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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1934

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Municipal and Shire Rolls

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 5

As all Local Government, elections will be held on the first Saturday in December of this year, both the local Councils are busy preparing rolls of…

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Mayor As Matchmaker

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 8

The Lord Mayor of Sydney (Aid. A. L. Parker) received an unusual request on Wednesday. A girl of 16 years, living in Oxfordsmre…

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Singleton Municipal Council Monthly Meeting

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Singleton wan held in the Council Chambers last night. There were present the Mayor (Ald…

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Cessnock Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 1

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

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Kearsley Shire Works Engineer's Progress Report

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the Kearsley Shine Council, the engineer (Mr. J. F. Shine) submitted the following report on the progress of…

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Emergency Relief Works Kearsley Shire Transport Question

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

Kenrsley Shir Council at its meeting last night decided to make application to the government for an additional sum of money for…

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The Branch. Unanimity in Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 3

Unanimous were the Councillors of the Stroud Shire of the need for repairs to The Branch road. The Engineer at last Friday's meeting tabled…

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Award Rates of Pay Wanted For Work on Municipal Baths. Relief Workers' Request

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 5

A request that award rates and conditions be paid to relief workers engaged on the construction of the Municipal baths…

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SINGLETON The District Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 July 1934 · page 9

The District Council met this week but were more engaged in canvassing for new members to support the present dynasty that in consulting the…

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New England Seat Electoral Council Meets SCONE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 July 1934 · page 7

A meeting of the New England Electorate Council of the A.C.P. was opened at Scone this afternoon to consider the endorsement of a…

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Stroud Shire Council. Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 24 July 1934 · page 4

The ordinary meeting of the Stroud Shire Council was held on Friday, 13th July, there being present Crs. Harris (President), Bowen, Flannery, Barnes…

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Shire Employees

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 July 1934 · page 7

Approving of a scheme for the provision of superannuation payments of shire and municipal employees, Tarro Shire Council to-day decided to…

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Shire Engineer's Report

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 24 July 1934 · page 6

Mr. Engineer Stone reported as follows:—I have to report as follows:—State Highway No. 10, Pacific…

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The Mayor Will Be Busy

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 July 1934 · page 5

Alderman D. Jordan will be one of the most sought after residents during the Federal campaign, and will miss his fireside at, night. At this week's…

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Kearsley Shire Works Engineer's Reports

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 24 July 1934 · page 5

The Kearsley Shire Council Engineer (Mr. J. F. Shine) submitted the following reports to a meeting of the Council on Thursday night:—…

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North Kurri Travelling Facilities. Kearsley Council Discussion

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 24 July 1934 · page 5

After having heard a report from the Traffic Inspector, in regard to travelling facilities to and from North Kurri Kurri Railway Station…

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Tarro Finances Council Discussion To-day's Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 July 1934 · page 7

It was reported to Tarro Shire Council to-day that the debit balance of the general fund was £1194/6/1, compared with £1026/…

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New England Seat Country Party Endorsement. for Mr. V. C. THOMPSON, M.H.R. Electoral Council Enthusiasm. Scone Now Headquarters Mr. E. J. Sherwood President

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 24 July 1934 · page 4

The New England Electorate Council of the Australian Country Party, at a largely attended meeting at Scone on Saturday, unanimously…

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New Offices Tarro Shire Council Official Opening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 July 1934 · page 6

The offices for Tarro Shire Council, in course of erection at the corner of Banks-street and Newcastle-road, East Maitland, will…

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Not Wanted Tarro Shire's "Emu"

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 July 1934 · page 6

Although it is a closed season for emus, one of these long-legged birds, which has flourished at East Maitland for many years, was "shot" at…

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