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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1941

1,465 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 38 of 74

Kearsley Shire Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 18 July 1941 · page 3

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

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Stroud Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 18 July 1941 · page 4

The Stroud Shire Council held its monthly meeting on Friday, July 11, those present being Crs. Wilson (President), Wilmen, Flannery and…

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Long Point Bridge Dispute Rival Deputation Addresses Shire Council

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 July 1941 · page 5

At yesterday's meeting of Patrick Plains Shire Council a deputation urged that the Long Point bridge be reconstructed on its former site, and denied claims by another deputation to the previous meeting of the Council that the Long Point bridge…

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Dungog Municipal Council Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 18 July 1941 · page 2

At the meeting of Dungog Municipal Council on Tuesday night there were present Ald. A. M. Borthwick, Deputy-Mayor (in the chair), L. J…

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Help for Soviet Kearsley Shire Decision

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 July 1941 · page 5

“All political differences should be set aside and one gigantic effort made to assist the Soviet,” Cr. A. Burns said at a meeting of Kearsley Shire…

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Road and Bridge Problems Before Shire

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 18 July 1941 · page 3

At Friday's meeting of Stroud Shire Council, there were several matters of interest that have been under consideration for some…

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Relief Work In Kearsley Shire CESSNOCK

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 July 1941 · page 5

Seventy-two men were employed on the emergency relief work scheme within Kearsley Shire Council during the past fortnight, the shire…

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All Comforts Reach the Troops the Lord Mayor's Fund Delivers the Goods

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 July 1941 · page 3

No single consignment of comforts despatched to date by the Lord Mayor's Fund has failed to reach the troops, and not one article has been…

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Alleged Dangerous Spot Council Disagrees CESSNOCK

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 July 1941 · page 5

Councillors of Kearsley Shire Council disagree with the Traffic Branch of the Police Department that an extremely dangerous condition exists…

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News From the Council Table Wednesday's Meeting. Many Questions Discussed

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 18 July 1941 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Wednesday evening, when there were present: Aldermen E. W Shaw (Mayor), I. P…

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Singleton District Bridge Dispute Dight’s Crossing Or Long Point Request to Council Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 July 1941 · page 8

A month ago a deputation of ratepayers told the Patrick Plains Shire Court-ill that they considered a bridge should be built at bight’s Crossing rather than…

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"Russia Is Fighting the Battle of Democracy!" Kearsley Council Donates £5/5/-Towards Ambulance for Soviet Union

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 18 July 1941 · page 5

Kearsley Shire Council decided last night to donate £5/5/[?] towards the provision of a field ambulance service unit to Russia. This decision was reached following a letter from the…

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KURRI and Weston News "Most Ridiculous," Said Cr. Burns. Police Request for Removal of Bowsers. Kearsley Council Protest

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 18 July 1941 · page 6

"This is the most ridiculous thing I know of. There is room to turn at least 15 vehicles there. Before these pumps are shifted I want to meet the…

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MUSWELLBROOK Meeting Of Municipal Council Playing Areas Muswellbrook

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 19 July 1941 · page 7

At the fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council a request was received on behalf of members of the loval university Tutorial…

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Stroud Shire Patriotic Fund

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 22 July 1941 · page 2

Attention is drawn to an important notice regarding Stroud Shire Patriotic Fund. See advertising columns…

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Council Table

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 22 July 1941 · page 7

Cr. A. Burns, at last Thursday night's meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council, drew attention to the condition of a…

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Electorate Labour Council Monthly Meeting

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 22 July 1941 · page 4

Every branch of the Australian Labour Party was represented at the monthly meeting of the Maitland Fleetoral Labour Council…

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Milk Question Discussed By Maitland Labour Council

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 22 July 1941 · page 4

At the meeting of the Maitland Electorate Labour Council, held last night the milk industry was discussed…

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Kearsley Council Wants Loan. Change-over in Rationed Relief Work

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 22 July 1941 · page 1

At its meeting on Thursday night Kearsley Shire Council discussed the change-over in the scheme of rationed relief…

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Pedal Cyclists. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 22 July 1941 · page 5

Good roads and bicycles have enabled thousands of country boys and girls to attend High School and gain education that was…

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