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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

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

A Mayfair Notebook Lord.Mayor's Fund—Startling Shoes—White For Night—High Necks for Evening—Concert Parties—Watches for Black-out Time—Larger Handbags—Ducal Pair's Vicissitudes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 December 1939 · page 5

THE Lord Mayor's Fund for the British Red Cross and St. John Ambulance has attained splendid proportions already, and the flag…

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Building Figures Taree Municipality TAUBE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 December 1939 · page 4

Building figures for Taree Municipality for 1939 total £33,975, comprising 21 cottages, £14,561, business premises £4180, flats £6300, and additions £8934…

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Show Council (To the Editor)

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 28 December 1939 · page 7

Sir,—After reading the report in Friday's "Mercury" of the meeting of the Maitland Show Council in reference to the dog racing, I would like…

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Tourist Bureau Council Decides Upon Cancellation Special Meeting

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 28 December 1939 · page 4

The West Maitland Municipal Council, at a special meeting this morning, decided to cancel the agreement with the City and Country Tourist Services. During the discussion the aldermen stated that the bureau had not functioned as…

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Mayor Optimistic for the Coming Year

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 30 December 1939 · page 4

Despite the uncertainty brought about by the war the Mayor of West Maitland (Aid. A. S. McDonald) is optimistic regarding…

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Sports and Show Ground Port Stephens Shire Discussion

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 30 December 1939 · page 3

At last meeting of Uort Stephens Shire Council there was a discussion on the Raymond Terrace sports and show ground…

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Future of Mining Industry Hopes of Mayor of Cessnock CESSNOCK

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 30 December 1939 · page 1

In a statement to-day, concerning prospects for the new year, the Mayor of Cessnock (Aid. John Brown) expressed the hope that…

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