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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

1,727 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 66 of 87

U.W.M. PROTEST Cessnock Fernery Mayor's Report Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 5

At the meeting of the Cessnock Municipal Council last night, the Mayor, Ald. J. Shakespeare, reported that he had met a deputation from…

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Sez Tim to Mac. At the Shire Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 2

When Mr. "Tim." Healy rose on his legs to address the Councillors of Wallarobba Shire, on Tuesday, there was a change in the atmosphere…

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Quick Work Cessnock Council CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 5

Cessnock Municipal Council created something of a time record a t its meeting last night, when the whole at the business, including that dealt…

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Cutting out the Dole. Muswellbrook Aldermen Support Strathfield Scheme. Proposal to Repeal all Legislation. Applying to Local Government Employees

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 1

At Wednesday night's meeting of the Municipal Council, the aldermen formally agreed to co-operate with the Strathfield Council in connection with the latter's scheme to eliminate the dole by sub-stituting work. It.was stated that not much improvement could be…

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The Park Fernery Again Another Lively Discussion in Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 5

The Mayor (Aid. Shakespeare), at last night meeting the Cessnock Municipal Council, reported that he had met a deputation from…

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The Upper House Appeal to Privy Council. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 3

It is understood that it has been definitely decided that Mr Maughan, K.C., shall now proceed to London to oppose the Lang Government's appeal to the…

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Upper House Privy Council Appeal Hearing Next Year? Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 1

It is understood that it has been definitely decided that Mr. Manghan, K.C., shall proceed to London to oppose the Lang Government's appeal…

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Won't Accept G.S.B Deposits for Rates Cessnock Council's Decision

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 1

Cessnock Municipal Council, at a special meeting on Tuesday night, decided not to accept transfers from the old business division of the…

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Municipal Band

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 2

The annual meeting of members and supporters of Dungog Municipal Band will be held on Thursday, 15th inst., at 8 p.m. in the Memorial Hall…

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Lang Plan and Municipal Elections All Seats to Be Contested

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 6

Officials of the State A.L.P executive have decided to make an effort to force the Lang plan upon local government bodies…

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WALLAROBBA Dismissal of Employees Meeting of Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 October 1931 · page 2

Councillors B. W. Alison (President), G. J. Champain, W. J. Flannery, J. B. Carlton, and W. J. Smith were present at the…

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I League Council Manchurian Crisis Sitting Next Week London. Oct. 9

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 October 1931 · page 1

The British Fereign Secretary, Lord Reading, will lave London on Monday for Geneva to attend the adjourned session of the League…

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MUSWELLBROOK Council Meeting Dole Payments Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 October 1931 · page 2

The Muswellbrook Council has decided to co-operate with the Strathfield Council for the adoption of a scheme whereby dole…

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Shire Council Tarring Operations on Roads. Martindale Road Question. Councillors to Make Inspection

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 13 October 1931 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Muswellbrook Shire Council was held on Friday last, when there were present: Crs. D. M. Bell (in the chair), R…

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Tarro Shire Meat Inspection

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 October 1931 · page 4

Tarro Shire meat inspector (Mr. Atkinson) repeated to to-day's meeting that during the month of September he had inspected the various…

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Raymond Terrace Meeting of Council Rate Arrears

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 October 1931 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Raymond Terrace Municipal Council was held In the Council Chambers on Monday night last…

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W.M. Council Meeting Hall's Creek Drainage the New Valuations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 October 1931 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the West Maitland Municipal Council was held last evening. Members of the Council in attendance were Aldermen A. S. McDonald (Mayor), Tegg, Barton, Sparke, Pilgrim, R. J. McDonald, McLauchlin…

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MUSWELLBROOK Shire Council Meets Denman Footpaths Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 October 1931 · page 8

At the monthly meeting of the Muswellbrook Shire Council, presided over by Councillor D. M. Bell, in the absence of the president…

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Raymond Terrace Municipal Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 15 October 1931 · page 4

The ordinary meeting of the Council was held on Monday night, when the full Council was present. Aid. Hain, Mayor, occupied the chair…

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Council's Audit Half-Yearly Report State of Funds

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 October 1931 · page 8

The audit of the books and records of the West Maitland Municipal Council for the half year ended June 30 has been completed by…

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