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

Council & local affairs, 1894

374 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 12 of 19

The Electorate of Bathurst. Alderman Walker to Speak

National Advocate · Monday 11 June 1894 · page 2

Alderman Walker, Mayor of Bathurst, the selected candidate of tho labor party in Bathurst, will address tho electors of this electorate at the School of Arts this…

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Mining on Private Property Bill. the Council's Amendment. Mr. Sydney Smith's Speech in Defence. He Urges a Conference

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 11 June 1894 · page 2

When the Mining on Private Property Bill came before the House on Thursday night, Mr. Smith made the following speech:—…

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In Council

National Advocate · Thursday 14 June 1894 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Council was held last night. There were present—The Mayor (Alderman Walker), Aldermen Simmons, Cripps,…

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Municipal Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 June 1894 · page 8

THE ordinary meeting of the Molong Municipal Council was held on Tuesday last. Presents—His Worship the Mayor (Alderman Packham), Aldermen Couch, Parker, Taylor, Hull, Harris,…

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To Alderman James Walker

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 June 1894 · page 2

AN ARTICLE-LETTER, WRITTEN IN VIEW OF THE FACT THAT, THE FREETRADERS HAVING SET THE GOOD EXAMPLE, IT ILL BECOMES THE…

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Lithgow Mines and Council Rates. Lithgow, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 June 1894 · page 3

The coal mines of Lithgow are appealing against the Municipal rates on the ground that in the rate the paper capital value instead of the output is assessed…

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The Freetrade Council

National Advocate · Friday 22 June 1894 · page 2

The Freetrade Council has given tho rival freetrade candidates till tho 30th instant to settle their differences and arrange for withdrawals. After the 30th…

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The Extravagance of Municipalities

National Advocate · Friday 22 June 1894 · page 1

Sir George Dibbs says that the extravagant example of Governments for the past 20 or SO years has boon fully, inherited and carried out by municipal councils…

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A Warning to Municipalities

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 22 June 1894 · page 2

"There's no disguising the fact," said Sir George Dibbs yesterday to a deputation of ratepayers who prayed him to check the Manly Borough Council in a wild career of sewerage expenditure, "that…

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A Municipal Deadlock

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 June 1894 · page 4

A CURIOUS deadlock has come about at Doncaster (Vic). The Shire Council consists of six members, four being a quorum. Two of the six are away at Coolgardie. A third…

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Borough Council

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 June 1894 · page 3

Following is the business paper to be dealt with at the meeting to-morrow night in addition to ordinary business:— To receive and adopt Finance…

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Meeting of the Freetrade Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 27 June 1894 · page 2

A meeting of the Freetrade Council was held last night, Mr. G. H Reid presiding. There was a very full attendance of members Arrangements with respect to…

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Second Edition. in Council

National Advocate · Thursday 28 June 1894 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council was held last night. There were present—The Mayor (Alderman J. Walker), Alderman Halliday,…

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Borough Council. Wednesday, June 27Th

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 28 June 1894 · page 2

Present: The Mayor (Alderman Walker), Alderman Halliday, Simmons, Cripps, James, Ryan, Crago, and Bassett. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS…

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Municipal Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 30 June 1894 · page 4

THE ordinary meeting of the Molong Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening. Present — His Worship the Mayor (Alderman Packham), Aldermen Hull, Couch, Parker, and Taylor…

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Alderman Lauer on Tour He Speaks at Amaroo

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 30 June 1894 · page 6

ALDERMAN LAUER, Labor candidate, accompanied by Mr. O'Dwyer, held a well-attended meeting on Monday evening at the house of Mr. W. Curtin, "Rock Retreat," Amaroo…

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Alderman Lauer on Tour Large Meetings. Enthusiastic Receptions. Votes of Confidence

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 30 June 1894 · page 3

LAST Thursday week, Alderman C. Lauer (Labor candidate) commended his campaign in the Molong Electorate at OBLEY,…

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A Warning to Municipalities

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 30 June 1894 · page 3

"THERE'S no disguising the fact," said Sir George Dibbs to deputation of ratepayers who prayed him to check the Manly Borough Council in a wild career of sewerage…

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The Legislative Council Prorogues. SYDNEY, Sunday night

National Advocate · Monday 2 July 1894 · page 3

The Legislative Council has further prorogued to August 7th, when it is expected Parliament will meet…

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The Freetrade Council. SYDNEY, Monday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 3 July 1894 · page 3

The Freetrade Council began its arbitration of seats to-day, and hope to settle 28 suburban disputes by Thursday…

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