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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1934

1,650 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 41 of 83

CRITICISED Former Shire President Debate Asked Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 July 1934 · page 7

When Councillor Johnson, of the Kearsley Shire Council attended a meeting of the Kearsley Dole Workers' ,Association yesterday he…

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Around The Council Table Fortnightly Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 July 1934 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Wednesday, when there were present:—Aldermen D. Jordan (Mayor), Jas. Hicks,…

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SALEYARDS Council's Improvements "Best in State"

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 July 1934 · page 7

It is pleasing to note that the vast improvements made at the West Maitland Municipal cattle saleyards during the past few…

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Noxious Weeds Prosecutions. Denman Landholders. Apply for Remission of Fines. Allegations Against Council and Councillors

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 July 1934 · page 6

A stir was caused at Monday's meeting of the Shire Council when a letter was read containing allegations that while the Council had ordered…

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Falling Off Municipal Building More Dwellings

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 July 1934 · page 6

Estimates supplied to West Maitland Council during the six months ended June 30, 1934, for buildings within the municipality…

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Work of Shire Graders

Singleton Argus · Monday 16 July 1934 · page 2

Now that the 308 tractor-grader has had new rims fitted to the wheels, it is proceeding to put the Maerannic-road in order from the junction of the old…

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Council Officer Dies Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 July 1934 · page 8

The death occurred suddenly yesterday of Mr. Patrick Francis Cullon, a member of thr clerical staff of the Newcastle City Council, and one of…

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Country Women Group Council Meeting Need for Funds

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 July 1934 · page 3

The need to raise funds for the elimination of debts on holiday homes and hospitals was referred to at a Group Council meeting of the…

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Special Grant for Stroud Shire

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 17 July 1934 · page 2

Hon. E. S. Spooner, Minister for Local Government has approved oi a special grant of £300 being made available to the Stroud Shire Council…

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"Too Lenient" Defaulting Ratepayers Alderman's View

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 July 1934 · page 7

Reference was made during question time at West Maitland Council meeting last night to the collection of outstanding rates…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting Bank Balances

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 July 1934 · page 2

The treasurer reported to West Maitland Municipal Council at the fortnightly meeting last night that the credit balances on July 14 totalled £16,006/14/4, while there was a debit balance of £6947/14/7 in the general fund…

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Vital Matter Thefts of Electricity Council View

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 July 1934 · page 6

"I think our local member should be asked to bring the matter before members of Parliament and ask why the Government is…

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Vacancy in Legislative Council Mr A. W. Yager Nominated. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 July 1934 · page 2

Mr A. W. Yager was nominated today for the vacancy in the Legislative Council. Mr Yager was a member of the old Council and formerly a…

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Storage Area Cessnock Municipality CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 July 1934 · page 7

By utilising the spaces at the rear of the Council Chambers the Cessnock Municipal Council works committee believes that the necessity for using the…

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PREFERENCE Main Road Work Shire Informed Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 July 1934 · page 7

Arrangements made by Kearsley Shire Council for the engagement of men on main road construction work, does not meet with the approval of…

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Fourth Attempt Council Meeting Lapsa[?]s SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 July 1934 · page 8

For the fourth time in succession a meeting of the Cabramatta-Can[?]y Vale Municipal Council lapsed last night for want of a quorum, when…

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Stroud Shire-council Karuah Ferry

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 2

Fresh Tenders are hereby invited for the overhaul of Karuah Ferry and supply of emergency punt during the period of overhaul…

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Stroud Shire Council. Special Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 6

A special meeting of the Stroud Shiro Council was held on 20th June, to consider the report of the special committee appointed at the June…

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Kearsley Shire Council Last Night's Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 3

The President (Cr. J. Rose) presided at a meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council last night and there were also present: Councillors W…

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Alderman Absent Themselves Council Meeting Lapses Fourth Time in Succession

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 8

For the fourth time in succession a meeting of the Cabramatta-Canley Vale Municipal Council lapsed for want of a quorum, when only four of the nine…

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