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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

1,472 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 38 of 74

Diggers Condemn Critics of Preference Meeting of Hunter Valley Council

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 July 1938 · page 3

At the annual meeting of the Hunter Valley Council of subbranches of the R.S. and S.I.L.A., held at Singleton at the week-end,…

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No More Criticism of Departments? E.M. Council Indicates Change of Policy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 July 1938 · page 6

In the past East Maitland Council has not exercised any restraint in levelling caustic criticism at any department which refused it assistance. At the fortnightly meeting of council last night, however, several aldermen expressed the opinion that if…

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Mayor Replies East Mainland Council Discussion Change of Policy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 6

In an interview to-day, the Mayor of East Maitland, Ald. H. C. Morton, replied to the statements at East Maitland Council…

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Tarro Shire Unfounded Complaint

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 6

A complaint by the Hexham Progress Association that there was a dangerous hole in the shoulders of the highway in the vicinity of Hexham was…

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Kearsley Shire Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 7

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council was held on Tuesday night, when there were present: Crs. P. Saxton (president)…

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Murrurundi Notes Warrah Shire Council Regular Monthly Meeting

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 7

The regular monthly meeting of the Warrah Shire Council was held in the Shire Chambers on Monday last. Present: Crs. J. J. Perkins…

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Scone Municipal Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 6

The regular fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Monday evening last, when there were present:—Aldermen W., J. O'Brien (Mayor), J…

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Municipal Council Wednesday's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Wednesday last, when there were present:—Aldermen E. W. Shaw (Mayor), C. V…

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Dungog Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 5

The usual fortnightly meeting of Dungog Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers, Dungog, on Tuesday night last. Present were the…

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Wallarobba Shire Ministerial Visit

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 1

On Saturday the Minister for Works and Local Government (Hon. E. S. Spooner) visited Gresford district for the purpose of performing the official…

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Diphtheria Immunisation Kearsley Shire Arrangements

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 5

The health inspector (Mr. J. G. McGilvray), at this week's meeting Of the Kearsley Shire Council, reported that the…

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Kearsley Shire Roads Urgent Need for Repair

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 8

Cr. Owens, at this week's meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council, referred to the condition of the roads in the Branxton and other areas, and said…

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£5880 Worth of relief Works Shire Programme Approved

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 1

A programme of works submitted by the Kearsley Shire Council, and involving a total cost of £5880, has been…

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C.w.a. Group Council Met To-day

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 6

There was a gratifyingly representative attendance of delegates to the Group Council meeting of the Country Women's Association held at the…

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Appeals Against Fees of Doctors B.m.a. Council Decides

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 8

Asa result of a decision by the State Council of the British Medical Association any person who feels that medical fees charged to him by…

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Sewerage Filtration Works. Owner of Land Seeks Guarantee from Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 3

A letter from Messrs R. G. D. Fitz Gerald and Co., acting for E. H. Bowman, was read at Wednesday's meeting of the council, stating that…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle Friday, July 8 1938. Proposed Skellatar Subdivision. Question of Road Construction Council's Requirements Considered Excessive

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 3

The road construction requirements set out by the council in connection with the proposed subdivision of part of the Skellatar subdivision were…

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Bolwarra Shire Tar Paving of Streets Council's Decision

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 July 1938 · page 4

At a meeting of tho Bolwarra Shira council held yesterday afternoon it was decided to begin tar paving streets in Lorn. Sections…

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MUSWELLBROOK Municipal Council Sewerage Works Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 July 1938 · page 9

Applications for the erection of buildings and notices of transfers of properties at the fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council…

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Speed Limit Approved by Council Morpeth Signs

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 July 1938 · page 3

The positions for signs regarding the speed limit of 30 miles, as recommended by the Transport Commissioner, were approved of…

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