Bolwarra Shire Council this afternoon was as follows General fund debit £1841; Lorn local…

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"Most Extraordinary Procedure That I Know Of" Cr. Burns Severely Criticises Action of Municipal Council. Shire Disapproves of Bus Licenses to Barksby and Wailes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 9

Surprise bordering on bewilderment was expressed by the Kearsley Shire President last night when his Council received a notification that the Municipal Council had granted Stanley. Barksby a bus license from Cessnock to Kurri, and also a license to John Wailes…

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Shire Works Engineer's Progress Report

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 10

The engineer (Mr. J. F. Shine), at last night's meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council, submitted the following progress report:—…

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Bus Licenses. Cessnock Council Attacked Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 4

Kearsley Shire Council last night disapproved of the bus license granted by Cessnock Municipal Council is Stanley Barksby, from Cessnock to…

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No Overtime. During Industrial Depression Council Employees' Decision. Cessnook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 4

"This is astounding," remarked Cr. Burns, at Kearsley Shire Council last night, when a letter was read from the local branch of the Shire…

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"Astounding and Ridiculous" Union's Instruction to Men Not to Work Over Time. Some Straight Talk by Kearsley Shire President

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 9

Correspondence dealt with at last night's meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council m[?]ded a letter from the federated municipal and shire…

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Dismissal of Casual Hands Mr. Evans Complains That He Has Suffered Victimisation. "Council Has Been Fair to Everybody," Replies Cr. Burns

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 9

Reports dealt with at last night's meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council included one from the Shire Engineer (Mr. J. F. Shine), concerning…

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Municipal Council

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 April 1929 · page 7

At the fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council a proposal to borrow £5000 for the making of permanent improvements in various…

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New Shire Clerk

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 April 1929 · page 9

At the monthly meeting of Patrick Plains Shire Council a telegram was received from the Mayor of Deniliquin, asking that the Town Clerk…

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Greta. Unicipal Council

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 April 1929 · page 13

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was hold in the Council Chambers on 9th instant, when there were present: The…

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West Maitland Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 April 1929 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the West Maitland Municipal Council was held last Tuesday. There were present the Mayor (Alderman R. L…

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Can Ratepayers Sue? Council Not Giving Service

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 April 1929 · page 11

If a council could sue ratepayers for not paying rates, should not ratepayers be privileged to prosecute a council for not getting service for…

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Rev. Arnold Conolly. Chairman C.e.m.s. Provincial Council

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 April 1929 · page 9

The Rev. Arnold Conolly, who was recently elected chairman of the Provincial Council of the Church of England Men's Society in succession…

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Aldermen's Dilemma Who Will Pay

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 April 1929 · page 6

At its last meeting the Cessnock Municipal Council decided to grant a bus license to Mr Stan Marksby for a bus run between Cessnock and Kurri…

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Dungog Municipal Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 23 April 1929 · page 3

At the ordinary meeting of the Council on Tuesday night a full attendance of aldermen was present with the exception of Ald. Jones…

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Morpeth Council Regular Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 April 1929 · page 6

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Morpeth Municipal Council was held on Monday evening. There were present: Aldermen Connolly…

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East Maitland Council the Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 April 1929 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the East Maitland Municipal Council was held last evening. There were present Aldermen Raisbeck, Pont, Baker,…

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Methodist Church Celebrates 89th Anniversary President-general Visits Singleton Mayor Extends Civic Welcome

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 24 April 1929 · page 2

In celebrating the 89th anniversary of Methodism in Singleton the Church was honoured by the presence here for the first time of Rev. John. G. Wheen, President-General of the Methodist Church in Australia, Large congregations attended the several services on Sunday, and…

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