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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1943

937 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 45 of 47

Bolwarra Council Criticised

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 15 December 1943 · page 2

The attitude of Bolwarra Shire Council on the amalgamation issue was criticised at the meeting of East Maitland Municipal…

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Mayor of E. Maitland ALD. F. W. Goodhugh Re-elected

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 15 December 1943 · page 2

Ald. F. W. Goodhugh was re-elected unopposed as Mayor of East Maitland at a meeting of the municipal council last night…

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“New Era in Industry” Dairymen’s Council Formed in Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 16 December 1943 · page 5

SINGLETON Thurs.—A lengthy meeting of the newly-formed local branch of the Milk Zone Dairymen’s Council was held on…

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Morpeth to Be Link in Greater Maitland Meeting Endorses Council’s Action

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 16 December 1943 · page 2

A meeting of ratepayers of Morpeth last night endorsed the decision of the council to amalgamate with the municipalities of East Maitland end West Maitland to form a Greater Maitland scheme…

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Wallarobba Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 December 1943 · page 1

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

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Wallarobba Shire Council Acting Engineer's Report

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 December 1943 · page 1

Mr. F. W. Aldls, Acting Engineer, reported:— I submit herein my report for the previous month:…

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Kearsley Shire Council. Cr. P. Saxton President

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 December 1943 · page 1

At the Kearsley Shire Council on Tuesday night, Cr. P. Saxton was elected President of the Kearsley Shire at a…

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Wallarobba Shire Council Newcastle Gets Franchise Rural Electricity

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

The question of electricity for A riding was dealt with at Tuesday's meeting of the above Council. Three supply authorities had been asked to…

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Muswellbrook Chr[?]nirlr Friday, December 17, 1943. News from the Council Table Business at Wednesday's Meeting. Alderman D. Jordan Re-elected Mayor

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 December 1943 · page 3

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

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Proposed New Municipality to Take in 9,400 Acres Findings Adopted by Aldermen

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 December 1943 · page 1

Last night's meeting of the Municipal Council adopted recommendations placed before the aldermen by the sub-committee which met and considered the proposal for extension. Ald. Tulloch, who was a dissentient when the matter was…

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Shire Clerk's Report

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 December 1943 · page 3

The Shire Clerk submitted the following report: Rates: Out of a total of £10,817/ 17/10, current and arrears of rates…

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Shire Has to Clean Up Rabbits Advice Handed Out by Council's Own Servant

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 December 1943 · page 4

Less than five minutes alter he had been officially appointed noxious weeds inspector of Patrick Plains Shire Council, in…

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President of Stroud Shire

Maitland Mercury · Friday 17 December 1943 · page 2

At the special meeting of Stroud Shire Council held to elect the president, Councillors Zeininger and Abbott were…

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Wallarobba Shire Presidential Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 December 1943 · page 2

The election of President of Wallarobba Shire Council took place on Tuesday last. Cr. R. L. Fitzgerald moved that the…

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Order to Effect Work at Flats Matter Before Aldermen Last Night

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 December 1943 · page 2

Following investigations made through a letter from Mrs. R. A. Sternbeck, who stated that there was insufficient ventilation in…

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No Increased Shire Rate Anticipated

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 December 1943 · page 2

Judging from the text of estimates, together with the tone of councillors, it is not now expected that there will be any…

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President of Patrick Plains Shire

Maitland Mercury · Friday 17 December 1943 · page 3

SINGLETON Friday—Cr. G. D. Clydsdale was elected president of Patrick Plains Shire for the next 13 months…

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Ald. Pendlebury Elected Mayor Ald. Macdonald Deputy

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 December 1943 · page 1

At a special meeting of the Cessnock Council on Tuesday night Ald. E. Pendlebury was the only nomination for the…

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Upper Hunter Shire Council CR. A. A. Mcdonald Re-elected President. New Abattoirs to Be Established

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 December 1943 · page 3

At a special meeting of the Upper Hunter Shire Council held in Scone on Thursday last, Cr. A. A. McDonald was re-elected. President for the ensuing twelve months. Cr. McDonald's nomination was the only one tabled for the Presidency, which expresses the…

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Dungog Council's Proposal

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

Further to your letter of the 27th September, 1943, by direction I have to advise as follows:— 1. A plan of the proposed extensions…

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