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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1937

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Port Stephens The Shire Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 12

The ballot-papers for the shire elections on December 4 have been posted to each person on the rolls. Any elector who has not received his…

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Stroud Shire Election Councillor Higgins' Campaign Speech

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 6

A well represented gathering attended the Forster School of Arts Hall on Thursday night last to hear the council election campaign speech of…

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The Retort Courteous. Mayor of East Maitland to Mr. Baddeley

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 3

The Mayor of East Maitland (Ald. H. C. Morton) stated yesterday that he could not understand the attitude of Mr. J. M…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle Friday, November 26, 1937. Municipal Council. Aldermanic Elections. New Men in the Field

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 3

Fourteen of our citizens will contest the municipal elections on 4th December. Of the number four are making their first bid for…

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£4000 CLAIMED Labour Council and 2KY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 10

Harry Hungerford, who was said to be the advertising manager of broadcasting station 2KY from 1920 until last year, in an action in the Supreme…

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Merriwa and District News (Reprinted from the Merriwa and Cassilis "News.") the Shire Elections. What of the Candidates? the Services of Good Men Offering

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 7

At the present moment the ratepayers and electors of Merriwa Shire, in common with other shires and municipalities throughout New South…

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Municipal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 6

A REMINDER, is given to the electors of Maitland and district that applications for ballot papers for the forthcoming municipal elections must…

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Matters Municipal Sewerage— Lighting Progress (To the Editor)

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 5

Sir,—Apropos of the voluminous discussions and reports of the above, it may be of interest to aldermen, councillors and ratepayers, and of…

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In Sight Greater Maitland Alderman's View

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 November 1937 · page 4

Difficulties, no doubt, stand in the way, but threre is not one real obstacle in the way of achievemen of Greater Maitland, declared…

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MUSELLBROOK Municipal Council Rail Extensions Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 November 1937 · page 8

The intimation in the "Dally Mercury" a fow days ago that loco sheds and other extensions to the railway yards would be an…

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Mayor's Report Work of The Year Reviewed Substantial Progress

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 November 1937 · page 9

On Tuesday next at the regular meeting of the West Maitland Municipal Council, the Mayer, Ald. E. E. Morris, will submit a report covering the activities of the council for the year…

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New Ticket Municipal Elections Third Group

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 November 1937 · page 6

Two tickets, these of the Business Men's, Club and the Labour Party, have already been issued in connection with the West…

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Newcastle Will Support Moonan Dam Scheme City Council Discussion

Singleton Argus · Monday 29 November 1937 · page 1

"I do not think that this council intended to withold co-operation when it decided to take no action for the time being."…

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Council Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 November 1937 · page 6

Sir,-I have been a keen observer of the activities of the West Maitland aldermen, since the infusion of new blood three years ago, when some of…

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Primary Producers' Union. Lower Hunter & Gloucester District Council Quarterly Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 30 November 1937 · page 3

The District Council of the Lower Hunter and Gloucester Primary Producers' Union, which met in the Oddfellows' Hall at Raymond Terrace on…

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Labour Campaign Municipal Elections Baths Mentioned

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 November 1937 · page 7

At East Greta Junction last night the Labour campaign was continued. Aid. W. F. O'Hearn dealt with many important questions affecting the…

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Municipal Policy Speeches

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 30 November 1937 · page 2

To-night (Tuesday) candidates will address the Electors in "James" Theatre at 8 p.m. Come along and hear the TRUTH. Policies outlined—…

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Primary Producers' Union Quarterly Meeting Od District Council. Trading Departments and Factories—Muswellbrook and Milk Zone—President Stresses Value of Co-operation

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 30 November 1937 · page 1

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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Election of Shire Councillors the Candidates

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 1 December 1937 · page 2

On Saturday next there will be an election for the Shire Council in "A' 'and "B" ridings only, two representatives having…

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Council Elections (To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 1 December 1937 · page 3

Sir,:—Of all the 26 candidates for the Municipal and Shire elections on Saturday, only two—Alderman Heuston and Mr Ashley Williams—have…

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