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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1894

18 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers

Correspondence. Under this heading we invite discussion on all current topics of general interest to the District. At the same time it must be distinctly understood that we do not hold ourselves in any way responsible for opinions expressed. the Election of Mayor. to the Editor of the Queanbeyan Age

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 21 February 1894 · page 2

SIR,—As my name was prominently and unjustly brought before the public in your issue of the 17th inst. by one who sings himself "A Ratepayer," requesting me to…

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Queanbeyan Borough Council

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 17 March 1894 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday evening, when there were present-Ald. B. H. Land (Mayor),…

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Queanbeyan Borough Council

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 31 March 1894 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday evening, when there were present— Ald B. H. Land (Mayor),…

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The Municipal Election. Nomination of Candidates

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 7 April 1894 · page 2

The meeting of ratepayers called for the a purpose of hearing the public nomination of candidates contesting for the two vacant a seats in the Council was fairly well attended…

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The Municipal Election. Declaration of Poll

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 11 April 1894 · page 2

The official declaration of the poll on Saturday was made at the Council Chambers on Monday at noon. There was a fair attendance of ratepayers…

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The Council Meeting Lapses

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 14 April 1894 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Queanbeyan Borough Council, that should have taken place on Thursday night, fell through for want of a quorum, there being…

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A Municipal Decision

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 18 April 1894 · page 2

The following important municipal decision will be of interest to ratepayers in [?]ew of the Council's intention to sue for rates.—The Woolongong Borough Council…

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A Warning to Municipalities

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 27 June 1894 · page 4

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

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Queanbeyan Borough Council

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 7 July 1894 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above was hold on Thursday evening. Present—Ald. Land (Mayor), Beatty, J. Pike, Downey, W. Pike, Pereival, and Knox…

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Queanbeyan Borough Council Thursday, November 8th. Ordinary [?]Ting

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 9 November 1894 · page 2

THREE was a full attendance of aldermen. After the reading and adoption of the minutes of previous meeting. A letter was read from the secretary of…

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Correspondence. the Borough Council and the "Bricks" Question. To the Editor of the Queanbeyan Observer

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 13 November 1894 · page 2

SIR, -- As my name was used pretty freely during the discussion of the above question in the council last night, I would like a small space in your journal to have a say…

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Correspondence. the Borough Council and the Bricks Question. To the Editor of the Queanbeyan Observer

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 16 November 1894 · page 3

SIR, -- In reply to a letter signed by Mr. E. C. Harris, under the above heading, referring to me, in case some of the ratepayers may under erroneous…

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Correspondence. the Borough Council and the Bricks Question. To the Editor of the Queanbeyan Observer

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 20 November 1894 · page 2

SIR, -- Mr. Alderman Downey has seen fit to write what he calls a reply to my previous letter, so I crave a small space to answer the same, promising you that this…

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Local and General News Queanbeyan Borough Council Thursday, November 22Sd

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 23 November 1894 · page 2

PRESENT -- The full council. The preliminary formal business having been disposed of, The following correspondence was read --…

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Correspondence. the Borough Council and the Bricks Question. To the Editor of the Queanbeyan Observer

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 23 November 1894 · page 2

SIR, -- I notice in your last issue Mr. Harris, under compulsion by, my last letter, has tried to extricate himself from the very unenviable position be has placed himself in…

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Local and District News. Borough Council. Thursday, December 6Th

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 7 December 1894 · page 2

PRESENT -- The Mayor, Aldermen Ford, Beauty, Knox, Downey, W. Pike, J. Pike, and Dixie. With a slight amendment, at the request…

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Borough Council. Thursday, December 20Th

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 21 December 1894 · page 2

PRESENT -- too Mayor (Alderman Land) and Aldermen Beatty, Dixie, Downey, Knox, Percival, Jos. Pike and W. Pike. The first business entered upon after the…

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Borough Council. Special Meeting

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 28 December 1894 · page 2

LAST night, in pursuance of a resolution adopted at the previous mooting, a. special meeting of the Borough Council was held. There were present Alderman Land (mayor),…

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