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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1944

1,032 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 38 of 52

Abermain A.l.p. Kearsley Shire Nominations

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 10 October 1944 · page 3

At a meeting of Abermain A.L.P. branch last night the candidature of J. Butter (Pelaw Main) and E. Taylor (Abermain) was endorsed as official…

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Aspirants for Council Honours Frank Jones

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 10 October 1944 · page 3

Frank Jones, Secretary of Abermain No. 2 miners' lodge, will stand as an Official Labour candidate for the Municipal elections. He came to the…

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Milk Zone's Dairymen's Council. Deputation to Minister

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 10 October 1944 · page 4

The deputation from the Milk Zone Dairymens' Council which was instructed to wait upon the responsible Minister together with Mr. Hedley Clark,…

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Milk Zone Dairymen's Council Information for Dairymen

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 10 October 1944 · page 3

The deputation which was instructed to wait upon responsible Ministers, together with Mr. Hedley Chirk, representing the Milk Sectional…

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“Security Council” for Future Peace Big Four To Form Nucleus of New League (Australian Associated Press)

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 10 October 1944 · page 2

NEW YORK October 9—Today the British, American, Russian and Chinese delegates are expected to announce results of their seven week’s conversations at Durnvbarton Oaks, It is believed they will recommended the…

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Mayor To Broadcast

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 11 October 1944 · page 3

The Mayor (Aid. J. V. Kennedy) will speak over 2HR To-morrow (Thursday) evening at 5.40…

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Conference Over Soldiers' Memorial Bulding Discussion By Municipal And Shire Councils And R.S.L. Representatives More Ambitious Scheme Advocated

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 October 1944 · page 2

Representatives of the local sub-branch of the R.S.S.A.I.L.A., Singleton Municipal Council, and Patrick Plains Shire Council…

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Surrender of Aachen Demanded Ultimatum To Mayor And Nazi Commander (Australian Associated Press)

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 11 October 1944 · page 1

LONDON October 10.—The Americans surrounding Aacherf have given the city 24 hours in which to surrender unconditionally, otherwise it will be completely destroyed, reports Reuter’s correspondent with the American First Army…

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Taking Away Council Powers Conference View of Regional Committees

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 11 October 1944 · page 3

The Maitland Municipal Council last night endorsed the decision of the conference in Newcastle that the regional committees to be appointed should consist only of aldermen and Councillors appointed by the councils of the regions…

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Port Stephens Shire Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 12 October 1944 · page 4

The fall Council was present on Thursday last, when Cr. Morgan, President, occupied the chair. The President Cr. Morgan reported…

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Next Shire Election

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 12 October 1944 · page 3

The Clerk reported that in connection with the triennial election of Councillors on 2nd December next, it was proposed to fix Nomination Day, on Friday 10th…

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Shortage of Manpower Shire Road Work Held Up

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 12 October 1944 · page 3

“Urgent work has been hung up for months because we can’t get manpower to do it,” said Cr. P. McLean at the meeting of the…

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Better Type of Buildings Council Discussion

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 12 October 1944 · page 2

MUSWELLBROOK.—Aid. Adams urged the council at the last meeting to take steps to ensure the erection of a better type of…

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Bolwarra Shire Funds

Maitland Mercury · Friday 13 October 1944 · page 2

In a report to the Lower Hunter Shire Council on the finances of the former Bolwarra Shire Council for the 12 months ended…

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Kearsley Shire Candidates Coalfield Elections

Maitland Mercury · Friday 13 October 1944 · page 2

KURRI KURRI—At the meeting of the Kurri branch of the ACP two, candidates, were elected to run in the Kearsley…

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Kurri A.c.p. to Contest Shire Elections

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 October 1944 · page 3

At the meeting of the Kurri Kurri branch of the A.C.P., held last Wednesday, it was decided to stand two candidates for D. riding in the…

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Council Support for Pensioners' Claims

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 October 1944 · page 7

A communication from the old age and invalid pensioners was discussed at the Cessnock Council meeting on…

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Compulsory Voting at Council Elections ?

Singleton Argus · Friday 13 October 1944 · page 2

Legislation making voting compulsory at the local government elections in December would be brought down at an early date,…

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A.c.p. to Contest B. Riding Shire Elections

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 October 1944 · page 1

At b combined meetings of the Abermain and Weston branches of the A.C.P., held last week, it was decided to Stand two candidates for B. riding in…

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Big Conference To-night at Council Chambers Discussion on Secondary Industries

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 October 1944 · page 1

Two members of the Federal Parliament. Messrs. R. James and D. Watkins, five members of the Legislative…

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