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

Council & local affairs, 1893

316 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 12 of 16

Open Column. We do not identife ourselves with the spin[?]ons of [?] Correspondents the "Five Minute" Alderman (To the editor of the Bathurst Free Press)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 21 September 1893 · page 2

Sir,—What a brave, valiant act, asking a than physically incapable through illness of any exertion—an illness apparent to all—to apologise or fight. What an equally brave, valliant act,…

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Open Column. We do not identify ourselves with the opinions of our Correspondents. Aldermen Crago and Mullins. (To the Editor of the Daily Free Press.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 22 September 1893 · page 2

Sir,-Writing letters to the press is a habit I had rid myself of some time since, but the unwarranted and unfair attempt on your part to injure me forces me to…

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Aldermen Mullins and Crago

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 23 September 1893 · page 2

Sir,—I regret that "Onlooker" should have taken any notice of what occurred between Alderman Mullins and myself at the last Council meeting, as I am quite…

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Municipal Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 September 1893 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the Molong Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening at the Town Hall. Present—His Worship the Mayor (Alderman Black), and Aldermen…

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Open Column. We do not identify ourselves with the opinions of our Correspondents. Aldermen Crago and Mullins. (To the Editor of the Daily Free Press.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 26 September 1893 · page 2

Sir,—As Alderman Crago, iu his reply, did not deny the correctness of my version of our dispute, and as yours was an entirely different one, I may be allowed…

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Legislative Council. the Address in Reply. Parliament House, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 September 1893 · page 3

In the Legislative Council the president took the chair at 4.30. The resignation of the Hon. S. A. Joseph was received…

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Here and There. Municipal Conference

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 September 1893 · page 2

The annual session of the Municipal Association opens to-day, at the Town Hall, Sydney. The Mayor and Alderman Webb will represent the Council…

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The Municipal Conference. How the West Is Represented. a Discussion on Harbour Picnics. Some Important Resolutions. Sydney, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 28 September 1893 · page 3

The annual session of the Municipal Association of New South Wales commenced sitting to-day, among the delegates being: Bathurst, Aldermen Cripps…

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The Municipal Conference. SYDNEY, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 29 September 1893 · page 2

The Municipal Conference was continued to-day. Several resolutions of local importance were carried. The delegates were entertained at a Harbor excursion…

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The Municipal Conference Deputationise Sir George Dibbs

National Advocate · Saturday 30 September 1893 · page 2

A deputation from the Municipal Association, to urge the desirability of passing clause I. of the Local Government Bill this session, waited on the…

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The New Lord Mayor

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 2 October 1893 · page 3

Alderman Tyler has been elected Lord Mayor of London…

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Borough Council

National Advocate · Tuesday 3 October 1893 · page 2

Following is the business paper to be dealt with to-morrow night:—To receive and adopt Finance Committee's report…

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The Railway Commissioners and the Council. a Satisfactory Interview

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 3 October 1893 · page 2

On Friday last, at the conclusion of the business in connection with the Municipal Association Conference, the Mayor (Alderman Cripps) and Alderman Webb,…

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In Council. Fortnightly Meeting

National Advocate · Thursday 5 October 1893 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Bathurst Borough Council was held in the Town Hall last night. Present—His Worship the Mayor…

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Legislative Council. Unimportant As Per Usual

National Advocate · Thursday 5 October 1893 · page 2

PARLIAMENT HOUSE, Wednesday night. In the Legislative Council this evening the President took his chair at the usual hour…

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Borough Council. Wednesday, October 4Th, 1893

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 5 October 1893 · page 2

Present: The Mayor (Alderman Cripps), Aldermen Simmons, Mullins, Walker, Ryan, Taylor, and James. City Bank of Sydney, Bathurst. To…

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Legislative Council

National Advocate · Friday 6 October 1893 · page 2

PARLIAMENT HOUSE, Thursday night. In the Legislative Council this evening the President took his chair at the usual hour…

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The City Council Scandal the Sum Involved, £3848. Mr. Merriman and "Maniacal Delusion." Sydney, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 6 October 1893 · page 3

At the meeting of the Finance Committee of the. City Council, to-day, the Mayor reported the suspension of the City Solicitor, Mr. Merriman, and gave…

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Alderman Palmer, Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 7 October 1893 · page 2

The death is announced of Alderman Palmer, Sydney City Council. He had been an alderman 25 years…

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Labor in New Zealand the Council Blocks Legislation

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 7 October 1893 · page 2

All the labor bills introduced into the New Zealand Parliament this session, with the exception of the Workmens' Wages Bill, have been practically rejected…

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