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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1955

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Merriwa School of Arts Seeks Assistance From Shire Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 May 1955 · page 3

Mr. S. T. Williams and Mr. E. C. Goddard formed a deputation to the Merriwa Shire Council on Monday…

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Merriwa Shire Goungil Meeting Monthly Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 May 1955 · page 6

The full council was present at Monday's meeting of the Shire Council. LESS BUSINESS IN…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle Friday, May 27, 1955 Farmers Meet at Muswellbrook P.P.U. District Council's Quarterly Gathering

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 May 1955 · page 3

The quarterly meeting of the Upper Hunter District Council of the Primary Producers' Union was held at…

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Around the Council Table

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 June 1955 · page 4

Aldermen present at the Municipal Council meeting on Wednesday night were: Aldermen R. R. Cousins…

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Mayoral Minute Adopted by Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 June 1955 · page 5

At Wednesday night's meeting of the Muswellbrook Municipal Council a discussion centred around a…

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Equipment Donated to Council Rotary Club's Gesture

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 June 1955 · page 2

At this week's meeting of the Muswellbrook Municipal Council, the president of the Muswellbrook Rotary Club, Mr. J. Oakden, officially handed over to Council playground…

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Level Crossing Gates Council's Opposition to Department's Plans

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 June 1955 · page 9

A conference, was held recently to discuss the position with regard to gates at level crossings…

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Mayor's Objection To Economy-Type Commn. Homes Commission Chairman's Reply "Homes Counter to High Economic Rentals"

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 June 1955 · page 10

The Mayor's concern at the construction of economy homes in Muswellbrook has brought the following comments by the Chairman of the Housing Commission (Mr. R. C. Gallop):—…

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Soldier Settlers' Problems Discussed at District R.S.L. Council Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 June 1955 · page 3

A meeting of the Hunter River District Council of the R.S.L. was held in the Muswellbrook Club on Sunday last, when Mr. Campbell (East Maitland) presided over an attendance…

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Town Streets Under Fire From Aldermen

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 7 June 1955 · page 1

At the Municipal Council meeting on Wednesday night, the condition of the town streets came under fire from…

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Council Officers' Reports

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 7 June 1955 · page 4

At last week's meeting of the Municipal Council the folowing reports were presented by the various Council…

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Council Committees' Reports

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 7 June 1955 · page 6

The following committee reports were considered by the Municipal Council at, its meeting on Wednesday…

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Arts Council Committee Farewells Secretary

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 7 June 1955 · page 5

The committee of the Merriwa-Cassilis branch of the Arts Council farewelled its popular secretary, Miss Janet Wright, at a dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Shannon,…

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Council's Flood Repair Programme Doubt About Finances

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 7 June 1955 · page 5

The Municipal Council received the following letter from the Minister for Publie Works, Mr. J. B…

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For Shire Council Plans Conference

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 June 1955 · page 1

The President of the Shires' Association (Cr. L. P. G. Barry) said last week that this…

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Shire Health Matters

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 16 June 1955 · page 5

The Health Inspector, (Mr. A. Conroy) reported to the Shire meeting on Tuesday on various…

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Shire Road Matters

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 16 June 1955 · page 2

At the Shire meeting on Tuesday, the Shire Engineer, (Mr. Geer) reported on various…

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Mound the Council Table

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 June 1955 · page 5

Aldermen present at Wednesday night's meeting of the Municipal Council were Aldermen A. G. Westcott…

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Arts Council Branch Worried Will Close If Greater Support Not Forthcoming

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 June 1955 · page 1

At the annual meeting of the Muswellbrook branch of the Arts Council, held at the Presbyterian Hall, last Wednesday, it was revealed that unless those people who appreciate the…

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Shire Council Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 June 1955 · page 2

Crs. R. G. Bray (President), R. T. Thornston, G. A. Kirk, B. I. Clendinning, M. G. McCalman, A. W…

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