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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1929

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Huswellbrook Shire Council 1929 Maintenance Programme Bowman's Crossing Bridge. Increased Estimate

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 7 May 1929 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Muswellbrook Shire Council was held on Friday last, when there were present: Crs. D. M. Bell (president), J…

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Shire Loan Works

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 7 May 1929 · page 4

The Shine Engineer (Mr. J. F. Shine), at Thursday night's meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council, reported that the only work in…

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Council News

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 May 1929 · page 5

At the Council meeting on Tuesday last a subdivision plan submitted by Elliott & Waller on account of Mr. Bradbery was not approved on…

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Council of War

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 May 1929 · page 5

[?] TUPPETT: "Thol o[?] beast been knockin' you about again, Mrs. Biggs? Why don't [?] put the police on to 'im?" MRS. BIGGS: "[?] can't [?] good. I couldn't pay is [?] —By arrangement with "THE BULLETIN."…

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Beautification of Memorial Hall Grounds Council Offers £1/1/- for the Best Design From Residents

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 May 1929 · page 2

At the Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday last a report was received from the Parks Committee recommending that the sum of £25 be…

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Municipal Tennis Courts

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 May 1929 · page 2

A long felt want among tennis enthusiasts has been facilities for night playing. Most of the towns on the North Coast have night courts. The…

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Canterbury Council Incomplete Accounts

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 May 1929 · page 2

The inquiry into the affairs of the Canterbury Council was continued yesterday. Mr R. H. Truman, auditor, in…

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East Maitland Council the Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 May 1929 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the East Maitland Municipal Council was held last night. The Mayor, Ald. A.S. Poster presided. There were also…

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Interest Unabated. Canterbury Council Inquiry. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 May 1929 · page 5

Public interest in the inquiry into the affairs of Canterbury Council is still keen, and there was a large crowd at the local Town Hall to-day…

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Port Stephens Shire Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 4

The ordinary monthly meeting was held on Friday morning last, at the Shire Offices Raymond Terrace, at which all the Councillors were present. Cr. Meredith,…

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Port Stephens Shire Engineer's Report for April

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 3

The Engineer's report for April is as follows:— Nelsons Bay Road:— Messrs Cox and McNiven's contract is progressing…

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Millet Industry Meeting of Hunter River District Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 4

The second meeting for the year 1920 of the Hunter River District Council of the Australian Broom Millet Growers' Association was held…

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Stroud Shire Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 2

A meeting of the above Council has been called for Friday but it was probably be like the three previous meetings that were called—lapse for…

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Upper Hunter Shire Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 2

At yesterday's sitting of the Upper Hunter Shire Council, a motion was carried unanimously declaring khaki weed a noxious plant. It was stated…

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Wallarobba Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 5

All members of Wallarobba Shire Council were present at the meeting on Tuesday. The President (Mr. R. W. Alison) reported that several…

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Wallarobba Shire Council Engineers Monthly Report

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 1

I have to report that the following works have been satisfactorily completed on the undermentioned roads, during the past month:—…

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Municipal Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 8

Meeting held on Tuesday last. Present: Ald. B. G. Millard (Mayor), J. W. Joughin, S. G. Keene, A. Dobson, and N. Andrews; also Mr. Jas. Young…

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Greta. Municipal Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of Greta Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening, when there were present, the…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 5

The Cessnock Municipal Council met last night, when there were present Aldermen D. Hunter (Mayor), A. Sneddon, J. Girvan, R.Elliott,…

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Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Muswellbrook Municipal Council was held on Wednesday evening, when there were present:—Aid. J. C. Humphries…

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