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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 3 of 17

Bateuest Borough Council. Wednesday Night's Meeting

National Advocate · Friday 29 January 1892 · page 2

The following was crowded out of our issue of yesterday morning:— ALDERMAN RYAN'S QUESTIONS. 1. What amount of money has been…

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The Sydney Council Frauds. Compounding a Felony. Accepting Back Stolen Money. Sydney, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 29 January 1892 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the City Council, to-day, the Mayor stated that, be suspended the city treasurer because , he failed to exercise proper supervision in…

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Trouble in the Sydney Council. the Assistant Treasurer Embezzles Andpays Hack. Then Gists His Ticket

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 29 January 1892 · page 3

Soon after the opening of the monthly meeting of the Sydney Municipal Council yesterday afternoon, his Worship the Mayor said he had a special statement to make with…

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Municipal Elections. Nomination Day. Considerable Excitement

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 2 February 1892 · page 2

The nomination for aldermen, for the Borough of Bathurst, took place this morning at noon, the mayor (Alderman Crago) being in the chair…

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In Parliament. Coal Mines Working. Fortnightly Pay-day. Municipal Endowment. Refreshment Room Grog. Dibbs Goes to England. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 2 February 1892 · page 2

In the Assembly yesterday some time was occupied in a discussion under a motion for adjournment moved by Mr. Eddon, with regard to certain violations of the Coal Mining Act by…

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To-day's Telegrams. Sydney, Wednesday. Trades and Labor Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 3 February 1892 · page 3

A special meeting of the Trades and Labor Council was held last night, and a debate was commenced on a motion in favor of the Council ceasing its connection with the C…

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In Parliament. the Customs' Duties' Bill. Good Progress. Arrangements for Closing Discussions. Government Advertising. City v. Country. the Electoral Bill Before the Council. a Strong Debate. Close Division Anticipated. [By Telegraph.] SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 4 February 1892 · page 2

In the Assembly yesterday the Customs Dill was farther considered in committee. Schedule A, including 15 per cents,, was passed with a few amendments, and the…

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Pith of Parliament. Supply Bill in Council. [?]Bate on Electoral Bill. Phylloxera in N.S.W. George Street Murder. [?]Ee Education Question. Member Black and His Railway Pass. Coal Mines Bill. [?]Ustoms Duties Debate. Good Progress. Additions to Free List. Parliament House, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1892 · page 3

In the Legislative Council to-day, Minister R. E. O'Connor gave notice of motion for Tuesday to be an additional sitting day for the remainder of the…

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To-day's Municipal Elections

National Advocate · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 2

The election of aldermen to fill the vacancies in the North and East Wards will be held to-day, polling taking place between the hours of 8 o'clock and 3…

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Carcoar Municipal Council. Proceedings on Nomination Day. Ald. Lamond Declines to Speak. Polling on

The Carcoar Chronicle · Saturday 6 February 1892 · page 2

The public nomination of candidates for the two regular vacancies in the Carcoar Municipal Council took place at the Council Chambers at noon on Tuesday last Aid. J…

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Regular Meeting of the Council

The Carcoar Chronicle · Saturday 6 February 1892 · page 2

The Mayor and all the aldermen were present at the meeting of the Council on Tuesday last. The under mentioned accounts were passed…

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Municipal Elections. the Polling

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 6 February 1892 · page 2

Shortly before 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon Mayor Crago, returning-officer, having gone through the voting—papers with his assistants, came to the front of the Town-hall verandah…

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Borough Council. Election of Mayor. a Deadlock

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 9 February 1892 · page 3

VERY little interest was manifested in this event by tho outside public, and only two or three ratepayers (amongst them being exAlderman Boyd) were present to witness the…

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Pastoralists Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 9 February 1892 · page 3

The third conference of the Pastoralists Federal Council of Australasia begins in Melbourne on Thursday…

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Borough Council. Election of Mayor. a Deadlock. Lots Drawn

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

VERY little interim was manifested in thin event by the outside public, and only two or there ratepayers (amongst them being ex Alderman Boyd) were present to witness the…

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Borough Council. Wednesday, February 10Th

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

Present: The Mayor (Alderman Cripps) Alderman Webb, Halliday, Tremain, Simmons, Mullins, Walker, Rickard, Taylor, Crago, Kenny and Ryan…

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The Local Diaries. Report Prom the Council

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

At the meeting of the Council last night a letter was read from the Board of Health re the Daries' Supervision Act, submitting a report of the officer of the department as to…

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Second Edition. 3 a.m. Bathurst Borough Council

National Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1892 · page 3

The regular, meeting of the Bathurst Borough Council was held last night, when there were present: Aldermen Cripps (Mayor), Rickard, Simmons,…

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Expenditure of the Council. Comparative Statement Asked For. Where Is North Ward?

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

Pursuant to notice, the question of expenditure in the council for the past five years dealt with last evening, when the following motion, by Alderman Rickard, was…

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The Poor Man's Hollow Road. a Dangerous Bridge. Opposition of Mr. Superintendent Doyle. the Council Take Action

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

The question of the road lending through Poor Man's Hollow cropped up last night when a letter was read in the Council. It is now possible that something definite will…

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