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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1941

1,465 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 55 of 74

All About a Pole Council Discussion SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Friday 10 October 1941 · page 2

Electricity poles for over seem to he under discussion at the Singleton Municipal Council meetings. Again last night poles were brought under…

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News From the Council Table Wednesday's Meeting. Nuisance from Pumping Station—Support for War Loan Councils and Incapacitated Soldiers—New BuildingsStreet Repairs

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 10 October 1941 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Wednesday night, when there was a full attendance of aldermen. Ald. E. W…

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MUSWELLBROOK Municipal Council Highway Works Muswellbrook

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 11 October 1941 · page 7

At the fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council it was reported that the Main Heads Board intended resurfacing the New…

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Mr. Craig Arrives New Shire Clerk SINGLETON

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 11 October 1941 · page 2

Mr. A. E. Craig, the new [?] clerk, began duties in Singleton [?] Wednesday. Before coming to Singleton he was stationed at…

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War Advisory Council Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 11 October 1941 · page 5

It is likely that the leader of the Opposition Mr. Fadden, and Mr. Hughes, will confer in Sydney to-morrow concerning Opposition members…

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Mr. Menzies for War Council Canberra

Maitland Mercury · Monday 13 October 1941 · page 2

The Federal Opposition, it is understood will be represented on the Advisory War Council by Mr. Fadden, the leader of the U.A.O. Mr. Hughes,…

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Upper Hunter Shire Council

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 14 October 1941 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the above , was held in Scone on Thursday last. Present: Crs. A. A. McDonald (President), Jno. Riley, S. C. Collison, R. H…

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Shire Clerk's Report

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 14 October 1941 · page 3

Rates.—The balance owing on 30th September, 1941, was £385/18/11. Since then £8/14/7 has been paid. Rouchel Local Fund.—This fund…

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Muswellbrook Shire Councilj Monthly Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 October 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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Advisory War Council Melbourne

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 14 October 1941 · page 6

The Prime Minister Mr. Curtin announced last night that he had [?] a meeting of the advisory War Council to be held in Melbourne on…

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Tarro Shire Road Works Engineer’s Report

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 15 October 1941 · page 5

In the course of his fortnightly. report, read at to-day’s . Tarro Shire Council meeting, the [?] Mr. Lindsay revealed that…

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Calves Roam Damage To Thornton Garden Complaint to Shire

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 15 October 1941 · page 4

Seven calves which were allowed to roam at will around the streets of Thor[?] had got into her garden and created [?]…

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Parking of Buses To Be Only at Appointed Places Decision of Council

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 15 October 1941 · page 6

Following complaints regarding the parking of buses in streets other than appointed parking places, West Maitland Municipal Council decided last night, on the recommendation of the by-law committee, that all bus companies be notified…

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Municipal Elections

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 15 October 1941 · page 3

Sir,—Election date fast approaches, and it is up to us ratepayers to bestir ourselves and elect aldermen who will serve our town best…

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Approaching Shire Council Elections

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 16 October 1941 · page 2

At the Council meeting on Friday last, Mr. Monkley, Shire Clerk reported that the next Shire Council elections would be held under Ordinance 9. and he stated…

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Stroud Shire Meeting Of Council Karuah River

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 16 October 1941 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Stroud Shire Council was atleaded by the President (Cr. Wilson). Crs. [?] Wilmen, Flannary…

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Council’s Funds Morpeth Municipality All in Credit

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 16 October 1941 · page 2

In a report to a meeting of the Morpeth Municipal Council, the finance committee stated that all the council’s funds [?] in credit…

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Shire Decision Closing Of Road SINGLTON

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 16 October 1941 · page 2

The Whittingham road will be closed to traffic and the main road will now be made via the Millhole and nine mile reserve into Singleton…

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End War in 13 MONTHS Mayor La Guardia’s Views (A.A.P. Service.) WASHINGTON, Oct. 15

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 16 October 1941 · page 7

Repeal of the Neutrallty Act was urged by Mr. La Guardian Mayor of New York and Civil Defence Chief in an address to women’s…

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How Much Do You Care? (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 16 October 1941 · page 4

A driver whose car had struck killed a little girl was asked at the inquest whether he had seen her stepping from the kerb and what he did. 'Yes,' he…

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