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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1951

1,180 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 25 of 59

Paterson Labour Council

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 14 June 1951 · page 6

The monthly meeting of Paterson Federal Electorate Council adopted the report of the Campaign Director, Mr. W. Ferry, and…

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Sport Organisations Display Self-help City Council Adopts £16,600 Improvements Scheme

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 14 June 1951 · page 4

Because of agreement reached with various sporting organisations of the city, Maitland City Council intends embarking on a £16,000 expenditure programme to improve playing facilities…

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Shire Electre[?]

Maitland Mercury · Friday 15 June 1951 · page 4

MERRIWA: The [?] Council has appointment Mr. A. W New[?] of [?]…

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"Igloos" Not Wanted At Cessnock Retrograde Step, Says Aldermen

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 June 1951 · page 5

Ald. G. Fairleigh told Cessnock Council on Wednesday night that he had been the type of "Igloo" that was being built for migrants at Greta Camp and if the seme type of buildings were going to be erected on the site in Wollombi-…

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Tar Surfacing Shire Roads

Maitland Mercury · Friday 15 June 1951 · page 4

In a report to Port Stephens Shire Council the engineer stated what tar spring was In progress or pavements being…

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Around the Council Table

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 June 1951 · page 5

Notice of recission of a motion carried at the last meeting was given by Ald. Baillie at the Cessnock Council…

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Blasting of Open Cuts A.L.P. Request to Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 June 1951 · page 5

Following a request from the Cessnock branch of the A.L.P., Cessnock Municipal Council decided on…

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Stroud Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 16 June 1951 · page 1

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Stroud Shire Council was held recently in the Council Chambers at Stroud. Cr. C. N. Flannery (President) presided over Councillors A. C. Moore, W. Lowrey, J.F.Colliton, R.E.Zeininger, L. A. Murray and C. Wilson. The President extended to Cr…

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Made Mayor Blush

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 16 June 1951 · page 2

Mr. Anderson, of the University Promotion Group, Newcastle, had an appointment with the Mayor, Ald. F. H. Robinson, at 11.30 a.m. Saturday…

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Shire President Reports on Conference

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 16 June 1951 · page 4

In a minute presented at Tuesday's meeting of the Wallarobba Shire Council, the President (Cr. J. B. Carlton) reported on the Shires'…

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Shire Flood Damage Grant of £13,650

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 16 June 1951 · page 2

Wallarobba Shire Council has been informed by Hon. J. J. Cahill, Minister for Local Government (per Mr. R. L. Fitzgerald, M.L.A.) that he has…

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Flood Damage Works Department Well Help Wallarobba Shire

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 16 June 1951 · page 3

The Department of Main Roads on Tuesday advised Wallarobba Shire Council at Dungog that it is prepared to assist Council in flood damage…

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Unsewered Allotments Committee Reports to Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 16 June 1951 · page 2

The Water and Sewerage Committee told a meeting of Dungog Municipal Council on Tuesday night that it is of the opinion that Council should…

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M. Z. D. Council Criticises - Dairy Officer

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 16 June 1951 · page 1

Criticism was levelled against the district dairy officer (Mr. 3. W. G. Smith) at the meeting of the Mast land branch of the Milk…

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Grants Must Be Expended Before September Engineer Advises Wallarobba Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 16 June 1951 · page 3

The 1950-51 Petrol Tax allocations must be expended not later than the 30th September next, and under present arrangements, this should be substantially achieved, the Engineer(Mr. J. F. Stewart) informed Wallarobba Shire…

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Flood Grant For Wallarobba Shire

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 19 June 1951 · page 2

The Minister for Public Works and Local Government (Mr. J. J. Cabill) for adviced Wallarobba Share Council through Mr. R. L. Fitzgerald, M.L.A., that he is prepared to make available to the council a grant of £18,650, representing…

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Kearsley Shire Council Loan

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 20 June 1951 · page 3

Kearsley Shire Council will week approvals to borrow £20,164 for the purchased and hire of point and to carry out road…

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Municipal Council Needs Shire Co-operation Powere Plan Issue

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 June 1951 · page 2

If the Municipal Council is to push electricity out to rural areas it must have the co-operation of the Shire Council. The Mayor, Aid. A. J…

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Alderman Says Rural Power Complaints Brushed Aside

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 June 1951 · page 3

The Municipal Council is allowing too many complaints from rural electricity consumers to be brushed aside without investigation. Ald. J. Brittliffe said this at…

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Shire Council's Three Hour Deliberation in Committee Decision To Suspend Engineer

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 20 June 1951 · page 1

As the result of a three-hour deliberation behind closed doors on Thursday last, the Upper Hunter Shire Council has ordered the suspension forthwith of its Engineer. Mr. J. J Beattie…

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