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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1950

1,356 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 67 of 68

Army Wants "Tank Roads" Repairing Shire to Ask for Labour and finances

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 December 1950 · page 2

Between January 1 and November 30 this year, Patrick Plains Shire Council's expenditure on roads maintenance and repairs totalled £10,245, it was stated at last Thursday's meeting of the Council…

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New Municipal Council Meets Ald. W. T. R. Cooper Mayor—Unopposed

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 19 December 1950 · page 1

THE newly-elected Municipal Council met for the first time last night at the Council Chambers, when all aldermen were present at the special sitting for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing year. THE only nomination received was that of Ald. W. T. R. Cooper, who…

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Scone's Mayor and Deputy-mayor

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 December 1950 · page 3

ALd.W. T. R. Cooper has been reelected Mayor of Scone, and Ald. N. V. J. Gill, formerly of Muswellbrook, is the town's new…

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Milk Zone Dairymen's Council. Muswellbrook [?]Branch Formed

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 December 1950 · page 1

On 28th November, at the Masonic Hall, Muswellbrook, a number of dairy farmers decided to re-form the local branch of the Milk Zone…

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Council's Interest in £345 Aldermen Fight

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 December 1950 · page 1

Singleton Municipal Council believe the Department of Local Government owe them £345. The Department says not. The Council is willing to seek arbitration in…

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Gloucester Shire President

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 20 December 1950 · page 2

Dr. J. N. Channon was re-elected President of Gloucester Shire for his second term at a special meeting last Wednesday. Cr. Isaac Moore was…

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Pt. Stephens Shire

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 20 December 1950 · page 2

Cr. S. J. Rodgers was elected president of Port Stephens Shire Council. The allowance was fixed at £104. Cr. Cyril Adam was elected…

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Occupation of Unfinished Houses Municipal Council's Firm Stand

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 December 1950 · page 2

Singleton Municipal Council will take a firm stand in the future in the case of people occupying…

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The Council Regrets

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 December 1950 · page 2

Singleton trader sending off a cheque for his electricity account in November wondered what happened when he…

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New President of Lower Hunter Shire

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 20 December 1950 · page 5

Lower Hunter Shire Council to-day elected Cr. L. G. Clements President for the forthcoming year. He was the only nominee…

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Shire President Warns Pupils Against High Wage Temptations

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 20 December 1950 · page 3

Speaking at the Dungog Public School's Sixth Class Dinner last Thursday, the President of Wallarobba Shire Council (Cr. J. B. Carlton)…

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Council to Question Non Voters

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 20 December 1950 · page 2

The 358 persons who did not vote at the recent elections will be sent "Please Explain" cards by the Returning Officer (Mr. W. J. Macken)…

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Shire Seeks Action to Halt Transfer of Landing Strip

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 20 December 1950 · page 4

The Minister for Air (Mr. White), through Mr. Allen Fairhall, M.H.R., in a letter to a meeting of Wallarobba Shire, said that…

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Xmas Holiday Accidents Advice From Road Safety Council

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 December 1950 · page 1

In an effort to limit the seriousness of injuries which will result from accidents during the holiday period,…

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School of Arts a Menace Council to Press Department to Effect Repairs

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 20 December 1950 · page 2

Dungog Municipal Council unanimously decided on Monday night to Inform the Education Department of the shocking condition of the School…

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Lower Hunter Shire Estimates

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 21 December 1950 · page 4

Lower Hunter Shire Council (Mr. C. H. Hodson) presented the estimates for 1951 to the council meeting yesterday,…

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Shire’s Unexpended Road Grants

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 21 December 1950 · page 4

CESSNOCK, Thursday.—Kearsley Shire Council has accumulated £87,500 in unexpended road grants…

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Council Seeks Expert Advice

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 21 December 1950 · page 4

SINGLETON, Thurs,— Singleton Municipal Council has decided not to allow any further sub-division in the Pelerin estate…

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Onus Is on Council

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 21 December 1950 · page 4

The under secretary. Department of Lands, advised the health and by-laws committee of Maitland City Council that a request, made…

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Three Cases of Polio in Lower Hunter Shire

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 21 December 1950 · page 3

Three cases of poliomyelitis within the Lower Hunter Shire were reported to council by the health inspector (Mr. T. C…

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