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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1937

1,509 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 48 of 76

Port Stephens Shire Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 2 September 1937 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Shire Council was held on Wednesday, when all the Councillors were in their places, Cr. Tranter, President, presiding…

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Council to Pay Damages for Lopping SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 September 1937 · page 4

For having lopped off a branch of a gum tree which was growing over a foot-path, the Mosman Municipal Council has been ordered to pay £5 damages…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 September 1937 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Wednesday last, when there were present:—Aldermen E. W. Shaw (Mayor), H. D…

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Special Council Meeting

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 September 1937 · page 3

A special meeting of council was held at the Chambers on Friday night in connection with the town water supply. Present: Mayor A. E. Hardy,…

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Cessnock Peace Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 September 1937 · page 7

At a special meeting of Cessnocy Peace Council held in the School of Arts on Tuesday, 31st August, Mr. James Wilde, of Elrington colliery…

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Action Against Shire High Court Allows Appeal

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 September 1937 · page 8

It Was decided by the High Court that the appeal in the case Boulton v. the Council of the Shire of Erina should be allowed with coats. The judgment…

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Verdict Against Mosman Council Damages for Lopping Tree

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 September 1937 · page 8

The Mosman Council has been ordered to play £5 damages for having lopped off a branch of a gum tree which was growing over a…

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A.l.p. Electoral Council Meeting of Cessnock Branch

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 September 1937 · page 7

At a meeting of the Cessnock A.L.P. Electoral Council this week the Returning Officer (Mr. J. Bell) submitted a report on…

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MUSWELLBROOK Municipal Council Memorial Baths Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 September 1937 · page 2

The delay on the part of the Government to make the grant of £1000 available In order to have the White Memorial Baths put in…

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Civic Apathy Lord Mayor Critical SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 September 1937 · page 2

Speaking at the men's dinner, which marked, the 89th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone of St. Mark's Church, Darling Point the…

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The Mayor and the Unemployed To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Monday 6 September 1937 · page 4

Sir,—Please allow me space to answer a letter published by our Mayor (Aid. Wilcox). Now, Aid. Wilcox's letter was, in my opinion, a little…

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State Labour District Council Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 September 1937 · page 2

Mr. W. F. O'Hearn presided at the meeting of the Maitland State Labour Council held yesterday. Delegates were present from all branches in the…

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Labour Council Prepares for Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 September 1937 · page 4

Mr. T. Taylor presided at a meeting of the Hunter Federal Council, held at Maitland yesterday. Mr. G. Robinson reported that…

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Plenary Council Catholic Church SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 September 1937 · page 1

The first important private session of the Plenary Council took place to-day at St. Mary's Chapter House. Thirty-two members of the Catholic…

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Labor Movement Sectariarianism in Union's Protest Endorsed by Council

Singleton Argus · Monday 6 September 1937 · page 2

The Labour Council, by 50 votes to 12, endorsed a motion submitted by the Australian. Railways Union protesting against the alleged introduction of…

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5000 ATTEND Plenary Council Opens Catholic Church Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 September 1937 · page 8

More than 5000 people attended the public opening session of the fourth Plenary Council of the Catholic Church in Australia and…

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Alleged Unlicensed Bus Municipal Council Prosecution. Evidence Att Cessnock Court

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 7 September 1937 · page 3

Cessnock Municipal Council, at Cessnock Court yesterday, proceeded against James Sexton on a charge of plying an…

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Appeal Allowed High Court Decision. Action Against Shire

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 7 September 1937 · page 2

It was decided by the High Court that the appeal in the case Boulton v the Council of the Shire of Erina, should be allowed with costs. The…

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Radio Station Cessnock Hopeful Mayor's Report Cessnook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 September 1937 · page 2

The Mayor of Cessnock (Aid. S. Horne) stated last night that he had been assured by the Chief Commonwealth Radio Inspector (Mr. J. J…

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Grant Sought Completing Sports Area Council's Move

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 September 1937 · page 6

Adopting a Mayoral minute, West Maitland Council decided last night to make representations to the Minister for Works and…

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