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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1949

1,262 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 19 of 64

"Red Tape," Says Mayor School Hall Not Available

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 April 1949 · page 5

After the inspector of Schools, had advised Cessnock Municipal Council on Tuesday night that it was regretted the High School Assembly…

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Around the Council Table

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 April 1949 · page 8

Advice from the Joint Coal Board that it was undertaking a grant of [?]395/7/10 towards council's contribution to the Northumberland County…

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Public Library for Singleton Shire to Be Consulted

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 April 1949 · page 1

Singleton and District Chamber of Commerce last night asked the Municipal Council if any decision had been made…

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Meeting Of Show Council Postponed

Maitland Mercury · Friday 22 April 1949 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Maitland Show Council was postponed last night because only members—three lees than…

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Petrol Shortage Stops Taxis Council Asked to Help

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 April 1949 · page 2

Henry Easter traffic had eaten up taxi drivers petrol allowances, and quite a number of them were unable to continue to operate until they…

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County Council Plan for Boulevarde Resumption Costs Are Comparatively Small

Maitland Mercury · Friday 22 April 1949 · page 3

NEWCASTLE, Friday. — Northumberland County Council yesterday afternoon gave further consideration to proposal of the planner (Mr. F. G. Stone) for the widening of King street, Newcastle, and the construction of a…

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Paxton C.c. Wants More Help From Coal Board and Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 April 1949 · page 7

While assistance had been received from Kearsley Shire and the Coal Board for the wicket and material it was felt that much more could be done…

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Council Still Seeking Information On T.B. Free Milk Ald. Dunlop and Brittliffe Clash

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 April 1949 · page 1

After a long campaign for the establishment of a tuberculosis-free milk supply for Singleton, the Municipal Council continues to seek further information. Council has already had abortive conferences…

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Aldermen Wary on Milk Price

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 23 April 1949 · page 2

SINGLETON, Sat. — Singleton Municipal Council will Inquire from ether distributing districts the effect on the price of milk…

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Road Safety Council at Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 23 April 1949 · page 4

SINGLETON, Saturday.—Singleton Municipal Council has decided to call a public meeting at a [?] to be arranged in as endeavour to…

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Site For Municipal Markets

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 23 April 1949 · page 2

NEWCASTLE: The acting district surveyor of the Lands Department, East Maitland, wrote to Northumberland County…

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Mayor and Shire President to Welcome Visitors Big Conference at Singleton

Singleton Argus · Monday 25 April 1949 · page 3

The Mayor (Aid. J. McGrogan) and the Shire President (Cr. A. F. Pankhurst) will welcome visitors to Singleton…

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Dungog Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 27 April 1949 · page 1

A meeting of the Council of tho Municipality of Dungog was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, 19th inst. Present were His…

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Official Opening. Deputy Lord Mayor of Newcastle Performs Ceremony

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 27 April 1949 · page 3

In the party for the Official Opening Ceremony were the President of the Show (Mr. A. H. Bowen), Aid. MacDonald (Deputy Lord Mayor of…

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Milk Zone Dairymen's Council Annual Meeting

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1949 · page 2

The fifth annual meeting of the Milk Zone Dairymen's Counciu was held in Sydney on 20th inst., Mr. E. J. Noble, of Jamberoo, presiding. The meeting, one of the…

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Milk Zone Dairymen's Council Mr. J. B. Carlton President

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 27 April 1949 · page 3

At the fifth annual meeting of the above, held in Sydney on 20th April, Mr. J. B. Carlton, of Dungog, was elected President. For the past four…

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Scone Council Takes Steps in Diphtheria Outbreak Immunization Campaign to Be Carried Out

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1949 · page 1

At last night's meeting of the Scone Municipal Council, aldermen decided to act at once with the commencement of a diphtheria immunization campaign. With the recent outbreak in…

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Kearsley Shire Finances

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 6

CESSNOCK, Thursday—The auditors (Messrs R. C. Vidal and Co) reported to Kearsley Shire Council last night that with revenue…

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Sharply Questioned by Council

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thurs—It was revealed to-day that Cecil Sharpley, one time leader of the Communist Party In Victoria, was…

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£3210 Deficit for Maitland Council

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 5

Operations of Maitland City Council tor the twelve months to the end of December were responsible for a deficit of…

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