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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1952

1,182 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 21 of 60

New Highway. Council's Support

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 May 1952 · page 1

Muswellbrook Municipal Council on Wednesday decided to support the movement for the establishment…

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Shire To Prosecute Man For Unauthorised Building

Singleton Argus · Friday 23 May 1952 · page 2

Patrick Plains Shire Council at their meeting yesterday decided to instruct their solicitors for…

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Loan Money Short. Council Fails Again

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 May 1952 · page 3

A letter from the Government Insurance Office, read at Wednesday's meeting of the Municipal Council,…

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Around The Council Table Business at Wednesday's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 May 1952 · page 1

There was a full attendance of aldermen at Wednesday's meeting of the Municipal Council…

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Committee's Recommendation to Council Rate of 3d. in the £

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 May 1952 · page 5

At the close of the general meeting the committee met and discussed means of securing the money required…

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First Meeting of Pacific Council May Be Held Soon

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 May 1952 · page 1

WASHINGTON Wed. (AAP)—The United States State Department hopes that the first meeting of the Pacific Council—to be…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle FRIDAY, 23rd MAY, 1952. Electricity Authority's Report. Recommends Enlarged County Council. Also Purchase of Coal Co's. Electricity Assets

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 May 1952 · page 3

In its report to the various councils in the Upper Hunter, received on Wednesday last, the Electricity Authority of New South Wales recommends:—…

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Council Wants Immediate Repairs to Bridge

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 24 May 1952 · page 2

Dungog Municipal Council will ask the Main Roads Board to carry out Immediate repairs to Bennett Bridge…

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Shire Briefs

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 May 1952 · page 3

A request from Broke Agricultural Bureau for attention to Broke-Payne's Crossing, Broke-Fordwich and…

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P.p. Shire Fixes Building Line

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 May 1952 · page 4

Patrick Plains Shire Council in meeting on Thursday approved a recommendation by the…

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Briefs From Council Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 May 1952 · page 1

Mr. Jamicson (Inspecting Engineer) and other officers from the Public Works Department, visited Muswellbrook on…

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Local Government Assn. Commends Maitland Council

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 May 1952 · page 3

"The Maitland Council by its willingness to co-operate in a Local Government Week from June 24 to 27, is not only…

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Town's Traffic Problems. Superintendent's Reply to Council's Letter

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 May 1952 · page 1

Council's request to the Traffic Branch of N.S.W. for approval of a proposal to put down yellow traffic lines brought the…

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Council Support for School Scheme Report to P. and C.

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 May 1952 · page 3

After an interview with the Mayor (Ald. R. Oldfield) and Deputy-Mayor (Ald. G. Fairleigh) council…

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Rail for Shire Stairs

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 May 1952 · page 2

A new hand rail has been installed on the stairs at the Patrick Plains Shire Office. The work was begun last…

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Students Attend Council

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 28 May 1952 · page 2

Students from. Maitland’s secondary schools were in the public gallery during the meeting of Maitland City…

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City Council Briefs

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 28 May 1952 · page 2

Maitland City Council decided last night to seel the support of the Local Government Association through the…

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Shire President Opens "Kirk At Work"

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 May 1952 · page 2

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Flower Show And [?e[?]e, the Kirk at Work was opened at noon today by the…

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Complaint Over Taxi Service Not At Station To Meet Train Alleges Alderman

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 28 May 1952 · page 1

After a letter from the Department of Road Transport advising that application had been made for the transfer of Taxi Cab No. 3218 from J. H. McDonald to Young and Green Pty…

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Broadcasting Company "Surprised" At Council's Decision

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 May 1952 · page 3

Airsales Broadcasting Co. Pty. Ltd. has expressed surprise at the Maitland City Council's decision to accept…

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