Working Out Rates Cessnock Alderman's Suggestion. Cessnock
A suggestion by Ald. Snedden, at last night's meeting of Cessnock Municipal Council, that unemployed who owed rates should liquidate them…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs
Council & local affairs, 1929
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Alderman Horsewhipped by Woman Refusal to Pay Fine. Sydney
Marjorie La Doupo Lackey, a trained nurse, who stated that she had publicly horsewhipped Alderman Reardon, of Cabravale Council, was fined £1 at the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Caucus Meetings Shire Councilor Objects
Councillor Thomas, an independent member of the Kearsley Shire Council, protested against Labor councillors, who are in a majority…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Morpeth Council Regular Meeting
The regular fortnightly meeting of the Morpeth Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening. There were present: Alderman Connolly…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Absent From Parade Apology Sent to Returned Soldiers. Mayor's Explanation
In connection with, his failure to put in an appearance at the Anzac Day service, the Mayor (Ald. Hunter) explained at last night's…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →"Off Again, On Again" Municipal Council Restores Barksby's License Ald. Snedden and the Trip Back From Port Stephens
It has often been said that a leopard can change his spots. Maybe. But if a leopard can change his spots as often and as quickly as the Cessnock Municipal Council can change its decisions, then he must be a truly marvellous animal…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →To Borrow £3000 for Permanent Improvements Council's Decision
The Municipal Council has decided to apply for permission to borrow £3000 for the purpose of carrying out permanent works. The decision was reached after a lengthy decision, and is a compromise between the amount of £5000 as originally proposed, and a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Council and Its Control of Car Traffic Official Organ, Expresses Opinion
"The Shire and Municipal Record" is, in its March issue, outspoken in an article headed "The Big Bluff About Motor Cars." It claims that councils…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →"Please Explain" is Public's Demand Council Reps. Requested to Give the "Good Oil" at Public Meeting. Another Echo of the Barksby 'Bus Bother
The public meeting held at the Cessnock School of Arts on Wednesday night, with the object of protesting against the cancellation of Barksby's bus license, panned out a particularly lively affair. Numerous motions and amendments were put forward, and discussion of the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Letters to the Editor Dad Shire Road
Sir.—I travelled to Webber's Creek to-day and journeyed over a deplorable road. Why the Bolwarra Shire Council…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Back Somersault. Stormy-scenes in Council. Bus Licenses
Scents unprecedented in Cessnock Council occurred, when on the deliberative and easting vote of the Mayor, Alderman Hunter, it was agreed to…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Millet Industry Meeting of Hunter River District Council
The second meeting for the year 1929 of the Hunter River District Council of the Australian Broom [?]et Growers' Association was held…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Upper Hunter Shire Council
The Upper Rouchel and Upper Hunter Roads—The Weir and Fish Ladder—Upper Dartbrook-Kars Springs, and Bunnan Road Proposal—The…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Stroud Shire Council Still No Meeting
Once again all the councillors of Stroud Shire were present at the appointed hour for a meeting on Friday last and the same trio refused…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Two Fingers Severed Council Employee's Painful Accident
A painful accident befell Robert Daley, 50, an employee of the Cessnock Municipal Council this morning. Daley was engaged in sharpening…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Municipal Council
The Municipal Council has decided to apply for permission to borrow £8000 for the purpose of making permanent improvements in several…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New Shire Clerk
Mr H. K. Pollock arrived in Singleton yesterday morning to take up duties as Clerk of the Patrick Plains Shire Council, which position had become…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coal Crisis. Attitude of Owners. Alderman Wheeler's Reply
The Mayor of Newcastle (Alderman H. L. Wheeler) last evening issued a statement in reply to Mr.C. M. McDonald's criticism…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Upper Hunter Shire Developmental Road Works
At its monthly meeting the Upper Hunter Shire Council decided to Inform the Main Roads Board that council, would rather carry out the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →West Maitland Council Fortnightly Meeting
The fortnightly meeting of the West Maitland Municipal Council was held last evening. There were present the Mayor (Alderman R. L…
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