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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1930

1,561 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 56 of 79

Council Officers Suspended Debate in Camera. Melbourne

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 September 1930 · page 3

The town clerk, rate collector, and assistant rate collector were Suspended by the Williamstown Council last night…

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Litter to the Editor Shire and Municipal Amalgamation

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 September 1930 · page 6

Sir,—Your correspondent "Native Bear" apparently does not like the idea of being included as one of the "old campaigners." Really, I thought…

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"A Huge Joke." Greater Newcastle Scheme. Hamilton Council's Decision. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 September 1930 · page 2

Asked at the meeting of Hamilton Council last evening, whether he thought the Greater Newcastle scheme was a huge Joke, the Mayor…

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The League. Mr. Scullin's Visit. China Off Council. London, Sept. 17

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 September 1930 · page 5

The Australian Press representative at Geneva understands that though the Empire delegates, in accordance with last year's promise,…

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Port Stephens Shire Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 September 1930 · page 6

The ordinary meeting of the above was held on Friday week, in the Shire Offices, Raymond Terrace, when all the Councillors were present…

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Kearsley Shire Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 September 1930 · page 3

The fortnight meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council was held last night, when there were present: Crs. A. Burns (president), C. Jaggard, J…

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Patrick Plains Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 September 1930 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Patrick Plains Shire Council was held on Wednesday. There were present Councillors W. H. Andrews (President),…

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Stroud Shire Council Monthly Meeting (Continuation of repodt.)

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 September 1930 · page 3

Geo. Neal asking Council to give permission to erect a sign on Tea Gardens side of the river near red light, advertising oysters and…

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Writ Issued. Alderman Alleges Defamation

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 September 1930 · page 5

On behalf of Percy Coleman, a foreman engineer of Bankstown a writ for £5000 damages against Henry William Lewis, a builder and…

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Municipal Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 19 September 1930 · page 8

A special meeting of the Scone Municipal Council was held on Monday night last primarily to discuss the garbage project, which comes into…

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Shire Building Applications

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 September 1930 · page 5

It was reported by the health inspector (Mr. J. G. McGilvray), at last night's meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council, that during the past…

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Australian Dairy Council

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 September 1930 · page 2

At the first meeting of the Federal Council in Melbourne last week, Mr, C. E. D. Meares, general manager of the P.D.S., was elected chairman. The…

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Singleton Municipal Council (Contributed by C.l.h.) Article No. 1

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 September 1930 · page 6

It is proposed to publish at intervals a series of articles concerning the activities oil the local Municipal Council. The intention is to give-to the…

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Kurri Complaint Water Blockage in Northcote Street. Shire Engineer's Report

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 September 1930 · page 6

Recently a complaint was made to the Kearsley Shire Council regarding blockage of water in Northcote-street, Kurri Kurri, at the section near Ales…

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In Favour of Abolition Weston A.L.P. and Land Values. Council Refers Matter to V.-G

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 September 1930 · page 5

Kearsley Shire Council, at its meeting last night, dealt with a request from Weston A.L.P, for a re-valuation of land in that area. In their…

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Bill and Ino the Municipal Choir

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 September 1930 · page 8

BILL: [?] is rumoured that an aldermanic chair is to be formed in consequence of the dry times at the council…

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Port Stephens Shire Meeting of Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 September 1930 · page 2

The President, Councillor Pearse, presided at the ordinary meeting of the Port Stephens Shire Council. The president reported that with…

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Labour Attacked "Gross Repudiation," 'A.r.u. Council Resolution."

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 September 1930 · page 10

Strong attacks on the Australian Labour Governments were made by members of the State Council of the 'Australian Hallways Union…

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Diamond Jubilee of Municipality

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 September 1930 · page 3

Muswellbrook is now in the 60th year of its history, and the mayer (Alderman Humphries) is considering a suggestion to celebrate the…

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Gruesome Discovery Shire Ganger Unearths Skeleton

Singleton Argus · Monday 22 September 1930 · page 4

To find a skull attached to his pick after his stroke, was the gr[?]me discovery made by Mr Hen[?] J. Miller, Dumaresq Shire ganger, while…

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