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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1942

1,151 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 22 of 58

Equipment of Kearsley Shire

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 3

Because it considers its equipment is necessary to read maintenance in mining areas. Kearsley Shire Council has decided to ask the Federal…

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Around the Council Table

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 5

The Minister for Defence Co-ordination has made an order under Regulation 17s of the National Security Regulations extending the provision…

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Mayor Replies to Mr. T. PRICE. (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 2

Sir,—I regret that, under present circumstances, I should have to reply to an attack by one T. Price, published in last Friday's "Eagle." It was…

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The Red Cross. Country Representatives for Divisional Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 1

The following delegates were elected by postal vote to represent the ten divisions of N.S.W. to the divisional council of the Red Cross…

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Council Charcoal

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 2 May 1942 · page 2

Approximately 31 tons of charcoal were portaged from five of West Maitland Municipal Council's pits this week The…

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Singleton Taking Precautions Against Dengue Fever Mayor Issues Timely Warning

Singleton Argus · Monday 4 May 1942 · page 3

The recent outbreak of dengue fever in N.S.W. must be regarded with grave concern by the authorities in any town within…

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Dungog Municipal Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 4

At a meeting of the Dungog Municipal Council, held last week, the Mayor, Ald. J. W. Scott, presided. Correspondence was read and dealt…

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Kearsley Shire N.e.s

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 4

At Kurri a new Wardens' class will commence on Tuesday, 12th May, in the Memorial Hall. All Wardens who were unable to complete the lectures…

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Tribute to Council’s Gas Staff

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 6 May 1942 · page 2

East Maitland Council’s newly [?]was [?] Mr. C. [?] a tribute to the Competent end satisfactory…

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E. Maitland Council Health Inspector’s Report

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 6 May 1942 · page 2

To last Wight’s meeting of East Maitland Municipal Council the health inspector, Mr. B. Voickman, reported that the dairies…

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“Clearing House” for Australia New Supply Council

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 6 May 1942 · page 2

The Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, announced last ni[?] that the War Cabinet had decided on the personnel, purpo[?] and functions of the Allied Supply Council, of which the Minister for Supply, Mr. BeasIey, would be chairman and…

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Food Council to Meet

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 7 May 1942 · page 3

CANBERRA, Thursday.—The Australian Food Council will hold its first meeting in Sydney on Monday next. The object of…

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Scone Municipal Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 3

The regular meeting of the above was held on Monday night, when there were present: Ald. O. Barton (Mayor), J. E. Kevans, M…

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Aberdeen £25 for Lord Mayor's Appeal

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Aberdeen District Soldiers' Comforts Fund was held on Tuesday night. Cr. A. Hardy (President), occupied the…

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Accident to Council. Employee

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 5

Mr. R. Coulson, of the council's waterworks staff, is off duty in consequence of injuries received in an accident while at work a few days ago…

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Evacuation Register Forms Only 700 Returned To Shire Office

Maitland Mercury · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 2

The Tarro Shire Clerk, Mr. C. H. Hodson, reported to-day that about 700 Evacuation and Accommodation register forms had…

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Brownout Described As "Absurd." Council to Seek Modification

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 1

Describing the brownout in Musbrook as "absurd," Aid. Thompson said many councils were asking the Minister to modify the…

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News from the Council Table Business at Wednesday's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Muncipul Council was held on Wednesday night, when there were present:—Aldermen D. Jordan (Mayor), I. P…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle FRIDAY, 8th MAY, 1942. Sandy Creek Dam Proposal £37,000 Scheme Discussed by Council. 12,000,000 Gallons Storage Capacity

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 3

An ambitious scheme to augment the town water supply is set out in a report prepared by an engineer of the Public Works Department. The scheme provides for, the construction of a storage dam of 120,000,000 gallons' capacity at the head of Sandy…

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First-aid Services Posts in Bolwarra Shire

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 9 May 1942 · page 2

In a letter read at the meeting Bolwarra Shire Council yesterday afternoon, the Director of National Emergency Services…

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