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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1943

937 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 32 of 47

Progress With Rural Electricity Points Raised During Wednesday's Big Meeting Facts From Mayor's Address

Singleton Argus · Friday 10 September 1943 · page 1

Since the first rural consumer of electricity signed a contract with Singleton Municipal Council back in 1930, considerable…

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News from the Council Table Business at Wednesday's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 10 September 1943 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Wednesday evening, when there were present:—Aid. D. Jordan (Mayor), G. S. Adams,…

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Move for Athletics on Sports Ground Club and Council Officials Meet

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 September 1943 · page 5

Negotiations with Cessnock Cricket Association and with Cessnock Council for the use of the Cessnock Sports…

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“Fight To Last Man on The Po Line” Hitler’s War Council Decision (Australian Associated Press)

Maitland Mercury · Friday 10 September 1943 · page 4

LONDON, Sept. 9,—A war council called by Hitler decided to reinforce the Po line in Italy and “fight to the last man,” according to reports. According to Berlin Radio, police cordoned off the…

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Viewpoints Readers' Opinions in Fifty Word Letterettes. What do you Think ? Should Aldermen Be Paid ?

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 September 1943 · page 3

In these days when very little is done for nothing, the question arises, "Should aldermen be paid for their services ?" I contend…

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Muswellbrook Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 September 1943 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Muswellbrook Shire Council was held yesterday. Present: Crs. James Lonergan (Chairman), R. G. Bray, H. H. Smith,…

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Street Stalls. May Be Banned by Armidale Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 September 1943 · page 1

As the result of a discussion at the Armidale City Council, streets stalls, except for patriotic and certain defined charitable institutions, are likely to be…

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Tarro Shire Agrees to Boundaries

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 15 September 1943 · page 3

Tarro Shire Council to-day approved of the decision of the conference Held at West Maitland last week when…

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Council Makes Application

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 15 September 1943 · page 2

West Maitland Municipal. Council decided last night to make formal application for the introduction of the Minister’s plan for…

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Late Mr. W. H. PENDER Council’s Expression of Sympathy

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 15 September 1943 · page 2

“As an alderman and a citizen his work for the progress of the district will always be remembered,” the Mayor of West…

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Wallarobba Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 September 1943 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of Wallarobba Shire Council, held at Dungog on Tuesday last, there were present Crs. J. B. Carlton (President), W. J…

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Upper Hunter Shire Council Council Employees Refused Release to Shear Shire Engineer Resigns After 34 Years' Service

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 September 1943 · page 2

Mr. B. G. Millard, Shire Engineer, tendered his resignation to the Upper Hunter Shire Council at its meeting in Scone on 9th inst., after 34 years of faithful service in this district. The Engineer stated that it was…

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Shire Replies to Criticism

Maitland Mercury · Friday 17 September 1943 · page 4

SINGLETON Friday—At yesterday’s meeting of Patrick Plains Shire, the President (Cr. A. F. Pankhurst) referred to…

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Singleton and District News Municipal Council Meeting

Maitland Mercury · Friday 17 September 1943 · page 4

SINGLETON Friday.—The Municipal Council meeting held last night was not as long as, usual. Business terminated at 10.15…

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Mosquito Inspections in the Shire

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 September 1943 · page 2

The Health Inspector of Patrick Plains Shire Council (Mr B. G. Doyle) reported to yesterday's meeting of the Council that in…

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Shire Report On Post - War Reconstruction

Maitland Mercury · Friday 17 September 1943 · page 4

SINGLETON Friday — “The problem of post-war reconstruction is one which has been exercising the minds of many people…

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Talk Again of Enlarging Municipality Notice of Motion to Come Before Council Matters at Last Night's Meeting

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 September 1943 · page 3

Notice of motion was last night given to the Municipal Council by Aid. Brittliffe to again make steps tc enlarge the…

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Council and Taxi Drivers. (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 September 1943 · page 3

Sir,—I consider that I should make some some reply to the reported statements of Aldermen Heery and Pendlebury in respect of statements made by them at…

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No Fine to Be Remitted Decision Of Shire Councillors General Matters Before Yesterday's Meeting

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 September 1943 · page 4

Councillors of Patrick Plains Shire Council took a firm stand at their meeting, yesterday when a letter was received from the…

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More Heat Turned on Over T.b. Discussion at Council Table

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 September 1943 · page 4

The dreaded disease of tuberculosis, so often brought up at meetings of the Municipal Council during the past 12 months…

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