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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 12 of 17

Borough Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 22 August 1892 · page 2

The following ia the business paper for Wednesday night next:— Alderman Ryan will ask— Has a deed been issued by the Department of…

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A Mayor in Trouble

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 23 August 1892 · page 2

John Rose, Mayor of Parkes, has been committed for trial on a charge of frudulent insolvency. ,…

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In Council

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 August 1892 · page 2

The city fathers have rather more work before them this week than! they have had at the last few meetings. The following is the business paper for Wednesday night:—…

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In Council

National Advocate · Wednesday 24 August 1892 · page 3

IT will be remember that when the Railway Commissioners were interviewed by the Council in Bathurst Mr. Eddy said he would at the work of the new cattle sidings at…

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Borough Council. Wednesday, August 24Th

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 25 August 1892 · page 2

Present :—The Mayor (Alderman Cripps) Aldermen Webb, Tremain, Crago, Simmons, Taylor, Walker, Ryan, Mullins and James. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS…

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Contract Work v. Day Labor. Proposed Alterations in Municipal Affairs. an Alleged Incompetent Officer. " As You Were."

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 25 August 1892 · page 2

At the Council meeting last evening. Alderman Mullins was to the fore with three motions, the last of which was of considerable importance seeing that it…

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In Council Reports and Correspondence. Motions and Discussions. All General Business. the Dubbo Railway. Contract Labor and the Overseer. Holidays and Want of Work. the Corporation Eight-hour' Day. Lights Thrown on Dark Places. Frivolity of the City Fathers

National Advocate · Thursday 25 August 1892 · page 2

The usual fortnightly Council meeting was held at the Town Hall last night, the Mayor (Alderman Cripps) being in the chair, and the following gentlemen present:—Aldermen…

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Eight Hour Day in Bathurst the Council Laborers' Holiday. a Contemporary Objects

National Advocate · Saturday 27 August 1892 · page 2

A CHAMELEOINC contemporary takes exception to the granting to the Corporation laborers of a full holiday on full pay on Eight Hour Day, not, many will think,…

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The Legislative Council. Address in Reply Received. Sydney, Tuesday Night

National Advocate · Wednesday 31 August 1892 · page 2

At the meeting of the Legislative Council, this afternoon, Mr. Alexander Brown moved and Mr. Goodchap seconded that the Address in Reply be…

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Opening of Parliament. Governor's Speech. Honorable Gentleman of the Legislative Council, and Gentlemen of the Legislative Assembly.—

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 31 August 1892 · page 2

1 After a recess of reasonable duration, rendered necessary by the severe labors of a session which lasted nearly nine months, I have called you together at a time which with your wise…

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An Open Letter From a Popular Mayor

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 1 September 1892 · page 4

When 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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Second Edition Pith of Parliament. the Legislative Council. Suppressing Larrikinism. Coroners' Juries. the Cholera Scare. Parliament House. Wednesday Evening

National Advocate · Thursday 1 September 1892 · page 2

In the Legislative Council to-night Mr. R. E. O'Connor, Minister for Justice, gave notice of a motion for the introduction of bills to suppress disorderly…

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Legislative Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 6 September 1892 · page 3

An intimate friend of Sir Henry Parkes says that the veteran will shortly move for the abolition of the present nominee Legislative Chamber, and substitute an elective…

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Borough Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 6 September 1892 · page 3

The following is the business paper for to-morrow evening:— Alderman Webb to move— 1. That tenders bo called for persons willing…

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Sir Henry Parkes and the Council. Sydney, Monday Night

National Advocate · Tuesday 6 September 1892 · page 2

It is rumoured that Sir Henry Parkes intends giving notice of a motion for an alteration in the constitution of the Legislative Council. Sir Henry favours an…

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The Municipal Council

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 September 1892 · page 2

THE following is the business paper for this evening's meeting:— Alderman Webb to move— 1. That tenders be called for persons…

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The Head Gardener. Private Work. Enquiry by Alderman Walker. Machattie Park Lake

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 8 September 1892 · page 2

Alderman Walker took occasion at the Council meeting last night to ask a question us to whether it was a fact that the head gardener did work outside Muchattie Park for…

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Borough Council. Wednesday, September 7th

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 8 September 1892 · page 2

Present : The Mayor (Alderman Grippe) Aldermen Tremain, Mullins, Walker, Ryan, Tayler, Crago, Webbs and Simmons. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS…

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Diseased Animals' and Meat Act. Appointment Op Inspector. Alderman Ryan and the "Over Paid Government Offcial."

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 8 September 1892 · page 3

At the Council meeting last night Alderman Taylor moved— That Mr. W. C. Croaker be recommended to tho Board of Health for appointment as…

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Second Edition InCouncil the Fortnightly Meeting. Motions and Correspondence. Discussions and Reports. That Contract Question. Who Should Inspect Stock.? the Matter of Gutters. a Warm Discussion. the Dubbo-coonamble Extension

National Advocate · Thursday 8 September 1892 · page 2

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…

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