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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1945

956 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 7 of 48

The Muswellbrook Thronicle FRIDAY, 9th FEBRUARY, 1945. News from the Council Table

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 9 February 1945 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Muswellbrook Municipal Council was held on Wednesday last, when there were present: Aldermen E. H. Thompsonn…

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Muswellbrook Of The Future Scheme to Eliminate Sub-standard Dwellings. Council as Landlord

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 9 February 1945 · page 1

If a scheme outlined at the Municipal Council, meeting- on Wednesday last is brought to fruition, the people of Muswellbrook in 50 years' time will enjoy the possession of modern homes, bright gardens, and up to the minute services; in fact,…

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Matters Municipal

The Scone Advocate · Friday 9 February 1945 · page 4

There was but a bare quorum at the meeting of the Municipal Council on Monday last, but just as the agenda was being attacked…

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Loan Quotas In Port Stephens Shire

Maitland Mercury · Monday 12 February 1945 · page 3

At a Meeting of the War Cora Committee held in the Port Stephens Shire Hall, Raymond Terrace (Cr: G. S. Russell in the…

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Viewpoints Readers' Opinions in Fifty Word Letterettes. What do You Think? Nominations For N.A.A. Council

Singleton Argus · Monday 12 February 1945 · page 3

Apropos comment was made by Mr King Warburton, president of the Northern Agricultural Association, at the annual meeting of…

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Muswellbrook Shire Council. Yesterday's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Muswollbrook Shire Council was held yesterday, when there were present:- Crs. Jas. Lonergan (in the chair), Jas…

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Gloucester Shire Council the Recent Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 3

The Local Government Department advised that the contents of the Shire Clerk's letter respecting the recent triennial election had been noted. In…

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Electricity Franchise. Shire Council Extends Period

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 1

The Muswellbrook Shire Council yesterday agreed to extend the period of the electricity franchise held by the Muswellbrook Coal Co. Ltd…

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Council Meets

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 3

At a meeting of the executive of the Milk Zone Dairymen's Council, the president, Mr. W. W. Elkin, said he was selling his farms and giving up…

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Kearsley Shire N.E.S. Roster

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 3

The following roster has been approved by the Chief Warden (Mr. P. J. Saxton):— 6 p.m. to midnight.—Tuesday, R…

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Port Stephens Shire Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 15 February 1945 · page 4

The usual meeting of the Council was held on Friday last when all the Councillors were present. excepting Cr. Morgan who is away. Cr. Russell,…

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Shire Health Inspector's Report

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 15 February 1945 · page 2

The Health Inspector's report to the Shire last month said: "Only one case of typhod fever and one of scarlet fever were reported during…

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Wallarobba Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the above, held at the Council Chambers, Dungog, on Tuesday last, there were present Crs. J. B. Carlton…

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Discussion By Aldermen Last Night

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 1

Aldermen at last night's meeting of the municipal council took a different view on the letter from Muswellbrook municipal council than…

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Shire Council to Destroy Rabbits Comment at Yesterday's Meeting

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 5

Patrick Plains Shire. Council is to make a concerted attack on rabbits within its area, this being the decision of yesterday's…

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Singleton Council Council

Maitland Mercury · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 3

SINGLETON Friday—The resignation of Mrs. B. Fraser from the clerical staff of the municipal council was received with…

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Cessnock Municipal Council. Works Committee Recommendations Adopted

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 7

Cessnock Municipal Council decided at its meeting on Tuesday night to adopt the recommendations of the Works the committee that the following…

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Killing Centre As Suitable Industry Representation From Regional Committee Singleton Municipal and Shire Councils Favour Scheme

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 6

Singleton Municipal Council and Patrick Plains Shire Council have agreed to suggest that a killing centre be established in…

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Singleton’s Water Supply No Extension Into Shire

Maitland Mercury · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 3

SINGLETON Friday — The Singleton Municipal Council is still resolute in its decision, not to extend water outside the…

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Shire Councillors Were Running Well, But Lost Position

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 6

If ever Patrick Plains shire councilors looked like getting home for the afternoon's milking it was yesterday…

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