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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1941

1,465 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 24 of 74

Council Staff. Kearsley's Difficulty Reducing Wages Cessnock

Maitland Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 7

Owing to the financial position of Kearsley Shire Council a proposal for the reduction of wages has confronted councillors at their last two…

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Hostel Sewer Connection Minister's Reply To Council

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 3 May 1941 · page 4

Mr. Arthur Howarth, M.[?]A., has received the following letter from the Minister for Education (Mr. D. [?] Drummond):—…

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Mr. Isaac Clyde Former Mayor Of Morpeth Death Announced

Maitland Mercury · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 4

A former Mayor of Morpeth and one of the district‘s most energetic personalities Mr. Isaac Clyde, field in the Maitland…

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Cessnock Mayor's Comforts Fund

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 2

Another farewell social will be held in the Recreation Rooms to-night for all men on leave. The friends of men being fareWelled and public are asked…

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Lord Mayor’s Fund

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 4

Strong support is being given to the Lord Mayor’s patriotic and War fund by country centres since the appointment of provincial…

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Local and General News Council Change-over

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 2

Singleton Municipal Council yesterday commenced the task of shifting to its new quarters at Kenncoy Chambers. A start has been made…

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Executive Committee of Five P. and C. District Council

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Singleton District Council of Parents and Citizens' Associations, held last night, it was decided to…

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Municipal Rates Payments At East Maitland Town Clerk’s Report

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 4

In a report to the meeting of the East Maitland Municipal Council last night, the town clerk (Mr. L. G. Markey) informed that…

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Abattoir Site Appeal Against Shire Councils Decision District Court Case

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 6

The bearing of the appeal by Foggitt Jones Pty. Ltd., against a decision of Kearsley Shire Council in regard to premises at Rutherford, commenced before Judge Nield at the Maitland District Court to-day…

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Kearsley Shire Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 3

Kearsley Shire Council met last night, when there were present: Crs. W. Bailey (president), J. palmer, P. Saxton, T. Fell, A.Johnson, W.Owen…

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Flood Damage Grant Shire Council Objects to Proposed Agreement

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 7

Patrick Plains Shire Council yesterday decided to inform the Department of Works and Local Government that the labour conditions…

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Arrears of Rates Shire Council Orders Compilation of List

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 1

A list of all outstanding rates which have been owing to Patrick Plains Shire Council for two years or more will be compiled…

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Scone Municipal Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 5

The regular monthly meeting of the above was held on Monday evening last. There were present: Ald. J. W. Joughin (Mayor), W. J…

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Increase in Telephone Rentals Kearsley Shire Protest

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 5

The way the postal authorities in this country conduct their b[?]ness is ridiculous. In America they always endeavour to meet…

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Greta Lights Request To Kearsley Shire CESSNOCK

Maitland Mercury · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 7

Residents of Greta asked Kearsley shire Council last night to have six Nights Installed in Main-st , Greta, provided ratepayers receiving the…

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The Weir. Department's Reply to Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 4

A communication, dealing with the proposed extension of the weir, addressed to Mr. D 'Arcy Rose, M.L.A., by the Under-Secretary of the…

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Applications for Public Holidays "Not Always Wise," Says Shire President

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 2

"I think that in future organisers might well consider the advibability of picking Saturdays for these functions," said…

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Shire Meeting Work On Bridges Glendon-long Point Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 2

Patrick Plains Shire Council decided yesterday to advise the Department of Works and Local Government that it would be impossible to…

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Management of Treatment Works Site. Council Discussion. Inspector's Report Adopted

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 4

A report prepared by Mr. J. S. Donaldson regarding the basis of the management of the sewerage treatment works site was adopted…

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Work of the Primary Producers Central Hunter District Council Meets

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 3

The quarterly meeting of the Central Hunter District Council of the Primary Producers' Union, was held in Lambert's Hall, George Street,…

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