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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

1,296 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 8 of 65

Criticism of Aldermen at Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 22 February 1947 · page 5

SINGLETON: Ald. J. Britliffs criticised Aldermen at the meeting of the Municipal Council when further requests were…

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Arrears Of Rates At Singleton Council

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 22 February 1947 · page 5

SINGLETON: The town clerk (Mr. C. A. Buchan) reported to the Municipal Council that arrears of rates amounted to…

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Municipal Council's Finances Better Than Last Year Shire Council, Has Big "Owing List" But Rates Only Just Out

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 February 1947 · page 3

It was reported to the meeting of Singleton Municipal Council last week that finances this year are better than was the…

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Shire Council Sends Bulldozer Into Action Whirlwind Demonstration This Morning

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 February 1947 · page 2

The bulldozer unit recently purchased by Patrick Plains Shire Council at a cost of approximately £800, went into…

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Big Road Unit Coming to Singleton £2000 Purchase by Shire Council

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 February 1947 · page 1

Country dwellers, who are obliged to travel over shire roads that are in need of attention, will be pleased to learn that…

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Shire Council to Hire Plant Scale of Charges to Be Prepared

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 February 1947 · page 4

Councillors decided at the February meeting of Patrick Plains Shire Council that in future any machinery likely to be…

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Application for Sewerage Connection Shire Dweller Concerned

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 February 1947 · page 2

An application was received by last week's meeting of the Municipal Council from Mr. R. L. Bailey, in which he sought…

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School Boys to Attend City Council

Maitland Mercury · Monday 24 February 1947 · page 3

Alderman of Maitland City Council will hare a gallery of nearly 50 twelve and thirteen-year-old High School boys, at their fortnightly…

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R.s,l Council “Condemns” Immigration Minister Alleged Failure To Answer Queries

Maitland Mercury · Monday 24 February 1947 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.—The State Council of the Returned Soldiers’ League yesterday carried a motion condemning the Minister for Immigration (Mr. A. A. Gal well) for his alleged failure to reply to specific inquiries on the admission…

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Council to Look for Improvements to Albion Park Deputation From Tennis Club "Ashamed"

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 February 1947 · page 1

The Works Committee, which is the council as the whole, is to make an inspection at Albion Park tennis courts before next…

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Stroud Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1947 · page 4

Stroud Shire Council's monthly meeting was held on Friday, 14th last. All councillors were present except Cr. Tunnock, who forwarded an…

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Shire Office Assistant Resigns. Council's Appreciation of Services

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 25 February 1947 · page 4

At their monthly meeting on Wednesday the Shire Council had before it the resignation of Miss V. M. Murray, who had given excellent service…

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Request for Resident Telephone Mechanic. Shire Council Support Sought

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 25 February 1947 · page 4

A deputation, consisting of Messrs C. Roach, W. G. Hackett and W. M. Schofield, asked the Shire Council at its meeting on Wednesday, to support…

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Dungog Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1947 · page 3

There were present at the regular meeting of Dungog Municipal Council at the Council Chambers on Monday 17th, the Mayor (Aid. D R…

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Criticism of Shire Roads

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 25 February 1947 · page 4

During the recent heavy rain many complaints were heard in the street concerning the condition of roads in the shire. There was, however, only…

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Water Rights For Couridulds. Protest by Kearsley Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 February 1947 · page 4

The Pedant of the Kearsley Shire Council (Cr. Varty) criticised the Hunter Water Board at a special meeting of his Council last night for [?] fallure…

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High School Boys At Council Meeting

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 26 February 1947 · page 2

A party of about 40 first year students at Maitland Boys’ High School followed the business at Maitland City Council meeting…

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Mayor’s Reply On The Saleyards Controversy Removal Not In Best Interests Of City And District

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 26 February 1947 · page 2

Replying to criticism by Maitland Hospital Board of Maitland City Count’s attitude in respect to the removal of the Campbell’s Hill saleyards, the Mayor (Aid. K. T. Skilton) declared at a meeting of council last night that It was…

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Merriwa Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 February 1947 · page 8

The regular monthly meeting of the Merriwa Shire Council was held on Wednesday of last week. Those present were: Councillors T. J. Houlahan…

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Municipal Council and Outside Services (To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 February 1947 · page 3

Sir, Anyone reading the "Argus" report of last Council meeting and not knowing the facts, would get the impression from Alderman Brittliffe's…

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