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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1946

1,162 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 23 of 59

Council to Visit Paterson

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 16 May 1946 · page 4

Lower Hunter Shire Council will meet Representatives of the P and C and Progress Associations on a visit to Paterson at 11…

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MacArthur Brooks No Interference Farther Rebuff To Allied Council (Australian Associated Press)

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 16 May 1946 · page 4

TOKIO, May 16.—General MacArthur has given another severe rebuff to the Allied Council for Japan, through his representative (Mr. G. Atcheson), which makes ir clear that he will brook mo interference s his rule over Japan…

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Likelihood of New Saleyards Motion Before Shire Council Deferred

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 May 1946 · page 5

A motion moved at yesterday's meeting of Patrick Plains Shire Council was deferred for further discussion until next meeting…

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Shire Councill Vacancy

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 May 1946 · page 8

Cr. M. H. Smith, who has taken up residence in Muswellbrook, has resigned as a member of the Shire Council…

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Kearsley Shire Engineer's Report

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 May 1946 · page 8

The Kearney Shire Council Engineer reported to Che Council meeting on Tuesday night:- "During the period ending on the 10th…

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Appointment of Shire Engineer

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 May 1946 · page 4

Mr. A. W. Mclntyre, at present serving with the Department of Main Roads, was yesterday appointed engineer of Patrick Plains Shire…

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Shire President Did The Solomon Act

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 May 1946 · page 1

Councillor A. F. Pankhurst, president of Patrick Plains Shire Council, was called upon to reach a decision over the matter of repairs to…

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RE-AFFORESTATION The Mayor Plants the First Tree

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 May 1946 · page 7

Left to Right : MESSRS. F. T. BERMAN, ALD. W. J. O'BRIEN, E. F. SWAIN (Forestry Commissioner), J. A. DORING (Town Clerk), ALD. H. E. E. GARSIDE (Mayor). F. J. LUDOWICI (President State Forestry League). I. DUTTON, W. T. SEAWARD, M. R. McGEE. J. HAIG, and J. S. HAIG…

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Outburst Described As Storm In A Tea-cup Statements by Aldermen Following Letter

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 May 1946 · page 1

The Mayor of Singleton (Ald. G. Hayes) said last night that the outburst which had been made by Ald. C. H. Dunlop at last meeting over the Loan Committee was "a storm in a tea cup."…

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County Council Proposal Not Approved

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 May 1946 · page 2

At the invitation of Dungog Muncipal Council, delegates from Stroud, Gloucester and Wallarobba Shire Couicils met at the council chambers,…

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Security Council Adopts Secrecy Rule

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 May 1946 · page 1

The Security Council has unanimously adopted a secrecy rule, permitting Council to deny a record of a private meeting to every U.N.O…

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News From the Council Table Business at Wednesday's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 May 1946 · page 1

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

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Council's Approach to Stinkwort Inspector and Councillors Discuss Problem. Widespread Infestation Feared

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 May 1946 · page 5

In a statement to the Shire Council on Monday last, Mr. Turner (noxious weeds inspector) declared that he could do nothing to control stinkwort unless the council authorised prosecutions against the offending landowners. He added that in one part of the district it would…

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No Sunday Football on Showground Council of N.a.a. Emphatic in Opposition

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 May 1946 · page 1

A notice of motion by Mr A. H. Hannam, that a resolution on the books of the council of the N. A. Association, not…

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Time of Meeting for N.a.a. Council Weather May Have Influence on Night Sessions

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 May 1946 · page 8

During the past three months the council of the Northern Agricultural Association has given the holding of meetings at night…

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Patrick Plains Shire Report on Council’s Funds

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 18 May 1946 · page 5

SINGLETON, Sat. — A debit balance of £3842/0/5 in the general fund was reported at yesterday’s meeting of the Patrick…

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New Shire Engineer

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 18 May 1946 · page 4

SINGLETON Sat. — Members of the Patrick Plains Shire Council yesterday interviewed two of the applicants for the position of…

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Municipal Council to Purchase Mower

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 May 1946 · page 2

Singleton Municipal Council is going in for mechanisation to maintain parks, plots, and footpaths, and last week's meeting decided to place an…

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Dungog Municipal Council Electricity Undertaking Town Clerk's Retort to Electricity Subcommittee

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 21 May 1946 · page 4

The Town Clerk, Mr W. J Macken, submitted the following report to the Electricity Committee:— "As directed by the Electricity…

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County Council Proposition to Remain in Abeyance Opposition Voiced

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 21 May 1946 · page 3

A the meeting of Dungog Municipal council, delegates from Strong Gloucester, and Wallarobba, Shires met in conference at the Town Had…

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