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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1894

243 stories in Riverina's papers · page 5 of 13

A Lady Mayor

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 14 April 1894 · page 4

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Onehunga Borough Council on March 27 was by no means a quiet one. The proceedings were unusually lively, and Mrs. Yates, the…

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Wagga Municipal Council

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 21 April 1894 · page 4

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council was held on Thursday evening at the Council Chambers. Present —The Mayor, Aldermen Heydon, Howarth,…

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Borough Council

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 21 April 1894 · page 5

PRESENT—the Mayor (Ald. Dickson), and Aid. Miller, Mangan, King, Howell, Pinkstone, and Renehan. Minutes confirmed…

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Pastoralists' Federal Council. Shearing Agreement

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 21 April 1894 · page 3

The Pastoralists' Federal Council of Australia sat during last week at the officers of the Pastoralists' Union of New South Wales, 6 Spring-street, Sydney. The following…

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Municipal Association

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 25 April 1894 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Municipal Association was held on Wednesday afternoon, Alderman W. A. Hutchinson, vice-presedent, in the chair…

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The Federal Council. Increase of Represetation

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 26 April 1894 · page 4

It was (the Age Bays) in October of 1892 that the then Premier, Mr. Shiels, approached the Government of the other colonies represented on the Federal Council,…

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THE Wagga Wagga Advertiser. Tuesday, May 1, 1894. the Council and the Miners

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 1 May 1894 · page 2

THE wisdom of the course taken by the Government in deciding to send a new Mining on Private Property Bill to the Council must be acknowledged. It…

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Borough Council

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 2 May 1894 · page 5

FOLLOWING are the notices of business :— 1. Correspondence. 2. Report from the works committee. 3. Report from the finance committee…

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Wagga Municipal Council

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 5 May 1894 · page 4

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday evening. Present—The Mayor, Aldermen Heydon, Bennett, Heath, Miller,…

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Council Meeting

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 5 May 1894 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council teas held on Wednesday evening. Present Aid. Dickson (Mayor) Aid. Renoir's, Howell, King, Manganin,…

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Borough Council

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 5 May 1894 · page 5

PRESENT—the Mayor (Aid. Dickson) and Aid. Mangan, King, Howell, Pinkstone, and Benehan. Minutes confirmed…

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The lady Mayor. Her Own Impressions. (From the Argus CORRESPONDENT)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 10 May 1894 · page 3

MRS. Yates, the mayor of Onehunga, having now had some experience of office, has been interviewed by a press representative. She has received congratulations innumerable,…

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Riverina District Council, A.F.L.

The Worker · Saturday 12 May 1894 · page 2

A meeting of the above Council was held in the Union offices, Wagga, on Sunday, the 6th inst. A. Rae (President) in the chair. Present—Messrs G. Shaw, R. Shaw, Healey…

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The Onehunga Petticoat Dictator. " Missus " Mayor's Dignity Ruffl[?]d. She Puts Her Foot Down Also Her [?]St

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 12 May 1894 · page 2

The Grey Mayor as some of the papers facetiously term her Worship of Onehunga, New Zealand, has very pronounced opinions, and find methods to enforce them…

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Wagga Police Court. Friday, MAY 11. (Before tho Police Magistrate.) Breach of Municipal By-laws

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 12 May 1894 · page 2

John Wiseback was proceeded against by the Borough Inspector, for allowing 3 goats to stray in Murray-street, on May 4. Defendant was fined 15s. together with 4s. 10d…

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Borough Council. Wednesday Night

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 16 May 1894 · page 8

FOLLOWING are the notices of business:— 1. Correspondence received since last meeting. 2. Report from the works committee…

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The Lady Mayor of Onehunga. She Clears the Council Chamber. Extraordinary Scene. Auckland

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 17 May 1894 · page 2

A SCENE occurred to-night at a meeting of the Onehunga Borough Council. A large number of spectators were present, attracted by the prospect of being afforded amusement…

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Presentation to the ex-Mayor, Mr. George Coleman

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 17 May 1894 · page 3

IT will be remembered that immediately after the retirement from the Municipal Council of the late Mayor, Mr. G. Coleman, a public meeting of citizens was held to…

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The Lady Mayor of Onehunga. Extraordinary Scene. Auckland

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 17 May 1894 · page 4

A scene occurred tonight at a meeting of the Onehunga Borough Council. A large number of spectators were present, attracted by the prospect of being afforded amusement…

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Municipal Amenities. "Knocking Out "The Mayor

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 May 1894 · page 6

A sensational scene occurred at a public meeting in the Rook wood Council Chamber on Wednesday evening. The meeting had at the…

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