Mosquitoes and Smells. Cause a lively Discussion. Among Muswellbrook'-aldermen
Arguing that the council should clean it own house first, Aldermen Gentleman and Hicks opposed a motion to bring under the notice of…
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Council & local affairs, 1929
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Question of Liability In Event of Injury to Spectators. Shire Council and Kurri Park
At the Kearsley Shire Council meeting last night the Shire Clerk (Mr. W. J. Grieve) submitted a report in connection with the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Alderman's Outburst Alleged Gravel Thefts Again. Minister Criticised. Cessnock
"Callous injustice to helpless, innocent men could stoop no lower," declared Alderman Duggan, at Cessnock Council last night, referring to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Kearsley Shire Rates for 1929
At its meeting last night the Kearsley Shire Council decided to strike the following rates for 1929: General Rate: 3d in the £ on the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Shire Works Engineer's Progress Report
At last night's meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council, the engineer (Mr. J. F. Shine) submitted the following progress report:—…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Increased to £452 Municipal Health Inspector's Salary. Council's Decision
Last night the Municipal Health Inspector (Mr. D. Caskey) applied for an increase in salary. In support of his application he…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →CLYDESDALE v Shire Improving the Breds
In some circles in the old country there is a feeling that the only way to produce the most desirable type of heavy draught horse is to blend…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dismissal Not Approved So Men Get Their Jobs Back Aldermen Reverse Engineer's Decision
The action of the Municipal engineer in dismissing two men, who had, according to that official's report, left their work on a recent morning with…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Municipal Matters Fortnightly Meeting of the Council Report of Works on Hand
The fortnightly meeting of the Cessnock Municipal Council was held last night, when there were present: Aldermen D. Hunter (Mayor)…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Vandalism. Council Takes Action
Ald. Hicks told his fellow-aldermen that street trees which were being cared for by Mr. Dan. Parkinson had been damaged by children, and he…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Applications Before the Council
The following building applications were approved at Wednesday's meeting of the Municipal Council:—Mrs. A. Minch, wash-house; School of Arts…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Labour Council Victorian President Censured
The Labour Council last night carried a resolution declaring that Mr. W. J. Duggan had no authority to speak on behalf of the Labour…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Defaulting Employee Auditor Criticises Council
The action of the Fairfield Council in failing to take action against a defaulting employee, who was ordered by the court to repay the council £85,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Gloucester Shire President's Minute. Diversion of Main North Coast Road
The following minute was submitted by the President of Gloucester Shire Council: "That in view of action that is now being taken to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bathing Above the Weir. Prohibited by Council
Bathers will have to look elsewhere in the Hunter River to swim as the council has decided to prohibit swimming in the river at any…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →More About the Missing Gravel Aldermen Disgusted at Ministers Refusal to Hold Inquiry. Mr. Baddeley to Revive Question in Parliament
The Minister for Local Government's decision to refrain from holding an inquiry into the mystery of the missing gravel, alleged to have been stolen from the Municipal quarry, has not been received with [?]ars of applause so far as the aldermen are concerned. That the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Angry Unemployed. Deputation to Kearsley Council. Heated Scenes. Cessnock
Angry scones were witnessed at Kearsley Shire meeting last night when a deputation from Cessnock O.B.U. of U. accused the council of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sustenance of Coalfields Children "It's a Deliberate Lie to Say Kiddies Are Well Nourished." Ald. Dixon on Education Department's Report. Mayor to Call Public Meeting of Protest
"Despite what is stated in the Education Department's report, I say that there are children in Cessnock who are underfed, and it is our duty to force this question with the Government, and not allow it to be dismissed in a casual manner."…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →"Position Is Desperate" Gasworks' Breakdown. Council Sends S.O.S. to Consulting Engineer. Purchase of New Holder Recommended
The alarming condition of the gasholder at the gasworks was emphasised by the manager and tlie Mayor in the course of special…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Unemployed Outburst Concerning Broke Road Member of Deputation Calls Cr. Burns a "Mussolini." Council Accused of Holding Up the Work
There were no beg-pardons about the deputation from the O.B.U. of that waited on the Kearsley Shire Council last night concerning the…
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