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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1945

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Lower Hunter Shire Clerk's Report on Finances

Maitland Mercury · Friday 13 July 1945 · page 2

The [?]clerk (Mr. C. H. Hodson) reported to the meeting of Lower Hunter Shire Council that receipts since last meeting amounted…

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Salvage Collection. Council's Co-operation to Continue

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 July 1945 · page 3

Mr. C. G. Edwards, chairman of the Muswellbrook Salvage Committee, told the Municipal Council on Wednesday of the decision of the committee to…

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Stockrington Road and Kearsley Council. (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 July 1945 · page 8

Sir,—A Press statement by Mr. E. S. H. Miller, colliery representative, claims that the General Secretary of the Miners' Federation, Mr. Grant,…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle FRIDAY, 13th JULY, 1945. News from the Council Table Business at This Week's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 July 1945 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Muswellbrook Municipal Council was hold on Wednesday, when there were present. Aldermen E. H. Thompson…

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Municipal and Shire Employees Social Evening

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 17 July 1945 · page 3

As was briefly mentioned in last issue, local members of the Municipal and Shire Employees Union gathered together around the festive board at…

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Dungog Municipal Council Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 17 July 1945 · page 3

His Worship the Mayor (Ald. D. R. Mackay), Ald. Aldis Abbott, Croll, Marquet, Fitzgerald Scott and Robinson attended the meeting of…

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The Aims of The “Area” School No. 3 (Contributed by G. E. Madgwick, at the request of the Singleton District Council of Parents MidCitizens’ Associations)

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 17 July 1945 · page 4

The principal objection to the area school plan is that of transport and in this matter distance time vehicle and drivers are…

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Milk Council Doing Good Job

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 19 July 1945 · page 3

SINGLETON Thursday. — The chairman of the Milk Board (Mr. A. A. Watson), speaking at a gathering of dairy farmers at…

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Shire Council to Meet the Aldermen Next Month Electricity Business to be Discussed

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 July 1945 · page 1

At the usual monthly meeting of the Upper Hunter Shire Council on llth inst., it was moved by Cr. W. C. Carter and Cr. J. Riley. pursuant to notice of motion signed by Crs. W. C. Carter, W. M. Ashford and Riley, that the members of the Shire meet the Aldermen of the Scone…

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Around the Council Table Mayor's Report

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 July 1945 · page 1

The Mayor (Aid. J. Brown) submitted the following report to Cessnock Council on Tuesday night:- "There has been some indication…

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Wallarobba Shire Council Plea For Old Employees by Union Secretary

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 20 July 1945 · page 3

At last meeting of Wallarobba Shire Council Mr. Lewis, Secretary of the Municipal and Shire Employees' Union, made a strong plea for the…

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Jerry's Plains and Electricity Franchise Wanted From Patrick Plains Shire Council

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 July 1945 · page 6

It was decided on the motion of the President (Cr. G. D. Clydsdale), at yesterday's meeting of Patrick Plains Shire…

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£2436 Owing In Rates To Municipal Council

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 July 1945 · page 5

The Deputy Town Clerk (Mr. H. V. Deans) reported to last night's meeting of aldermen of the Municipal Council that…

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Municipal Council to Investigate Housing Endeavour to Relieve Local Position

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 July 1945 · page 5

The Works Committee of the Singleton Municipal Council Is to make an investigation of the housing position, mainly to…

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Wallarobba Shire Patriotic Fund Annual Report

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 20 July 1945 · page 3

Mr. F. W. Aldis Hon. Secretary, submitted the following annual report to the above Fund:—"I have pleasure in submitting the…

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Shire Councillors Worried Over Condition of Roads

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 July 1945 · page 2

Controversial discussion took place at yesterday's meeting of Patrick Plains Shire Council on the condition of roads. A presidential motion…

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Naming of Streets Council to Seek Information

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 July 1945 · page 5

A letter received last night from the Chamber of Commerce led to aldermen of the Municipal Council making a decision to…

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Council's Sympathy Over Death of Mr Curtin

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 July 1945 · page 2

Aldermen of the municipal council last night stood in silence as a mark of respect over the passing of the late Mr. John Curtin. Raising…

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Cessnock Council and U.N.R.R.A.

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 July 1945 · page 3

Coupons.-Any retail stores or suppliers who make a donation of goods to this collection will be reimbursed with coupons through the office of…

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Employee Refuses "On Call" Duty Applications To Be Called For Electricity Hand Clash Between Mayor and Ald. Brittliffe

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 July 1945 · page 1

Aldermen of the Municipal Council have decided to call applications for an electric mechanic, this action following a…

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