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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1945

956 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 36 of 48

Claim by Kearsley Council on Government

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 2 October 1945 · page 3

An application to the Federal Government for an ex gratia payment of £4,000 has been matte by Keareley Shire Council. The claim put…

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Repairs to the River Embankment Shire Council’s Policy Against Contributing

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 3 October 1945 · page 5

When furnishing to the meeting of the Mai Hand Municipal Council last night a copy of the shire engineer’s report on the condition of the river embankment at Liddesdale, the Lower Hunter Shire Council informed that it had adopted…

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Council’s Sympathy

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 3 October 1945 · page 2

The Mayor (Aid A. S. McDonald) at the method of the Maitland Municipal Council last night extended the sympathy of…

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Disquieting Internation Situation Collapse of Foreign Ministers' Council

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 October 1945 · page 1

A disquieting international situation is reported to have arisen following the collapse of the Foreign Ministers' Council in London, at which the British Foreign Minister (Mr Bevin) is alleged to have walked out after…

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Kearsley Shire Protest

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 4 October 1945 · page 2

CESSNOCK Thurs— Keas[?] Shire Council at the last meeting on the motion of Gr. J. Graham carried a resolution…

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Mayor’s Remarks Criticised

Maitland Mercury · Friday 5 October 1945 · page 3

The remarks of the Mayor of Maitland (Ald. A. S. McDonald) regarding the Lower Hunter Shire Councils decision in…

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Kearsley Shire Want Play Centres

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 5 October 1945 · page 1

A deputation comprising a number of Bellbird citizens interviewed Kearsley Shire Council on Tuesday night with a request…

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Adjustments in Alteration of Shire Areas

Maitland Mercury · Friday 5 October 1945 · page 3

At the Lower Hunter Shire Council meeting the Shire Clerk (Mr. C. H. Hodson) stated that, as a result of the alteration if…

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Cricket's Bright Future Council Behind Sport

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 5 October 1945 · page 3

There is a definite revival of the national game of cricket in Dungog and district and when all arrangements are complete, a big competition will be…

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MUSWELLBROOK As Manufacturing Centre. Council Discussion

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 5 October 1945 · page 3

Ald. Farrell asked at the last council meeting if any results had been achieved in response to the request made to the Government for the…

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Gas for Aberdeen and Scone. Council Questions Department's Estimate

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 5 October 1945 · page 1

The Under-Secretary, Department of Local Government, forwarded the following figures, read at Wednesday's meeting of the council, relating to the…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle FRIDAY 6th OCTOBER, 1945. News from the Council Table Business at This Week's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 5 October 1945 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Muncipal Council was held on Wednesday, when there were present: Aldermen E. H. Thompson (Mayor), R. A. Jonas,…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle Tuesday, October 9th, 1945. Muswellbrook Shire Council. Yesterday's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 October 1945 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Muswellbrook Shire Council was held yesterday, when there were present: Crs. R. Clendinning (President), Jas…

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Mayor's Appeal to Aid Loan. Explains Victory Queen Contest

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 October 1945 · page 1

Dear Fellow Citizens,—I am addressing you to draw your attention to the fact, that the Fourth Victory Loan is now open to subscription,…

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Rural Areas Electricity. Cr. Opie Replies for Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 October 1945 · page 1

At Tuesday night's Kearsley Shire Council meeting the matter of extending the electricity services to the country areas came up for discussion…

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Port Stephens Shire Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 11 October 1945 · page 4

The full Council were present at the meeting on the 5[?] October last, and Cr. H. W. Morgan. President occupied the chair…

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Council Allots Wickets for Coming Season

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 11 October 1945 · page 3

At the parks committee meeting last night advice was received from the Hunter River District Cricket Association that it…

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Russia Wants Control Council For Japan (Australian Associated Press)

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 11 October 1945 · page 1

WASHINGTON, October 11. — Russia wants the establishment of a Control Commission for Japan to precede the creation of the Far Eastern Advisory Commission in Washington this month…

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Wallarobba Shire Council Engineer's Report

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 12 October 1945 · page 1

The Shire Engineer (Mr. J. F. Stewart) reported on the following works in hand or completed during the month:—…

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Wallarobba Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 12 October 1945 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the above, held on Tuesday, there were present Crs. J. B. Carlton (President), W. J. Leake (Deputy President), K…

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