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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1944

1,032 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 6 of 52

Representation on Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 1

It was decided, after a lengthy debate, that one delegate be appointed for every 100 or part thereof, branches to consist of not less than…

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Vacancy In Cessnock Council

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 3

CESSNOCK Tuesday — The Cessnock branch of the Official Labour Party will not be running a candidate for the vacancy…

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Resolutions for District Council

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 3

(1) That supplies of strychnine be made available to farmers, and that the co-operation of P.P. Boards be sought so that rabbit…

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Milk Zone Dairymen's Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 1

At a recent meeting of the Milk Zone Dairymen's Council, held in Sydney, at which there was a large and representative attendance, the…

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Municipal By-Election. No Official Labor Candidate. (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 3

Sir.—As it has been publicly announced Chat M. Cagney would contest the Council By-election as the representative of the Official Labour Party, an…

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Council’s Sympathy

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 16 February 1944 · page 2

West Maitland Municipal Council last night carried a motion of sympathy with Ald. W. F. O’Hearn, whose son-in-law,…

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Electricity Supply Improvement in Council’s Scheme

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 16 February 1944 · page 2

In a report to the meeting of West Maitland Municipal Council last night on the general electricity system between 1938…

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Collecting Overdue Rates at Maitland Council Decides for Attaching Rents

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 16 February 1944 · page 5

The finance committee reported to the meeting of West Maitland Municipal Council but night that rates outstanding at December 31 totalled £4526/1/10, of which approximately £2700 was due on deceased estates…

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Council Election At Cessnock

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 1

CESSNOCK Thursday.— Only one nomination was received by the Returning Officer (Mr. W. Leckie) for the vacancy caused…

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Cessnock Municipal Council Mayor's Report

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 5

The Mayor (Ald. E. Pendlebury) reported to Cessnock Council last Tuesday night that he had met a deputation from the Taxi Drivers' Association…

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Merriwa Shire Council. Monthly Monthly

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Merriwa Shire Council was held on Tuesday morning, when the following councillors were present: Crs. T. J…

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Stroud Shire Council Karuah Ferry

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 3

Tenders, endorsed "Karuah Ferry," are hereby invited and will be received up to 10 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 1944, from persons competent to…

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60 Per Cent. Shire Dwellers Say "No" Petitions Presented to Council Over Proposed Municipal Extension

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 1

Petitions carrying 160 to 170 signatures of ratepayers of Patrick Plains Shire Council, purported to represent approximately 60 per cent, of the residents in the urban area of the Shire, and those living in the portion which the Municipal Council proposes…

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Upper Hunter Shire Council Aberdeen Streets to Receive Attention

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the above was held at the Shire Chambers on 10th inst, when Cr. A. A. McDonald (President) occupied the chair. Also present were Crs. J. Riley, W. C. Carter, L. W. Davies, A. E. Hardy, J. F. Carter, L. B. Carter…

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Repairs to Shire Tractor

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 3

SINGLETON Friday.—Presenting his report yesterday the Shire Engineer (Mr. O. Wikner) stated that the tractor was in a…

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Municipal Council Has Some "Dogs" Tied Up

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 1

At last meeting of Scone Municipal Council, the Clerk (Mr. J. A. Doring) revealed in his report that a good deal of money was…

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Shire Will Oppose Change Of Boundaries

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 3

SINGLETON Friday.—Patrick Plaint Shire Council will not allow low part of Its area to be taken over by the Municipal Council…

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Over £10,000 for Shire Works

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 1

At last meeting of the Upper Hunter Shire Council, it was revealed that for 1944 an amount of £10,599 was available to be spent…

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Lively Debate in Council

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 3

SINGLETON Friday — When Aid. Erittllffe last nigh accused the Municipals Council of having “panolkin houses.” interfacing…

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Asking for Troubles Shire Councillors Want Complaints

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 2

Judging from complants received at intervals during last year, and statements made yesterday, there is likely to be a,…

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