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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1856

34 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 2

Dissolution of the Legislative Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 8 March 1856 · page 2

The following proclamation was published in the Government Gazette of yesterday:—By PROOLAMATION. By his Excellency Sir William Thorons Denison…

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The Legislative Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 7 May 1856 · page 2

We understand the seats in the Legislative, Council, or Upper Chamber of the new Parliament, have been offered to the undermentioned rentlemen. It will be seen that the number of…

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Legislative Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 28 May 1856 · page 2

The Pa[?]ment of New South Wales was formally opened for the despatch of business on Friday, at loon, by His Excellency the Governor-General in person. The following is the Speech:—…

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Legislative Council. Friday, May 23Rd

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 28 May 1856 · page 2

In the Assembly, after the [?] were sworn in, the House proceeded to the election of their Speaker. Mr. Cowper, in a complimentary speech,…

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.Legislative Council. Thursday, May 29, 1856

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 4 June 1856 · page 3

The Council met at one o'clock, pursuant to adjournment. THE ADDRESS:: On the President taking the chair, the House…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislatives Council Thursday, May 29Th, 1856

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 4 June 1856 · page 2

In the Legislative Council the President produced a Commission from the Governor General authorising him to administer the oaths to any member who had not yet takes…

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Legislative Council, Wednesday, May 4th, 1856

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 11 June 1856 · page 2

In the Legislative Council, on the moth[?]l Mr.Warren, Mr. Alton was appoural Chairman of Committees of tho whole Home. Mr Bligh withdrew his motion relative to the…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Notices of Motion and Orders of the Day. Wednesday August 6. Notices of Motion

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 9 August 1856 · page 2

SIR ALFRED STEPHEN, to move for the appointment of a Committee to report from time to time on all expiring Laws, and on Laws affecting the Administration of Justice, which may require…

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Legislative Council. Wednesday, August 13

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 20 August 1856 · page 3

The PASSIDRNT took the chair at four o'clock, NEW MEMBER. Mr. Docker, having taken the onth, and subscribed the roll, took his seat as a member…

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Legislative Council. Thursday, August 14, 1856

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 20 August 1856 · page 3

The PASSIDENT took the chair at twenty minutes past four o'clock. WRITS OF TRIAL AND INQUIRY BILL. In the Legislative Council, yesterday. Mr…

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Legislative Council. Wednesday, August 20, 1856

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 27 August 1856 · page 2

the PRESIDENT took the chair at a quarter past four o'clock NEW MEMBER. Letters patent having been produced…

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Legislative Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 1 October 1856 · page 3

FRIDAY, September, 26th. The PRESIDENT took his seat at 10 minutes past 3 o'clock, DESPATCH…

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Legislative Council. Wednesday, September 24

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 1 October 1856 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4 o'clock. The following gentleman having taken the bath and Subscribed the the roll, took their seats a members—Alfard James peter Lutwyche…

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Legislative Council. Friday, 3rd October

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 8 October 1856 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the Chair at twenty [?] past three o'clock. PUBLIC LOANS BILL. The PRESIDENT announced to the Council that…

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Legislative Council. Thursday, October 2, 1856

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 8 October 1856 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at ten minutes past four o'clock. The PRESIDENT reported that he, accompanied by the deputation appointed, had waited on his…

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Parliament of New South Walks. Legislative Council. Wednesday, October 1, 1856

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 8 October 1856 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty minutes past four o'clock. ADJOURNMENT. The SOLICITOR-GENERAL: I have to state to…

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Legislative Council.: Friday, October 31

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 5 November 1856 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-part 4 o'clock. NEW MEMBER. Mr. WILLIAM SPAIN, having been introduce…

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Legislative Council. Wednesday, October 29th, 1856

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 5 November 1856 · page 2

The PAESIMENT took the chair at a quarter past four O'clock. MINISTERIAL EXPLANATIONS. Mr. THO[?] gave a full explanation of the…

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Legislative Council. Friday, November 7th

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 12 November 1856 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at 12 minutes past 4 o'clock. Mr.E. DEAS THOMSON laid upon the table the minuted of the Governor-General respecting…

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Legislative Council. Wednesday, November 5th 1856

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 12 November 1856 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-five minutes past four o'clock. BILL TO REMOVE DOUBTS RESPECTING THE LOAN ACT. Mr. LUTWYCHS moved for leave to bring in a…

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