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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1941

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Municipal Matters Crumbs From the Council Table

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Municipal Council last night was not fraught with argument or productive of much material of. importance to…

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News From the Council Table Many Questions Discussed. How Government Escapes Payment of Rates. Council's Claim for Interest Payment Supported

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 5

There was a full attendance at the fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council held on the 9th inst. UPPER BROOK STREET…

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Shire Council Owns Wharf But Has No Access To It Railway Land

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 19 April 1941 · page 4

Bolwarra Shire Council has been informed that it in the probable owner of an old wharf at Paterson but the only access to…

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Shire Grant Bridge Reconstruction SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 19 April 1941 · page 5

A grant of £2000 is being made by the State Government to assist the Patrick plains Shire Council to reconstruct the Glendon bridge, which…

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Labour Party Electoral Council Maitland Seat

Maitland Mercury · Monday 21 April 1941 · page 2

The Maitland State Electoral Council, at its meaning held yesterday, dealt with matters affecting the forthcoming campaign…

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Muswellbrook Shire Council Yesterday's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 22 April 1941 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Muswellbrook Shire Council was held yesterday, when there were present:—Crs. Jas. White (President), Jas…

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Denman and Shire Rates. Council Discussion

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 22 April 1941 · page 4

During a discussion at yesterday's meeting of the Shire Council, Cr. D. M. Bell said it would be unfair to expect all work carried…

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Stroud Shire Council Rating Increase Needed Valuer-general Discussed

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 22 April 1941 · page 1

At Stroud Shire Council meeting on Friday Councillors were obviously disturbed as to the need for increased rating to carry Council over its…

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Lord Mayor's War Fund Good Country Support Scone Running Second to Orange

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 22 April 1941 · page 1

Orange has donated in all £3,000 to the Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund, and Scone and the Upper Hunter district £1,850. Other…

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"War Council Not Advised" Dr. Evatt’s Complaint SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 22 April 1941 · page 1

When, the Commonwealth Government decided to send Australian troops from North Africa to Greece, it did not consult the Advisory War…

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STROUD'S 20th SHOW Record Second Day Gate Takings Splendid Display of Horses and Cattle Official Opening by Mayor of Newcastle and Member for Gloucester

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 22 April 1941 · page 3

Two days of perfect weather for its 20th annual show, held on Friday and Saturday last, was unique for Stroud A.H. and I. Association, and…

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Australian Troops in Greece. Position Discussed by Federal Cabinet. Suggested Labor Withdrawal From War Council. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 22 April 1941 · page 2

The Federal Cabinet met in Sydney to-day, mainly to discuss the serious situation of the Australian troops in Greece. Mr. Fadden declared that in the same circumstances and on the same advice and information as he had received when the…

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Drainage Plans Missing Council To Forward Duplicate

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 23 April 1941 · page 7

East Maitland Council last night strongly criticised a reply from the Department of Works and Local Government litat plans…

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High School Delay In Sewerage Installation Council Protests

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 23 April 1941 · page 7

Replying to the representations regarding sanitary conveniences of Maitland Boys’ High School, the Department of Education…

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War Council Meets “Bad Position” Says Hughes SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 23 April 1941 · page 1

The War Council met to-day to discuss all aspects of the war situation especially concerning the Greek campaign on which…

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East Maitland Council 1941 Works Programme Approved Cost of £165

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 23 April 1941 · page 6

Approval has been given to-East Maitland Municipal Council's 1951 maintenance programme, estimated to cost £165,…

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Kearskley Shire Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 24 April 1941 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council was held on Tuesday night, when there were present: Crs. W. Bailey (president)…

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MUSWELLBROOK Water Conservation Shire Council Muswellbrook

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 24 April 1941 · page 6

At the monthly meeting of the Shire Council, the Tamworth water Conservation and Development League asked the council…

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National Unity. Urged by Aldermen

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 24 April 1941 · page 2

Ald. E. H. Thompson declared at last night's meeting that the present grave situation called for an all-in effort on the part of the…

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Dungog Road Green Hill Deviation Shire Council Dungog

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 24 April 1941 · page 7

At Wallarobba Shire Council meeting yesterday. a letter was received from the Main Roads Department advising of the proposed…

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