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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1953

1,234 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 47 of 62

Municipal Band Committee Meetng

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 October 1953 · page 2

The fortnightly committee meeting of the Muswellbrook Muncipal Band was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday…

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Municipality of Dungog Ordinary Ejection of Aldermen

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 24 October 1953 · page 5

NOTICE is hereby given that an Election for the purpose of electing nine (9) aldermen of the Municipality of…

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Alderman Critical of Mayor's Tender for Old Truck

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 October 1953 · page 2

A tender from the Mayor (Ald. A. J. Dorsman) for £20 for the purchase of a 1938 Chevrolet truck of no…

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Alderman criticises arrangements for P.M.'s reception

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 October 1953 · page 2

Criticism of the manner in which arrangements were made for a civic welcome to be extended to the Commonwealth Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) on the occasion of his visit to…

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Municipal Council supports move for concession fares

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 October 1953 · page 1

Singleton Municipal Council will consider contributing a decorative highlight to the Newcastle decorations to mark the towns welcome to H.M. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh on February 9 next year, but supports the policy of Patrick Plains Shire Council that the question…

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New Council Chamber

Maitland Mercury · Monday 26 October 1953 · page 2

RAYMOND TERRACE: The new council chamber for the Rort Stephens Shire Council will he officially opened by…

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Council discusses music shell

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 October 1953 · page 2

The Municipal Council on Friday night discussed a request from the Town Band that Council build a music shell in Burdekin Park. The Band said that it was…

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Council has a thirsty truck

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 October 1953 · page 2

Singleton Municipal Council at its meeting on Friday night found that it has a truck in service with…

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Council to resume block of land

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 October 1953 · page 1

The Municipal Council on Friday night decided to resume a block of land in William Street owned by Miss M…

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Municipal business

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 October 1953 · page 3

The Works Committee will consider a suggestion by Ald. C. Bourke that a sign be erected pointing up John…

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Loan For Shire Council Works

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 October 1953 · page 6

SINGLETON: The debenture Joan appeal for £15,000 by Patrick Plains Shire Council reached £12,800 but…

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Council Officers' Reports

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 October 1953 · page 1

The following reports were received from officers at the last meeting of the Municipal Council:—…

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Municipality of Dungog Ordinary Election of Aldermen

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 28 October 1953 · page 5

NOTICE is hereby given that an Election for the purpose of electing nine (9) aldermen of the Municipality of…

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Payment To Aldermen “Controversial”

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 28 October 1953 · page 3

WOLLONGONG: Payment to aldermen for time spent on council business was a “controversial matter which required a great deal of mature through,” said the Minister for Works and Local Government…

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Against New Stroud Shire Ridings

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 28 October 1953 · page 1

At its last meeting, Bulahdelah Progress Association decided to protest against the new Riding boundaries to the…

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Shire Office Likely in Bulahdelah

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 28 October 1953 · page 8

Stroud Shire Council is likely to set up a temporary office at Bulahdelah to deal with enquiries and complaints…

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Dungog Loses Town Clerk Appointed to Peel Shire

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 28 October 1953 · page 1

Mr. W. J. Macken who has been Town Clerk of Dungog Municipality for 17 years, has been appointed clerk to Peel…

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A City Without a Council

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 28 October 1953 · page 2

Maitland will be [?]council for a few days in days in December, while notes of the tri[?]nnal local [?] are being counted, Because of this situation be additional Council has authorities [?]…

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Federal Council A. L. P.

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 29 October 1953 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Paterson Federal Council of the A. L. P., a motion to seek a…

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Council Seeking City Status For Cessnock

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 29 October 1953 · page 2

Cessnock Municipal Council is making another move to have Cessnock declared a city. It will ask the Minister for Local Government to amend the Local Government Act…

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