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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1936

1,683 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 59 of 85

Alsatians Not to Be Banned P. P. Shire Council's Decision

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 September 1936 · page 2

The much discussed Alsatian dog is not to be declared noxious within the Shire area at present, as a result of a decision made at…

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"An Imposition" Cessnock 'Drome Charge Alderman Angry Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 September 1936 · page 2

"I think it was the greatest imposition ever to be imposed on the people of Cessnock to charge them 1/6 to enter the aerodrome on Sunday," said…

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Maitland Council Maintenance of Rider Bank Whose Responsibility?

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 September 1936 · page 2

The West Maitland Municipal Council, at its meeting last night, decided to inform the Department of Works and Local Government that it could not accept responsibility for the future maintenance of the river bank, it being considered that…

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Cohen Park Gift to the Council Entrance Gates

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

In a minute to the meeting of the West Maitland Municipal Council last night, the Mayor, Ald. H. W. Fry, stated that…

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Cycle Track Estimate of Cost Report to Council

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

The sub-committee appointed at the works committee for the purpose of meeting representatives of pose of meeting representatives of the Maitland Bicycle Club and…

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Port Stephens Shire Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the above Council was held in the offices, Raymond Terrace, on Friday last when all the Councillors were present. Cr. Clode…

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Novel Scheme Aldermen at Coronation SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 10

Alderman J. Walker, who will be a delegate from Wellington to the Local Government Conference at Lismore on september 22, will move that efforts…

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Raymond Terrace Municipal Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Council was held on Monday, night. Ald. Markey, Hain, Windeyer, Elkin and Feeney were present. An apology was…

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SINGLETON & DISTRICT Patrick Plains Shire Monthly Meeting of Council SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 2

There was a full attendance at yesterday's monthly meeting of Patrick Plains Shire Council, which was held a week earlier owing to the usual…

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Shire Meeting Deferred Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 5

The usual meeting of the Kearsley Council has been postponed from tonight until to-morrow night to enable the councilors to attend the annual…

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District Council Benefits Discussed Pensioners Meet

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 7

Mr. C. Lord presided at the monthly meeting of the Maitland branch of the Old Age Pensioners' Association, held at the West Maitland Town Hall…

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Tossing a Coin "A Cursed System" Shire Discussion Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 6

The tossing of a coin to decide a purchase at stock sales when a deadlock has been reached between two buyers is a matter that has been…

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Singleton News Alsatian Dogs Council Defers Question SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 2

At yesterday's meeting of Patrick Plain's Shire Council, a letter was received from the Singleton Pastures Protection Board, advising that…

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Upper Hunter Shire Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 2

There was a full complement of members at yesterday's monthly meeting of the Upper Hunter Shire Council…

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Wallarobba Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Wallarobba Shire Council on Tuesday last the President, Cr. J. B. Carlton, presided. Others present were Crs. G…

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Dungog Municipal Council. Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 5

At the fortnightly meeting of the Dungog Municipal Council on Tuesday night there were present the Mayor, Ald. C. T. Abbott, Aldermen…

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Shire Valuation Appeals

Singleton Argus · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 8

The possibility of all of the remaining 132 appeals against the Shire's valuations in respect of properties in its area being contested at length in…

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Shire Current Assessing Plant

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 7

At its last meeting, Bolwarra Shire Council decided to ask West Maitland Council what would be the price per unit of electric current if a flat rate…

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Proposed Pig and Calf Saleyards Objections at Municipal Council

Singleton Argus · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 9

Strong objection to the suggested erection of pig and calf saleyards under the control of a Local Governing body was voiced at last…

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Straying Stock Further Complaints to Shire

Singleton Argus · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 10

Further complaints at the menace of straying stock were received at the meeting of the Shire Council on Wednesday, and concern at the prevalence of the nuisance on Shire roads, with necessity for more drastic…

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