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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1929

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General Booth Move Against High Council. Appeal To Avoid Court Publicity. LONDON, Jan. 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 8

At the end of a momentous week in the history of the Salvation Army an attempt was made to avoid tomorrow's hearing at the Chancery…

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Merriwa Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 22 January 1929 · page 6

The ordinary general monthly meeting of the Merriwa Shire Council was held in the Shire Hall on Tuesday last. There were present:—Councillors A. M…

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Mayor Supports Press

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 22 January 1929 · page 2

Speaking to the toast of "The Press" at an aldermanic function at Narromine, Mayor Dundas was reported in the local press as follows:—…

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"Spring to It" Mayor Will Insist on Discipline. Homily to Fellow Aldermen Ald. Duggan and Engineer's Report

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 22 January 1929 · page 1

Discipline and decorum are to be introduced into the affairs of the Cessnock Municipal Council. Prior to the Commencement of the…

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Port Stephens Shire Monthly Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 22 January 1929 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Council was held on Friday 11th inst., when all the Councillors were present. Cr. Meredith, President,…

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Are They "Napoo"? Caucus Meetings in Municipal Council. What the "Talkies" Revealed

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 22 January 1929 · page 4

Matters in connection with the Labour Caucus, so far as the Cessnock Municipal Council is concerned, have apparently reached a climax…

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Army Must Move on Municipal Council Relentless Meetings at Kempe's Corner Taboo. «

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 22 January 1929 · page 7

Recently the Cessnock Municipal Council wrote to the Salvation Army and asked them to discontinue their meetings at Kempe's corner. The…

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Port Stephens Shire (Continued from page 1.)

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 22 January 1929 · page 6

As soon as money is available they will be attended to. Cr. Meredith moved the motion, of which notice had been given, to…

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"Dog Couldn't Live On It" Unemployed Deputation's Protest Against Reduction of Dole. Irritation Tactics Alleged Against Sewerage Engineer. Municipal Council to Investigate Complaints

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 22 January 1929 · page 1

A deputation from the O.B.U. of U. waited on the Municipal Council the other night with various requests…

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Maitland Water Supply. West Maitland Council's Complaint. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 January 1929 · page 5

The question of the complaint in connection with the Maitland Water Supply was discussed at a meeting of the Hunter District Water Board…

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Town Lighting Municipal Distribution Scheme. Finance Committee Investigating

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 22 January 1929 · page 5

The question of Cessnock's electric light supply was brought up at Thursday night's meeting of the Municipal Council, the subject being…

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Association Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 7

Af last night's meeting of the council of the New South Wales Lawn Tennis Association, it was decided to grunt the application of the Dubbo…

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West Maitland Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 7

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

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Kearsley Shire Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 9

The Kearsley Shire Council met last night, when there were present Crs. A. Burns (president), A. Johns, J. Lunn, W. Varty, C. Jaggard, W…

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General Fund Estimates Shire Council Adopts Clerk's Report

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 6

The Kearsley Shire Council has adopted the following report, submitted by the shire clerk (Mr. W. J. Grieve) in connection with the…

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Kearsley Shire. Sloan For, Permanent Works. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 4

Kearsley Shire Council decided last night to float a £15,000 loan to enable permanent works to be carried out. The engineer, Mr. Shine,…

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Port Stephens Shire. Increase of Rate Previous Motion Rescinded

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of Port Stephens Shire Council, Councillor Meredith moved a motion, of which notice had been given, to rescind the…

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New President. Sydney Labour Council. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 3

The Communists suffered a setback last night, when Mr. F. Rods, of the Engine-drivers' Federation, was elected president of the New…

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Theft of Sand "Wilful Damage or Woeful Ignorance." Shire Officials Investigating

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 9

Reporting to the Kearsley Shire Council last night concerning sand taken from the roadway between North Kurri and Weston, the…

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Shire Council to Float Loan of £15,000 "Revenue Cannot Bear Heavy Charge of Permanent Works," Says President. Proposal Agreed to by 5 Votes to 2

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 9

"It is obvious that revenue cannot bear the heavy charge of permanent works, and it is also obvious that certain permanent works are…

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