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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1944

1,032 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 37 of 52

Council Saves Ratepayers' Money. Spring Creek Bridge Structure. Merriwa

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 September 1944 · page 5

Interesting facts were given by the Shire Engineer (Mr. D. G. Innes) to the Shire Council meeting on Tuesday last regarding the erection of the…

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Same Sad Story. (Issued by the Road, Safety Council of New South Wales.)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 September 1944 · page 1

The reports on road accidents of children in New South Wales during the last few wonths contain few fresh features. It is the old sad story of a hurried…

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Forthcoming Municipal Elections Leader of the A.L.P. TEAM

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 September 1944 · page 1

The forthcoming Municipal elections should provide one of the keenest struggles seen in Cessnock in Local…

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Communist Candidates for Municipal Elections

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 September 1944 · page 2

The Communist Party has decided to run four candidates in the Cessnock Municipal elections. The Party's candidates will be Mr. Charles Evans, Mr…

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Soccer Council’s Decision On Player

Maitland Mercury · Monday 2 October 1944 · page 4

SYDNEY, Mon.—The council of the NSW Soccer League on Saturday night decided to recognise the registration of A. Heaney…

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Road Accidents to Children Same Sad Story (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Singleton Argus · Monday 2 October 1944 · page 4

The reports on road accidents to children in New South Wales during the last few months contain few fresh features. It is the…

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How More Children Die [Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wlaes.]

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 3 October 1944 · page 3

Here are some pathetic facts from road accident reports in Now South Wales:- A 5-year old girl, together with two…

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Mayor Puts Singleton's Electricity Position Minister Told of Likelihood of Rationing Definite Reply Expected Any Day

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 October 1944 · page 1

Serious position in which Singleton Municipal Council is placed in relation to electricity supply was placed before the…

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Pathetic Facts of Road Accidents (Issued by the Road Safety Council of N.S.W.)

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 4 October 1944 · page 2

Here are some pathetic facts from road accident reports in New South Wates: A 5-year-old girl, together with…

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Pathetic Facts How More Children Died (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 October 1944 · page 4

Here are some pathetic facts from road accident reports in New South Wales:— A 5-year-old girl, together with…

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Dungog Municipal Council No Quorum

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 6 October 1944 · page 2

"Big things" were expected to happen at the meeting of Dungog Municipal Council, set down for Tuesday night last…

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Brief Council Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 October 1944 · page 1

Wednesday's meeting of the Municipal council was of the shortest duration for many years, all business having been completed by 9 p.m. However, in…

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Country Council Movement Request for Information. Local Council Discussion

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 October 1944 · page 1

A request for information relating to its electricity undertaking was considered at Wednesday's meeting of the Municipal Council…

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Workers' Compensation Commission at Newcastle Claim Against Shire

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 6 October 1944 · page 2

Edward O'Neill, labourer, Dungog, claimed compensation from Wallarobba Shire Council for an injured back…

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Building Covenant. Council Appoints Committee

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 October 1944 · page 1

Ald, Adams urged the council on Wednesday to take steps to ensure the erection of a better type of buildings in the business section…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle FRIDAY, 6th OCTOBER, 1944. News from the Council Table

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 October 1944 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Wednesday, when there were present: Alderman D. Dordan (Mayor), Ivor Smith, E. H…

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Alleged Disgraceful Sanitary Service at Stanford and Pelaw Main. Kearsley Council Seeks Legal Advice

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 6 October 1944 · page 1

A deputation, consisting of Mr. Anthony and Mrs. Sims, waited on the Kearley Council on Tuesday night…

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A.L.P. Candidates for Municipal Elections. Mr. Guy Holdaway

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 6 October 1944 · page 5

In 1926, Mr. Guy Roldaway purchased Poulton's newsagency and stationer's business, and Davis Bros. newspaper run. He previously conducted a…

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Council of The Soldiers’ League

Maitland Mercury · Monday 9 October 1944 · page 2

Delegate from Cessnock, Kurri Kurri: Abermain, Weston, Singleton, East and West Maitland, were present at the…

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Muswellbrook Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 10 October 1944 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Muswwellbrook Shire Council was held yesterday, when there were present: Crs. Jas. Lonergan Deputy-President), Jas…

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