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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1937

1,509 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 61 of 76

Council Accepts £26,792 Tender for Sewerage Works. Subject to Departmental Approval. Saving of Over £1200 on Original Estimate

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 5 November 1937 · page 1

At a special meeting of the Municipal Council on Wednesday evening the tender of the Albion Quarrying Co. Pty., Ltd., of…

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Dungog Municipal Elections

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 5 November 1937 · page 2

Nomination of candidates for tho position of Aldermen at the forthcoming Dungog Municipal election close on Wednesday. 17th November,…

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Dungog Municipal Roll Omission of Names

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 5 November 1937 · page 3

Following upon the presentation of the Returning Officer's report on the result of the poll on the electricity proposal held on Saturday last, Ald…

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A.L.P. TICKET For Municipal Election Six Candidates

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 November 1937 · page 4

The first ticket to be announced of the three expected for tho West Maitland triennial municipal elections is that of the Maitland branch of the…

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Shire Election Pre-Selection Ballot CESSNOOK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 November 1937 · page 5

A retiring councillor, Mr. J. Raiston, of Homeville, was defeated in the pre-selection ballot of the Cessnock A.L.P. branch for the endorsement of two…

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Municipal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 November 1937 · page 4

In democratic communities it should be the function of the electorate to determine the principles of the electoral methods employed for the…

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Wallarobba Shire Elections

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 9 November 1937 · page 2

Nominations of candidates for the position of Councillor in connection with the forthcoming. Shiral election, closed on Wednesday last, and were…

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Shire President's Visit

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 9 November 1937 · page 4

The first to travel the newly constructed "highway" was the President of Stroud Shire, Councillor C. T. Abbott. He expressed himself highly…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle Tuesday, November 9, 1937. Muswellbrook Shire Council. Last Meeting Before Elections

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 November 1937 · page 3

The final meeting of the Muswellbrook Shire Council before the holding of the triennial elections on 4th December was held yesterday, when…

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Is Moonan Dam Scheme Practicable? Water Conservation Campaign. Shire President's Doubts. Council Co-operates with Primary Producers

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 November 1937 · page 1

Doubts regarding the value of the Moonan dam scheme in connection with a, water conservation and flood mitigation scheme for…

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Kearsley Shire Election Labour Pre-selection Ballot

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 November 1937 · page 3

The pre-selection ballot conducted by the Cessnock Electoral Council to determine the two candidates to contest B riding of the Kearsley Shire…

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Electric Light & Power Company Municipal Council to Take Over Supply. Bold and Enterprising Move

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 9 November 1937 · page 1

Following upon the detailed report of its Auditor, Scone Municipal Council last night decided to take over the supply of electricity for the town and district from Electric Light and Power Co. (Scone), Ltd. Notice, in accordance with the agreement between the parties…

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The Shire Elections. Notes About the Candidates. "B" Riding. Cr. Jas. Lonergan

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 November 1937 · page 1

Cr. Jas. Lonergan has been a member of the council for over 20 years. He holds the position of Deputy-President. Has proved to be a sound…

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Sandy Hollow's Progress. Council Asked to Establish Services. Councillors Debate Township's Future

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 November 1937 · page 1

Sandy Hollow is beginning to grow up in consequence of the activity there, resulting from the construction of the cross-country…

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Municipal Elections and the Benate System (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 November 1937 · page 5

Sir,—In democratic communities it should be the emotion of the electorate to determine, the principles of. The electoral methods employed for…

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Meat Inspection Tarro Shire Area

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 November 1937 · page 4

The health inspector (Mr. T. C. Atkinson) reported to Tarro Shire Council to-day that during the moth of October he had inspected 320 cat…

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E.M, COUNCIL Merger Proposals Special Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 November 1937 · page 2

Next Tuesday night, a special meeting of East Maitland Council will be hold to consider the amalgamation proposals of West…

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Water Supply Claim Against Council Relief Workers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 November 1937 · page 4

Lambert Threlfe, dairy fanner, living at Thornton, proceeded against Tarro Shire Council at East Maitland Small Debts Court to-day claiming £26 for rent of…

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Labour Prepares Municipal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 November 1937 · page 2

Ald. W. F. O'Hearn presided at a meeting of the Maitland branch of the Australian Labour Party last night, when a campaign committee was…

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Port Stephens Shire Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 11 November 1937 · page 4

At the Shire Council meeting on Wednesday, November 3rd last. Cr. Russell said he hud attended the conference at Muswellbrook [?]re water…

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