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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1942

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

Allied Works Council Inquiry. Evidence in Camera. Canberra

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 22 December 1942 · page 2

It is likely that some of the evidence in the inquiry into the administration of the Allied Works Council will be taken in camera,…

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Erection of Workers Homes In District Council Asked for Extension Of Electricity

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 23 December 1942 · page 5

The electric light committee reported to the meeting of the West Maitland Council last night that the Commonwealth War Workers’ Housing Trust desired an extension of the electricity supply to 50 homes being built in this district. The…

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Swimming at Municipal Baths Nora Barton's Double Success

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 23 December 1942 · page 5

At the Municipal baths en Monday, the junior 25 yards freestyle handicap was won by Nora Barton, and she was first with two other girls In…

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Dungog Municipal Council Mayoral Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Thursday 24 December 1942 · page 2

At the meeting of Dungog Municipal Council on Monday evening last, there were present His Worship, the Mayor (Ald. J. W. Scott), Ald. R. L…

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The Mayor’s Christmas Greetings

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 24 December 1942 · page 2

“I Speed[?] the much hoped and we must be prepare— face those situations bravely and courageously…

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Cessnock Municipal Council Works Foreman's Report

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 24 December 1942 · page 4

The Mayor (Ald. Macdonald), at Tuesday night's meeting of Cessnock Municipal Council, said the reports submitted to the Council relative to…

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Merriwa and District News Merriwa Shire Council. Election of President—Presidential Allowance Increased-Healthy Financial Position

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 24 December 1942 · page 4

The full council was present at the December meeting of the Merriwa Shire Council, at which much important business was transacted…

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Forthcoming Council Meetings

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 24 December 1942 · page 3

The next meeting of the Cessnock Municipal Council will be held on January 12, 1913. The second meeting will be held on February 2, and…

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Council's Appreciation of Mr. Gibson

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 24 December 1942 · page 3

At the Cessnock Council meeting on Tuesday night, Ald. McGregor moved a resolution, which was seconded by…

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Diphtheria Immunisation Further Discussion at Cessnock Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 24 December 1942 · page 1

Diphtheria immunisation was a subject of further discussion at the Cessnock Council meeting on Tuesday night…

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World Council Suggested to Preserve Peace Maximum Home Rule

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 30 December 1942 · page 2

WASHINGTON Dec. 29—In a broadest commemorating Woodrow Wilson’s birthday, the vice-president (Mr. H. A. Wallace) proposed the formation of world council to preserve peace and promote general welfare after the war,…

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