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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1936

1,683 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 17 of 85

Erina Shire Troubles Appointment of Administrator Deferred

Singleton Argus · Monday 9 March 1936 · page 2

The Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr E. S. Spooner) stated at the week end that the decision as to the appointment of an administrator…

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E.M. COUNCIL Extraordinary Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 March 1936 · page 4

Fifty, ratepayers were present when they result of the poll held at the Council Chambers, East Maitland, on Saturday, to fill two vacancies in the…

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Council Fees Claims Before Court GARBAGE-SANITARY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 March 1936 · page 4

Fifteen cases were listed in the West Maitland Small Debts Court to-day in which the plaintiff was the municipality of West Maitland…

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Mr. James Kidd Federal A.L.P. Council New President Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 March 1936 · page 3

It is announced that Mr. James Kidd, of the Hamilton branch of the Australian Labour Party, has been elected president of the Newcastle…

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Upper Hunter Shire Council

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 3

The Emergency "Relief Scheme—The Segenhoe Bridge Proposal—Move to Have Railway Gates on High-way Kept Open—New Bridge at…

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Muswellbrook Shire Council Yesterday's Meeting. Denman Drainage Scheme

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 3

The Muswellbrook Shire Council held its monthly meeting yesterday. Crs. Jas. White (President), Jas. Lonergan, R. Clendinning, H. H…

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Shire President's Visit

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 1

On Friday 21st. ult., the Stroud Shire President, Cr. C. T. Abbott, (also Mayor of Dungog) favoured The Branch by a visit. Business really…

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Shire Valuations Increased

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 3

The rate assessment notices for Forster came to hand this week from the stroud Shire Office and the shocks that they created amongst…

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Returned Soldiers' Preference Act L. G. Officers' Protest. No Action by Shire Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 1

A letter was redd at yesterday's meeting of the Shire Council from tho Local Government Oflicers' Association, seeking co-operation towards…

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Council's Attitude

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 2

On the motion of Ald. McLeod and Robb, it was agreed that the Clerk with the Mayor's assistance, reply to the effect that Council still…

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Relief Work in Kearsley Shire Acting Premier's Reply

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 4

Mr. J. M. Baddeley M.L.A., has received from the Acting Premier (Mr. M. F. Bruxner) a communication which reads:—…

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Press Excluded Council Decision SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 4

Using both his deliberative and casting votes, the Lord Mayor (Alderman Howie) enabled the Reform party in the City Council to defeat…

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Former Mayor Damages Awarded SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 4

A Jury in the supreme Court gave a verdict for £819/10/. for Norman Russell Bertram, a former Mayer of Kogarah, in his action against Mark…

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Bridge to Lorn Estimates Not Finalised Mayor's Report

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 6

The Mayor (Alderman H. W. Fry) reported to West Maitland) Municipal Council last night that on March 3 he visited the Works Department and…

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Ex-mayor Gets Verdict Former Minister to Pay £319

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 3

After a hearing lasting two days, a Sydney jury yesterday awarded Normal Russell Bertram, former Mayor of Kogarah, £319/10/ in his claim for…

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To Go On. Council Prosecution

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 2

Messrs. W. J. Enright and Skilton advised West Maitland Council last night that they appeared for A. J. Reynolds at the court when he was…

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Tourist Move Council Delegate Selected Dungog Conference

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 6

Last night West: Maitland Council unanimously adopted the resolutions carried at the recent regional conference of the Tourist Development…

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Street Cleaning Opinion from Chamber Council's Request

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 6

Members of the Chamber of Commerce will be asked at next meeting whether they are agreeable to West Maitland Council…

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Council to Sell Lands Seven Years' Rates Outstanding Finance Recommendation

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 8

On the recommendation of the finance committee, West Maitland Council last night decided to take the necessary steps to sell a number of properties on which more than seven years' rates were alleged to be due…

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None Available Aberdeen Aldermen Merger, Proposal Aberdeen

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 4

The Minister for Local Government (Mr. E. S. Spooner) has requested Aberdeen Municipal Council to nominate two aldermen for…

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