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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1954

1,176 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 8 of 59

Milk Zone Dairymen's Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 9

At a meeting of the management committee of the Milk Zone Dairymen's Council held in Sydney, the following…

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Briers From Cessnock Council Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 2

Cessnock Council decided on Tuesday night not to go on with the purchase of the Aberdare Star Theatre. The decision followed a letter from David Jones…

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Council decision on water extensions

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 5

Singleton Municipality will bear the cost of a cast iron water pipe to cross Orchard Lane at George Street, but the cost of any extensions in the Patrick Plains Shire area must be borne…

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Council to launch prosecution over defective drains

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 7

On a recommendation by the Municipal Health Inspector (Mr. W. P. Hall) Council will institute legal…

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Council to Win Gravel by Day Labour

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 3

After receiving a tender of 4/10 per cubic yard for the winning and stockpiling of gravel at its quarry…

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No Turf Wicket Maintenance Next Year Cessnock Council's Decision

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 9

Next year, cricket clubs using turf wickets on parks and grounds under the control of Cessnock Council…

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Arts Council of Australia Merriwa-Cassilis Branch Annual Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 12

Despite pouring rain there were 20 members present at the annual meeting of the Merriwa-Cassilis branch of the Arts Council of New South Wales, held in the School of Arts on Saturday…

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Council's Request of Coal Board Wants To Nominate Rep. On Welfare Committee

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 1

On the motion of Ald. J. Barrett It was decided to ask the Joint Coal Board to allow Cessnock Council to…

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Incentive Prices Wanted for Winter Milk District Council Of P.P.U. Meets

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 7

The annual and general meeting of the Central Huter District Council of the Primary Producers' Union…

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Cessnock Municipal Library

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 2

The following books are now available at the library:- ADULT FICTION.-Bandoola, by J. H. Williams; By His…

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Wallarobba Shire Council Engineer's Report

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 20 February 1954 · page 1

Mr. J. F. Stewart (engineer) reported to last meeting as follows:— Works Progress Report: All…

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Shire Councillors Amused About Prominent Persons

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 20 February 1954 · page 4

A letter was received by Wallarobba Council about a book to be published listing "Prominent Persons" of…

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Shire to Apply for Loan of £16,000

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 20 February 1954 · page 2

At its meeting in Dungog last Tuesday, Wallarobba Shire decided to make application to the Local Government Dept. for a loan of £16,000 The money will be spent on bitumen…

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Cessnock Show Council Seeks Arch

Maitland Mercury · Monday 22 February 1954 · page 2

The secretary of the Cessnock Show Society (Mr. W. Brown) said that an effort; being made to have the…

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Council To Resume Hotel Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 23 February 1954 · page 3

SYDNEY: The City Council will resume the Hotel Sydney, whether the lessees (Southgate Hotels Pty Ltd.) agree or…

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£80,000 for County Council Office

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 23 February 1954 · page 5

GOSFORD: Brisbane Water County Council decided yesterday afternoon to erect a three-storied, building for its…

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More Homes For Muswellbrook Housing Commissioner to Confer with Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 23 February 1954 · page 2

Mr. Gallup, Chairman of the Housing Commission, will meet the local Municipal Council to-morrow…

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Stroud Shire Council Recommendations Adopted

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 24 February 1954 · page 6

Present at last meeting of Stroud Shire Council were Crs. F. G. D. Stone (chairman), Colliton, Harrison, Murray…

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Holidays in Shire

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 24 February 1954 · page 3

Lower Hunter Shire Council has been notified that two public holidays have been gazetted for its area. They are…

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Dungog Municipal Council Water Supply

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 24 February 1954 · page 3

Mr. R. Howard (inspector) said at last meeting of Dungog Municipal Council, that he had obtained information…

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