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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

1,727 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 78 of 87

Letters to the Editor Municipal Elections (To the Editor)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 November 1931 · page 6

Sir.—Re the impending municipal elections, I wish to sound a note of warning. In view of the fact that this…

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Mayor Reviews Work of West Maitland Council the Triennial Period Excellent Results Achieved Despite Many Difficulties

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 4

A comprehensive report covering the operations of the West Maitland Municipal Council since it took office in December, 1928, was submitted to the council by the Mayor (Aid. A. S. McDonald)…

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Lang's Scheme To Thwart Leg, Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 2

In giving notice of his intention to move for the amendment of standing orders, the Premier, Mr. Lang, signified that the State Cabinet had…

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"Tin Hares" Council Passes Bill Big Majority

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 10

In the Legislative Council night a bill to legalise greyhound racing was restored to the business paper and was…

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Letters to Editor Council Election (To the Editor)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 5

Sir,—In view of the coming municipal elections to be held at Cessnock, permit me as a Christian worker to express my opinion on the care…

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Kearsley Shire Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 5

The Kearsley Shie Council held its find meeting, prior to the triennial election, last night, when there were present: Crs. A. Burns…

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Shire Elections

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 3
Also in The Muswellbrook Chronicle

Further interest has been stimulated by the receipt of ballot papers. These must be marked correctly, and enclosed in envelopes provided for the…

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Dungog Municipal Council. Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 5

All the Aldermen except Ald. Cliff. Jones, were present at Tuesday's meeting, the last of the term. His Worship, the Mayor, Ald. C. T…

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The Municipality. Mayor's Review of Work. For Triennial Period

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 1

A comprehensive review of the operations of the Municipal Council over the last three years is made available as a result of an interview by a "Chronicle" representative with the Mayor, Alderman J. C. Humphries. Mr. Humphries touched on every phase of the…

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Stroud Shire. And Unemployed

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 2

Stroud Shire Council at its last meeting decided to spend £100 in each of its six ridings for the relief of unemployed. This decision was a lead to…

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Kearsley Shire Works Engineer's Progress Reports

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 3

The Shire Engineer (Mr. J. F. last Shine), at las night's meeting of Council, submitted the following report on the progress of…

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Sudden Death of Shire Engineer Police Mystified

Singleton Argus · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 2

Police are investigating the sudden death of Archibald Francis Stafford at Tonterfield on November 17. Stafford was the shire engineer. During…

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Stroud Shire Election. Cr. Harris Addresses Electors at Forster

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 4

Mr. W. F. Harris, who is a candidate for re-election as Councillor for F. riding, addressed a large meeting of the electors in the Forster School of…

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Kearsley Shire Candidates Who Missed the Boat Mr. Mitchell's Position

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 2

Mr. Arnold Bailey and Mr. Chas. Hampton, the two Independent candidates, are not the only ones who "missed the boat" in the rush this…

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Govt. Defeated Legislative Council Insurance Bill Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 2

In the Legislative Council early this morning, the Federal A.L.P. supporters caused the defeat of the State Government on…

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Just Before the Battle. Present Council's Last Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 2

The present council will hold its last meeting for the triennial period now ending on Wednesday next…

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Milk Bill Before Council Amendment of Clause Six Deleted

Singleton Argus · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 3

When the Legislative Council met on wednesday afternoon, the Vice-President of the Executive Council (Mr J. H. Concannon)…

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Tin-Hare Bill. Unexpectedly Re-introduced. and Passed Through Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 6

The Government unexpectedly re-introduced the Greyhound Racing Taxation Bill, designed to legalise betting on tin-hare racing, in the Legislative…

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"Left Out in the Cold" Mr. Mitchell and the Shire Elections. Nomination That Didn't Go In

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 3

Last night, Mr. W. Mitchell, of Kurri, waited on the Kearsley Shire Council, and asked if it would not be possible to accept his nomination as…

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