Possibility of Blackout at Cessnock Now Said to Be Remote. Re-assuring Statement by the Mayor. Ald. Brown's Commendable Efforts to Have Power and Light Maintained
The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 5
The people of Cessnock were greatly perturbed yesterday by fears of a blackout. It had been freely rumoured round the town that engineers, enginedrivers, and electrians were to be called out from Cockle Creek…
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Maitland Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1940 · page 4
The [?…
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Singleton Argus · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 3
Sir,—I would like to publicly express my appreciation of the Municipal Council's electrical engineer, Mr J. Uren…
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The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 3
The monthly meeting of the Muswellbrook Shire Council was held yesterday, when there were present:—Crs. Jas. White (President), Jas…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Abattoirs Benefits to Producers Mayor’s Views
Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 5
The progress made in connection with the final stages of the council’s fight to [?] to ser[?] the municipalities…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Coalminer's Appeal Allowed. Privy Council Decision
The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 4
The Privy Council has allowed the appeal of G. A. True, a piecework coalminer, against an order of the Full High Court and restored an order…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →WINGHAM Mr. Dennes Celebrates 89th Birthday First Council
Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 5
Congratulations to Mr. F. J. Dannes, of Farqu[?]-street, Wingham, on the occasion of his 89th Birthday. Mr. Dennes in a native…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Labor's Easter Conference. Repudiated by Electorate Council. Sydney
The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 2
The secretary of the Phillip State Electorate council of the A.L.P., Mr. Crook, said to-clay that the council, representing four branches, with a total…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Singleton Council Meeting Parents and Citizens Library Scheme Singleton
Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 2
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Continued on Trove, page 2 →Efforts to Bring About Settlement of Coal Strike. Helpful Suggestion by Mr. Curtin. Mayor Hopeful that Strike Will Soon End
The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 5
During the week-end there has been much activity in regard to the coal dispute. Deputations waited on Mr. W. M. Hughes and Mr. Curtin was also approached to intervene…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Real Accident Causes. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)
The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 4
The question has often been asked: What is the most serious cause of the deaths in road accidents? Actually, there are more than 200 causes of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Kearsley Shire Building Permits CESSNOCK
Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 8
Application for permission to build granted by Kearsley Shire Council last night were: A. H. Jones, dwelling, Bellbird, value £70; T…
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Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 2
Continuing its policy of providing as much, good road surface in the Shire as is practicable, the Patrick Plains Shire Council has just…
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Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 7
Turning work en roads in the Patrick Plains Shire was [?] yesterday. The works included one and [?] of a mile of new work on…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Shire Lighting Expiry of Agreement Kearsley Town Cessnock
Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 4
The President (Cr. P. Saxton), in a report to the Kearsley Shire Council last night drew the council’s attention to the date of expiry of the…
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Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 4
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Continued on Trove, page 4 →Parents and Citizens' Association Meeting of Singleton and District Council
Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 3
A meeting of Singleton and district council of Parents and Citizens" Associations was held on Mondaynight. Mr J. P. Gardiner, of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Coal for Council and Hospitals Werris Creek Miners Would Produce
Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 2
I Mr. W. J. Scully, M.H.R. for Gwydir, stated on Monday night that he had visited Werris Creek and had a conference with officials of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Road Accidents Reduction in Towns More in Open ([?] by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales.)
Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 3
On the evidence of the read accident figures for the first few months, It Is likely that 1940 [?] on down in history as the year…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Port Stephens Shire Council
Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 4
The usual monthly meeting was held on Tuesday last in the offices, Raymond Terrace. The president (Cr. Parish) occupied the chair. All the Councillors…
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