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Council & local affairs, 1897

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Glen Innes Municipal Council

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 8 October 1897 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening, there being present, The Mayor, and Aldermen Priest, Sachs, Vincent, Hodges, Thomas and Whyte…

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Armidale Municipal Council

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 16 October 1897 · page 3

At the meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday night there were present: —Aid. Wigon, Cooper, Watson, Warbecke, Geldard, and…

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Borough Council

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 October 1897 · page 2

THE ordinary meeting of the Armidale Borough Council was held last Tuesday evening, the following being present:—Aids. Wigan (Acting-Mayor), Cooper,…

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Glen Innes Municipal Council

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 22 October 1897 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Tuesday evening, there being present, the Mayor, and Aldermen Thomas, Priest, Sachs Vincent, Healey and Whyte…

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A Red Flag to the Council

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 23 October 1897 · page 2

Mr. Reid concluded his financial speech with a threat, Fixing his eye upon the solidarity section of the House and pitching his voice to a…

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Legislative Council

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 29 October 1897 · page 3

In the Council the Church and School Lands Bill passed through committee with amendments. Thirteen bills for the Consolidation of…

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Legislative Council. Sydney, Thursday Afternoon

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 29 October 1897 · page 5

IN the Legislative Council, last night, the Federation Enabling Act Amendment Bill was read the first time. The Registration of Deeds Bill was read…

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Last Night's News. [Through Our Special Agents.] [By Telegraph.] the Mayor's Salary. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 29 October 1897 · page 5

THE Municipal Council to-day fixed the Mayor's salary for next year at.£1000. Alderman Burdekin wanted the amount made £2500…

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Mayor Elected

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 5 November 1897 · page 3

The first election for the Mayor of Greater New York yesterday resulted in the return of Judge Van Wyck, the nominee of Talman Hall. It is estimated that he secured 70,000…

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Glen Innes Municipal Council

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 5 November 1897 · page 2

At the regular fortnightly meeting of the Council on Tuesday night there were in attendance: The Mayor, aud Aldermen Meurant, Thomas, Hodges, Sachs, Healey…

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London. Wednesday. Municipal Elections

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 5 November 1897 · page 3

The municipal elections in England and Wales resulted in gains for the Liberals…

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Legislative Council

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 12 November 1897 · page 3

The Legislative Council last night rejected by 8 to 9 the second reading of the Vegetation Diseases Bill. The Federation Representative Allowance…

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Legislative Council. Sydney, Thursday Afternoon

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 November 1897 · page 5

THE Legislative Council last night, rejected by 18 votes to nine, the second reading of the Vegetation Diseases Bill. The Federal representatives Allowance…

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Armidale Municipal Council

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 13 November 1897 · page 5

At the Municipal Council meeting on Thursday eight there were present: —Ald. Solomone (chair), Regan, Geldard, Warnecke, Fitzgerald, and…

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Glen Innes Municipal Council

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 19 November 1897 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting was held in the Chambers on Tuesday night. Present-- The Mayor, and Aldermen Mourant, Whyte, Thomas, Healey, Priest, Hodges, Vincent, and Sachs…

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Our Wires. (Per Greville's Telegram Company) Sydney. Thursday, 11.35 A.m. Legislative Council

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 19 November 1897 · page 3

In the Council last night Dr. Creed introduced a Bill for the treatment of inebriates,and the measure passed its first stage. The Crown Lands Bill was taken through…

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Special Grant to Municipalities. Sydney, Thursday Afternoon

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 November 1897 · page 5

AT a meeting of majors of suburban municipalities at the Town Hall yesterday, it was decided to ask the Premier to make provision for a special grant to…

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The Council and the Baths. (To the Editor.)

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 20 November 1897 · page 4

SIR,—In one of your issues you mentioned that I was likely to open the swimming baths, and you hoped I should do so. I am afraid that both you and I…

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Legislative Council. Sydney, Thursday Afternoon

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 26 November 1897 · page 5

IN the Legislative Council, last night, the Land and Income Tax Amendment Bill was received from the Assembly and read a first time…

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Our Wires. (Per Greville's Telegram Company) Sydney. Thursday, 10.40 A.m. Legislative Council

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 26 November 1897 · page 3

In the Council last night the Land and Income Tax Amendment Bill was received from the Assembly and read a first time. The Licensing Amendment Bill was read a…

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