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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

1,296 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 42 of 65

Absence of Cr. Opie from Council Meetings

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 1

On Tuesday night, Kerrsley Council considered the matter of the continued absence of Cr. A. Opie, who…

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Cessnock Council Objects to Kearsley Amalgamation Scheme

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

Cessnock Council last night decided to object to the proposal to amalgamate the Municipal area with the…

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Exploitation of Greta Coal Urged. Move By Kearsley Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 1

On Tuesday night, at the meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council, a deputation was appointed to wait on…

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Rover Motors Bus Fares Kearsley Council Agrees To Increase

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 8

Kearsley Council has agreed to the proposal that Rover Motors bus fares be increased…

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Public Holiday in October Council Moves to End Past Confusions

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

For a number of years there has been confusion and doubt among the business people and employees of Dungog concerning the adoption of May…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle FRIDAY, 5th SEPTEMBER, 1947. News From the Council Table Business at Wednesday's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Mun[?] Council was held on Wednes[?] when there were present: Alder[?] E. C. Humphries (Mayor), S. C…

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Mayor’s Message of Greeting to Newcastle

Maitland Mercury · Monday 8 September 1947 · page 2

In his message to the Mayor of Newcastle (Ald. H. O. Quinian), which was conveyed with others by Funnels from Singleton and…

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Legion Council to Visit Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Monday 8 September 1947 · page 2

NEWCASTLE, Monday.—The Newcastle and Hunter District Council of the Legion of Ex-servicemen and Women will meet…

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A.L.P Hunter Federal Council. Monthly Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 September 1947 · page 5

At the monthly meeting, held in Maitland last Sunday, delegates from the Hunter electorates discussed nationalisation of banks and the proposal…

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Year's Work Reviewed Council Thinks Progress Has Been Good

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 9 September 1947 · page 1

The Town Clerk (Mr. W. J. Macken) submitted a detailed report to last week's meeting of Dungog Municipal Council, in which he gave a…

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Dr. Evatt In America Blames Veto For Council “Failure”

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 9 September 1947 · page 2

SAN FRANCISCO, September 9.—Use of the veto was responsible for the failure of the Security Council to reach decisions,…

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Rural Bank Liable for Council Rates When Mortgagee in Possession

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 9 September 1947 · page 1

The recent judgment of the High Court that the Rural Bank when mortgagee in possession is liable for Council rates has been…

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Rural Bank Bank Liable Fob Council Rates When Mortagee in Possession

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 September 1947 · page 2

The recent judgement of the Hi[?] Court that the Rural Bank when mo[?] gagee in possession is liable for coun[?] rates has been received with great [?]…

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Civic Welcome to State Governor Mayor Hopes For Large Attendance of Citizens

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 10 September 1947 · page 7

The Mayor of Mainland (Aid. H. T.Skilton) said to-day be hoped as many citizens as possible would attend the civic reception to the State Governor. (Lieut-General Northcott) to-morrow afternoon demonstrate to His Excellency the…

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Port Stephens Shire Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 11 September 1947 · page 4

The full Council was present at the ordinary monthly meeting, held on Friday last. Cr. E. Upton, (President) occupied the chair…

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World Council Of Churches

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 11 September 1947 · page 8

GENEVA, Switzerland, (Associated Press).—The World Council of Churches is planning a meeting here to October for leading youth…

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Shire’s Address of Welcome to His Excellency

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 11 September 1947 · page 4

The President of Lower Hunter Shire Council (Cr. L. G. Clements) presented the State Governor (Lieut.-General Northcott)…

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Muswellbrook Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the Muswellbrook Shire Council was held in the Shire Council Chambers on Wednesday last, when there were…

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Shire Council Employees to Have Two Days Off for Show

Singleton Argus · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 4

Yesterday's meeting of Patrick Plains Shire Council agreed to the suggestion of the engineer, A. W. Mclntyre, to allow employees of the…

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Shire Councillors Cynical, But Blunt Tone of Municipal Council Letter not Appreciated Another Offer of Conference to Be Made

Singleton Argus · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 1

Councillors of Patrick Plains Shire Council are not appreciative of the attitude of aldermen of the Municipal Council in connection with a conference it was proposal to hold between the members of the two local governing bodies of the area, and…

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