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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 5 of 6

Municipal Councillors

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 November 1889 · page 2

ON several occasions lately the record in the minute book of the Molong Municipal Council has been that the meeting lapsed for want of a quorum. We know perfectly…

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Mayor of Melbournes Dinner. Discussion on Federation

National Advocate · Monday 11 November 1889 · page 3

At the inaugural dinner of the new Mayor of Melbourne, on Saturday night, there were present the Governors of Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, and Sir William…

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The Mayor and the Parson

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 November 1889 · page 3

Mr. Falkner, the Mayor of Cooma, is sucing the Rev. G. Hay, Presbyterian minister, for slander, in connection with some remarks made by him at a recent anti-Home Rule meeting…

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Borough Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 19 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 20th instant:— In addition to the usual business…

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South Australia and the Federal Council

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 November 1889 · page 3

The South Australian Minister for Education yesterday introduced a bill increasing the number of representatives in the Federal Council…

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Notes in Council

National Advocate · Friday 22 November 1889 · page 3

There was a huge attendance of Municipal Councillors at the Parley on Wednesday evening. The only Alderman absent was Mr. Fowler,…

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Borough Council. Wednesday, November 20Th 1889

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 23 November 1889 · page 2

Present: The Mayor (Alderman Simmons) Aldermen Mullan, Halliday, Tremain, Waddell, Ryan, Knights, Cargo, and Boyd. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS,…

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COLONIAL. The Mayor's Ball at Sydney Sydney, This Day

National Advocate · Thursday 28 November 1889 · page 3

The Mayor's ball, at the opening of the Centennial Hall, was a brilliant success, 3000 people being present…

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The Mayor's Ball in Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 29 November 1889 · page 3

The Mayor's ball the close of the day's proceedings was held in the Centennial Hall, and was a very great success, The Centennial Hall was very tastefully decorated with large…

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By Telegraph. Sir Henry Parkes on the Legislative Council

National Advocate · Monday 2 December 1889 · page 3

In speaking at the Engineering Association's annual picnic on Saturday Sir Henry Parkes, referring to the Legislative Council, said he was virtually the father of about 40 old…

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Borough Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 3 December 1889 · page 2
Also in National Advocate

The following is the business paper for Wednesday next, December 4th:— In addition to the usual business. Alderman Webb will ask the following…

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Sums Due on Account of Water Supply by Municipalities

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 December 1889 · page 3

In reply to Mr. Copeland, the Minister for Works reported the following sums due:—Bathurst, £51,498; Wagga, £38,050; Goulburn, £53,926; Albury, £43,078. The…

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Trades and Labour Council

National Advocate · Friday 6 December 1889 · page 3

Last night an animated discussion took place upon the proposal to adopt a platform in the interests of labor, to be supported by all future parliamentary candidates…

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A Progress Association for Bathurst. To Work in Unison with the Municipal Council

National Advocate · Friday 6 December 1889 · page 2

The long threatened inauguration meeting of a Bathurst Progress Society was held last night in the Town Hall. After the usual custiom of the holding of a public meeting, it did…

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The Lewis' Ponds Road. the Aldermen to Visit and Report

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 7 December 1889 · page 2

A letter was read from the Roads Department, through Mr. W. H. Paul. M.P., at the last Council meeting, intimating that the matter of the Lewis Ponds road, brought under the notice of the…

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Borough Council. Wednesday, December 4Th

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 7 December 1889 · page 6

Present: The Mayor (Alderman Simmous), Aldermen Halliday, Webb, Tremain, Waddell, Ryan, Knight, Pruen, Crago, Boyd and Fowler. STATEMENT OF' ACCOUNTS…

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Burdekin Mayor

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 9 December 1889 · page 3

Mr. Burdekin has been elected Mayor of Sydney unopposed…

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The Lewis' Ponds Road. Inspection by Aldermen. Council Meeting at Rock Forest. Safe Return

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 12 December 1889 · page 2

The agitation commenced by Alderman Halliday at a Council meeting held during last month regarding the direct communication from Bathurst to Lewis' Ponds,…

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