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

Council & local affairs, 1892

327 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 17

The Trades and Labor Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 20 July 1892 · page 3

At a public meeting under the auspices of tho Trades and Labor Council last night resolutions were passed sympathising with the Broken Hill strikers, and condemning the…

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Trades and Labor Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 22 July 1892 · page 3

The Trades and Labor Council now comprises 67 [?], compared with 85 at tho close of last half year. Tho report of the Council describes the…

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In Council

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 July 1892 · page 2

The only business at the Council meeting on Wednesday next is a motion to be brought forward by Alderman Tremain to the effect that tenders be…

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Borough Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 28 July 1892 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the council was held last evening. There were present Aldermen Cripps (mayor), in the chair, Aldermen Tremain, Crago, Taylor,…

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In Council Correspondence and Reports. Finance and Accounts. Motions and Discussions. Sheep in the Park. the Municipalities Loan

National Advocate · Thursday 28 July 1892 · page 3

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council was held in the Town Hall last night, the Mayor (Alderman Cripps) being in the chair, and the following gentlemen…

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The Municipal Loan. a Special Council Meeting

National Advocate · Saturday 30 July 1892 · page 2

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held yesterday afternoon to consider the question of a municipal loan. The following is the report submitted by the Finance…

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The Municipal Loan. Left in Mr. Christie's Hands

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 30 July 1892 · page 2

A special meeting of the Council was held yesterday afternoon for the purpose of receiving the report of the Finance Committee on the question of the proposed…

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Trades and Labor Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 2 August 1892 · page 3

The half-yearly report of the Trades and Labor Council shows a credit balance of £900…

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Early Australian History. Being a Series of historical Sketches, bearing upon Australian Colonization and Council Life in New South Wales and Van Diemcn's Land. Part IV.—The Story of the Bushrangers, Ben Hall's Gang. a Raid Upon Racehorses. (Continued.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 2 August 1892 · page 4

A vigilant watch was kept until midnight, when Sir Frederick Pottinger arrived with four troopers from Cowra; but as nothing further occurred during the night two of these were sent back in the morning. Shortly after daybreak the…

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Railway Commissioners in Bathurst. Deputation Op the Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 5 August 1892 · page 3

During this morning the Mayor received a wire from the Railway Commissioners to the effect that they would be passing through Bathurst and would be staying at the station for a…

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The Western Railways. Commissioners in Bathurst They Meet the Council

National Advocate · Saturday 6 August 1892 · page 2

The Railway Commissioners have lately been inspecting the Southern line, and instead of returning to Sydney straight, proceeded on the cross line to…

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In Council

National Advocate · Tuesday 9 August 1892 · page 2

The only notice of motion on the business paper of the Borough Council for Wednesday next is from Alderman Simmons, who will move,—"That the footpath of the west side…

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New Zealand Polities. Legislative Council Appointments

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 10 August 1892 · page 2

A further conflict has occurred between the New Zealand Minister and Earl Glasgow over the proposed appoint [?] of the Legislative Council…

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The Corporation Yards. Council and Commissioners. the Goods Superintendent Interviewed. the Matter Discussed

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 August 1892 · page 2

AT about a quarter to ten yesterday morning the Borough Council met at the Town Hall and proceeded to the Railway station to meet the Goods…

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Pugilistic Aldermen

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 11 August 1892 · page 3

A disgraceful scene was enacted in the Richmond Municipal Council meeting last night, when two of the aldermen fought across the table amidst wildest confusion…

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An Open Letter Prom a Popular Mayor

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 11 August 1892 · page 3

Which a majority elects a man to a responsible position that majority has confidence in him. When citizens elect a man to represent them as alderman they place reliance in him as one likely to guard…

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Borough Council. Wednesday, August 10, 1892

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 11 August 1892 · page 2

At the meeting of the council last night the following aldermen were present :—Alderman Cripps (mayor, in the chair), Aldermen Tremain, Simmons, Mullins, Ryan,…

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In Council Motions and Discussions. Correspondence and Reports. the Bathurst Fire Brigade. a Disputed Contract. Works Improvement. All General Business

National Advocate · Thursday 11 August 1892 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Council was held in the Town Hall last night, the Mayor (Alderman Cripps) being in the chair, and the following aldermen present:—…

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First Edition Upper House Appointments. Lord Glasgow and the Council. a Deadlock in New Zealand. Between Governor and Government. an Appeal to England

National Advocate · Saturday 20 August 1892 · page 2

A SERIOUS hitch has occurred between the newly appointed Governor of New Zealand, and the Government of that country, the cause being the refusal of…

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The Western Railways. Mr. Eddy in Bathurst. He Is Interviewed by the Council. the Millers, and Progress Committee. a Concession to Tanners. the Vale Road Siding

National Advocate · Saturday 20 August 1892 · page 2

At half-past eight yesterday morning those aldermen who had sufficient strength of mind to rise at the required early hour, mustered at the Bathurst railway station to meet Mr…

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