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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 9 of 16

Borough Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 15 June 1891 · page 3

The following is the business paper for Wednesday next:— Alderman Ryan will move— That the footpath on the north side of…

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Council Officers Reports

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 18 June 1891 · page 2

Alderman Rickard and others have often complained of the unnecessary delay occasioned in the reading of reports from officers, and with a view of remedying what…

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Borough Council Wednesday 17Th June

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 18 June 1891 · page 2

Present: The Mayor (Alderman Crago) Aldermen Halliday, Webb, Tremain, Waddell, Rickard, Ryan, Taylor and Cripps…

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Bathurst Borough Council. Wednesday, June 17, 1891

National Advocate · Thursday 18 June 1891 · page 3

Present : His Worship the Mayor (Alderman Crago), Aldermen Webb, Tremain, Waddell, Ryan, Cripps, Taylor, Rickards, and Halliday…

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The Bathurst Streets. Their Maintenance Discussed in the Council. Blue Metal Versus River Gravel

National Advocate · Thursday 18 June 1891 · page 2

At the Council meeting last night His Worship the Mayor said it would be remembered that, as a result of a visit to the Bald Hills by several…

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Municipal Appeal Court

National Advocate · Wednesday 24 June 1891 · page 2

An Appeal Court consisting of Messrs. J. B. Graham, P.M., J. Meagher and B. Cutler, J.'sP., sat in the Court House yesterday morning for…

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Borough Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 27 June 1891 · page 2

The following notices of motion have been given for Wednesday evening next:— Alderman Ryan will move: That Piper-street, from Seymour-street to…

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Borough Council. Wednesday, July 1St, 1891

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 2 July 1891 · page 2

Present: The Mayor (Alderman Crago), Aldermen Halliday, Tremain, Simmons, Ryan, Taylor, Cripps, Boyd, and Ryan. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT…

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Bathurst Borough Council. Wednesday, July 1, 1891

National Advocate · Thursday 2 July 1891 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council was held in the Council Chambers last night. There were present: His Worship the Mayor…

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An Alderman Imprisoned

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 3 July 1891 · page 3

Alderman Taylor, of Liverpool, has been sentenced to 14 days' imprisonment for refusing lo satisfy a judgment of the court in respect to the payment of a claim…

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Municipal Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 4 July 1891 · page 2

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

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Trades and Labor Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 8 July 1891 · page 3

A lengthy meeting between the representatives of the Employers' Defence Association and the Trades and Labor Council, was held on Tuesday…

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Borough Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 11 July 1891 · page 2

The following is the business paper for Wednesday evening next:— The Mayor will move— That a roadway be formed with river or hill…

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Railway Passes for Aldermen. Sydney, Monday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 July 1891 · page 3

The Railway Commissioners have decided to give free railway passes to the delegates from country municipalities attending the Annual Municipal…

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Bathurst Borough Council

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 July 1891 · page 3

The following is the business paper for to-morrow night's meeting:—NOTICES OF MOTION. By the Mayor—…

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The Corporation Laborers. the Life of the Mayor Threatened. Indignation of Aldermen. £100 Reward Offered

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 16 July 1891 · page 2

At the Council meeting last night the Mayor said he had a matter to bring forward. In consequence of the heavy weather they had been having during the past few…

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The Mayor's Threatening Letter. Breeze in the Council. His Worship Threatens to Resign, But Eventually Determined to Reconsider the Matter

National Advocate · Thursday 16 July 1891 · page 3

At the close of the business of the Council last night, the Mayor said he wished to bring forward a serious matter. On Tuesday morning he received a letter…

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Borough Council. Wednesday, July 15Th

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 16 July 1891 · page 2

Present: The Mayor (Alderman Crago), Alderman Tremain, Waddell, Simmons, Rickard, Ryan, Taylor, Cripps and Boyd. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS…

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Bathurst Borough Council. Wednesday. July 15, 1891

National Advocate · Thursday 16 July 1891 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Bathurst Borough Council was held last night in the Council Chambers. Present: His Worship the Mayor (Alderman F…

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The Gas Question. Messrs. Wark Decline the Offer. of £5000 Cash. the Council Expresses Regret

National Advocate · Thursday 16 July 1891 · page 2

In answer to a question by Alderman Ryan, His Worship, at the Council meeting last night, said that in accordance with the decision of the Council he…

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