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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1937

1,509 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 9 of 76

Minister Refuses Grant Additions to Kearsley Shire Office

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 5

An application by the Kearsley Shire Council to the Minister for Works and Local Government for a grant towards…

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Swimming Pool No Sunday Night Lighting Council's Action

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 1

At Tuesday night's meeting of Dungog Municipal Council, Ald. Jone drew the attention of Council to th[?] fact that the Swimming Club…

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Primary Producers Union Central Hunter District Council's Annual Meeting

Singleton Argus · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 10

The annual meeting of the above was held in Branxton yesterday. Present: Branxton, Messrs P. J. Pankhurst (President), A. F. Pankhurst, J…

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"HIGH-HANDED" Local Government Dept. Council Reference Ray Terrace]

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 5

Claiming that the Local Government Department had acted [?] high-handed manner, Raymond Terrace [?] Council has decided to call a public…

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"Would Be Put in on 'Vag'" More About that Military Clothing. Kearsley Council Comment

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 5

"Any man who wore that clothing would run a big chance of being put in on the vag," was, the remark made by a…

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Street Works Lorn Improvements Council Proposal

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 February 1937 · page 6

At its meeting yesterday, afternoon, Bolwarra Shire Council decided to approach the Minister for Works and Local Government…

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Stock Bridge Council's Acceptance Minister's Offer

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 February 1937 · page 4

Following the decisions of Bolwarra and Kearsley Shire Council to contribute towards the cost, the new stock bridge across the…

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Water Supply Clarence Town's Need Council Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 February 1937 · page 2

The Wallarobba Shire Council, at its monthly meeting, decided to make inquiries from the Hunter District Water Supply and…

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Dungog Municipal Council. Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 6

Following is the continuation of the report of the meeting of Dungog Council held on Tuesday night last, portion of which was published in our last…

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General News Council Congratulated

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 3

The Heddon-Greta Relief Workers' Association has written congratulating the Keareley Shire Council on the attitude…

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RE-ELECTED Primary Producers District Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 5

Delegates who held office last year were re-elected at the annual meeting of the Lower Hunter and Gloucester District Council…

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The Band. Committee Meeting. Council and Subsidy

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Muswellbrook Brass Band was held last night, when there were present:—Messrs. K. W. D…

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Leaflet Showers Permitted by Municipal Council Aldermen at Variance

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 February 1937 · page 2

When an application was received at the meeting of the Municipal Council last night for permission to drop 2000 leaflets from the…

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Shire Fire Protection Discussion at Shire Council

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 February 1937 · page 2

That the Shire Council has the extension of fire protection to the Kelso, Redbournberry, and Glenridding arears of the Shire, well in…

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"DISCOURTEOUS" Morpeth Council Act Shire's Criticism

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 February 1937 · page 2

Recently Morpeth Council made representations to the Board of Fire Commissioners to have that part of Tarro Shire adjacent to…

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A Poetic Invitation Municipal Officer's Rhapsody Leaves Shire Councillors Unmoved

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 February 1937 · page 3

"You will have the pleasure of meeting the fairest of fair women and the gayest of gay men—and the welcome accorded the Prodigal…

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Seven Permits Tarro Shire Buildings

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 February 1937 · page 2

Six application for permits to build at a total [?] cost of £005 were granted wat Tarrs Shire Council meeting to-day…

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Relief Work Tarro Shire Report

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 February 1937 · page 6

The engineer (Mr, W. R. Lindsay) reported to Tarro Shire council to-day during the last fortnight wages amounting to £1426/16/6 had…

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Singleton News Municipal Council Last Night's Meeting SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 February 1937 · page 2

Prior to the commencement of business at last night's' meeting of the Municipal Council, the Mayor, Aid. F. E. Willcox, congratulated Mr. Mervin…

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Shire Rates £2951 in Arrears "Can Pay, But Won't"

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 February 1937 · page 2

That there are many ratepayers in each riding who, despite their ability to pay, continue to disregard their obligations in respect of…

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