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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1950

1,356 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 47 of 68

Another Veto in Security Council

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 7 September 1950 · page 1

LAKE SUCCESS, Sept. 7. — Russia yesterday vetoed -the American motion condemning North Korea for Its defiance of…

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Council Seeks Grant From Coal Board

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 7 September 1950 · page 4

MUSWELLBROOK, Thurs.— The ease for Joint Coal Board aid in financing part of the cost of erecting clubhouses and other…

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To-day’s Leader : The Driver Who Drinks Russia Admits Plane’s Identity Malik Brings Incident Before Security Council

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 7 September 1950 · page 1

LAKE SUCCESS, Sept. 7.—Russia has charged in a Note of protest that 11 American fighters operating off Korea on Monday shot down an “unarmed” Soviet twin-engine bomber with the loss of three Russian airmen…

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Council Reviews Amenity Projects

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 September 1950 · page 1

After a review of the full programme of proposed amenities in the area, Kearsley Shire Council decided at a special meeting last…

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Around the Council Table

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 September 1950 · page 3

It was estimated that the work of re-surfacing Vincent-street would cost in the vicinity of £4500, of which council would be…

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Loan Council Agrees to Big Borrowing

Maitland Mercury · Friday 8 September 1950 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday. — The Loan Council, after a stormy meeting late last night, agreed to the State Premiers’ financial…

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Milk Zone Dairymen's Council Executive Meeting

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 September 1950 · page 6

A meeting of the Executive Committee of the M.Z.D.C. was held in Sydney on Thursday last, 31st ult…

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Rebuff to Mr. Malik Council Rejects His Motion On Korean War

Maitland Mercury · Friday 8 September 1950 · page 1

LAKE SUCCESS, Sept. 8.—Nine of the Security Council’s 11 members last night joined to reject the Soviet motion calling on it to order the United States air force to cease bombing Korean towns…

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Loan Council Agrees to Demands. £174,409,000 for Works. Canberra

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 September 1950 · page 2

The Loan Council, after a stormy meeting late last night, agreed to the State Premiers' financial demands, and decided to raise £174,409,000 for…

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Security Council Proceedings Legal

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 9 September 1950 · page 1

LAKE SUCCESS, Sept. 9— The United Nations Security Council, meeting in closed session yesterday, rejected by 10…

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City Council Encourages Bootlegging

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 9 September 1950 · page 1

YAZOO CITY (Mississippi), Sept. 9.—An unofficial agreement between the city council and local bootleggers, under which…

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Australian Labor Party Port Stephens Shire Assembly

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 9 September 1950 · page 3

Port Stephens Shire Assembly, A.L.P. met at Soldiers Point on Sunday, August 27, and election of officers resulted as follows:—President: E. J…

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Milk Zone Dairymen's Council Meeting of Executive

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 9 September 1950 · page 1

A meeting of the Executive Committee of the M.Z.D.C. was held in Sydney on Thursday, 31st August. The secretary reported on the…

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Weekend Sport Tennis Patrick Plains Shire Championships

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 September 1950 · page 4

The annual Patrick Plains Shire tennis championships were commenced at the week-end. Entries were not as large as in…

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Muswellbrook Shire Council Yesterday's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 12 September 1950 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Shire Council was held yesterday, when there was a full attendance of councillors, with the exception of Cr. Jas…

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No Flies on This Council

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 12 September 1950 · page 1

Councillors of Mildura Shire have a large pet spider. The spider always stays in a corner of the President's room. It…

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Stroud Shire Council List of Electors

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 13 September 1950 · page 2

In view of the fact that Stroud Council has been under an Administratorship since the 4th March, 1949, and that there has been an alteration…

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£500 Grant for Shire Road

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 13 September 1950 · page 5

The Department of Main Roads will make a special grant of £600 to Lower Hunter Shire Council, towards the cost of…

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Annual Catholic Bazaar Mayor Performs Opening Ceremony

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 13 September 1950 · page 1

Glorious Spring weather attracted a large crowd to the Annual Catholic Bazaar, held in the James Theatre on Thursday. Takings were over £200…

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Flood Relief In Port Stephens Shire

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 13 September 1950 · page 4

RAYMOND TERRACE, Wed.— further £8000 has been allocated by the Port Stephens Shire Relief Committee, making…

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