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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1950

1,356 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 8 of 68

Council Protest On Electricity Control

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 2

Ald. F. O. Pahey will represent Maitland City Council at a conference of local authorities to protest against the New South…

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Road Council to Review Safety Measures

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 2

The executive of the Road Safety Council on Monday appointed a special committee to review its policy and draw…

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Reassurance on City’s Fire Protection Council Told That Arrangements Are Adequate

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 2

The Board of Fire Commissioners has sent Maitland Council a letter reassuring the council about the position of fire fighting arrangements in Maitland. The city was quite safe, it said…

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Electricity in Kearsley Shire

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 9 February 1950 · page 2

CESSNOCK, Thursday.—Following receipt of an offer from Maitland City Council to reticulate electricity, Kearsley Shire Council has…

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Appeals to Privy Council

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 9 February 1950 · page 1

CAPETOWN, Feb. 9.— South Africa took a further step towards abolishing South Africa’s right of appeal to the Privy…

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Branxton Progress Association Deputation to Shire Council

Singleton Argus · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 4

A deputation from Branxton Progress Association will approach Kearsley Shire Council to station one or two men…

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Council Table

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 4

"We will be giving the people of Aberidars another "yesore," said Aid. Hartcher at a meeting of Cessnock Council on Tuesday night when…

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Electricity Extensions in Kearsley Shire

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 3

At a special meeting of Kearsley Shire Council on Tuesday night it was decided to ask Maitland City Council to submit a schedule of electricity charges,…

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Municipal Gasworks. Mayor Gravely Concerned with Supply Position. Consumers' Co-operation Sought to Conserve Stocks

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 1

The Mayor makes a statement to the Press in the form of an appeal to all gas consumers to conserve the use of gas for…

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New Kent County Council Nursery

Maitland Mercury · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 2

A residential nursery for 40 children was recently opened by Kent County Council near Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. The building, which was converted from a private residence, stands in defensive grounds, and is fitted with the most up-to-date…

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Mr. Holt on Miners' Council Declaration

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 5

The declaration by the Miners' Central Council this week that it would not cooperate with the Menzies' Government was unreal and unjust, the…

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Pension Means Test "Grave Injustice" P.P. Council Move for Abolition

Singleton Argus · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 4

The Central Hunter District P.P.U. Council will move for the abolition of the old-age pension means test. Raising the matter at yesterday's Council…

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Hard Job to Oust Labor Government Liberal Council Urges Big Effort

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 4

The State Council of the Liberal Party decided on Monday night that despite the success of the non-Labor Parties at the Federal elections, it would not be easy to unseat the McGirr Government at the State elections…

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P.M.G. Invited To Inspect Post Office Council's Claim for New Building

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 1

"If the Postmaster General comes here and sees the miserable little place we have, he should do something about getting us a new post office," said the…

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Enthusiastic Conference "Dungog Well Received." Mayor Tells Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 11 February 1950 · page 6

Talking on the Newcastle Conference re the Barrington Tops held last week, at which representatives from shires and municipalities in the…

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Dungog Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 11 February 1950 · page 1

His Worship the Mayor (Ald. F. H. Robinson) presided over Ald. L. Gatty, H. and R. Shelton, R. Jones, J. W. Scott, W. Arnold, and N. Adams…

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Seven Shire Riding Wanted

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 11 February 1950 · page 2

At last meeting of Stroud Shire Council, it was decided that application be made under the provisions of Section 61 (a) of the Local…

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Aldermen Dread Rain Grass Will Grow Rapidly Motor Mower in Garage

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 11 February 1950 · page 2

After Ald. N. Adams had moved a motion at Monday's Council meeting that the mower next head towards the corner of Mackay and Lord…

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Licenses Granted by Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 11 February 1950 · page 2

Dungog Municipal Council at its meeting on Monday night, approved of the following licenses:—Mrs. B. E. Watson and Mr. G. A. Lloyd, barber's…

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Modern Swimming Baths Municipal Council Favours Project Clerk Instructed to Submit Report on Costs

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 11 February 1950 · page 6

Aldermen at last Monday night's meeting of the Dungog Municipal Council wholeheartedly supported Ald. R. A. Jones and H. R. Shelton in a notice of motion: "That consideration be given to the…

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