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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1940

1,577 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 46 of 79

Merriwa Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 23 July 1940 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Merriwa Shire Council was held on Tuesday in the Shire Chambers, when the following were present:—Crs. C. C. Bradly…

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Muswellbrook and District Patriotic Fund Meeting of Committee £200 to Lord Mayor's Fund

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 23 July 1940 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Muswellbrook and District Patriotic Fund was held last night, when there were present:—…

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Rural Electricity Council Gives Up the Ghost

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 23 July 1940 · page 2

Notwithstanding advice through the district member, Mr. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A., that the State Premier, Mr. Mair, was favorably disposed to…

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Timber Taken Tarro Shire’s Action

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 24 July 1940 · page 2

The engineer for Tarro Shire, Mr. W. R. Lindsey said he had [?] of trees [?] the East Maitland [?] road at Buchanan. The [?]…

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New Grader Tarro Shire to Inspect

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 24 July 1940 · page 5

Tarro Shire Council decided to-day to send the engineer, Mr. W. R. Lindsey, and the president, Cr. P. McLean, to Sydney for the [?] of inspecting…

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Scrap Metal Cessnock Council Discussion CESSNOCK

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 24 July 1940 · page 5

The town clerk (Mr. W. Tale) reported to Cessnock Council meeting that he had considered the collection of scrap metal and obtained…

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Swimming Baths New South Wales Tiles Ordered Report to Council

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 24 July 1940 · page 7

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Lord Mayor's Fund Appeal on October 4 SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 25 July 1940 · page 2

The executive committee of the Lord Mayor's Patriotic and war Fund has decided to make a [?] appeal for funds on…

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Road Accidents Children Involved Minor Epidemic by(Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 25 July 1940 · page 6

New South Which has been experiencing a minor epidemic of road accidents in which children have been involved. Probably…

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Cessnock-Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 7

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

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Fighting Forces Mayor of Maitland Outspoken Men's Conduct

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 5

Speaking on Sunday afternoon at the opening of the Cusa military hut at Greta camp, the Mayor of West Maitland (Ald. A. S. McDonald)…

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Enemy Aliens Liverpool Council Wants Them Interned. Letter to Cessnock Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 7

"While I agree that enemy aliens should" be Interned, there is this point about it—the Government has received reports…

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The Show Council Review of the Year’s Operations Satisfactory Result

Maitland Mercury · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 4

A [?] result from the year’s operation was reported to the [?] meeting of members of [?] River Agricultural and [?] Association last night. A profit of [?] was disclosed…

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Protect the Children. (Issued by the Royal Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 3

New South Wales has been experiencing a minor epidemic of road accidents in which children have been involved. Probably there is nothing that causes…

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N.s.w. Council of Agricultural Associations. Proposed "War Defence Effort" at Agricultural Shows

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 6

We have received the following communication from Mr. Allan Pickering, hon. secretary of the N.S.W. Council of Agricultural Associations:—…

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Morpeth Council Light for Waiting Room Sought Post Office Sewerage

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 27 July 1940 · page 4

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French Liberties Destroyed by Germany Creation of Breton National Council."

Singleton Argus · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 3

German destruction of French liberties is furthered by the creation of the "Breton National Council," which, according to the German…

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Women’s Part in Morpeth War Work Former Mayor’s Praise

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 30 July 1940 · page 8

[?] of the patriotic efforts of[?] Ald. [?] [?] [?] of the “Mercury” paid…

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No Action New Offices for Council SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 30 July 1940 · page 2

S[?] Municipal Council [?] has been considering the purchase of the buildings known as the Mechanics Institute for use as Council [?]…

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Special Meeting of Municipal Council

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 31 July 1940 · page 2

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday night. The Mayor (Alderman T. C. Weedon) presided, and there were…

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