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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 8 of 16

The Council of Churches

National Advocate · Thursday 8 June 1893 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Council of Churches was held in the Y. M. C. A. Rooms, Sydney, on Tuesday. The Rev. J. E. Moulton (President of the…

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Pith of Parliament. Legislative Council. the Postal Act Amendment Bill. Parliament House, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 8 June 1893 · page 3

In the Council this evening the President took his seat at the usual hour. The Postal Act Amendment Bill was read a second time and taken…

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Borough Council

National Advocate · Friday 9 June 1893 · page 2

A special meeting of the City Council was held at 3 p.m., yesterday. Present: — The Mayor, Aldermen F. B. Kenny, E. T. Webb, E. A. Mullins, James…

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Pith of Parliament. Legislative Council. a Private Business Night

National Advocate · Friday 9 June 1893 · page 3

PARLIAMENT HOUSE, Thursday night. In the Council this evening the President having taken his chair the House considered its private business. This did…

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Second Edition. Pith of Parliament. Leg Slative Assembly. Question Concerning Assurance Societies. Monday, Additional Siting Day. Liberal Men in the Council. the Arbitration Act. Should It Be Made Compulsory. the Labor Protection Bill

National Advocate · Saturday 10 June 1893 · page 2

PARLIAMENT HOUSE, Friday night. In the Legislative Assembly this evening, in reply to Mr. Barlbour, Hon. Thomas Slattery, Minister for Mines,…

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A Mayor Resigns

National Advocate · Monday 12 June 1893 · page 2

The Mayor of Cooma, Mr. Body, has resigned in consequence of continued ill-health. Ald. J. E. Body is the brother of Mr. F. E. Body of Dubbo,…

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Second Edition. Pith of Parliament. Legislative Council. Village Settlements' Bill Passed. Parliament House, Monday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 June 1893 · page 2

In the Legislative Council this evening the Village Settlements Bill was read a third time and passed. Tho Australian Rights Purchase Bill…

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Borough Council

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 June 1893 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the city Council will be held at the Town Hall to-night. There are no notices of motion to be dealt with, due probably, to…

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Sir George Dibbs' Testimonial. The country proposes to testimonialise him, for which purpose the Mayor of Sydney has convened a public meeting

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 June 1893 · page 2

THE testimonial which it is intended to present Sir George Dibbs is one to which every right thinking person in the colony can subscribe, without scruple of any…

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Borough Council. Wednesday, June 14Th

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 15 June 1893 · page 2

Present: The Mayor (Alderman Cripps), Aldermen Halliday, Tremain, Mullins, Walker, James, Ryan, Taylor, Crago, and Kenny…

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A New Mayor

National Advocate · Saturday 17 June 1893 · page 2

Alderman Gunning has been elected Mayor of Cooma rice Alderman Body, who resigned on account of ill-health…

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A Council of Peace

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1893 · page 2

Gladstone says that militarism is a tremendous scourge, and he hopes that European Powers will form a council for the promotion of peace. Far more likely…

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Borough Council. Special Meeting. the Municipal Loan. Unsuccessful Attempts to Float. the Broker's Charges. a Nice Little Account. Referred to the Solicitor

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 20 June 1893 · page 2

A special meeting of the Council was held last night for the purpose of considering the charges made by Mr. George Christie in attempting to float the…

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In Council. a Special Meeting All About the Loan. George Christie's Little Bill Referred to the City Solicitor

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1893 · page 3

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall last night, for the purpose of discussing matters relative to the loan which Mr…

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A Municipal Matter. the Quarrie Road

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 22 June 1893 · page 2

The Mayor (Alderman Cripps was in attendance, and at once met Mr. Suttor. He said that he had one or two matters to bring under his notice. One was a…

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A Battle Between Alderman. SYDNEY, Friday night

National Advocate · Saturday 24 June 1893 · page 2

Two aldermen belonging to the Hamilton (Newcastle) Council on Thursday night had some words, and later on came to blows. The meeting of the…

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That Gallant Ship's Company Who Went to Their Last Account in the Mediterranean. Great Britain's Terrible Loss. Admiral Tryon—"a Brilliant Life." the Admiralty Offices Beseiged by the Drowned Men's Widows. Her Majesty's Sympathy. the Lord Mayor Starts a Fund for the Bereaved Ones' Relief. the Queen Heads It with £100. Sympathy of Foreign Nations. the Feeling in British Colonies. What Is Felt and Said in Sydney. Latest Particulars. Outside Australia. London

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 June 1893 · page 2

The total number of men lost by the sinking of the Victoria was 355, including 38 officers headed by Vice-Admiral Tryon. The catastrophe was caused by…

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In Council

National Advocate · Thursday 29 June 1893 · page 3

Owing to the inclemency of the weather, coupled with the indisposition of the Mayor, there was no quorum at the Council last night. Those in…

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Of Interest to the Aldermen. Who Won't Allow the Band to Play in Machattie Park on Sundays

National Advocate · Thursday 29 June 1893 · page 3

The American liberal press, when during its first fortnight the Chicago World's Fair was closed, were very severe, as the following cutting from one…

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Borough Council

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 July 1893 · page 2

Following is the business paper to be dealt with at a special meeting to be held to night, at7.30:—To receive and adopt Finance Committee's Report; to…

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