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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

1,296 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 27 of 65

P. & C. Council Goes Out of Existence

Maitland Mercury · Friday 13 June 1947 · page 5

Maitland District Council of Parents and Citizens Associations automatically went out of existence last night when…

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Parents and Citizens' Association Formation of District Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 June 1947 · page 5

Are you interested in the education of your children? Do you think there should be changes in our education system? If so, the organising…

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Fund for Wells Family Council Makes Good Start

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 13 June 1947 · page 2

Speaking at the Council meeting on Monday night, Ald. J. Scott announced that on Saturday fire had totally destroyed the home of Mr. F. Wells…

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Aberdeen Resident Challenges Shire's Inspector No Noxious Weeds on Property to Remove

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 June 1947 · page 2

Mr. M. A. Walters this week received a registered letter from the Shire Council, instructing him to remove noxious weeds from his…

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News From the Council Table Business at Wednesday's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 June 1947 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Wednesday, when there were present:— Aldermen E. C. Humphries (Mayor),…

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Was Kearsley Council Snubbed? Guests Asked To Pay For Meal

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 June 1947 · page 7

The Deputy President of Kearsley Shire, Cr. A. L. Opie, on Tuesday night attacked the Municipal…

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Thornton Criticises MacARTHUR POLICY Lone Voice At W.F.T.U World Council Meeting

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 14 June 1947 · page 1

PRAGUE, June 14.—General MacArthur’s policy in Spain was strongly criticised by Mr. E. Thornton, national secretary of the Federated Ironworkers’ Association of Australia, at a meeting of the general council of the World…

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Pout Stephens Shire Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 17 June 1947 · page 2

The following are mentioned as candidates for the vacancy in A riding: Messrs. W. E. Smith, Nelson Bay; D. E. George, Bob's Farm; R. James,…

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Patrick Plains Shire Council Roll of Electors

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 June 1947 · page 5

ELECTORS of the Shire are hereby notified that Original Rolls of Electors are to be compiled during the month of July, 1947…

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Housing Scheme of Council

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 18 June 1947 · page 2

The town clerk (Mr. E. W. Williams) reported to a meeting of the Maitland City Council last night that, of the 16 houses being…

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40 Hours for Council Staff

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 18 June 1947 · page 2

“When the 40 hours week comes into operation, will consideration be given to working the council staff on five days?”…

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Council to Restrict Parking Traffic Dangers At Corners In High Street

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 18 June 1947 · page 3

On a recommendation of the transport committee, Maitland City Council last night agreed to restrict parking in portions of St. Andrew and Church streets. Traffic authorities will be asked to consider the…

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Plan for a Coalfields Council

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 19 June 1947 · page 6

MILLFIELD: In the Cessnock Municipal Council plan to form a coalfields Council taking in a great part of Kerssiey Shire folk…

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Vital N. S, W Council Debate

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 19 June 1947 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thurs—One of the most vital debates in trade union history is expected at to-night’s meeting of the NSW Labour…

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City Council’s Garage Is New Type

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 19 June 1947 · page 6

An innovation in building consecution now becoming popular overseas is embodied in the garage being built at the rear of the…

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Municipal Council Cannot Waive Rates Last Night's Decision of Aldermen

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 4

Requests from two local residents to last night's meeting of the Municipal Council, seeking waiving or concession in relation…

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Stroud Shire Council Loans Approved

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 2

The Local Government Department advised Stroud Shire Council on Friday of the Governor's approval of the following special loans:—…

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Lively Discussion in Cessnock Council. Echo of Invitation to Meet Governor Mayor Castigates Communist Aldermen and Councillors

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 1

The usual calm which pervades the atmosphere of the Cessnock Council Chambers on meeting nights was shattered on Tuesday night last, when discussion opened on the statement made by members of Kearsley Shire that they had been insulted…

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Boundary Extensions Very Much In The Air Aldermen Reluctant On County Council Idea Reported Ratification of Area by Shire Councilors

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 1

The boundary extensions question is very much in the air at thepresent time, and aldermen of the Municipal Council last night did not have a happy outlook, particularly so far as a county council for the reticulation of electricity in the town and shire areas is concerned. The Mayor (Aid. G. Hayes) in the course of a Mayoral minute, reported that there had been a…

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Stroud Shire Council Appoint Town Planner. Community Hotel

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 2

After meeting in committee, the Council of the Shire of Stroud on Friday last adopted the preliminary sketch prepared by the Shire…

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