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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1932

1,295 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 64 of 65

Lively Incident at Shire Meeting Ex-Councillor and Sitting Member in "Holts."

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 December 1932 · page 4

There was a lively interlude at last night's meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council when an ex-councillor, Mr. J. Lunn, obtruded himself into the…

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Kearsley Shire Has a New President Cr. Johnson Defeats Cr. Varty in Draw From the Hat. Newly Appointed Chairman Receives Hearty Congratulations

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 December 1932 · page 5

There was a sporting flavour about the election of President at the Kearsley Shire Council last night. There were two nomination—Cr. W. Varty…

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Dungog Municipality. To Receive £1,000

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 December 1932 · page 2

We have been informed by Hon. W. Bennett, M.L.A., that the sum of £1,000 has been allocated to Dungog Municipality for the purpose of…

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MUSWELLBROOK Municipal Council Mayor Elected Muswellubrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 December 1932 · page 3

The Mayor (Alderman D. Jordan) presided over the fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council, the chief business of which…

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Bolwarra Shire Yesterday's Meeting Engineer's Report

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 December 1932 · page 2

The regular meeting of Bolwarra Shire Council was held yesterday afternoon. There were present: The President, Cou-…

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E.m. Council Office

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 December 1932 · page 7

It is intimated by advertisement elsewhere in to-day's issue that the office of the East Maitland Connell will be closed from noon on Dece—…

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DEFEATED Government in Council Meat Bill Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 December 1932 · page 1

last night the Government was defeated in the Legislative Council by 36 votes to 31 on the Meat Bill. The amendment by Mr. Conoannon…

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Municipal Council Business at Monthly Meeting

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 December 1932 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Singleton was held on Thursday night last Present: The Mayor (Alderman G. S…

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Stroud Shire Council. Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 20 December 1932 · page 3

At the general meeting of the above Cr. Barnes, as President, occupied the chair, the whole of the Councillors being present…

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Ald. Klein Morpeth's New Mayor Unanimous Choice

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 December 1932 · page 4

Alderman K. Klein, was unanimously elected Mayor of Morpeth at a special meeting that followed a nicotine of the…

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Three Nominees Aid. Shedden Elected Newcastle's Mayor Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 December 1932 · page 2

After the retiring Mayor, Aid, C. J. Parker, had refused to accept nomination for Mayor of Newcastle, at the special meeting held last evening, three…

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Tarro Shire Christmas Grants To-day's Discussion

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 December 1932 · page 5

The president of Tarro Shire Council, Cr. J. T. Butler, occupied the chair at the fortnightly meeting of the council held at the…

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Cessnock Council and Relief Works "Should Get Free Grant," Says Mr. Baddeley

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 December 1932 · page 1

In connection with his personal representations on behalf of the Cessnock Municipal Council in regard to relief grants, Mr. J. M. Baddeley…

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Election of Shire President

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 21 December 1932 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Patrick Plains Shire Council held this afternoon, Councillor A. J. Dorsman was elected president for the ensuing year,…

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Municipal Council Last Meeting of Year Inspection of Meat

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 December 1932 · page 2

The last meeting of the West Maitland Municipal Council for the year was held last night.Members of the council in attendance were: Aldermen A, S. McDonald (Mayor), Holmes, R. L. Pender,…

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Pontoon Bridge Bullahdelah Need Stroud Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 December 1932 · page 2

At a meeting of Stroud Council a communication was received from the Transport Department advising that it was considered that the cost of…

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Fire Estimates Cessnock Council Train Service Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 December 1932 · page 5

Ceanock Council met last night. Those present were aldermen Shakespeare (Mayor), Ryan, smith, Gordon, Lowe, and Elliott…

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MORPETH Popular Choice New Mayor Morpeth

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 December 1932 · page 10

With that quiet dignity of bearing that seems to hall-mark men who have succeeded, Alderman Dr. Keith Klein ascends to…

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Patrick Plains Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Singleton Argus · Friday 23 December 1932 · page 6

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

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Our New Deputy-mayor

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 December 1932 · page 1

ALD. W. G. DOBBIN, recently elected Deputy-Mayor of Muswellbrook. Ald. Dobbin has been a member of the council since February, 1920, with a…

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