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

Council & local affairs, 1891

317 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 12 of 16

Parkes on Mayor Manning. the Council on Parkes. He Is Dealt With. Sydney, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 28 August 1891 · page 2

At a meeting of the Sydney Council this afternoon Sir Henry Parkes' recent reflection upon the Mayor was alluded to. The Premier, at a luncheon tendered…

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The Municipal Conference.—A Richmond Councillor. — He Wants a Free Railway Pass. Sydney, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 28 August 1891 · page 3

At the Richmond Council last night a motion was proposed for submission to the approaching Municipal Conference that aldermen have the same…

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Municipal Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 29 August 1891 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday night was attended by the Mayor and Aldermen McGroder, Lohan, and Parker…

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Municipalities Act Amendment

National Advocate · Wednesday 2 September 1891 · page 2

Following is the Amendment Act introduced by Mr. R. B. Wise. Its second reading is ordered for the 20th October next. A Bill to amend the…

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Borough Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 5 September 1891 · page 2

The following is the business paper for the meeting on Wednesday:— In addition to the usual business, Alderman Byan will move—…

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Bathurst Borough Council

National Advocate · Saturday 5 September 1891 · page 5

Following is the business paper for consideration at the Borough Council meeting on Wednesday, September 9, in addition to the usual business:—…

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A Loan for Bathurst. £25,000 Suggested. the Council Affirms the Principle. Our Financial Position Shown by Alderman Ryan. Need for Reform. Let Posterity Pay the Piper

National Advocate · Thursday 10 September 1891 · page 2

At the Council meeting last night Alderman Ryan, pursuant to notice given, moved—"That the necessary steps be taken to float a loan for the…

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Borough Council. Wednesday, 9Th September, 1891

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 10 September 1891 · page 2

Present: The Mayor (Alderman Crago), Alderman Pruen, Tremain, Simmons, Ryan, Taylor, Cripps, Boyd, Webb, Rickard, and Waddell…

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The Proposed Sale of Crown Lands. Discussion in the Council. Petitions and Counter-petitions

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 10 September 1891 · page 2

The question of the proposed sale of the reserve near the new gaol cropped up in the Council last night, and gave rise to a considerate amount of discussion. The…

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Pith of Parliament. the Municipalities Amendment Act. State Irrigation. the Revenue From Peak Hill. the Chicago World's Fair. the Cost of Looking After the Pastoral Interest. Protection v. Freetrade. Publicans' Restriction Bill Sydney, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 10 September 1891 · page 3

In the Assembly to-night the Municipalities Act of 1867 Amendment Bill was read a third time and passed. Sir Henry Parkes gave notice of…

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Municipal Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 12 September 1891 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Molong Municipal Council on Tuesday night was attended by his Worship the Mayor and Aldermen McGroder, Wren. Lohan, an…

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A Constitutional Crisis. a How Between the Council and the Assembly. Sydney, Friday night

National Advocate · Saturday 12 September 1891 · page 3

A deputation interviewed the Premier to-day, Urging the necessity of introducing a Bill to amend the Friendly Societies' Act. Sir Henry Parkes…

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The Goldfields Reserve. the Matter Before the Minister. Deputation From the Council. Protest Against the Sale. Petition in Its Favor. the Sale to Take Place. Sydney, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 September 1891 · page 2

Mr. F. B. Suttor, M.P., this morning introduced a deputation from the Municipal Council of Bathurst, consisting of Alderman Cripps, Rickard and Ryan, to…

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Wednesday's Council

National Advocate · Monday 21 September 1891 · page 2

Probably for the first time in the history of the Bathurst Council not a single motion has been tabled for Wednesday night's meeting, and unless…

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Borough Council Meeting

National Advocate · Wednesday 23 September 1891 · page 2

In view of the fact that no motions are tabled for the Borough Council Meeting to-night, and the absence of the Mayor and Alderman Webb at the…

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Municipal Conference. Sydney, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 23 September 1891 · page 3

The Municipal Conference of New South Wales commenced its ninth session to-day in the Town Hall. Two hundred delegates were present, including…

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To-day's Telegrams. Sydney, Wednesday Municipal Conference. Increased Subsidy

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 23 September 1891 · page 2

A deputation of the whole of the delegates attending the Municipal Association Conference will wait upon the Colonial Secretary and ask for an additional [?] in…

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A Lapsed Council Meeting

National Advocate · Thursday 24 September 1891 · page 2

As we opined in our yesterday's issue, last night's Council meeting lapsed for want of a quorum. Those who put in an appearance were Alderman Cripps,…

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In Parliament. Cleaning a Stable. Crown Lands Act Amendment Bill. the Assembly and Council at Loggerheads. a Conference to Be Held. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 24 September 1891 · page 2

In the Assembly last night the preliminary business was unimportant. Mr, Garvan moved the adjournment of the House for the purpose of drawing…

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The Crown Lands Amendment Bill. the Assembly Quarrel with the Council, and Refuse the Amendments. an Extraordinary Resolution. the Privileges of the Upper House Challenged. Sydney, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 24 September 1891 · page 3

The House resolved itself into committee to consider the Council's amendments on the Crown Lands Act Amendment Bill. Mr. Brunker refused to…

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