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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1936

1,683 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 65 of 85

Jury's Request Claim Against Council NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 October 1936 · page 1

During the hearing of the Circuit court ease in which William John Davies claims from Tarro Shire Council, compensation for injuries…

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Sydney County Council Adopts 40-Hour Week SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 October 1936 · page 1

The Sydney County Council, by 3 votes to 2 to-day decided on the immediate introduction of a 40-hour week for its employees, totalling about 2 700. The Chairman, Councillor F.A. Lloyd (U.A.P. member for Concord), Councillors…

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Barrier to Aldermen

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 5

The law in regard to the disqualification of aldermen had not been altered since 1906, said Mr. Spooner at Lismore, when announcing his…

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Council And The Baths Aldermen Favor Action. Special Meeting to be Called

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 1

At Wednesday's meeting of the council statements by several aldermen indicate that they were favorably disposed towards a…

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Stroud Shire

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 3

Mr. J. M. C. Corlette moved that a letter of appreciation be sent to the Stroud Shire Council expressing the pleasure of all present that the…

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Scone Municipal Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 7

Minutes of meeting of above held on Monday night last. Present: Ald. B. G. Millard (Mayor), J. W. Joughin, W. J. O'Brien, H. E. Garside,…

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Wallarobba Shire. C Riding Works

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

Finality was reached on Tuesday in connection with the proposed bridge at Lostock and the deviation on Woolfield Hill, on the Paterson River, in…

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Howe Park Tennis Club Extensions Proposals Favourably Received by Municipal Council

Singleton Argus · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 6

A proposal to erect a new pavilion, increase playing area, and at the same time effect a beautification scheme designed to considerably enhance the appearance of Howe Park, was brought forward at a special…

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Alterations to Shire Chambers Early Start Anticipated

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 5

The work of remodelling the Kearsley Shire Chambers will, it is expected, be commenced in about a month's time…

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New Fence for Council Park

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 5

The Town Clerk (Mr. C. Purser[?], states that his council had decided to go ahead with the proposal to erect a new ornamental fence around…

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Baths Maintenance Committee's Report to Council

Singleton Argus · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 6

At a special mooting of the Municipal Council last night, the Baths Committee reported having met at the Baths and recommended, that in,…

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Municipal Council Wednesday S Meeting School Grounds—bowman Park Oval—health Inspector's Increased Salary—increased Electricity Consumption—tourist Development

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Wednesday evening, when there were present:— Aldermen H. D. Fallick, C. Morris, D…

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£850 VERDICT Claim Against Council NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 5

A verdict for £850 was given by a jury in the Newcastle Circuit Court yesterday in the case in which William John Davies, of Pelaw Main,…

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Lostock Bridge Council's Decision Woolfield Hill Dungog

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 5

The Wallarobba Shire Council is to proceed with the construction of the bridge at Lostock and the deviation to link u with the…

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Singleton and District Howe Park Deputation to Council SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 2

How the Howe Park Tennis Club has progressed during the past few years was briefly outlined by a deputation that waited on the Municipal…

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Alterations to Municipal Chambers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 3

The remodelling of the Municipal Council Chambers has made a wonderful improvement in the appearance of the…

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Municipal Baths Expected to Open at End of Month

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 5

With the approach of summer thoughts naturally turn to swimming, and Cessnock folk are anxiously looking forward…

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Health Week Educating Public Council's Aims Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 October 1936 · page 1

The Minister for Health, Mr. Fitzsimons to-day opened Health and Milk Week. In an effort to educate the public, the Health…

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Tenterfield Sewerage Scheme. Council Asks for 50 Per Cent. Grant

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 6 October 1936 · page 3

As a result of a communication received from the Department of Works and Local Government advising that it was not prepared to undertake the…

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"The Planning and Development of Tourist Resorts." Paper by Stroud Shire Engineer. Read at Meeting of Institute of Engineers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 6 October 1936 · page 4

An interesting paper by Mr. F. G. D. Stone, Stroud Shire Engineer, dealing with tourist resorts was read at the meeting of the Institute of…

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