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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1946

1,162 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 33 of 59

Council's Works Foreman's Report

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 2

The following is a report by Cessnock Council's Works Foreman of the work carried out during the past fortnight:— "Two concrete crossings have been…

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£2081 Owing to Singleton Council

Maitland Mercury · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 2

SINGLETON, Friday.—At the monthly meeting of the Municipal Council last night, reports showed outstanding rates and…

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Nine-inch Feeder Main to Boost Gas Service Chief Gas Examiner Meets Municipal Council. £4500 Improvement Scheme

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 1

The Chief Gas Examiner, Mr. A. T. Brown, met the aldermen at a special meeting of the Municipal Council on Wednesday to consider the steps to be taken for the improvement of the town gas supply. The meeting discussed the report…

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Labour Council Dealing with Strike Threat

Maitland Mercury · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday, — Unless the Federal Government takes [?]mmadate steps to settle the engine drivers seniority strike, every…

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Council Loses Case Against T. Duncan

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 5

Cessnock Municipal Council proceeded against Mr T. D[?], of [?] Street, Cessnock, for rates alleged owing a block of land…

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Wariness of Communism Shire Councillors Want Full Youth Movement Facts

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 4

Patrick Plains Shire Council yesterday decided to sever all connections with the National Fitness Council until the Fitness Council gave some indications of their standing with regards to politics…

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Mayoral Minute Puts Writing on the Wall Likelihood of Increased Rating by Municipal Council Move to Have Revaluation Made, But Not Carried

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 1

A minute submitted to last night's meeting of the Municipal Council by the Mayor (Ald. G. Hayes) puts the writing on the wall for an increase in rates in Singleton municipality in the not too distant future…

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Ald. Horne Creates History Ordered to Retire From Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 1

There was a lively interlude at Cessnock Council on Tuesday night when Ald. Evans began to speak on a rescission motion dealing with the granting of a taxi licence. He pointed out that the West End of Cessnock was one of…

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Objection to Temporary Buildings at Cessnock Technical College Cessnock Council Discussion

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 2

In a recent issue of the "Eagle," we commented on the abnormal delay in the construction of the…

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Recovery of Municipal Rates Important Case at Cessnock

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 5

At Cessnock District Court on Wednesday, before His Honour Judge Nield. Cessnock Municipal Council proceeded against Bernard…

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Council Fails in Rate Case

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 20 July 1946 · page 2

CESSNOCK: Giving reserved judgement at Cessnock District Court, His Honor Judge Nelld in the case in which the…

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Shire Council Finances

Singleton Argus · Monday 22 July 1946 · page 2

It was revealed from the financial statement of the Patrick Plains Shire Council that on July 11 there was £2695/4/ in outstanding rates. The…

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Engineer's Report to Shire Council Heavy Expenditure on Plant

Singleton Argus · Monday 22 July 1946 · page 1

In presenting his report to the July meeting of Patrick Plains Shire Council, the Shire Engineer (Mr A. W. McLlntyre),…

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Council Misunderstood, Says Mayor Complaint Over Loud Speaker ALD. J. Brittlifte Outspoken

Singleton Argus · Monday 22 July 1946 · page 2

"I am sorry we dealt with this matter in committee, which prevented publicity, because council has been misunderstood over the…

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Request For Council Amenities

Singleton Argus · Monday 22 July 1946 · page 1

When Mr. L. Cowley, of Redbournbery, wote to the July meeting of the Municipal Council, equesting that council's water and electricity…

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Two Resignations From Na.a. Council Councillors to Be Asked to Reconsider Decision

Singleton Argus · Monday 22 July 1946 · page 2

Two councillors of the Northern Agricultural Association Council wrote to the meeting on Saturday tendering their…

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Stroud Shire Council (Continued)

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 23 July 1946 · page 4

On the motion of Crs. Zeininger and Tunnock, it was decided to send a protest through Mr. R. L. Fitzgerald, M.L.A., against the terms of the offer…

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Stroud Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 23 July 1946 · page 1

All Councillors were present at the monthly meeting of the Stroud Shire Council on Friday, 12th July. The following recommendations…

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MR. T. Gilmore Wins By-elec-tion Superior Communist Organisation. Who Will Be the Next Mayor?

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 July 1946 · page 1

There were several factors which were r[?]p[?]nsible for the Communist candidate (Mr. T. Gilmore) winning the Municipal by-elections by a…

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Briefs From Kearsley Shire Council

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 24 July 1946 · page 2

CESSNOCK, Wed.—At the request of Cr. Johnson, it was decided, at Kearsley Shire Council, to write to the Board of Fire…

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