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

Council & local affairs, 1895

426 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 14 of 22

Legislative Council Parliament House, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 15 August 1895 · page 3

In the Legislative Council the President announced that the Lieutenant-Governer had assented to the Nepean Cottage Hospital Bill…

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A Question in the Council the Address-in-reply. Select Committee

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 15 August 1895 · page 2

In the Legislative Council yesterday Mr. Pigott gave notice of his intention to ask whether the Premier in an address delivered at the Sydney Town Hall, on July 18, had…

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Legislative Council, Parliament House, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 16 August 1895 · page 3

In the Council the Hon. W. H. Pigott asked: Did the Premier, as reported, while addressing a public meeting in Sydney, on July 17, state with…

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The Address in Reply. Debate in the Council

National Advocate · Friday 16 August 1895 · page 2

In the Legislative Council on Wednesday, Mr. Lees in moving the address in reply to the Lieutenant-Governor said he was satisfied that if the measures…

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Forbes Municipal Election. FORBES

National Advocate · Monday 19 August 1895 · page 3

The polling for the vacant seat in the Municipal Council took place to-day with the following result: Mr. Johnson ... ... 106…

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Borough Council

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 August 1895 · page 2
Also in Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Following is the business paper for to-night's meeting. In addition to ordinary business :— To receive and adopt Finance…

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Mr. Kethel and the Council SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 August 1895 · page 2

There was some speculation political circles to day as to whether Kethel intends to take his seat in Legislative Council. Mr. Kethel…

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In Parliament. the Address-in-refly. the Government and the Exemptions. Amendments to Be Received. Mr. Kethel's Seat in the Council Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 21 August 1895 · page 2

Immediately upon the Speaker taking the chair in the Legislative Assembly at half-past 4 yesterday afternoon, the Speaker, attended by the officers of the…

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Bathurst Council

National Advocate · Thursday 22 August 1895 · page 2

At the usual fortnightly meeting of the Bathurst Borough Council last night, the following aldermen were in attendance :—The Mayor (Alderman…

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Borough Council. Wednesday, August 21st

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 22 August 1895 · page 2

Present:—The Mayor (Alderman Bassett), Aldermen Ennis, James, Ryan, Durack, and Hurst. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS…

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Legislative Council. Parliament House, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 22 August 1895 · page 3

The Council met at 4.30 and proceeded to Government House with the Address in Reply. Mr. Kethel took the oath and his…

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The Reform of the Legislative Council

National Advocate · Friday 23 August 1895 · page 2

In the Legislative Council on Wednesday, Mr. Waut gave notice that at the next sitting of the House be intended to move for leave to introduce a bill to…

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"Rotten and Corrupt." the Council Intends to Censure the Premier

National Advocate · Friday 23 August 1895 · page 2

ThE decision by the Council to vindicate its honor by passing a motion condemnatory of Mr. Reid's hustings accusation that it is "rotten and corrupt" is only…

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A "Rotten and Corrupt Council. the Upper House and [?] Premier. Mr. Pigott Gives Notice Motion

National Advocate · Friday 23 August 1895 · page 2

Mr. Pigott asked Dr. Garran issue Legislative Council on Wednesday Premier, as reported in the Sydney, Morning Herald of the 18th July…

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Allowance to a Mayor

National Advocate · Saturday 24 August 1895 · page 2

The Goulburn Municipal Council, by a majority of one, has voted an allowance of £100 to the present Mayor (Alderman O'Brien)…

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Legislative Council. Parliament House. Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 29 August 1895 · page 3

In the Council, on the motion of the Hon. J. H. Want, a Bill was introduced and read a first time, 'To amend the law rotating to the constitution and powers…

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In Parliament. Reform of the Council. Mr. Pigott's Charges. Offending Solicitors. Mount Rennie Prisonbrs. Migratory Unemployed. Tub Assessment Bill Debate. an Important Ruling. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 29 August 1895 · page 2

In the Council last night, on tilt motion of Mr. Want, a bill m introduced and read a first time "to amend the law relating to the constitution and powers of the Legislative…

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In Parliament. Local Government. Franchise Extension. Judge Windeyer. the Council and the Premier. the Assessment Bill. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 30 August 1895 · page 3

In the Assembly yesterday. Mr. Brubker (Colonial Secretary), in reply to Mr. Rigg, said the question of introducing a comprehensive system of local government…

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The Council'e Reform

National Advocate · Saturday 31 August 1895 · page 3

Says the Star:— Yesterday, in the Council, Mr. Want went through the ghostly farce of introducing a Bill for the Reform of the Upper House. This…

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