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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1936

1,683 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 79 of 85

Dungog's Water Shortage. Council's Request to Hunter Water Board

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 2

At the meeting of the Hunter District Water Board held on Tuesday last the following letter was received from the Town Clerk, Dungog:—…

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Election of Mayor Murrurundi

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 December 1936 · page 8

At the meeting of the Town Council this week, Ald. G. G. White was re-elected Mayor. His was the only nomination. This makes Ald. White's…

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Vandals Destroy Trees Planted in Municipality

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 December 1936 · page 2

In September last, the West Malt-land Municipal Counell planted a num-ber of trees in several streets of the town, Amongst thorn wore 50 swamp…

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Closing Trades Hall on Xmas Eve Conflict Between A.L.P. and Labor Council Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 7 December 1936 · page 2

The decision by the Traders Hall Association to close the hall at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve has brought about serious conflict between the A.L.P. and…

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Ald. Morton To Be Mayor Again?

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 December 1936 · page 2

The retiring Mayor of East Maitland (Aid. H. C. Morton), it is expected, will be re-elceted for his second term at a special meeting of council to…

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Murrurundi's Mayor ALD. G. B. White Re-elected. His 23rd YEAH

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 8 December 1936 · page 3

Those present at the meeting of the Murrurundi Municipal Council last week were Ald. G. B. White, G. W. Kilmister, H. A. Burraston, T…

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Cessnock Peace Council Address by Mr. W. E. Gollan

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 8 December 1936 · page 4

A meeting convened to set up a Peace Council for Gessnock met on Thursday evening last. The meeting was addressed by…

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Primary Producers' Union District Council Meeting. Approaching Referendum. Affirmative Vote Desired

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 8 December 1936 · page 4

The quarterly meeting of the District Council of the Primary Producers' Union was held at Muswellbrook on Friday last, when the…

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Relief Work In Tarro Shire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 December 1936 · page 7

The engineer (Mr. W. R. Lindsay) reported to Tarro Shire Council to-day that during the first week of the last fortnight, 398 men were working…

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ALD. S. HORNE Cessnock's New Mayor CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 December 1936 · page 7

Aid. S. Horne was elected Mayor of Cessnock last night at a special meeting of the council. Ald. J. Brown was the nomines of the Labour party…

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Ald. Morton Mayor Of East Maitland Second Term

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 December 1936 · page 6

The retiring Mayor of East Maitland (Aid. H. C. Morton), who was the only nominee, was reelected for the next 12 months at…

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Local and General News Shire Valuations for 1937

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 December 1936 · page 2

Mr B. G. Doyle, Shire Valuer, reported to the Shire Council meeting to-day that he had completed his valuations in the respective ridings in respect of the…

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Letter to Editor Morpeth Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 December 1936 · page 5

Sir,—Despite the pessimism expressed by your correspondent "Hooked" In reply to my previous letter, I am hopeful that justice will reign, supreme…

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Councillor D. P. Shearer Elected Shire President Councillor Since 1916

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 December 1936 · page 2

At the annual election for the Presidency of the Shire of Patrick Plains this afternoon, Councillor D. P. Shearer was elected to the…

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What Authority? Main Roads Department Council's Query

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 December 1936 · page 4

East Maitland Council decided last night to approach the Local Government Association to accertain Just what authority was…

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Poultry Farmer State Council Meets Pool Funds

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 December 1936 · page 5

A letter was received at the monthly meeting of the State Council of the Poultry Fanners' Association from Sir Frederick…

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Country Gain Leg. Council Election SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 December 1936 · page 7

The counting of the preferences for the Legislative Council election resulted In the election of sevon U.A.P., four State Labor, three…

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Legislative Council Triennial Election Progress of the Counting

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 December 1936 · page 1

When the counting of votes cast in the Legislative Council triennial election ceased late last night, indications were that the United Country Party would gain an additional seat at the expense of the United…

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Election for Legislative Council Result of the Ballot Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 December 1936 · page 2

The following have now been elected to the Legislative Council as the result of the ballot for 15 vacancies:— Messrs H. Latimer (U.A.P.), F. P…

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Election of Mayor

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 10 December 1936 · page 3

The election of Mayor for the coming form was made on Monday night, when Ald. Markey retiring Mayor was re-elected without opposition. He was nominated by…

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