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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1952

1,182 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 26 of 60

Arts Council Concert

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 June 1952 · page 2

The Arts Council concert at the N.A.A. Pavilion on Wednesday next will give Singleton residents an…

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Around the Council Table

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 June 1952 · page 2

Following a request by the High School Parents' and Citizens' Association, Kearsley Shire Council…

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Shire Has No Funds For Dunnolly Bridge

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 June 1952 · page 2

Patrick Plains Shire Council yesterday refused to contribute to the cost of river bank improvement work at Dunolly Bridge on the grounds that its funds were inadequate for works it was specifically delegated to carry…

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Proposed Payment for Councillors Kearsley Shire Favours Plan

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 June 1952 · page 1

Kearsley Shire Council decided on Tuesday night to inform the Premier (Mr. Cahill) that it supported the proposal to amend the Local Government Act to pay aldermen and councillors up to £250 a year…

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Upper Hunter Proposal for County Council

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 June 1952 · page 3

Members present at the quarterly meeting of the Milk Zone Dairymen's Council left no doubt about their feelings towards an…

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Council Will Sell Piping. Aberdeen Gas Service

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 June 1952 · page 3

The Municipal Council on Wednesday night decided to sell a large quantity of piping which it had bought in…

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To Protest Against Payment Of Council Members

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 June 1952 · page 4

The Patrick Plains Shire Council yesterday decided to lodge a protest with-the Minister for Local…

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Around The Council Table Business at Wednesday's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 June 1952 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Wednesday, when there were present: Aldermen G. S. E. Adams…

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Dance and Song Recital An Arts Council Presentation

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 June 1952 · page 8

An appreciative audience enthusiastically applauded the artistry and skill of two charming and gifted people, Miss Beth…

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Letter From A.L.P. Angers Shire President Should Be Deplored, He Said

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 June 1952 · page 1

A letter from the Paxton A.L.P. in connection with a recent deputation on the question of bus services, angered the President (Cr. P. Saxton) at a meeting of Kearsley Shire Council on Tuesday night…

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Weston Drainage Would Cost £48,000 Council Wants Cheaper Scheme

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 June 1952 · page 1

An estimate of £48,568/1/6 was submitted to Kearsley Shire Council on Tuesday night by the Engineer…

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Discussion on Purchase of Gravel Crushing Plant. Council Considers Project Too Costly. Merriwa

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 June 1952 · page 7

At the special meeting of the Merriwa Shire Council on Tuesday, the Shire Engineer, as requested at last meeting, submitted a report on the possibility of the council purchasing a…

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"Not Suitable As Main Road." Main Road Board's View of Bell Street. Council to Seek Co-operation of Joint Coal Board

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 June 1952 · page 1

In a letter to the Municipal Council on Wednesday the Main Roads Board stated that it considered Bell Street was not suitable for proclamation as a main road…

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Gloucester's Shire Engineer

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 21 June 1952 · page 4

When Mr. D. O. Murray, the recently appointed Shire Engineer, took his place at Wednesday's meeting, he was…

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Manning Shire Discusses Water Supply Scheme

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 21 June 1952 · page 3

A letter from the Department of Public Works to the Stroud Shire Council recently, suggested that the Stroud and the Manning Shire Councils might finance the proposed Forster…

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Kearsley Shire Supports Councillor Pay Move

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 21 June 1952 · page 4

At its meeting in Cessnock on Tuesday, Kearsley Shire Council approved the proposal to amend the Local…

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Shire Impounding Officer

Singleton Argus · Monday 23 June 1952 · page 2

The common Seal of the Patrick Plains Shire Council has been affixed to a form of appointment of the…

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Shire Engineer's Report

Singleton Argus · Monday 23 June 1952 · page 2

The T.D.I4A unit has completed work on the StamfordCordina Road, and has now been moved to the Stanhope…

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Shire Building Permits Granted

Singleton Argus · Monday 23 June 1952 · page 2

The Shire Council has approved the following applications for alteration and erection of buildings : D. H…

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Singleton Arts Council Concert

Singleton Argus · Monday 23 June 1952 · page 2

Among Victor Carell's selections for Wednesday's Arts Council concert at the Pavilion are the serenade from…

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