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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1941

1,465 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 36 of 74

Echo of Abattoirs Case. Council to Seek Petition

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 8 July 1941 · page 1

Echoes of what, had come to be known as the "abattoirs case" were heard at last Thursday night's meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council…

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Shire Entertains Employee

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 5

As a mark of appreciation of her long service to Tarro Shire Council Mrs. D. Morris was entertained at lunch to-day at the B[?]nk Hotel Counci[?]…

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Meat Inspections Tarro Shire Report

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 5

The health inspector (Mr. Atkinson) reported to Tarro Shire Council to-day that during the m[?]th he inspected 353 cattle, 148 calves,…

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Special Trains For Munition WorkersTARRO Shire's Acton

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 5

Advice was received at Tarro Shire Council meeting to-day that the Department of Railways was negotiating with South Maitland…

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Bias Alleged Refusal To Use Cessnock Aerodrome Mayor’s Comment Cessnock

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 4

The refusal, to do anything in this area shows bing against the place, and a bias without any reasons, said the Mayor of Cessnock…

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Protest by Maitland Council Statement On Abattoir Scheme

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 4

Following discussion at the last meeting of the West Maitland Municipal Council, the town clerk wrote to the Maitland Business Men's Club taking exception to remarks made at a conference called by the club to discuss, amongst…

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High Health Rate Sydney County Council Employees SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 6

Sydney Country Council Claims a world record in the low percentage of absentees from duty because of dilnese Average absences are only £5 daya…

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Oil From Coal Another Move By Cessnock Council CESSNOCK

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 4

Cessnock Municipal Council is to make another effort to induce the Government to introduce works for the extraction of oil from coal…

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Church Protest Sunday's Football Match At Cessnock Letters to Council Cessnock

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 4

There are some things which are wrong, and nothing can make them right and to us Sunday’s display was absolutely evil.”…

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Investing Funds £5000 In Loan and £200 For Certificates West Maitland Council

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 6

He West Maitland Municipal Council last night adopted a recommendation of the finance Committee to purchase £200 worth of war savings certificates and to invest £5000 in the next war loan…

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Port Stephens Shire Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 10 July 1941 · page 4

On Friday last, all Councillors were present at the monthly meeting, held in the offices, Raymond Terrace. Cr. Russell president occupied the chair…

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No More Pacts Motion For U.A.P Council

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 10 July 1941 · page 1

When the U. A.P, Council meet next week one of the main matters for discussion will be a motion that no pact be made by the U.A.P. with…

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Wallarobba Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 July 1941 · page 6

At the monthly meeting of the above, held on Tuesday last, there were present Crs. J. B. Carlton, President, R. L. Fitzgerald, M.L.A., W. J…

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Electrical Inspector's Resignation Alderman's Opposition

Singleton Argus · Friday 11 July 1941 · page 6

At the meeting of Singleton Municipal Council last night the resignation of Mr A. F. Hamilton as electrical installation inspector was…

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Cessnock Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 July 1941 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Cessanock Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night, when there were present: Aldermen J. Brown…

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Council's Policy

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 July 1941 · page 6

The President asked what was Council's policy going to be with regard to stinkwort. Cr. Leake said that it seemed that…

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Bartrop-Municipal Council Controversy Claim for Expenses Referred to Solicitors

Singleton Argus · Friday 11 July 1941 · page 8

"I told you so" was the general theme of the remarks made by Aid. J. Brittliffe when a claim for £4/15/ for expenses was received last night by Singleton Municipal Council from Mr B. Bartrop, of Dunolly…

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Unfair Treatment of Cessnock District. Mayor Criticises Federal Authorities

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 July 1941 · page 1

"The persistent refusal by the Government to recognise the claims of this district shows bias against the place and a…

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Lord Mayor's Fund Visit by Administrator MR. C. T. DOCKER

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 July 1941 · page 5

"I want to talk to you about the activities and ramifications of the Lord Mayor's Fund. That is the domestic name for the New South Wales…

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Cessnock Road Safety Council. Annual Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 July 1941 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Cessnock branch of the Road Safety, Council was held on Wednesday, night, the Mayor (Ald. J. Brown…

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