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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1949

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United Europe Council in Germany

Maitland Mercury · Monday 13 June 1949 · page 1

FRANKFURT, June 18.—A German council of the international “United Europe Movement” will be constituted at Welsbaden to-day…

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Mayor's Welcome

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 15 June 1949 · page 3

His Worship the Mayor said it was a proud and happy day for Dungog to have a visit from His Excellency and his daughter. They were ah aware…

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Mayor's Comments

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 15 June 1949 · page 3

At the Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday night, the Mayor commented on the Vice-Regal visit. Ho said he deeply appreciated His…

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Council May Assist Book Publication

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 15 June 1949 · page 2

The finance committee of Maitland City Council is to give consideration to the possibility of assisting Maitland Rotary Club in the…

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Council Has No Power To Cheapen Golf Course Rating

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 15 June 1949 · page 5

Whilst appreciative of the good work being done by Maitland Golf Club, aldermen of the City Council are not in a position to cheapen the present rating—raised this year —But the matter will be placed before the annual Local…

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Port Stephens Shire Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 16 June 1949 · page 1

All the Councillors were present at the June meeting of the Port Stephens Shire Council. Cr. Richardson, (President), occupied…

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Upper Hunter Shire Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 June 1949 · page 7

Excerpts from minutes of June meeting of the above — Culverts, 3¾ and 13¾ miles M.R. 105: That the Department of…

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Shire Councillor Issues Summons Against Colleague

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 June 1949 · page 6

GOSFORD: Cr. T. W. Smith, of Gosford Shire Council, has summonsed Cr. W. J. A. Dennett, on a charge of…

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Questions To County Council

Maitland Mercury · Friday 17 June 1949 · page 7

When considering replies prepared by the County Clerk (Mr. G. Wells) to questions, asked by Newcastle Chamber of 'Commerce…

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Around the Council Table

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 June 1949 · page 9

Cessnock Council has adopted a suggestion by the Joint Coal Board that it make application for a permit for the Cessnock Baths…

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Hard Bargaining by Council of Foreign Ministers Paris

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 June 1949 · page 2

The Council of Foreign Ministers adjourned half an hour after midnight last night until Sunday, after hours of hard…

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Story of a Window Businessman Asks Council to Withdraw Permission

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 June 1949 · page 4

Mr. Boya Boland asked Singleton Council last night to withdraw the permission given to the owner of the…

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Dungog Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 18 June 1949 · page 4

The Mayor (Aid. Robinson), the Deputy Mayor (Aid. Bacon), and Aid. Gatty, H. and R. Shelton, Wood, and , Adams were present at the regular…

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"Too Many Critics" Discussion at Council Warms Up

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 18 June 1949 · page 1

Forthright criticism of work done (or left undone) at this week's Council meeting drew as equally forthright reply, and for a while it looked that…

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Hunter River Swollen with Flood Waters Breaches at Oakhampton and East Mainland Council Employees Stemming Breaks With Sand Bags Evacuation of Homes in Low Lying Areas Hundreds Seek Refuge Town HalI

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 18 June 1949 · page 1

A state of emergency exists m Maitland to-day as the Hunter River steadily rises to bursting point, breaks already having occurred at Oakhampton and East Maitland…

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Message From the Mayor

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 June 1949 · page 2

Aid. John McGrogan, Mayor of Singleton, said to-day that municipal services, temporarily dislocated, were being restored…

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Muswellbrook Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 June 1949 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Shire Council was held yesterday, when there were present: Crs. R. Clenda[?]ning (President), Jas. Lonergan, A…

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Mayor’s Praise For Workers

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 June 1949 · page 1

On behalf of the City Council, desire to express very sincere sympathy with everyone in the great suffering which this…

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The Mayor Appeals For Flood Relief

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 21 June 1949 · page 1

The Mayor of Maitland (Aid. F. O. Fahey) yesterday afternoon sent a telegram to the Prime Minister (Mr. Chifley)…

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Wallarobba Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 22 June 1949 · page 4

There was a full attendance at the regular monthly meeting of Walla-robba Shire Council, which was held last Tuesday in the Shire Chambers…

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