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

Council & local affairs, 1892

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Borough Council. Wednesday, May 18Th, 1890

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 19 May 1892 · page 2

The mayor (Alderman Cripps) and the following alderman were present:—Aldermen Tremain, Simmons, Mullins, Walker, Rickard, Ryan, Crago, and Kenny…

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The Model Farm. Action by the Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 19 May 1892 · page 2

With reference to the Model Farm, the following letters were read at the Council last night:- From Hon. F. B. Suttor intimating that…

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The Council's Officers. Leave of Absence Without Pay

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 19 May 1892 · page 2

At the Council meeting last evening a letter was received from Robert Turner, one of the clerks, applying for three weeks' leave of absence on account of illness. A medical…

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The Council's Finances. Proposal to Float a Loan

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 19 May 1892 · page 2

Pursuant to notice, Alderman Ryan submitted the fallowing resolution to the Council last night:— That, in accordance with the provisions of…

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Trades and Labor Council. a Split

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 20 May 1892 · page 2

The Laborers' Union has withdrawn from the Trades and Labor Couneil owing to the latter's notion with respect to the charges…

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Sudden Death of a Mayor. He Bursts a Blood Vessel. Sydney, Wednesday Night

National Advocate · Friday 20 May 1892 · page 2

The sudden death is announced of Mr. Gerard Phillips, mayor of North Sydney. He presided at a meeting of the local council last evening, and left…

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Deeming's Appeal to the Privy Council. London

National Advocate · Friday 20 May 1892 · page 2

The petition to the Privy Council on behalf of murderer Deeming was presented to-day, and will be heard on Thursday. Two barristers have been engaged…

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Deeming and the Privy Council. His Application Considered. London

National Advocate · Friday 20 May 1892 · page 3

Lord Chancellor Halsbury presided at the special sitting of the Privy Council to-day to hear the application on behalf of Deeming for leave to appeal to the…

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Second Edition 3 a.m. The Suttor Banquet. Flowers, Music, and Fair Ladies. a Glittering Spectacle. a Banquet of Banquets. the Political Hatchet Buried a Great Gathering. the Quality of Goodfellowship. Eulogising F. B. Suttor. a Megnificent Send Off Credit Where Credit Is Due. Mayor Cripps in the Chair. Mr. James Rutherford and Dr. Machattie. Presenting the Address. Ministers Barton & See Speak in Suttor's Favor. Our Guest Replies. a Forcible & Effective Speech. Sinking the Fiscal Question. for He's a Jolly Good Fellow. Received with Prolonged His Temporary Leave-taking. "Auld Lang Syne" Should Never Be Forgot. an Eloquent and Forcible Speech. the Other Toasts. an Affecting Leave-taking. Farewell Bathurst

National Advocate · Friday 27 May 1892 · page 2

Never in the history of Bathurst was a more enthusiastic gathering assembled than last night, when by 8 o'clock the School of Arts hall was crowded with the admirers of the…

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A Colnial Council. Opinion of the St. James "Gazette." London

National Advocate · Monday 30 May 1892 · page 3

The St.James Gazelle of London advocates the formation of a colonial council on the same lines as the one in India, and remarks that it would be of great…

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Borough Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 31 May 1892 · page 2

The following is the business-paper for to-morrow night council meeting.— Alderman Mullins to move—…

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Carrington and the County Council. London

National Advocate · Tuesday 31 May 1892 · page 2

Lord Carrington has declined to accept the chairmanship of the London County Council in succession to Lord Roseberry…

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The Opera Box Case. Going to the Privy Council. Sydney, Monday Night

National Advocate · Tuesday 31 May 1892 · page 2

The famous opera box case came on to-day before a full court, and the plaintilf's were granted permission to appeal to the Privy Council…

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In Council

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 June 1892 · page 2

THE following is the business paper for the meeting of the Borough Council to night:— Alderman Mullins to move:…

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A Municipal Vacancy

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 June 1892 · page 2

Owing to the intended departure of Mr. W. H. Rickards from Bathurst, a vacancy will shortly occur in the Municipal Council. It is understood that at…

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Resignation of Alderman Rickard. He Is Leaving Bathurst. Compliments by Brother Aldermen

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 2 June 1892 · page 2

At the close of the business proper at the Council last night Alderman Rickard handed a his resignation as one of the representatives for North Ward, as he was about to…

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In Council Reports and Correspondence. Motions and Discussions. Resignation Op an Alderman. Complimentary Speeches. General Business

National Advocate · Thursday 2 June 1892 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council was held at the Town Hall last night, his Worship the Mayor being in the chair, and the following…

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Shelter for Cabby. Objections by Alderman Overruled. Shelter to Be Procured

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 2 June 1892 · page 2

The Works Committee, in their report to the Council last night, said:—Your Committee bog to report that, having considered the request of the Women's Christian…

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Wellington Notes. Wellington, Tuesday. COUNCIL

National Advocate · Thursday 2 June 1892 · page 2

A second scene at the council meeting came off on Thursday night over the ever memorable gas works, when two bills came up for payment, one as amount…

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Borough Council. Wednesday, June 1, 1892

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 2 June 1892 · page 2

Present: The Mayor (Alderman Cripps) Aldermen Haliday, Tremain, Simmons, Mullins, Walker, Taylor, Crago, Kenny, Rickard…

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