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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1932

1,295 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 54 of 65

"Unemployed Must Fill in Dole Forms" Mayor's Fruitless Interview With Minister

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 October 1932 · page 1

At Tuesday night's meetings at the Cessnock Municipal Council, the Deputy Mayor (Ald. Brown) said that during the day the Mayor (Ald…

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"Cant March Along Vincent Street" Mayor's Reply to Unemployed Deputation. Procession Application Turned Down

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 October 1932 · page 5

In pursuance of their decision to hold demonstration in Cessnock to-night the unemployment sent a deputation to the Mayor (Ald…

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Hot Talk Labour Council "Armed Forces" Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 October 1932 · page 1

Several fiery speeches are said to have been delivered at last night's meeting of the Trades and labour Council. F. J. Moran…

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No Reduction in Amount of Relief Discussion in Legislative Council

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 October 1932 · page 8

The Legislative Council discussed food relief for more than three hours on Wednesday. The Assistant Minister for Labour…

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Will Unemployed Adhere to Intention to Hold Demonstration Tonight? Mayor Refuses Permission to Hold Procession in Vincent Street. Criticism of Mr. Anlezark Made To-day's Meeting Lively. All Pits Idle Except Maitland Main and Paxton

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 October 1932 · page 5

There were some lively moments at a meeting of Cessnock unemployed to-day when Mr. C. Anlezark, secretary of the Abermain No. 2 Miners' Lodge, was made a target for criticism of a hostile character…

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Mayor Criticised Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 October 1932 · page 2

All sorts of rumours were in the air last night. There was to be a march despite the fact that the Mayor. Alderman Shakespeare, and…

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Patrick Plains Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Singleton Argus · Monday 31 October 1932 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Council of the Shire of Patrick Plains was held in the Shire Chambers on Friday. There were present: Councillors W…

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Reductions in Members' Salaries Shire Councillors Indignant

Singleton Argus · Monday 31 October 1932 · page 3

At the meeting of the Patrick Plains Shire Council, held on Friday, a letter was received from the municipality of Granville, asking co-operation in a…

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Mileage on Sign Posts Shire Councillor Sarcastic

Singleton Argus · Monday 31 October 1932 · page 3

At the meeting of the Patrick Plains Shire Council, hold on Friday, a letter was discussed from the Main Roads Board, advising that a sign…

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Tarring of Redbournberry-road Discussion in Council

Singleton Argus · Monday 31 October 1932 · page 3

At the meeting of the Council of the Shire of Patrick Plains held on Friday, a letter was received from Messrs. Grainger and Falkiner Ltd., asking…

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Dungog Municipal Council Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 1 November 1932 · page 1

A meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Dungog was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday the 25th of October,' 1932, at 8 p.m. The…

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Reduction in Members' Salaries. Shire Councillors Indignant

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 1 November 1932 · page 5

At a meeting of the Patrick Plains Shire Council, held on Frday, a letter was received from the municipality of Granville, asking co-operation in a…

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MORPETH Electricity Charges Council Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 November 1932 · page 2

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Morpeth Municipal Council was held on Monday evening. There were present…

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Loan Council Meeting Statement by Mr Lyons

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 2 November 1932 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr. J. A. Lyons) referred on Monday night to the proceedings of the Loan Council and the part played by the Premier of New…

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Relief Work Grants E. Maitland Council Advised Mosquito Pest Problem

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 November 1932 · page 2

A reply to council's representations to the Unemployed Relief Council, through the local member, regarding the unrestricted expenditure of relief grants, was read at the regular meeting of the East Maitland Municipal Council last night…

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GRETA Meeting of Council Relief Grant Greta

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 November 1932 · page 2

The fortnightly Meeting of Grata Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday night. The Mayor,…

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Kearsley Shire Matters Fortnightly Meeting of the Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 November 1932 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Kearsley Shine Council for held last night, when there there were (President) Crs. W. Varty (president), A. Johnson,…

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Municipal Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 4 November 1932 · page 2

Meeting held on Monday last. Present: Ald. J. W. Joughin (Mayor), B. G. Millard, C. J. Surman, P. Fincher, W. J. O'Brien, and O. Barton; also…

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KEARSLEY SHiRE WORKS Engineer's Progress Report

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 November 1932 · page 5

At last night's meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council, the Shire Engineer (Mr. J. F. Shine) submitted the following: report regarding: the…

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Electric Light Agreement Shire President Addresses Abermain Ratepayers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 November 1932 · page 1

During the week the President of the Kearsley Shine Council (Cr. W. Varty), and Crs. A. Johnson and Hollingworth, addressed a well…

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