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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1948

1,198 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 9 of 60

Shire Council Inspection

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 19 February 1948 · page 4

The engineer (Mr. W. R. Lindsay) submitted to the meeting of Lower Hunter Shire Council today proposed Itinerary f[?] the…

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Port Stephens Shire Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 19 February 1948 · page 2

All the Councillors were presnt at the ordinary monthly meeting, on Monday night, February 9th. Cr. James, President, reported meeting…

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City Council’s Gasworks

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 19 February 1948 · page 5

The manager of Maitland City Council’s gasworks at East Maitland reports that gas made during January totalled 2,12[?],900…

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Freezing Wages, and Profits Attlee’s Policy Endorsed By TUC Council

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 19 February 1948 · page 5

LONDON, February 19.—The General Council of the Trade Union Congress has endorsed the Attlee Government’s policy on freezing wages, prices and profits. This is reported by Reuter, which says the council has…

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Merriwa Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Merriwa Shire Council was held on Monday, when the following councillors were present: Crs. J. J. Cannon…

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Aldermen Had Long Session

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 4

The big hand of the old clock in the meeting room of aldermen of the Municipal Council was on the way to…

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Municipal Council Meeting

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the above Council, held on Thursday of last week, the Mayor (Ald. J. H. Miller), presided over Aldermen…

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Clash Between Aldermen Further Argument Over Electricity Matter

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 8

There was a clash between Alderman C. 11. Dunlop and Alderman It. J. Tulloch during question time at last night's…

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Aberdeen Shire News

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 1

At last meeting of the Upper Hunter Shire Council, it was declared that Thursday, March 11, will be a public holiday in…

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Municipal Council's Creditors Paid Better Last Year

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 3

Presenting the "arrears of rates book" to last night's meeting of the Municipal Council, the Town Clerk (Mr…

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Municipal Council To Honour Swimmers Feats of Local Champions Praised

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 4

Civic recognition of the outstanding performances of Singleton swimmers in the recent Australian championships is to be made by the Municipal Council. This decision was reached last night…

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Council Cannot Meet Golfers

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 4

An application to last night's meeting of the Municipal Council from Singleton Golf club, asking that the service cost in…

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Free Parcels Requested by Mrs Formby Lord Mayor Refuses Request

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 7

Mrs. George Fonnby, wife of the English comedian, had asked the Food for Britain Fund to send 1500 free parcels…

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Status of Council Employees Raised

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 4

Mr E D Buchtmann was last night raised to the status of Deputy Town Clerk of Singleton, this following a…

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The Shire-the Carnival, and Muswellbrook Show Holiday Requests

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 1

At last meeting of the Upper Hunter Shire Council, an application was read from Scone Bushmen's Carnival and Show Association, requesting the Shire to declare a public holiday within its area on Friday, 13th March—the first day of Scone's…

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Council Loses Another Employee Over House Position

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 5

Singleton Municipal Council has lost yet another man because of the acute housing position in Singleton…

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News From the Council Table Business at Wednesday's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Muswellbrook Municipal Council was held on Wednesday, when there were present: Aldermen G. S. Adams…

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Special Machine to Wipe Out Weeds Council to Make Purchase

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 1

For the sum of £160, the Municipal Council decided last night to purchase a 45gallon hitumen emulsion…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle FRIDAY, 20th FEBRUARY, 1948. Junior Farmers' Advisory Committee District Council Formed

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 3

There was a large attendance of members, delegates and Junior Farmers at a Junior Farmers' Advisory committee meeting held in the…

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Newcastle Bus Service Council Supports Retention Considers Cancellation a Retrograde Step for Gloucester

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1948 · page 4

Following receipt of a letter from the Department of Road Transport which stated that it had been suggested to the Department that the…

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