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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

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Raymond Terrace Municipal Council River Erosion Raymond Terrace

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 November 1931 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Raymond Terrace Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers. There were present: Ald, Hain (Mayor) in…

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Wage Reductions Sydney City Council SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 November 1931 · page 2

Among the recommendations of an investigating authority set up last May is a sealing down of wages for purely clerical labour employed…

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"Damnable Miscarriage of Justice," Says Council Wont Sign Bird's Stand Whose Order? Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 November 1931 · page 1

Mr. S. Bird, Chairman of the Conciliation Committee, who yesterday refused to sign the award covering…

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Kearsley Shire Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of the kearsley Shire Council was held last night, when there were present: Crs. A. Burns (president), W. Varty…

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Municipal Council Activities Mayor's Report For Triennial Period a Comprehensive and Progressive Record

Singleton Argus · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 5

The Mayor (Alderman R. J. Tulloch) tabled the following report at the meeting of Singleton Municipal Council last night:—…

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Stroud Shire Council. Work of the Triennial Period

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 5

The following is a brief report of work of present Council during the term of office, 1929, 1930 and 1931:— FINANCE…

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Dungog Municipal Council. Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday night last, there being present Ald. C. T. Abbott, Mayor, E. Ferry, T. M…

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Municipal and Shire Elections Local Government Ordinances Amended

Singleton Argus · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 3

The Minister for Local Government, Mr M'Girr, has announced an important amendment of the ordinances under the Local Government Act relating…

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"No Fault to Find" Ratepayers Hand Aldermen a Bouquet

Singleton Argus · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 6

At last night's meeting of Singleton Municipal Council a petition was presented from a large number of ratepayers, "respectfully…

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Kearsley Shire Elections Many Candidates

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 2

The Kearsley Shire elections are going to be keenly contested this year, and the endorsed and selected Labor candidates will be…

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NOMINATIONS Kearsley Shire CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 5

The following have nominated to contest the Kearsley Shire election, and were announced by the Returning Officer, Mr. W. J. Grieve, at noon…

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Stroud Shire Election. Forster People Active

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 1

A special meeting of the Forster Progress Association was held at the Forster hall on Saturday night, 7th. instant, to consider matters in…

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Kearsley Shire Works Engineer's Progress Report

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 3

At last night's meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council, the engineer (Mr. J. F. Shine) reported as follows on the progress of Shire works:—…

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Congrarulations. a Happy Council

Singleton Argus · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 5

The Mayor said he would like to say a few words, as this was the last meeting of before the elections. During the triennial period just…

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Forster Ferry Service. Public Protest Against Shire Councils

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 4

One of the biggest demonstrations of public protest in the history of Cape Hawke was witnessed last Saturday night at the Forster Hall when…

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Kearsley Council Gets a "Bouquet"

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 5

Among the correspondence dealt with at last night's meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council was a letter from Lochinvar Agriculture Bureau…

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Kearsley Shire Elections Lively Contest Foreshadowed in "A" Riding

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 3

Nominations for the Kearsley Shire Council elections closed yesterday. The candidates are:—…

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'Won't Be Dictated To" Kearsley Council and Use of Band Rotunda

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 5

"This council is not going to take any instruction's from returned soldiers or any other body as to who shall not…

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G.S.B. Transfers in Payment of Rates Acceptance in Necessitous Cases. Kearsley Council's Decision

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 5

At its meeting last night the Kearsley Shire Council dealt with a letter from the Under Secretary, Department of Local Government…

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Municipal Elections. Big Field of Candidates. ALD. J. C. Humphries to Retire

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 1

It is expected that when the municipal elections are held next month Muswellbrook ratepayers will be given an extensive list of…

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