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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1933

1,531 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 71 of 77

No Lights Cyclists at Cessnock Council's View Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 December 1933 · page 7

Although the police furnished a report on the practice of cyclists riding at night without lights and using the footpaths, and emphasised the…

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Illegal Lighting Use of Power Electricity Debate in Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 December 1933 · page 2

Whether ratepayers in West Maitland should be prosecuted if they violate the laws by using electricity from power meters for the illumination of their grounds on special occasions, thereby benefiting from the reduced charges of power…

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Port Stephens Shire Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 7 December 1933 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Port Stephens Shire Council was held in the Shire, Offices, Raymond Terrace, on Friday last, when Crs. Meredith, (Pres)…

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Raymond Terrace Municipal Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 7 December 1933 · page 1

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above was held on Monday night, when all the Aldermen excepting Ald Windeyer were present…

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Cessnock Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 7 December 1933 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Cessnock Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night, when there were present: Aldermen J. H…

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Kurri Electorate Council Bi-montidy Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 7 December 1933 · page 5

The [?] montly meeting of the Kurri Kurri Electorate Council was held on Sunday, when Mr. D. [?] of [?] branch presided. A…

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City Council Decision Reversed NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 December 1933 · page 8

At its meeting last night, Newcastle City Council, by nine votes to three, rescinded its decision to appoint Mr. H.P. Cornish to the post of…

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[?] "Becoming a [?] Say Police. Council Decides to

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 7 December 1933 · page 2

'I am not going to [?] this matter, Recently the [?] acton would be taken against…

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Stock Crazing on Cricket Oval Council's Latest Decision

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 7 December 1933 · page 6

The question of allowing st[?]ck to gra[?]e on the cricket oval at South Cessnock Park was the subject of further discussion at the Cessnock…

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Bicycle Track Wanted Amateur Club's Deputation to Council. Sports Ground

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 7 December 1933 · page 3

A deputation from the Cessnock Amateur Cycling Club, comprising Messrs. R. Drinkwater and W. Glynn waited on the Municipal Council on…

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Wallarobba Shire Council. Presidential Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 December 1933 · page 2

The election of a new President of Wallarobba Shire Council took place on Tuesday last. Those present were Crs. J. B. Carlton (President), W. J…

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Ald. Smith Elected Mayor of Cessnock. Congratulations and Eulogies From Fellow Aldermen. Aid. Ryan Appointed Deputy Mayor

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 December 1933 · page 5

Hail Aid. Bob Smith, Cessnock's new Mayor! AId. Smith was elected to this important position at a special meeting of the Cessnock Municipal Council last night. The appointment was a…

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Port Stephens Shire Council Meets Councillor Parish

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 December 1933 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Port Stephens Shire Council was held in the shire offices, Raymond Terrace, when Councillors…

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Deputy Mayor

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 December 1933 · page 5

Ald. C. T. Abbott was elected deputy Mayor on the motion of Aid. Olson and Jones. Ald. Abbott returned thanks…

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Mayor of Dungog

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 December 1933 · page 2

Aid, R. L. Fitzgeraid was re-elected Mayor of Dungog. Cr. G. J. Champain was elected President of Wallarobba Shire Council. Both were…

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Shire Building Applications

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 December 1933 · page 1

At last night's meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council, the health inspector (Mr. J. G. McGilvray) reported that during the past fortnight…

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EDUCATION Technical Classes Mayor's Appeal

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 December 1933 · page 7

The Mayor of West Maitland, Alderman A. S. McDonald, makes an appeal to the citizens in connection with the visit of the Commission…

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Kearsley Shire's Pure Milk

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 December 1933 · page 2

The health inspector (Mr. J. G. McGilvray), at last night's meeting of the Kearaley Shire Council, reported [?] the result of 16 samples of milk…

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Emergency Relief Works Shire Engineer's Report

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 December 1933 · page 6

In a minute dealing with the emer[?]ency relief works, the Kearaley Shire Engineer (Mr. J. F. Shine), at last nights meeting of the Council said:—…

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Kearsley Shire Clerk's Report Slaughtering Fees

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 December 1933 · page 6

At a meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council last night, the Shire Mr. W. J. Grieve). reported that inpection fees for staughtering stock…

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