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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

1,727 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 51 of 87

Attack on Council Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 July 1931 · page 7

Although the New South Wales Government to appealing to the Australian Loan Council for financial assistance to enable essential…

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Loan Council Terms Acceptance by Mr. Lang

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 July 1931 · page 1

There was general satisfaction in the House of Representatives last night when the Prime Minister (Mr J. H. Scullin) announced that he had received a telegram from the Premier of New South Wales (Mr J. T. Lang) announcing his acceptance of the terms laid down…

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Loan Council Wednesday's Meeting Vital Matters Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 July 1931 · page 5

The Loan Council, which will meet next Wednesday, will consider many important matters. The State of New South Wales'…

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E.M. COUNCIL. Request for Inquiry Minister's Reply Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 July 1931 · page 1

Mr. O'Hearn stated to-day that he had placed before the Minster for Local Government, Mr. McGirr, the request of the East Maitland…

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Lang SAys He Will Accept Loan Council's Terms Wire to Scullin "Please Find Money" What of Banks? Canberra

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 July 1931 · page 7

The Prime Minister (Mr. Scullin) announced in the House of Representatives last night that Mr. Lang had…

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Municipal Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 2

All aldermen were present at Monday night's meeting of the Scone Municipal Council, when the business sheet tabled was probably the lightest…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Cessnock Municipal Council was held last night, when there were present: Aldermen J. H. Shakespeare (Mayor)…

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Council Appreciated

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 2

"Those letters are few and far between," was the comment from, the Mayor at last Wednesday's meeting of the council, when a letter was read…

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Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting. Straying Stock-application Fob Refund of Fees

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Wednesday evening, and was completed in two minutes short of the hour, a record…

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Obituary. Dr. F. C. Stevenson. Scone's First Mayor Passes

The Scone Advocate · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 5

The death occurred at his residence, Kuring-gai Chase Avenue, Turramurra, North Sydney, on Friday last, of Dr. Frederick Charles Stevenson, a former…

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Outstanding Rates Huge Amount Owing to Municipal Council Hints of Drastic Action for Recovery

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 5

The Town Clerk (Mr. G. H. Cooksley) reported at last night's meeting of the Cessnock Municipal council that outstanding rates, fees, and…

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Loan Council Terms Acceptance by Mr. Lang

The Scone Advocate · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 1

There was general satisfaction in the House of Representatives on Tuesday night when the Prime Minister (Mr. Scullin) announced that he had received…

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Aero Club Wait on Council CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 5

A deputation of representatives of the Cessnook Aero Club comprising Messrs E. J. Molntosh, president, P. Moxon,…

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Public Service Salaries Bill. Before Council To-day. Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 2

The Public Service Salaries Bill will be brought before the Legislative Council at 4.30 p.m. to-day. Speculation is rife as to what action Mr. Lang will…

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Transport Bill Amendments Considered by Assembly. Sent Back to Council. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 2

Early this morning the Legislative Assembly considered the Transport, Bill as amended by the Legislative Council…

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H.R. A. AND H. ASSN. The Annual Meeting Ballot for Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 6

The report of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticul-tural Association, presented at the annual meeting last night, expressed satisfaction at the result of the year's operations. "It showed a deficiency, but the surprise was that it was not…

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An Illusive £1000 Aero Club Waits on Cessnock Council. Clearing of Drome Site

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 6

Last night a deputation from the Cessnock Aero Club waited on the Cessnock Municipal Council in reference to the much-vexed question of…

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Increase on Coal Freights Protest by Cessnock Council Taking Matter U with Mr. Baddeley

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 5

Aid. Smith at last night's meeting of the Cessnock Municipal Council, voiced a vigorous protest against the decision of the Government to…

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GRETA Municipal Council Regular Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 August 1931 · page 2

The fortnightly meoting of the Municipal Council was hold in. the Council Chambers on Wednesday ovening The Mayor (Aid. Jas…

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Premier Again Placed in a Difficult Position Sole Topic Council's Decision Salaries Bill Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 August 1931 · page 1

The sole topic of conversation in political circles to-day was the position which has arisen over the Legislative…

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