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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1946

1,162 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 51 of 59

Ratepayer Defies Council For Rates

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 13 November 1946 · page 1

Lower Hunter Shire Council had an unusual problem to solve to-day, when the clerk (Mr. Hodson) read a reply from a rate…

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Maitland Council’s Works Restrictions On Outdoor Staff

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 13 November 1946 · page 4

Works approved by life Maitland City Council can only carried out as labour is available, the Mayor (Aid. H. T. Skilton) stated at the meeting of the council last night. The Mayor said that the council had restricted the…

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No Play Centres For Christmas National Fitness Council Terms “Unjust”

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 13 November 1946 · page 4

A recommendation made to the Maitland City Council night by the Maitland National Fitness Committee regarding play centres was rejected. The committee considered the terms laid down by the…

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The Art of Selfexpression Competition Conducted by Junior Farmers' Club Council

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 November 1946 · page 2

To encourage the art of selfexpression among junior farmers, who are to be our agricultural leaders, the Junior…

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Miners Threaten to Strike Demands Must Be Met By Christmas, Says Council

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 13 November 1946 · page 7

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Unless demands for improved conditions in the coal industry were granted by the end of the year, the Miners’ Central Council decided that all “necessary steps,” including strike action, would be taken…

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Port Stephens Shire Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 14 November 1946 · page 3

The monthly meeting, was attended by the full Council, the President Cr. Parish, in the chair. Cr. Parish reported fully on the…

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Holidays in Stroud Shire

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 14 November 1946 · page 4

As Boxin Day this year will fall on a Thursday, the Stroud Shire Council has decided to apply for the proclamation of…

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Ana Petition Rejected by Privy Council

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 14 November 1946 · page 5

LONDON, Nov. 14.—The privy Council to-day rejected a petition by Australian National Airways, appealing against the judgment of the…

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Upper Hunter Shire Council Usual Monthly Meeting

The Scone Advocate · Friday 15 November 1946 · page 2

Cr. A. A. McDonald (President) occupied the chair at the meeting of the above Council held in Scone on 7th inst. Also present were…

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Municipal and Shire Employees' Picnic

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 November 1946 · page 10

The employees of Cessnock Municipal and Kearsley Shire Council held their eighth annual picnic at Speer's Point Park, Lake Macquarie, on Friday…

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Dungog Municipal Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 November 1946 · page 4

The regular meeting of Dungog Municipal Council wan held on Tuesday night. The Mayor (Ald. D. R. Mackay) presided, and there were…

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Betrayed Mayor To Gestapo

Maitland Mercury · Friday 15 November 1946 · page 1

BERLIN, NOT. 15.—The German Communal Court sentenced Helene- Schwarzel, 44, spinster, to 15 years’ hard labour for…

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Temporary Library Premises. Mayor's Room Chosen

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 15 November 1946 · page 1

Muswellbrook's public library, to be conducted by the Shire and Municipal Councils, will be housed in the Mayor's room until such time as…

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Shire Riding to Be Increased

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 November 1946 · page 3

The Port Stephens Shire Council has decided to extend "B" Riding to include that portion of "A" 'Riding, near Raymond Terrace, which is fast…

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15 Years for German Spinster Denounced Lord Mayor of Leipzig to Gestapo

Singleton Argus · Friday 15 November 1946 · page 4

The German Communal Court sentenced Helene Schwarzel (44), spinster, to 15 years' hard labor for denouncing to the Gestapo Dr. Hans…

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Who Wants a New House? Council Scheme

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 15 November 1946 · page 1

The opportunity exists for home-seekers to purchase five houses which the council proposes to build. The average price is…

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News From the Council Table Business at Wednesday's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 15 November 1946 · page 7

There was a full attendance of aldermen at Wednesday's meeting of the Municipal Council. B. L. McCoy, hon. secretary, War…

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Peculiar Procedure at Central Council Mr. Wells Votes Himself In

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 November 1946 · page 1

On the casting vote of Mr. Wells, the Miners' Central Council decided to call fresh nominations for General President and allow Mr. Wells…

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Peeps Into the Past Singleton 15,25,50 Years Ago (From Issues of "Argus" for Period Ended November 14, 1896) South Singleton Council

Singleton Argus · Friday 15 November 1946 · page 2

A meeting of the South Singleton Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers, when there were present; Ald. H. J. Miner (Mayor),…

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Wallarobba Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 19 November 1946 · page 3

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

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