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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

1,472 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 71 of 74

Stroud Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 6

From G. Morris, Coolongolook, advising that the road from Cooolongolook River bridge to Beauchamp's Knob was in a bad condition…

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Stroud Shire Council. Election of President

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 1

Cr. Russell E. Zeininger was elected president of Stroud Shire Council for 1939 at the special meeting called on Friday last, on the retirement…

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Cessnock Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Cessnock Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night, when there were present:…

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P.m.g. Blamed for Destruction of Trees Discussion at Shire Council

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 10

"The Postmaster-General's Department is the biggest offender in the destruction of trees on the sides of our roads," said…

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Municipal Council to Purchase Two Trucks

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 4

For use in connection with the rural electricity extensions, the Municipal Council decided last night to purchase two motor trucks. One is…

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The New Shire President's Policy

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 4

Speaking to an "Argus" representative to-day, Councillor A. C. Marshall, whose election to the Shire Presidency is reported on our front…

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Peace Council Notes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of the Cessnock Peace Council, held on Tuesday, 13th December, it was resolved that congratulatory messages be…

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Kearsley Shire Election. NEW A.L.P. CAMPAIGN

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 1

Cr. A. Johnson and Mr. C. Donnelly, campaign directors for Mr. J. Palmer, have issued the following statement:—…

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Municipal Council's Financial Estimates for 1939. General Rate Remains at 6½d; Street Lighting Increased By¾ d

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 1

The estimates of income and expenditure for 1939 were considered by the Municipal Council at a special mcetingr last night. The general rate remains at GAd in the £1. Street-lighting has been increased from 1[?]d to 2d in the £1…

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Visiting Inspectors Cessnock Council's Complaint. "Unfair and Discourteous."

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 2

At last Tuesday night's meeting of the Cessnock Municipal Council the health inspector (Mr. D. Caskey) reported as follows:—…

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Two Trucks Singleton Council to Purchase SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 2

Singleton Municipal Council last night decided to purchase two motor trucks. A 30cwt. Chevrolet will be purchased…

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New President Patrick Plains Council CR. A. C. Marshall Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 8

Councillor A. C. Marshall was elected as President of Patrick Plains Shire Council at a special meeting yesterday afternoon…

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An Australian Girl Abroad Leona Goes to the Lord Mayor's Show Gardenias at 2/- Each! a Soliloquy at the Cenotaph

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 6

A day at the Lord Mayor's Show —with the previous day spent watching a dress rehearsal—form the greater part of this…

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Merriwa District News Show Council Meet (Reprinted from "The Merriwa & Cassilis News.") Schedule Committee's Report Adopted. Financial Position Discussed

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 7

A meeting of the Merriwa A.P.H. and I. Association Council was held on Saturday afternoon in the School of Arts, when the members…

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Make it a Safe Christmas How to Reduce Accidents. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 4

The Christmas holiday season, desired by all to be a time of happiness and recreation, too often is marred for hundreds of families by unfortunate…

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Shire Council Destruction of Trees on Main Roads Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 December 1938 · page 4

Cr. A. S. Pankhurst presided at a meeting of Patrick Plains Shire Council, and also present wore Crs. A. C. Marshall, H. Andrews, and D. P…

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The Abattoirs Proposal by Council a Heavier Poll?

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 December 1938 · page 6

In view of recent developments, even greater interest than was expected was shown in to-day's poll on West Maitland Council's…

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Shire Council's Estimates

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 December 1938 · page 2

The Shire Council's estimates of revenue and expenditure for the year 1939, as prepared by the shire clerk (Mr H. K. Pollack), allow for a…

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Claim Refused Port Stephens Shire Road Damage

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 December 1938 · page 4

The Department of Defence refused a claim by the Port Stephens Shire Council for a grant to repair damage to the Nelson's Bay…

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Small Poll Kearsley Shire Election for C Riding Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 December 1938 · page 6

The ballot which was taken on Saturday for the election of a councillor to fill the vacancy in "C" Riding of Kearsley Shire, created by the…

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