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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1929

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Municipal Assessments

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 May 1929 · page 6

Appeals against the municipal valuations were heard by Mr. Golke, P.M. at the court house on Friday last, when M. Campbell and Co., and the…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 8

The Cessnock Municipal Council met last night, when there were present Aldermen D. Hunter (Mayor), A. Snedden, J. Shakespeare, J. H…

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Shire Building Applications

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 5

The health inspector (Mr. J. G. McGilvray) reported at last night's meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council that during the past fortnight six…

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Municipal Council's Inglorious Somersault Barksby's License Cancelled on Ald. Hunters Casting Vote. Mayor Fiercely Attacked by Ald. Shakespeare. "You Are Not Fit to Hold Your Job"

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 7

As a star troupe of somersault throwers, Cessnock Municipal Council stands supreme. A few weeks age the Council granted Stanley barksby a license to run 'buses between Cessnock and Kurri, but at last night's meeting…

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Shire Works Engineer's Progress Report

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 5

At the eKarsley Shire Council meeting last night the engineer (Mr. J. F. Shine) submitted the following progress report:—…

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A Remarkable War Time Tribute. Marshal Foch's Council. Australians Chosen. Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 8

Speaking at the opening of the Rockdale Memorial Hall, Mr. Arkins, M.L.A., said that on one occasion during the war when the best troops ware…

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Alleged Uncouth Treatment by Police Officer Complaint to Council by Men Receiving Dole "Sergeant Toohey is Treating These Men in a Scandalous Manner."

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 7

That the officer-in-charge of Cessnock Police Station had been treating applicants for the relief dole in an uncouth and callous manner, was the complaint made by a deputation which waited on the Mayor and Aldermen last night and voiced a strong protest on behalf of the…

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"We're Proud of Our Caucus," Says Cr. Burns Cr. Thomas Objects to Methods of Conducting Council Business. But His Motion of Protest is Ruled Out of Order

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 7

With the gameness of Ned Kelly, and the optimism of Canute, who commanded the waves to go back and was nearly drowned in the process, Cr. C. H. Thomas, independent member, at last night's meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council submitted notice of motion…

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Villers Bretonneux Mayor's Gratitude

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 May 1929 · page 11

The following telegram has been received by the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) from the High Commissioner in London (Sir Granville Ryrie) on…

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The Abattoirs Mayor's Minute. Negotiations to Be Continued

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 May 1929 · page 3

The Mayor of West Maitland (Alderman R. L. Pender) submitted the following minute at the meeting of the West Maitland Council on…

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West Maitland Council the Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 May 1929 · page 7

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

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South Africans Match Against Worcester-shire Drawn. London. May 3

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 May 1929 · page 7

The South Africans forced a follow on against Worcestor and the match was drawn. Worcoster's first innings violded…

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Street Colonnades Abolition Proposal Defeated. Council's Discussion

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 May 1929 · page 3

At the meeting of the West Maitland Municipal Council on Tuesday, the Works Committee submitted the following recommendations in…

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Back Somersault. Stormy Scenes in Council. Bus Licenses

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 May 1929 · page 3

Scenes unprecedented in Cessnock Council occurred. when, on the deliberative and casting vote of the Mayor, Alderman Hunter, it was agreed to…

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Privy Council. to Meet at Craigwell House. Dissolution of Parliament. London, April 29

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 May 1929 · page 2

The King will hold a Privy Council on May 10 at Craigwell House in connection with the dissolution of Parliament, which is specially…

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Municipal Assessments

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 May 1929 · page 3

Appeals against the municipal valuations were heard by Mr. Geike, P.M., at the court house on Friday last, when M. Campbell and Co., and the…

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SUSPENDED Officers of Canterbury Council. Alleged Neglect of Duty. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 May 1929 · page 5

The Local Government Department to-day opened an inquiry into the recent suspension of the town clerk of…

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Suspension of Council Officers Local Government Department Opens Inquiry. Neglect of Duty Main Allegation. Sydney, 'Monday

Singleton Argus · Monday 6 May 1929 · page 2

The Local Government Department to-day opened an inquiry into the recent suspension of the Town Clerk of Canterbury, Mr Sutton Later a…

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Tarro Shire Council Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 May 1929 · page 2

A meeting of the Tarro Shire Council was held at the office, East Maitland, to-day. There were present:— Councillors Butler (President…

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Unfit for Habitation Dwellings at Abernethy Shire Council's Decision

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 7 May 1929 · page 1

Reports dealt with at the Kearsley Shire Council meeting on Thursday night included one from the Health Inspector (Mr. McGilvray)…

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