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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1952

1,182 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 54 of 60

Muswellbrook Shire Council Last Monday's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 November 1952 · page 7

The monthly meeting of the Muswellbrook Shire Council was held on Monday, when there were present:—…

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Kearsley Shire in Brief

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 November 1952 · page 4

After Kearsley Shire Council was informed through the Shires Association that the…

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Proposed Amalgamation. Political [?] Says Mayor. Not [?] [?]ason Advanced

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 November 1952 · page 7

It was quite evident to the deputation from cessnock council in their interview with the Minister for local Government (Mr.Renshaw) that a "cut and [?] for [?] of the [?]…

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Ambulance Station Site Hold-up Mayor Approaches Minister

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 November 1952 · page 1

The delay in transferring a site in Market Street to the N.S. Wales Ambulance Transport Board has…

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Resist Amalgamation, Says Former Mayor. (To The Editor.)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 November 1952 · page 9

Sir,—As one who has at all times taken a live interest in the Welfare and advancement of Cessnock and served for six…

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Remodelling the Showground At Merriwa To Combine Showground, Sports Ground, Park and Swimming Berths Report by Shire Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 November 1952 · page 12

It has been generally accepted for some time past that the Merriwa Showground (Recreation Reserve)…

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Council May Waive Power Contracts in Special Cases

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 November 1952 · page 1

The Municipal Council will consider waiving its 10 years-term electricity agreement in cases where it is…

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Council Will Ask Milk Board Chairman To Meeting

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 November 1952 · page 1

The Chairman of the Milk Board (Mr. J. Ferguson) is to be invited to attend a special meeting of…

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Shire Roads Maintenance Improvement 1953 PROGRAMME Councillors Fear Dept. Will Cut Programme

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 November 1952 · page 10

At Monday's meeting of tho Merriwa Shire Council, the Shire Clerk, in his report, under heading, "Main…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle FRIDAY, 21st NOVEMBER, 1952 Around the Council Table Business at Wednesday's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 November 1952 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held in the Municipal Council Chambers on Wednesday night last, when…

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Municipal Briefs

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 November 1952 · page 3

Singleton Council this week was advised that the Department of Lands has approved the leasing of a portion of…

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Coal Board Grant 52500 to Municipality

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 November 1952 · page 1

The Joint Coal Board's welfare advisory committee has recommended that a grant of £2500 be made…

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Council Staff- Dinner

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 25 November 1952 · page 5

SINGLETON: Singleton Municipal Council’s staff dinner will be held at the showground on December 8. The…

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Council Staff Dinner

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 November 1952 · page 2

The Singleton Municipal Council staff will hold thenfirst staff dinner at the showground next week. The…

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Proposed Civic Building Town Hall Or Council Chambers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 26 November 1952 · page 1

Dungog Municipal Council instructed the Town Clerk (Mr. W. J. Macken) to furnish a report on the economies of erecting a Town Hall, Council Chambers and Electricity…

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To-day’s Leader Words But Little Money This Was the Bombshell: Government to Give Only £2532 to Maitland for Flood Relief Council Assessed Damage at £39,500 Mayor’s Strong Criticism of Officialdom

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 26 November 1952 · page 1

The New South Wales Government is prepared to give only £2532 towards flood restoration in the Maitland City area, although Council has assessed damage at £39,500. This dramatic announcement was made at last night’s meeting of…

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Shire Briefs

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 November 1952 · page 5

Members of the Shire Council felt they had no jurisdiction to deal with a request from the Bulga Parents…

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Fireplaces on Shire Road

Maitland Mercury · Friday 28 November 1952 · page 5

SINGLETON: Patrick Plains Shire engineer (Mr. Mclntyre) will prepare estimates for the [?] of fireplace on the…

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Upper Hunter Shire Council Engineer Reports on Year's Progress Reply to Criticism of Ratepayer

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 November 1952 · page 1

In his report to the Shire Council at its last meeting the Engineer (Mr. Chirgwin) tabled a very comprehensive report on the progress made throughout the different…

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Shire Rate May Be Reduced

Maitland Mercury · Friday 28 November 1952 · page 1

SINGLETON: The general rate in the Patrick Plaint Shire may be less this year but most landholder will pay…

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