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

Council & local affairs, 1890

249 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 5 of 13

The Mayor's Ball

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 11 April 1890 · page 2

The Mayor's ball last night was a most brilliant affair. Over 2,000 persons were present representing all sections of the community…

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The Blayney COuncil

National Advocate · Friday 11 April 1890 · page 3

There was a warm discussion in the Blayney Council on Wednesday on a motion censuring the recent action of the Mayor in taking upon himself the exclusive right of recommending…

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Municipal Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 12 April 1890 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night last, Alderman McGroder in the chair. There were also present Aldermen Black, Windred, Packham…

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Country Aldermen in Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 14 April 1890 · page 3

A large number of provincial aldermen have arrived in Sydney in order to attend Mayor Burdekin's municipal festivities to-morrow…

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The Mayor's Banquet

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 15 April 1890 · page 3

The mayor's banquet was a great success about 800 were present, including several members of the Ministry; the proceedings passed off with great…

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The Mayor's Hospitality

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1890 · page 3

Fully 1000 municipal representatives assembled at the Mayor of Sydney's reception at the Town Hall to-days. In the afternoon the visitors were taken on an harbor excursion, and…

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Latest Telegrams. Sydney, Tuesday morning. Meeting of Executive Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 15 April 1890 · page 3

A full meeting of the Executive will be held to-day, when several matters of great importance will be discussed…

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An Exemplary Mayor

National Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1890 · page 3

Mr. Thomas Sexton, M.P., the Lord Mayor of Dublin, has returned the surplus of his salary which he had not had occasion to spend, to the Corporation of the City of Dublin…

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Our Mayor in Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1890 · page 2

Mayor Ryan relumed from the inter-municipal festivities at Sydney on Tuesday evening. He reports the entertainment of the Mayor of Sydney to have been on a princely scale, and a…

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The Banquet to the Mayor

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 18 April 1890 · page 2

The return banquet to the Mayor has been fixed for May 26…

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Borough Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 21 April 1890 · page 3

The following is the business paper for Wednesday next, the 23rd instant:— In addition to the usual business. Alderman Halliday will move…

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Working Men's Meeting. on Saturday Night. the Eight-hours' Question. Formation of a Branch. Speeches of Members of the Trades and Labor Council

National Advocate · Monday 21 April 1890 · page 3

A meeting of working men was held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Kepple-street, on Saturday evening. Upwards of 150 attended, and the chair was occupied by Mr. John Boyd, junr…

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Bathurst Borough Council

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 April 1890 · page 3

The following is the business paper for tomorrow evening :— In addition to usual business— Alderman Halliday will move—(1) "That…

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The Executive Council

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 April 1890 · page 3

The usual weekly meeting of the Executive Council is arranged for to-morrow, after which it is probable a meeting of the Cabinet will be held, when further progress will be made with…

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The Machattie Park. Meeting of the Council and Progress Committee

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 22 April 1890 · page 2

Last evening a meeting of the aldermen and members of the Progress Committee was held in the Town Hall, when there were present:—Council: The Mayor…

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Borough Council. Wednesday, April 23, 1890

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 24 April 1890 · page 2

Present: The Mayor (Alderman Ryan), Aldermen Mullins, Halliday, Waddell, Simmons, Pruen, Crago, Boyd, Fowler. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS…

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Bathurst Borough Council. Wednesday, April 23, 1890

National Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1890 · page 3

Present: His Worship the Mayor (Alderman P. V. Ryan), Aldermen Mullins, Waddell, Simmons, Pruen, Halliday, Boyd Crago, and Fowler…

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Machattie Park. Obstructions in the Council. Decisions Reversed

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 24 April 1890 · page 2

The report of the committee meeting held on Monday night ve the Machattie Park ornamentation was read before the Council last, and as was fully anticipated…

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The Appointment of Head Gardener. Accusations by the Orange Council. Lat Denials by Bathurst Aldermen

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 25 April 1890 · page 2

Before the Council went into committee to consider tenders on Wednesday night, Alderman Simmons moved the adjournment, in order that he might draw attention…

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Municipal Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 26 April 1890 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Molong Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night last. Present—Aldermen Windred (in the chair), Packham, and Wren…

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