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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1952

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Former Aldermen Honoured Long Service Certificates Presented

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 6 June 1952 · page 5

Two former Cessnock aldermen were presented were Local Government long service certificates by…

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Milk Zone Dairymen's Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 6 June 1952 · page 4

The executive committee of the Milk Zone Dairymen's Council met in Sydney on the 20th May, Mr. J. A. McPhail, presiding…

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Around the Council Table

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 6 June 1952 · page 2

Following a report by the Engineer (Mr. L. Grattan), Kearsley Shire Council decided on Tuesday night to form and…

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Mayor Tells of Maitland City Facts And Figures Given To Rotarians

Maitland Mercury · Friday 6 June 1952 · page 4

There was a remarkable reluctance by people of the right calibre to come forward and try to take a seat on the local council, the Mayor of Maitland (Ald. J. Harvey) told Maitland Rotary Club…

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Briefs From Council Meeting. Coke Supplies

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 June 1952 · page 1

The gasworks committee met for the purpose of considering the question of coke sales. Mr. James explained the necessity…

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Council's Officers' Reports. Health Inspestor's Report

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 June 1952 · page 6

The health Inspector (Mr. J. S. Donaldson) submitted the following report:- Sewerage: Applications for…

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Horse Float for Impounding Officer Kearsley Council Decision

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 6 June 1952 · page 7

The Impounding Officer had complained that the shire area was far too large for him to patrol and do his job…

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Council to Meet Full Cost Entrance to Ambulance Station

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 6 June 1952 · page 1

Kearsley Shire Council decided on Tuesday night to meet the full cost of the work of tar-sealing the…

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Electricity Authority's Report Recommends Enlarged County Council Also Purchase of Coal Co.'s Electrical Assets

The Scone Advocate · Friday 6 June 1952 · page 3

The Councillors of the Upper Hunter County Council met on Tuesday night last in Scone, when Cr. F A. King occupied the Chair. Also present were Crs. W. Dalton, J. G. Sheedy, G. H. Davies, and W. T. R. Cooper…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle FRIDAY, 6th JUNE, 1952. Around The Council Table 'Business at Wednesday's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 June 1952 · page 3

Aldermen G. S B. Adams (Mayor), D. C. Webster. R.R. Cousins, S. C. White, L. J. McRitchie, O. F. Anderson, A. C…

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The Entrance Seeks Severance From Shire

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 7 June 1952 · page 2

Residents of the peninsula at The Entrance have submitted a petition to the Premier, taking that the area be…

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Wyong Council Plant Damaged Cib Called in

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 7 June 1952 · page 4

The Wyong Shire Council has called in the CIB to investigate damage to the council's machinery…

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Opposition To Plan For Pay To Aldermen

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 10 June 1952 · page 2

SYDNEY: The Shires Association of New South Wales passed a motion at its annual meeting last week condemning the suggested payment to eldermen of an allowance up to £250 a year, a local, government…

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Film Council Screening

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 10 June 1952 · page 4

The Cessnock District Film Council will screen a series of interesting and educational films at the Cessnock Council…

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Mayor Suggests Referendum on County Council Aldermen Agree People Should Have Last Say

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 11 June 1952 · page 2

A mayoral minute, recommending that , council agree in principle to hold a referendum. at the appropriate time in conjunction with any other. constituent council on the Northumberland County…

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Shire By-Election

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 June 1952 · page 3

CESSNOCK. — Cr. James Proudfoot has resigned from Kearsley Shire Council because of ill-health…

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City Council Briefs

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 11 June 1952 · page 3

Maitland branch of the Teachers Federation wrote to last nights meeting of Maitland City Council…

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Asked a Question, Had the Answer Mayor’s Comments On Local Government

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 12 June 1952 · page 4

“Why do the vast majority of citizens take little or no interest in local government and in the activities of their local council?” the Mayor of Maitland (Aid. J. Harvey) this morning asked a “Mercury”…

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Suggested Payment for Aldermen Cessnock Council Seeks Further Details

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 June 1952 · page 5

Cessnock Council decided on Wednesday night to seek further information from the Local Government. Association In connection with the reported move…

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Council's Proposed Saleyards Dues Meets with Mixed Feelings Agents and Growers Meet Aldermen

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 June 1952 · page 1

SCONE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL'S NEW SCALE OF SALEYARDS DUES WAS MET WITH MIXED, IF NOT HOSTILE, FEELINGS BY MANY IN THE DISTRICT…

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