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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

1,727 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 45 of 87

Kearsley Shire Council [?] Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 5

The Kearsley Shire Council [?] night, when there were present [?] crs. A. Burns, A.Johns, W.Wright [?] W. Varty J.Lunn, J.Rose…

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Payment of Greater Sydney Council Kearsley Shire Supports Government

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 4

Last night Kearsley Shire Council dealt with a letter from the Sutherland Shire Council, entering's protest against the principle of payment…

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Dungog Municipal Council. Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 3

At the usual fortnightly meeting of Dungog Municipal, Council on Tuesday night there were present, Ald. C. T. Abbott (Mayor), C. Jones, J. A…

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Kearsley Shire Overdraft

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 5

In a report to the Kearsley Shire Council last night, the Shire Clerk (Mr. W. J. Grieve) pointed out that the Council's arrangements with the…

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Shire Salaries. Patrick Plains Discussion

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of Patrick Plains' Shire Council, a circular was received from the Shires' Association showing the award governing salaries…

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Work of Maintenance Gangs Kearsley Shire Engineer's Report

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 5

At last night's meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council, the Shire Engineer (Mr. J. F. Shine) submitted the following report regarding the…

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Test on Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 June 1931 · page 4

Should the Legislative Council be abolished? That all depends. Most people will be prepared to give a straight-out answer after…

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Road Walkers Kearsley Shire Acts Law to Be Invoked

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 June 1931 · page 6

In an endeavour to off-set the risk of accident through people walking upon the highways, particularly on a Sunday…

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Wages Tax Bill Will Council Pass? "Crazy Measure"

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 June 1931 · page 4

The question on everyone's lips to-day is Will the Upper House pass the Emergency Wages Tax Bill?…

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Wages Tax Bill Will the Council Pass It ?

Singleton Argus · Monday 29 June 1931 · page 1

The question on everyone's lips is: "Will the Upper House pass the Emergency Wages Tax Bill? To-night will decide the point. The Council has agreed to debate the measure this afternoon, and it is expected that the discussion will last far into the night. What the…

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Dairymen Alarmed. In Stroud Shire

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 30 June 1931 · page 2

Dairymen in the Stroud-Stroud Road district are alarmed at the provisions of the new Milk Bill, one of which means that Stroud Shire will be…

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MORPETH Council Meeting ABATTOIRS

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 June 1931 · page 6

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Morpeth Municipal Council was hold last evening. There was present: Aldermen Cutcliffe (Mayor)…

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REJECTED. Emergency Tax Bill. Thrown Out by Legislative Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 30 June 1931 · page 2

Just before one o'clock this morning the Legislative Council rejected the Emergency Tax Bill by 45 votes to 17…

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Municipal Roll

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 30 June 1931 · page 2

Mr. R. C. Turner is at present engaged in compiling the municipal roll. A comprehensive canvass of the town is being made to ensure that…

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Abolition of Legislative Council the Appeal to Privy Council. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 1 July 1931 · page 2

Unless the Privy Council hears within a fortnight, the appeal of the New South Wales Government against the decision of the High Court, preventing…

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East Maitland Council Abattoir Committee Formed That Flood Conference

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 July 1931 · page 8

At the ordinary fortnightly meeting of the East Maitland Municipal Council last night, the Mayor (Alderman A. J. Baker) was in the chair, and there were also present Alderment W. Ferry, J. Ferry, G. McBeath, J. Cook, J. T. Pont and…

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sUPPER HOUSE Privy Council. Appeal May Be Delay Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 July 1931 · page 1

Unless the Privy Council hears within a fortnight, the appeal of the New South Wales Government against the decision of the light Court…

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"In the Mire" Municipal Finances Brisbane Crisis Drishane

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 July 1931 · page 6

Replying to a deputation of 20 or 40 business men representing the Qubensland Taxpayers' Association and Property owners' Protection…

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News From Greta Main Road Work Council's Views

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 July 1931 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of Greta Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening. The Mayor, Ald. Jas…

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Mayor Waxes Enthusiastic Improvements to Shire Office Frontage

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 July 1931 · page 5

"It is hoped that other property owners will, follow the example of the Shire in endeavouring to give Vincent-street an up-to-date and…

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