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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

1,296 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 55 of 65

Ukraine Elected To UNO Council

Maitland Mercury · Friday 14 November 1947 · page 1

FLUSHING, Nov. 14. — The Ukraine was elected to the United Nations Security Council by the General. Assembly to-day to…

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National Council of Farmers. Commission's Recommendations

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 14 November 1947 · page 3

The domestic and external economic policy of Australia as it affects primary industries, including the subject of price guarantees, is reviewed in the…

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Council Staff Farewells the Town Clerk

Maitland Mercury · Friday 14 November 1947 · page 4

When 80 members of Maitland City Council tendered the town Clerk (Mr. E. W. Williams) a farewell dinner et the Town Hall…

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Staff Tribute to “Father of the City Council”

Maitland Mercury · Friday 14 November 1947 · page 4

Opportunity was taken by the staff of Maitland City Council, [?] the farewell diner to the town clerk last night, to express…

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R.S.L. District Council Meeting at Muswellbrook

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 14 November 1947 · page 1

A meeting of the Hunter River District Council of the Returned Soldiers' League will be held at Muswellbrook on Sunday morning next…

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Dungog School of Arts Council Wants to Take Over

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 14 November 1947 · page 2

Arising from a report by the Building-Inspector concerning the condition of the Dungog School of Arts building, a suggestion was put forward…

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" Beware of Government" Say Shire Councillors Resolution For Testing For T.B. In Cattle

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 November 1947 · page 10

Following upon a letter from the Canobolas Shire Council, which urged support for the testing for tuberculosis in cattle…

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Shire Councillors Want say in Spending Money Diversion Of Opinion On Expenditure Of £20

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 November 1947 · page 3

Councillors of Patrick Plains Shire Council are to again approach the members of the Municipal Council for…

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Development of Parton Recreational Facilities. Support By Kea[?]sley Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 November 1947 · page 5

A proposal by the residents of Paxton to ask the Coal Board for assistance for the development of…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle FRIDAY, 14th NOVEMBER, 1947. News From the Council Table Business at Wednesday's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 14 November 1947 · page 3

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

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Docket System at the Sydney Municipal Markets

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 14 November 1947 · page 1

Commenting on the introduction of the docket system to cover sales of fruit and tomatoes at the Sydney Municipal Markets as from 1st…

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Finances of Patrick Plains Shire

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 15 November 1947 · page 6

SINGLETON, Friday.— [?] should finish the year with at least £1000 better off that last year,” said the President of the…

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Compulsory Voting at Council Elections Described As Preposterous Legislation

Singleton Argus · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 2

The Bill to Introduce compulsory voting at local government elections was vigorously opposed in the Legislative Assembly by…

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Milk Suppliers Resent Council’s Action Criticism of Compromise Without Reference To Committee

Maitland Mercury · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 2

SINGLETON, Monday. — A t a meeting, of milk suppliers in Singleton strong exception was takes to the Executive Council’s action in overruling the decision of the management committee to strike if the Milk Board price was…

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Wallarobba Shire Council Engineer's Report

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 November 1947 · page 4

The following works have been completed or commenced during the past month:— Stubbs' Gang: Completed culvert…

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Shire Council Election. Voting Time Extended

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 18 November 1947 · page 2

Electors of the Muswellbrook Shire are referred to an advertisement appearing elsewhere in this issue, notifying the extension of time of voting…

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Mayor To Welcome Speedway Stars

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 18 November 1947 · page 3

The English speedway test captain, Jack Parker with his teammate Alec Statham will arrive in Maitland to-morrow and during…

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Alderman Too Good for Cape Neddick Smart Five-Furlongs By Mandova

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 18 November 1947 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—At Victoria Park this morning, Alderman proved too good for Cape Neddick in a smartly run seven furlongs in 1.30¼. Alderman was being held back at the finish…

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A Review of Three Years' Work Scone Municipal Council Activities

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 18 November 1947 · page 1

In December, 1944, the citizens of Scone elected six of themselves to civic office for three years. The term has nearly ended, and many people are account the Council can give of…

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Served As Shire Councillor For 22 Years

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 18 November 1947 · page 2

Cr. Tranter, at last meeting of Port Stephens Shire Council, announced that he would not be contesting the election. He had…

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