Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1954

1,176 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 42 of 59

Protestant Association Council

Maitland Mercury · Friday 24 September 1954 · page 3

A good number of members attended the annual council meeting of the Newcastle district of the United Protestant…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Council Officers' Reports

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 September 1954 · page 5

Reports from Council officers were read at Wednesday's meeting. The ganger (Mr. S. Smith)…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Around the Council Table

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 September 1954 · page 3

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

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Cessnock Council in Brief

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 September 1954 · page 2

Cessnock Council decided on Tuesday night to support the Grocers' and Storekeepers Association of N.S.W in its effort…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Merriwa Shire Electricity Undertaking Rural Extensions Progress

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 September 1954 · page 5

The report submitted to Monday's meeting of the Shire Council by the electrical engineer (Mr. A. Newman) showed that steady progress continues in connection with the supply of electricity to the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Shire Held Responsible for Cow's Death Poisoned Pear Eaten

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 September 1954 · page 1

A Wingen resident, through his legal representative, is holding the Shire Council responsible for the death of a cow valued at £21. He is Mr. R. C. Walsh, of…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Asking Too Much Of Council Staff

Maitland Mercury · Friday 24 September 1954 · page 3

SINGLETON: At question [?] at the monthly meeting of Singleton Municipal Council. Aid. A. Khan asked what…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Showground Fixtures Property of Council, State Solicitors

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 September 1954 · page 12

In a letter to the Municipal Council on Wednesday, Messrs E. W. Doust and Curtis advised that in their…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Shire Won't Accept Time Payment of Rates Landholder's Offer Rejected

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 September 1954 · page 1

AT YESTERDAY'S MEETING OF THE UPPER HUNTER SHIRE COUNCIL THE OFFER OF A RATEPAYER TO FINALISE RATE PAYMENTS ON A VOLUNTARY TIME PAYMENT BASIS WAS…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Council's Administrative Charges Discussion at Library Committee Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 September 1954 · page 7

Members of the Library Committee on Monday discussed the Municipal Council's administrative charges against the library fund, amounting to £271/10/- for 1953…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

The Muswellbrook Chronicle FRIDAY, 24th SEPTEMBER, 1954 Council Committees' Reports

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 September 1954 · page 3

The following reports were submitted to Wednesday's meeting of the Municipal Council:— Sewerage committee…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Upper Hunter County Council Reply to Ald. Thompson (To the Editor)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 September 1954 · page 6

Sir,—In your issue of 10th September, Ald. Thompson is reported as having said, "That the Muswellbrook Coal Co. had done…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Council Wants Transport Regulations Modified Enforcement will debar people riding on milk lorries

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 September 1954 · page 1

Patrick Plains Shire Council will ask the Minister for Transport to modify the regulations governing the carrying of passengers on transport vehicles. Council decided on this action at its meeting yesterday when it…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Municipality Population Now 3345

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 September 1954 · page 1

The Commonwealth Census taken earlier this year shows population increases in most Northern centres. The biggest…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

New Council Chambers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 25 September 1954 · page 4

Tenders are invited for the erection and completion of new Council Chambers and Electricity Showroom at…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Commonwealth Aid Roads Grant £18,450 to Wallarobba Shire

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 25 September 1954 · page 4

Wallarobba Shire Council has been allotted £18,450 from the Commonwealth Aids Road Grant…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Council plans use of extra aid grant

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 September 1954 · page 1

Patrick Plains Shire Council decided at its meeting last week how it would spend the extra…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

"Shire's Course Will Draw Municipality Into County Scheme" Muswellbrook Aldermen's Comments on Shire Council's Attitude Upper Hunter County Council Enlargement Controversy

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 28 September 1954 · page 6

In a letter to the Muswellbrook Municipal Council on Wednesday, the Muswellbrook Shire Cuncil stated that it had already concurred, in principle, with the proposal to extend the boundaries of…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The "Mayor" of Kurri

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 28 September 1954 · page 3

Kurri's "Uncrow ned Mayor," Mr. Perce Johnson, arrived in town just over 29 years ago, on September…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Shire President's Message

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 28 September 1954 · page 3

It is my privilege, as President of the Council of the Shire of Kearsley, on behalf of Council and myself, to publicly convey to the good people of Kurri Kurri my warmnest greetings on the occasion…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →