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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

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Scone Municipal Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 5

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

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Chief Warden Alderman Wall to Carry On

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 3

At Wednesday's meeting of the council, the Mayor (Ald. E. W. Shaw) said he was pleased to report that Ald. Wall had withdrawn his resignation as Chief…

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At the Shire Council Table Matters Dealt with at Monthly Meeting

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 5

A number of matters of importance to Shire ratepayers received attention when a lengthy agenda was disposed of at the monthly meeting…

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Cessnock-Wyong Road. Question of Employing Shire Men

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 7

Regarding the question of the absorption of men from Kearsley Shire upon work at present being carried out on the…

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MR. G. BEAVIS Show Council's Gift

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 6

An enlarged photo of the agricultural arch at the last Maitland show was presented to Mr. G. W. Beavis. who supervised its erection, at the…

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Desire to Co-operate Progress Associations Deputation to Stroud Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 4

Stroud Shire Council, at its meeting last Friday, received a deputation from the combined progress associations of F riding, which pleaded for…

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Singleton and District Patrick Plains Meeting of Council Long Sitting Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 2

Patrick Plains Shire Council had a long monthly meeting yesterday. It was timed to commence at 10.30 a.m., and did not conclude until…

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Road Safety (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales.)

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 2

In rural districts there are no footpaths along the highways, and the pedestrian must walk on the road to go from one place to another. He is…

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Water Merriwa Council Decides to Advertise for Consulting Engineer. Casting Vote of Chairman Decides the Matter

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 2

Cr. Leitch moved, pursuant to notice, at the Shire Council meeting on Tuesday, "That the advance offered by the Local Government Department for the…

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Pensioners Want Exemption Front Kerbing Charges. But Mr. Spooner Declines to Amend Act. "Matter Entirely for Council!"

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 9

Recently Mr. J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A., made representations to the Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr. Spooner)…

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News from the Council Table Fortnightly Meeting Kerbing and Guttering in Brook-street Maitland-Street Drainage Problems

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Wednesday last, when there was a full attendance of aldermen, presided over by the Mayor (Ald. E. W. Shaw)…

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GLOUCESTER Poster Juvenile Ball Shire Council Gloucester

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 July 1939 · page 2

A poster juvenile ball was held in aid at funds to send the children to the Taree Eisteddfod, which will be held later on in the…

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Removed "Symbol of Monarchy" Dublin Lord Mayor's Act

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 July 1939 · page 2

Mrs. Tom Clarke, the first woman Lord Mayor of Dublin and widow of the first signatory to the proclaimation of the republic (he was executed…

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Boys' Department. "Council Activities." (From the Class Reporter)

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 July 1939 · page 4

Thursday next is the eagerly awaited day for six primary boys. After keen competition, five 6th class "aldermen," plus one 5th class…

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Bathroom Floors Newcastle Council Adheres to Timber

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 25 July 1939 · page 3

Ald. J. T. Johnson declared at a meeting of the Newcastle City Council last week that the only reason he could imagine why the Council should…

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Waukivory Deviation. Gloucester Council Refuses to See Deputation

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 25 July 1939 · page 2

After making a special trip all the way from Upper Myall on Friday, a deputation of residents comprising Messrs. B. Bourke, J. Bourke, and…

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Road Safety (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 July 1939 · page 5

In rural districts there are no footpaths along the highways and the pedestrian must walk oil the right hand side of the…

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Praise for Mr. Spooner: West Maitland Aldermen

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 July 1939 · page 6

Praise for Mr. E. S. Spooner, who resigned the portfolio of Minister for Works and Local Government, was expressed by…

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Maitland and Industry Mayor's Scheme Approved

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 July 1939 · page 2

A far-sighted scheme designed to make West Mattland an important industrial centre, was proposed by the Mayor of West…

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Club House for Swimming Baths Another Deputation to Municipal Council

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 July 1939 · page 3

It was decided at a special general meeting of members of Singleton Amateur Swimming Club on Monday night to press…

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