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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1944

1,032 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 46 of 52

Port Stephens Shire Election 'A' Riding Geo. J. Russell

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 23 November 1944 · page 2

To the Electors of 'A' Riding— Ladies and Gentlemen—I beg to intimate that I am a candidate for 'A' Biding and solicit your vote and…

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Municipal Election

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 23 November 1944 · page 2

Sir,—To correct a false and rather unfortunate impression that is current in Maitland, may I ask for spane in the “Mercury,”…

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Shire Elections

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 2

Contrary to expectations, the coming election of councillors for "D" Riding of the Upper Hunter-Shire is not causing very much…

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Gresford Shire Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 2

A large gathering of electors and residents of C Riding of Wallarobba Shire was present at the Gresford School of Arts on Saturday last…

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Municipal and Shire Elections. Persons Qualified to Vote

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 1

Many electors are under the impression that only property-owners are qualified to vote at the municipal and shire elections to be…

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Electing Good Council

Maitland Mercury · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 2

ALL the various combinations are now perfecting organisation for the municipal ' election…

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Council's Employees Public Spirit

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 1

In his report to the Cessnock Council on Tuesday night, the Town Clerk (Mr. MacPherson) drew Council's…

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Main Road Work Lower Hunter Shire Programme

Maitland Mercury · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 2

The Lower Hunter Shire Council adopted a recommendation of engineer (Mr. W. R, Lindsay) that a programme for main roads…

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"Citizens Not Backward" Says Mayor Reply to League President's Statements

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 2

Surprise was expressed to-day by the Mayor (Aid. C. H. Dunlop) at the remarks made by the President of the Singleton…

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To-day's Leader: Electing a Good Council Drake Ford Corrects U.S. Air Report

Maitland Mercury · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 1

CHICAGO Nov. 23.—Mr. Drakefbrd said that a report In the York Times’ that the Australian delegation to the air conference…

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Farmers Discuss Their Problems Producer Gas Units; Water Conservation; Electricity Prices. District Council Meeting at Muswellbrook

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 1

The quarterly meeting of the Upper Hunter District Council of the Primary Producers' Union was held at Muswellbrook on Thursday, when the…

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Municipal Elections. Personal Notes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 1

Considerable interest is being taken in the prospects of the candidates in the Municipal election to be held on the 2nd December next. Eight new names…

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The Municipal Handicap

Maitland Mercury · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 4

Sir,—It is regrettable to notice tie old party hack has been entered in tile municipal race; it not run a place, but perhaps…

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The Field for the Municipal Stakes Review Of Runners Engaged Secrets From the Stables

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 4

Just like the Melbourne Cup, the Snake Gully Cup, or what you will there will be plenty of disappointment coming from…

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Candidate for Municipal Elections

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 2

A candidate for the Municipal Elections on December 2, Mr. W. K. Goodsir, outlines policy in an advertisement appearing in to-day's issue…

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Council Election

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 25 November 1944 · page 4

Sir,—Published in your Issue of the 17th instant are the names of 44 candidates (in alphabetical order), nominated for…

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Arts - Crafts Exhibition Officially Opened by Mayor

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 25 November 1944 · page 2

The Mayor of Maitland (Ald. J. V. Kennedy), opening the arts and crafts exhibition in the Methodist Memorial Hall, West…

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Medical Council Urges Reforms Solving Birthrate Problem

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 25 November 1944 · page 3

CANBERRA, Saturday— Proposals to arrest the declining birthrate have been made by the National health and Medical Research Council in its fourth interim report on medical aspects of the decline of the birthrate…

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Candidate for Kearsley Shire

Maitland Mercury · Monday 27 November 1944 · page 2

“In offering myself at a candidate for C Riding as an Independent with freedom of thought, I pledge myself to offer my services…

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Municipal and Shire Elections Persons Qualified to Vote

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 28 November 1944 · page 1

Many electors are under the impression that only property owners are qualified to vote at the Municipal and Shire elections…

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