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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1978

14 stories in Hunter Valley's papers

Policy confirmed re vehicles on shire beaches

Nota · Wednesday 1 February 1978 · page 12

Great Lakes Shire Council has confirmed its policies regarding vehicles on beaches. Generally, no vehicles,…

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Far reaching plan released by council for public comment

Nota · Wednesday 1 February 1978 · page 9

Stage 2 of the Tea Garden/Hawks Nest/Dark Point Study, which was commissioned by the Great Lakes Shire Council is now on exhibition for…

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Council headquarters

Nota · Wednesday 1 March 1978 · page 14

At the council meeting held on 14th February, it was resolved that a…

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Re-siting of Council H.Q.’s DEFERRED

Nota · Monday 1 May 1978 · page 5

Compromise was not the answer to the shire headquarters problem when it involved a great deal of ratepayer’s money…

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Council Headquarters to Remain at Stroud

Nota · Thursday 1 June 1978 · page 6

There have been many public meetings to discuss the proposed re-siting of the Great Lakes Shire Council Headquarters and meetings of protest and…

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Opposition to Re-siting of Council Headquarters

Nota · Thursday 1 June 1978 · page 14

There were 48 persons present at the monthly meeting of the Progress Association, held in the Community Hall on May 9th…

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Memo to shire president

Nota · Saturday 1 July 1978 · page 1

Re: Additions to Council Chambers, I refer to our recent discussions concerning possible additions to the existing Council Administration building and submit herewith my proposals:…

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Shire engineer’s works report

Nota · Saturday 1 July 1978 · page 2

The following report was made to the shire council meeting held 27th June by…

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Proposed additions to council HQ Stroud Presidential minute

Nota · Saturday 1 July 1978 · page 1

Lady and Gentlemen, re: Additions to Council Chambers. At my request the Health Surveyor, Mr John Chadban has investigated…

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Council seeks comments to IDO for first time (Instead of only objections)

Nota · Tuesday 1 August 1978 · page 1

The meeting held at the Community Hall, Hawks Nest by Great Lakes Shire 25th July was attended by 12 local persons…

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Shire Engineer’s works progress report

Nota · Friday 1 September 1978 · page 12

Bulahdelah: Newmans Road ridge sections have been bitumen sealed. Concrete block protection of the batters at Horse Creek bridge has commenced…

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Great Lakes Shire Council

Nota · Sunday 1 October 1978 · page 4

Report and explanation of suggestions on advertising within the shire. Public comment on the suggestions will be welcomed to assist…

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Minister Suggests Council Limits

Nota · Sunday 1 October 1978 · page 1

A letter was received by the Great Lakes Shire Council meeting held September 12 from the Minister for Local Government, the Hon. H. F, Jensen advising as follows: “Reference is made to Council’s letter of 26th…

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Shire President’s message

Nota · Friday 1 December 1978 · page 1

Great Lakes Shire President Clr J. E. Ireland has told N.O.T.A. he is proud of the growth taking placed in the Tea…

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