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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

1,296 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 37 of 65

Shire Road Works Code Decision by Merriwa Shire Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 8

Pursuant to notice of motion, Cr. J. A. Henderson moved at the last meeting of the Merriwa Shire Council the following resolution:—…

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Patrick Plains Shire Council Triennial List of Electors

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 5

NOTICE is hereby given that the lists of persons who appear to have the requisite qualifications for enrolment as Electors of the several…

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Dungog Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 6

An apology was tendered for the absence of Ald. Fitzgerald, M.L.A., from the meeting of Dungog Municipal Council on Monday night, and the…

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Police Protection in Dungog Aldermen Think Local Service Ridiculous

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 1

Recently Dungog Council protested to the Police Department at the inadequate police protection for town and district, it was then stated that…

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Kearsley Shire Engineer's Report

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 4

The following report by the Shire Engineer was adopted by Kearsley Shire Council on Tuesday night:— During the period ending on 1st instant…

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Milk Zone Dairymen's Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 4

A well attended meeting of the Management Committee of the Milk Zone Dairymen's Council was hold in Sydney on the 31st July. Mr. E. J…

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Health Scheme Approved By Miners’ Council

Maitland Mercury · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 4

SYDNEY: The Joint Coal Board’s Health plan for New South Wales mineworkers was approved by the Miners Central…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle FRIDAY, 8th AUGUST, 1947. Proposed Loans Total £35,000 Municipal Council's New Works. Road Reconstruction, Water Augmentation, Gasworks Additions

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 3

A report by the Town Clerk at Wednesday's meeting of the council indicated that loans totalling £35,000 will be required to finance…

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Floats in Newcastle Celebrations Council Rejects Proposal

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 1

In a letter read at this week's meeting of Dungog Council, the Organiser of the Newcastle 150th Anniversary Celebrations reminded the Council of…

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Proposed Salary Rise Astounds Mr. Bruxner “Cynical Grab,” Says Lake Macquarie Shire President

Maitland Mercury · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 4

SYDNEY, Friday.—While he believed present Parliamentary salaries were inadequate, he was astounded at the lavishness of the present Caucus proposals, said the leader of the State Parliamentary Country Party, Mr. Bruxner,…

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No Indication of Action State and Council Banking Change

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 3

What action would be taken by the State Government in the event of the exercise of the powers of the Commonwealth Banking Act, 1947, would not be…

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Quarterly Meeting of P.p.u. District Council Postponed

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 4

The quarterly meeting of Central Hunter District Council of the Primary Producers' Union, which was to nave been held next Thursday, has…

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News From the Council Table Business at Wednesday's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 1

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

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Kearsley and Cessnock Amalgamation. Kearsley Council Objects To Cessnock Plam

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 4

Kearsley Council on Tuesday night supported a recommendation by the President, Cr. Varty, to reject the…

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Nectar Secretion in Eucalypts Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 5

Research on the nectar secretion in eucalypts was showing great promise the Acting Minister-in-Charge of the C.S.&I.R., the Hon. W. J. F…

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Municipality of Scone List of Electors

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 6

A List has been compiled showing the name and addresses of all persons who appear to have the requisite qualifications of…

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Municipality of Singleton Original Lists of Electors

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 August 1947 · page 5

NOTICE is hereby given that the Lists of Electors for this Municipality have been and copies thereof may be inspected by…

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Muswellbrook Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 12 August 1947 · page 1

The usual monthly meeting of the Muswellbrook Shire Council was held yesterday morning, when there were present: Crs. R. Clendinning…

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Alderman Resigns As Result of Poll

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 August 1947 · page 2

Ald. F. W. Aldis has tendered his resignation because of the adverse vote recorded at the poll on Saturday. He is very disgusted at the…

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Parry Leaves County Council

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 13 August 1947 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wed.—Sydney County Council accepted the resignation of Cr. S. E. Parry. Hr resigned because of ill-health…

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