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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1945

956 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 12 of 48

Walkers Are in News, (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 13 March 1945 · page 4

In one-third of all road accidents in the State, walkers are the victims. They may not be responsible for all of their accidents, but it is a proven fact…

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Business Men’s Club Debate “Advisability of Municipal Markets For West Maitland”

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 13 March 1945 · page 2

At a meeting Of the Maitland Business Men’s Club last night an interesting debate took place as to whether municipal markets should be established in Maitland For the affirmative Messrs. H. Brawn and R. Maca[?] spoks, and…

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Upper Hunter Shire Electricity Franchise‘ Extended

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 2

SCONE Wed:—The Upper Hunter Shire Council received a deputation from the Electric Eight and Power Co., (Scone,…

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Port Stephens Shire Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 15 March 1945 · page 1

The monthly meeting on Friday last was presided over by Cr. H. W. Morgan President, and Crs. Russell. Tranter, Parish, Lantry and Upton were present…

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Wallarobba Shire Council Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of Wa[?]robba Shire Council, there wee present Crs, J. B. Carlton (President), W. J. Leake, K. A. Gam R. L…

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The Upper Hunter Shire Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 1

There was a full attendance at the monthly meeting of the above held in Scone, when many matters were dealt with, points from…

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Looking After Farmers' Troubles Step by Shire Council

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 5

Patrick Plains Shire Council is to make representations to the Minister for Supply over the lack of wheelright supplies, with…

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Matters on Beer Shire Council Takes No Action

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 6

Cessnock Council is to be informed that members of Patrick Plains Shire Council do not consider expense of a Royal…

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Rebuff for Shire Council. Traffic-carrying Weir Not Approved Underground Stream Surveys Not Favoured

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 1

Members of Patrick Plains Shire Council received a rebuff yesterday when the Minister for Water Conservation wrote…

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Aldermen Not Pleased with Letter No Special Privileges for Army Swimming

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 5

Brigade Major of the local military camp is to be informed that the Municipal council cannot see its way clear to grant an…

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Beware of P.P. Board, Says Mayor

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 6

When Ald. Brittliffe said at last night's meeting of the Municipal Council that covered entrances, over the guttering to places in John…

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Labour Council Accused

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 2

The disputes committee of the New South Wales Trades and Labour Council was trying to intimidate members of the Ship Joiners' Union the…

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Abolition of Legislative Council

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 5

The State Premier (Mr McKell) forecasts an early referendum on the question of abolition of the Leg—islative Council…

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Milk Producers Branxton Branch of Council

Maitland Mercury · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 2

At a meeting of Branxton district branch of the Milk Zone Dairymen’s, Council the secretary (Mr. J. Fankhurst) reported that…

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Aberdare Progress Association. Deputation to Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 1

At the meeting of Aberdare Progress Association, held on Thursday, 8th inst., a most satisfactory report was received of the combined deputation from…

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Control of Hotels Council Wants Royal Commission

Maitland Mercury · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 2

SINGLETON Friday. — Shire councillors are at times called upon to fulfil many roles, and members of the Patrick Plains…

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Local and General News Shire Dwellers to Pay Higher Sanitary Fees

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 March 1945 · page 2

Residents in the urban area of Patrick Plains Shire Council will be called upon this year to pay higher sanitary fees by virtue of the…

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Alderman’s Store Offered For Use By Council

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 17 March 1945 · page 2

SINGLETON Sat. — A letter was read at he meeting of Singleton Municipal Council from the Local Government…

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Use of Military Huts Shire Council to Make Enquiries

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 17 March 1945 · page 3

The matter of using military huts, for the alleviation of the housing shortage came before the Port Stephens Shire Council…

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Bus Services in Stroud Shire

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 17 March 1945 · page 5

SYDNEY Friday.—The Department of Road Transport and Tramways, wrote to Stroud Shire Council with reference to…

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