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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

1,604 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 36 of 81

Meat Inspections Tarro Shire Area

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 June 1939 · page 6

During the month of May, 425 cattle, 82 calves, 1169 sheep and 100 pigs were inspected in Tarro S.hire. This was disclosed in the meat report sub…

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Two Buildings Tarro Shire Permits

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 June 1939 · page 6

Approval was given by Turro Shire Council to-day for the erection of two buildings estimated to cost £320. The applications were from: Mrs. A…

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Tarro Shire £1352 Surplus Likely Clerk's Estimate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 June 1939 · page 6

The shire clerk (Mr. C. H. Hodson), reported to Tarro Shire Council to-day that, he estimated the income and expenditure to…

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P.p. Shire Tennis Tournament Championship Results

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 14 June 1939 · page 3

Following are results to date in championship events in the P.P. Shire tennis tournament held at the week-end. The tournament is to…

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ELECTRICITY Extension to Wallarobba Shire Councils Confer Dungog

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 June 1939 · page 5

A conference to formulate some scheme for the reticulation of electricity througnout A riding, Wallarobba Shire, was held…

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Relief Works £380/10/2 in Wages Tarro Shire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 June 1939 · page 6

Men on relief work in Tarro Shire for the past fortnight were paid £380/ 10/2 in wages, according to a report submitted by the shire engineer (Mr…

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Closing Quarry Wallarobba Shire Objects Monthly Meeting Dungog

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 June 1939 · page 5

Wallarobba Shire Council at the monthly meeting yesterday, decided to object to the Greater New-castle Council's move of closing…

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Dun Dungog Aerodrome Wallarobba Shire Decision Letter From Premier Dungog

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 June 1939 · page 8

At the monthly meeting, Wallarobba Shire Council decided to ask the Civil Aviation Board "whether it would consider licensing the proposed aerodrome at Dungog as an "A"…

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Sports Ground Work Needed for Completion Report to Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 June 1939 · page 4

A report dealing with the work necessary to complete the sports ground in the old river bad was submitted to West Maitland Municipal Council last night by the parks committee. This provides for the enclosure of the ground and the oval…

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Port Stephens Shire Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 15 June 1939 · page 4

The ordinary meeting was held on Friday last, all the Councillors being present, Cr. Meredith, President presiding. The President reported attending the…

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Maitland Show Vacancy on Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 June 1939 · page 5

Two nominations have been received for the vacancy on the Maitland Show Council caused by the death of Mr. J. T. Young, of Hinton…

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Dungog and District Dungog Council Sewerage Main Extensions Day Labour Wanted Dungog

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 June 1939 · page 6

Dungog Council, at its meeting this week, decided to approach the Department of Works and Local Government with a view to obtaining day labour for the sewerage extensions. The Mayor (Aid. R. L. Fitzgerald) occupied the chair, and…

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Upper Hunter Shire Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 4

The regular monthly meeting of the above was held on Thursday, 8th June, when there were present: Crs. A. A. McDonald (President), Jno…

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Stroud Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 4

Following is the continuation of the report of the meeting of Stroud Shire Council held on Friday last, portion of which was published last issue…

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Aerodrome Movement Shire Council Seeks Visit From Minister

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 10

The Patrick Plains'Shire Council at its monthly meeting yesterday decided to ask the Federal member for Robertson, Mr S. L…

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Tea Gardens Questions Shire Council Meeting Discussion on Sanitary Depot

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 4

Several matters affecting Tea Gardens and other portions of the Port Stephens district came before Stroud Shire Council at its meeting last…

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Shire Engineer's Report

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 5

In Works Committee, the Shire Engineer reported as follows:— Glenmore Bridge.—Mr. Contractor Tierney is making very good progress…

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Shire Clerk's Report

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 4

Rates.—The amount owing on 31st May, 1939, was £650/19/2, out of £11,112 levied and arrears. Since then £62/1/- has been paid…

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Cessnock Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 10

Cessnock Municipal Council met on Tuesday night, when there were present: Aldermen J. Brown (Mayor), R. E. Smith…

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Singleton District Patrick Plains Shire Council Meeting More Rates Paid Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 2

Over £580 more of the rates due have been paid to Patrick Plains Shire Council this year than at a corresponding date last…

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