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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1951

1,180 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 27 of 59

"Jubilee Avenue" of Trees to Be Designed by Gloucester Council

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 23 June 1951 · page 2

A design is to be prepared by the Gloucester Shire Council for a "Jubilee Avenue" of trees along the Pacific Highway, at Stratford…

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Kearsley Shire Seeks Big Loan

Singleton Argus · Monday 25 June 1951 · page 3

Kearsleyo Shire Council will seek approval for a loan of £20,164. Approval will be sought from…

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Milk Zone Council Proposals for Raising Production Secretary Charges Prices Branch With Neglect

Maitland Mercury · Monday 25 June 1951 · page 2

In a report to the management committee of the Milk [?] Zone Cairman’s Council, the general secretary (Mr. L C. [?] Tarton) said that the consumption of milk in the board[?] [?] districts was increasing fairly rapidly, but the…

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Council Asks for Heavier Penalties

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 26 June 1951 · page 3

He had been instructed by Cessnock Municipal Council to ask that heavier penalties be imposed on persons…

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Correspondent's Praise. Tributes to Gasworks' Staff and Mayor. (To the Editor)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 June 1951 · page 1

Sir.—I would like to voice my appreciation on a few things of Municipal interest. Muswellbrook should be thankful…

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Council Loses Rate Case District Court Verdict

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 26 June 1951 · page 3

In a lengthy judgment, Judge O'Sullivan returned a verdict for the defendant in a case at the Cessnock…

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Praise for Cessnock Arts Council Opening of Art Exhibition

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 26 June 1951 · page 3

When he officially opened the exhibition of contemporary Australian paintings at the Council Chambers on Saturday night, the Deputy Mayor (Ald. R. Oldfield) praised the local branch of the Arts Council for its splendid efforts to bring…

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Council Had a Blackout

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 27 June 1951 · page 1

Maitland City Council received a request from the Municipality of Young [?] five support to making [?] in the…

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Milk Zone Dairymen's Council Committee Meeting

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 27 June 1951 · page 10

A meeting of the management committee of the Milk Zone Dairymen's Council was held in Sydney on 20th inst., Mr. E. J…

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Boys' Club and Council Again Scone Park and Club's Tennis Courts May Revert to Council

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 27 June 1951 · page 1

The Boys, Girls and Citizens' Club again came under fire at Monday night's meeting of the Scone Municipal Council, when it was reported that certain property had not been returned to the…

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The Health Doctor on Food Milk-Lunch-Sandwiches "While the Sun Shines" Notable Success At Municipal Hall

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 27 June 1951 · page 8

Before an appreciative audience on Monday night last, the Muswellbrook Dramatic Club presented one of its most successful plays…

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Merriwa Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 June 1951 · page 8

The usual monthly meeting of the Merriwa Shire Council was held on Wednesday last, when the following councillors were in attendance:—…

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Shire Council Revises Estimates Of Annual Expenditure

Singleton Argus · Friday 29 June 1951 · page 1

Circumstances have necessitated a revision of the estimated annual expenditure of Patrick Plains Shire Council, the Shire Clerk, Mr. H. Troman, told the Council yesterday…

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Shire Briefs

Singleton Argus · Friday 29 June 1951 · page 2

Mrs. B. G. H. Standen and family wrote to the council thanking it for its expressions of sympathy in their recent…

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Shire Move on Bush Fires

Singleton Argus · Friday 29 June 1951 · page 6

The Patrick Plains Shire Council will ask the Bush Fire Committee to allow it to de declare its own bush fire…

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Dept. Refused Boring Plant To Shire

Singleton Argus · Friday 29 June 1951 · page 1

The Department of Main Roads has refused to make its boring plant available to the Patrick Plains Shire Council for work at Fordwich. Nine months ago the…

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Around the Council Table

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 June 1951 · page 3

Linos were being laid at the new Baby Health Centre and the only thing needed to finalise the building so that…

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Shire Wants Open Duck Season Letter To Minister

Singleton Argus · Friday 29 June 1951 · page 1

The Patrick Plains Shire Council will write to the Chief Secretary, Mr. Clive Evatt, to have an open season…

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Shire President's Minute on Roads. Development Roads—dale Creek Road

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 June 1951 · page 4

The Shire President (Cr. J. Collins) submitted the follow minute to the last meeting of Merriwa Shire Council. The…

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More Secondary Industries Wanted Cessnock Council Move

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 June 1951 · page 1

Following a suggestion by Ald. A. Baillie, Cessnock Municipal Council decided on Wednesday night to send a…

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