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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

1,727 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 81 of 87

Municipal Council. Last Meeting of Term

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 1

The last meeting of the Municipal Council for the triennial period just ended was held on Wednesday evening, when there was a full attendance…

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Passed by Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 6

The bill was passed through all stages in the Legislative Council, in a quarter of an hour. Mr. J. Ashton said he could see…

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Retiring Mayor. Expression of Appreciation. Services to Town

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 1

Towards the close of business at the council meeting on Wednesday evening, Ald. O. G. Morton moved the following resolution:—That…

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Council's Finances. Flourishing Condition

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 1

The finances of the local Municipal Council should compare favorably with those of any Local Government body in the State. Up to Wednesday last,…

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Our Legislative Council Women

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 3

A sensation within a sensation during the past weelt was the signing of the roll of the Legislative Council by a woman, Mrs. Catherine Green, the…

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Millers Forest Tarro Shire Election Candidates Speak

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 2

At the Popular Hall, Miller's Forest, Councillors McCarthy and Niland addressed a large gathering of ratepayers and reviewed the…

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Legislative Council Additional Appointments Mooted

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 4

The belief that the Govenment will seek further appointments to the Upper House is strengthened by a statement made-in the Legislative Council on…

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Expressions of Goodwill Cessnock Council Felicitations

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 5

At the conclusion of the ordinary business at last night's meeting of the Cessnock Council, Ald. Home wished his fellow aldermen the compliments…

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Arbitration Bill Government Defeat in Council

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 5

By 46 votes to 41, the Legislative Council late on Wednesday night decided to postpone consideration of the Industrial, Conciliation, and Arbitration…

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That Cement Incident Another Rumpus in Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 5

There was another rumpus at the Cessnock Council meeting last night concerning the matter of cement…

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Central Killing Yards Commotion Mayor Replies to Mr. O'neil Fireworks Expected To-night

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 6

At last night's meeting of the Cessnock Municipal Council, Ald. Duggan asked the Mayor whether the agreement relating to the central killing…

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Just Before the Battle. Council Elections To-morrow

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 1

The municipal elections will take place to-morrow. The poll will be conducted at the Court House between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8…

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Christmas Cheer Council to Spend £100. Work for Unemployed

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 1

Local unemployed will be pleased to learn that the town council has voted £100 to provide employment between now and Christmas…

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Council Elections Postponed in County of Cumberland Government Acts

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 1

A proclamation was issued on Wednesday postponing until January 2, 1932, the local government elections in the whole of the…

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Aberdeen News. Municipal

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 4

The Municipal Chambers will be the polling booth on Saturday next, and will be open from 8 am. to 8 p.m. Mr. J. G. Gremmell (Town Clerk) is the…

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Aberdeen MUNICIPAL

The Scone Advocate · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 2

The Municipal Chambers will be the polling booth on Saturday next, and will be open from 8 a.m. till 8 p.m. Mr. J. C. Gemmell (Town Clerk) is…

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Correspondence Municipal Elections. (To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 6

Sir,—I crave space in your valuable journal' to pass a few remarks about activities of the outgoing Municipal Council. It presents a beautiful…

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Municipal Elections (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 1

Sir,—May. I, on the eve of the Municipal elections, express two hopes:—1. That everyone who is, entitled to will vote. 2. That the whole weight of the…

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A.L.P. Municipal Campaign Final Rally

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 6

At Gilmore's corner to-night, at 8 o'clock, the final rally for the return of the Labor Nine will take place The nine candidates will all be…

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G.S.B. CHEQUES Acceptance in Necessitous Cases. Payment of Municipal Rates

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 5

In accordance with his recent notice of motion Ald. Horne, at last night's meeting of the Cessnock Municipal Council moved that the…

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