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

Council & local affairs, 1896

308 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 16

Legislative Council. Parliament House. Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 11 September 1896 · page 3

In the Legislative Council, the Assembly's message with reference to Capertee Tramway Bill was considered, certain amendments were agreed to and…

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Death of the Mayor of Cowra. COWRA, Friday night

National Advocate · Saturday 12 September 1896 · page 3

Mr. John Braithwaite Fitzgerald, Mayor of Cowra, died this morning after a long and painful illness from an internal complaint. Deceased was a staunch Protectionist, and…

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The Municipal Conference and Railway Passes

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 12 September 1896 · page 3

The Railway Commissioners have declined to issue free passes to the Municipal Conference delegates, but will charge single fare for return journey…

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Farewell to Alderman F. Halliday

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 September 1896 · page 2

A large congregation, representing the Wesleyan portion of the community, assembled in the William Street Church last evening to mark, in a fitting manner…

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A Touchy Mayor

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 16 September 1896 · page 3

The Major of Ashfield has resigned owing to the Council refuting to vote the annual subscription to the Municipal Conference to which he had been appointed delegate by…

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Borough Council

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 September 1896 · page 2

Following is the business paper for to-night's meeting in addition to ordinary business: To consider correspondence…

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A Council Clerk and the Income Tax. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 September 1896 · page 2

Henry Wake, Council clerk at St. Mary's has been fined £50 for hindering the Government assessor regarding the collection of income tax…

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Income Tax Returns. Hindering an Assessor. a Council Clerk Fined £50. PENRITH

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 16 September 1896 · page 2

At the local police court this morning, before Mr. Cleeve, P.M., Henry Wake, council clerk of St. Marys, was charged on the information nf Arthur Wipbourn…

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Borough Council. Alderman Halliday's Resignation

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 17 September 1896 · page 2

There was no quorum at the Council Chambers last dight, the only members present being the Mayor (Alderman W. P. Bassett) and Aldermen Halliday, James…

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Departure of Alderman Halliday

National Advocate · Thursday 17 September 1896 · page 2

Last night's meeting of the Borought Council lapsed for want of a quorum. The Mayor (Alderman W. P. Bassett) and Aldermen A. B. James, G. Hurst…

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Legislative Council. Parliament House. Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 17 September 1896 · page 3

The Legislative Council passed the third reading of the Treasury Buildings Bill and the Municipal Baths Bill. The Assembly's alterations in the…

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Parliamentary. Victorian Tenderers. the Coal Mines Bill. Agreement Between the Two Houses. Mining on Private Property Bill. Franking Members' Correspondence. Municipal Loans. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 17 September 1896 · page 2

In the Assembly yesternight the action of the Government in accepting the lowest tender for the construction of the Gundagai Bridge was referred to. It was contended…

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Cudal Municipal Council

Molong Argus · Friday 18 September 1896 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Cudal Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Monday, 14th instant. Present: The Mayor…

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The Mayor and Public Meeting

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 18 September 1896 · page 2

The Mayor requests us to state that he regrets his inability to attend the meeting on Tuesday evening. The Municipal Conference sits next week, and the Mayor at one…

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Legislative Council. Parliament House. Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 18 September 1896 · page 2

In the Legislative Council the Sydney Municipal Council Electric Lighting Bill passed through Committee with some amendments…

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The New Mayor of Cowra. Cowra

National Advocate · Saturday 19 September 1896 · page 3

Mr. A. C. Reid has been unanimously elected Mayor of Cowra at a special meeting of the Council called for that purpose. Although a comparatively…

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Alderman Halliday's Departure

National Advocate · Monday 21 September 1896 · page 2

Alderman Halliday took his departure from Bathurst to Sydney by the passenger train on Saturday morning. Several of hie friends assembled on the…

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The Municipal Association

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 22 September 1896 · page 3

The annual session of the Municipal Association opened to-day, about 130 delegates were present from all parts of the colony…

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The Municipal Association. SYDNEY, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 23 September 1896 · page 2

The annual Conference of the Municipal Association was opened to-day. The Mayor of Sydney (Alderman I. Ives) presided, and amongst the…

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The Municipal Conference

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 23 September 1896 · page 3

The Municipal Conference will conclude business to-day. The representatives attend a harbor picnic to-morrow…

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