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

Council & local affairs, 1889

113 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 4 of 6

Borough Council

National Advocate · Thursday 3 October 1889 · page 2

A special meeting of the Borough Council was held this afternoon in the Town Hall, for the purpose of considering and adopting the code of by laws, having reference to the charges…

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Alderman Mills

National Advocate · Friday 4 October 1889 · page 2

It is with extreme regret that we have to record the death of Alderman John Mills, an old and highly respected citizen of Bathurst, who departed this life this morning at 9…

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Borough Council

National Advocate · Friday 4 October 1889 · page 3

At the special meeting of the Bough Council which was held in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon, the by-laws relating to the sale [?] were fully considered and finally…

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Municipality of [?]

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 5 October 1889 · page 3

THE following is the business meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday next, the 8th October [?] p.m.:—…

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Borough Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 8 October 1889 · page 3

The following is the business paper for Wednesday next, 9th instant. In addition to the usual business— Alderman Boyd will move—…

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Borough Council. Wednesday, October 9

National Advocate · Thursday 10 October 1889 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Bathurst Borough Council was held in the Town Hall, yesterday evening. Present—His Worship the Mayor (Alderman Simmons), and…

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Municipal Election in Melbourne

National Advocate · Thursday 10 October 1889 · page 3

Mr. Matthew Lang has been elected Mayor of Melbourne…

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Borough Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 12 October 1889 · page 8

The usual meeting of the Borough Council was held on Wednesday evening, when there were present: The Mayor, and Aldermen Pruen, Tremain, Knights, Ryan, Crago, Boyd, Fowler…

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Local Items. a New Alderman

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 October 1889 · page 2

Only one nomination has been received for the vacancy in the Borough Council, caused by the death of Alderman J. H. Mills, It is that of Mr. David Waddell, fellmonger, Dur-…

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Borough Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 22 October 1889 · page 2

The following is the business paper for Wednesday, the 23rd instant:— Aderman Pruen's motions re Inspector of Cattle Sale Yards, and power to lease reserves…

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Council Business

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 October 1889 · page 2

The business set down for consideration at to-morrow night's meeting of the Borough Council is as follows :—Alderman Pruen's motions re Inspector of…

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Council Meeting

National Advocate · Thursday 24 October 1889 · page 2

This regular fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held last evening, His Worship the Mayor in the chair. A bare quorum was present, consisting of Messrs. Crago, Halliday…

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Sir Henry Parses' Views on the Federal Council, and a Uniform Railway Guage

National Advocate · Friday 25 October 1889 · page 3

A most important interview with the Premier of New South Wales took place at Brisbane on Tuesday. The interviewer said :" It is believed here,…

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Municipal Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 26 October 1889 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night last. Present:—The Mayor, and Aldermen Betts, Black, and Wren…

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Borough Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 26 October 1889 · page 1

The usual meeting of the Borough Council was held on Wednesday evening, when there were present: The Mayor, (Alderman Simmons and Aldermen Halliday, Tremain, Knights,…

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A New Alderman

National Advocate · Tuesday 29 October 1889 · page 2

At noon to-day the nomination and election of an alderman to fill an extraordinary vacancy which has occurred in the representation of the North Ward in the City Council took place…

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Municipal Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 2 November 1889 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the Municipal Council was [?] on Tuesday night last, when there were [?] the Mayor, and Alermen Bette and Vien. This meeting was called in…

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Borough Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 5 November 1889 · page 2
Also in National Advocate

The following is the business paper to be submitted at the usual meeting to be held on Wednesday, the 6th instant:— In addition to the usual business…

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In the Council

National Advocate · Friday 8 November 1889 · page 3

A full house sat in deliberation in the Municipal Council on Wednesday night for 150 minutes. Aldermen looked fresh and eager for several…

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