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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1952

1,182 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 36 of 60

Shire Council and Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce "Remarks Uncalled For"

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 August 1952 · page 1

Aberdeen's Chamber of Commerce and Progress Association came under fire at yes­terday's meeting of the Upper Hunter Shire Council, when the remarks passed at a…

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Mayor's Message Of Thanks

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 August 1952 · page 1

The Mayor of Singleton, Alderman A. J. Dorsman, today made the following statement on the passing of the flood crisis : "With the immediate danger of a serious…

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Around the Council Table

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 August 1952 · page 8

On the suggestion of Ald. A. Baille, Cessnock Municipal Council will ask the Northumberland County…

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Served As Alderman

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 9 August 1952 · page 2

His favourite story of the early days of the coalfield was the exploits of a young constable who was sent to catch…

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Barrington Tops Town Clerk Will Interview Newcastle's Loud Mayor

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 9 August 1952 · page 2

Dungog Municipal Council on Monday instructed the Town Clerk (Mr. Macken) to interview the Lord Mayor of…

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Council Will Serve Notice on House Owner

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 9 August 1952 · page 4

Dungog Municipal Council decided on Monday night to serve notice on the owner of a cottage in Abbott Street,…

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Municipal Council Not Passing The Buck

Maitland Mercury · Monday 11 August 1952 · page 3

SINGLETON: The town clerk (Mr. H. V. Deans) this morning denied allegations that Singleton Municipal Council was “passing the buck” in negotiations to have remedial work done on Dunolly Bridge…

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Stole Slang From Council

Maitland Mercury · Monday 11 August 1952 · page 2

A former commando, with 4½ years’ service, was fined 810 at Maitland court to-day, for stealing crushed slag…

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Shire of Patrick Plains Supplementary Lists Of Electors For the Year l952

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 August 1952 · page 3

NOTICE is hereby given that the Supplementary Lists of Electors for the various Ridings of the shire of…

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Municipality of Singleton Supplementary Lists Of Electors For The Year 1952

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 August 1952 · page 3

Notice is hereby given that the Supplementary Lists of Electors for the Municipality of Singleton are now being…

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Shire Councl and Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce "Remarks Uncalled For"

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 12 August 1952 · page 1

Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce and Progress Association came under fire at last week's meeting of the…

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Graziers Discuss Electricity Matters Opposition to County Council Extension to Merriwa

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 12 August 1952 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Merriwa branch of the Graziers' Association of New South Wales, opposition was again expressed to the Shire Council's electricity loan rate…

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Shire Clerk Says Council Not "Passing the Buck" on Bridge

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 August 1952 · page 2

Patrick Plains Shire Clerk, Mr. H. Troman, yesterday denied a statement by Sydney Engineer, Mr…

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Kearsley Shire Flood Damage

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 13 August 1952 · page 2

On the recommendation of the engineer (Mr. Gratten) Kearaley Shire Council las night decided to expend £150…

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Minister To Be Asked For Amalgamation Cessnock Municipality and Kearsley Shire

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 13 August 1952 · page 2

CESSNOCK: Kearsley Shire Council last night decided to ask the Minister for Local Government to proceed without delay with the amalgamation of the shire and Cessnock Municipal Council…

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Apex Club Praised by Mayor

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 14 August 1952 · page 2

The Mayor of Maitland (Ald J. Harvey) replying to a welcome by the retiring president (Mr. Ken Browne) at the…

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Kearsley Shire Road Damage

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 14 August 1952 · page 2

CESSNOCK: The Mayor of Cessnock (Ald. Oldfield) estimates damage to roads in the past fortnight as a result of…

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Kearsley Shire in Brief

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 August 1952 · page 7

The Minister for Local Government advised Kearsley Shire Council on Tuesday night that he considered…

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Unanimous Opposition to County Council Scheme "Not in Best Interest Of Community" Municipal Council Decision

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 15 August 1952 · page 1

The following resolution, concerning the suggested enlargement of the Upper Hunter County Council district was unanimously adopted at Wednesday's meeting of the Municipal Council, which…

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Amalgamation of Shire and Municipality. Minister Asked To Proceed With Proposal

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 August 1952 · page 1

A recommendation by the President (Cr. P. Saxton that the Minister be asked to proceed with the amalgamation of the area of Kearsley Shire and Cessnock Municipality as recommended by a…

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