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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1944

1,032 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 18 of 52

Milk Zone Dairymen's Council Receives Solid Support. All Except Ten Join Up

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 May 1944 · page 2

The Milk Zone Dairymen's Council has been actively engaged in extending its membership list so that a united force can be used on behalf of…

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Items From Kearsley Shire

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 17 May 1944 · page 3

CESSNOCK Wed— Summery at [?] in Kearsley Shire for the fortnight as reported to council last night Bovine 201;…

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Children's Playground Proposal. Deputation to Shire Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 4

The proposal of the local branch of the Country Women's Association to provide a playground for children in Merriwa was advanced another stage…

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Municipal Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Dungog Municipal Council, which was to have been held on Monday night, lapsed for the want of a quorum…

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Municipal Council Meeting Devoid of Interest

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 6

Last night's meeting of the Municipal Council was one of the tamest affairs in which our civic fathers have participated for many moons,…

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Shire Views on Rural Electricity

Maitland Mercury · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 3

SINGLETON Friday—An interesting debate on rural electricity ensued at the meeting of Patrick Plains Shire Council yesterday, and…

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National Fitness Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 5

The Regional Officer for National Services (Mr. Delves) addressed Kearsley Council last Tuesday night on the aims and objects of National Fitness. He…

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Appreciation of Citizens by Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 3

Recently Cessnock Council decided to express their appreciation of the Rev. Alan Walker for his services to the community during his stay in Cessnock…

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Views on Rural Eusctricity Lengthy Discussion by Shire Councillors

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 4

Yesterday's meeting of Patrick Plains Shire Council discussed at length the subject of rural electricity, debate following a letter…

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Attack on Premier Over Electricity Statement Points Referred to by Mayor of Singleton

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 6

Speaking at Broke on Wednesday night, the Mayor of Singleton (Aid. C. H. Dunlop) attacked statements made en…

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Shire council Won't Entertain P.P Board Proposal Further Controversy Over Issue of Travelling Permits "Stock Board Should Not Ask Outsiders to Collect Its Revenue"

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 1

Further, controversy on one of the most burning subjects of the present time, to issue travelling' permits from the saleyards once a week, took place within the meeting room of Patrick Plains Shire Council yesterday, when astonishment was…

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Muswellbrook Chronicle FRIDAY, 19th MAY, 1944. News from the Council Table Business at Wednesday's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Wednesday last when there were present: Aldermen D. Jordan (Mayor), Ivor Smith,…

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Electricity Agreement Hold-Up Council Appoints New Committee. Another Attempt to Finalise Matters. Suggestions to Look Elsewhere for Current Criticised

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 1

The Municipal Council on Wednesday decided to again approach the Coal Company with a view to reaching an amicable settlement of issues which have held up the finalisation of the electricity agreement for several years. This time the…

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All About a Compressor Discussion in Shire Council

Singleton Argus · Monday 22 May 1944 · page 2

The condition of a compressor owned by Patrick Plains Shire Council was the gravamen of a lively discussion at the…

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Stroud Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 23 May 1944 · page 4

Stroud Shire Council held its regular monthly meeting on 12th May. Those present were Crs. Zeininger (President), Abbott, Miles, Wilson…

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Tarro Shire Building

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 24 May 1944 · page 3

The following applications for permission to build were approved at Tarro Shire Council meeting to-day: C. Goffett, Hexham…

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Items From Cessnock Council Meeting

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 24 May 1944 · page 3

CESSNOCK, Wed.—It was reported to Cessnock Council meeting last night that repairs to the plant of the swimming pool will…

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Electricity Accounts. Revision By N[?] Council

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 24 May 1944 · page 2

The town clerk (Mr. [?] Williams) reported to the m[?] of the West Maitland Mun[?] Council last night that the [?]…

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Acute Tension in Bulgaria Regency Council Defies Hitler

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 24 May 1944 · page 4

Members of the Bulgarian Regency Council (Prince Cyril, Professor Bogdan Filoff, and General Mikhoff rejected an…

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General Items Before N.a.a Council Discussion on Ground Improvements

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 24 May 1944 · page 6

A number of matters, including recommendations for repairs to certain structures on the showground, were dealt with by…

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