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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1899

568 stories in Riverina's papers · page 8 of 29

Wagga Borough Council. a Building Matter. Encroachment on the Align-water for the Trucking Yards

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 3

His Worship the Mayor (Ald. G. Coleman) presided at the ordinary meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council on Thursday evening. There were also…

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District Intelligence. Tumut Tumut Municipal Council

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 7 March 1899 · page 2

THE following members attended the usual fortnightly meeting of the above Council on Tuesday evening last, at the Council Chambers -- Alder…

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THE Wagga Wagga Advertiser. "This is true liberty, when freeborn men, Having to advise the public, may speak free." Milton. Tuesday, March 7, 1899. What Will the Council Do?

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 7 March 1899 · page 2

FOLLOWING immediately upon the carrying of the Federal Enabling Bill in the Legislative Assembly in such a decisive manner as to demonstrate…

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District Council

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 8 March 1899 · page 3

THE monthly meeting of the above was held in the committee room of the School of Arts on Monday night. There wore present Councillor F. A. Morgan…

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Borough Council

The Temora Star · Wednesday 8 March 1899 · page 2

THE regular fortnightly meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening the 6th inst., when there were present: -- Ald…

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A Chimerical Council

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 8 March 1899 · page 2

OUR Councillors are in a mighty sweat at the difficulty which the non-election of a Mayor within the prescribed…

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Cootamundra District Council

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 8 March 1899 · page 2

Present -- The Presiden Messrs Felconer, Maguire, Quinn, Briaut, Webb and the secretary. The minute were read and confirmed…

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Legislative Council

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 9 March 1899 · page 2

As soon as the Legislative Council assembled Dr. MacLaurin arose from his seat bearing in his arms a bulky parcel. The spectacle called forth laughter from a few…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 9 March 1899 · page 2

WHEN the Legislative Council met on Tuesday afternoon, the Federal Enabling Bill was introduced and the Vice-president of the Council (Mr. Hughes), proposed to…

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Federation. the Enabling Bill. Before the Council. Sydney, Wednesday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 9 March 1899 · page 2

The Federal Enabling Bill was introduced in the Legislative Council last night, and read the first time. The second reading was, on the motion of Mr…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 5

The ordinary meeting of the local Borough Council was held on Monday evening Present: Aldermen Elwin (chair), Quirk, Roach, Jerrom, Rudd,…

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The Mayor in Sydney. Tenders to Be Called for the Post Office

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 5

The Council Clerk has received the following latter from Mayor Smith in regard to Municipal-matters:— DEAR SIR,—…

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Municipal Conference. Sydney

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 3

A gathering of representatives of some 36 municipalities held a conference last night for the purpose of urging the Government to at once make provision for the…

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Election of Mayor

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 11 March 1899 · page 2

With the exception of Ald. Cornett, all the aldermen were present at the meeting for the election of a Mayor on Thursday evening last…

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Parliament. Legislative Council

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 11 March 1899 · page 2

CONSIDERABLE interest was felt in the proseedings of the Legislative Council on Thursday as it was felt that some sort of in indication was sure to be given as to…

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The Federal Bill in the Council

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 March 1899 · page 2

Daring the debate on the second reading of the Federal Enabling Bill in the Legislative Council on Thursday night, Mr. Pilcher spoke at considerable length…

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Lockout at Outrun. Meeting of the Provincial Council, A.L.F.

The Worker · Saturday 11 March 1899 · page 5

There is trouble at the Outrim (Vic.) coalmines. Early in February the quarterly cavil had to be drawn, and the miners scrutineers condemned several…

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Legislative Council

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 16 March 1899 · page 2

The debate on the Federal Enabling Bill was resumed by Mr. C. G. Heydon, who spoke at great length and with considerable force against the Bill. He insisted…

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The Federal Situation. Bill Amended by the Council. Serious Constitutional Crisis. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 16 March 1899 · page 2

THE debate on the second reading of the Federal Enabling Bill was resumed in the Legislative Council by Mr. Alex. Kethel, who gave his unqualified and whole-hearted…

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Telegraphic. New South Wales. Federation. the Federal Enabling Bill Debate in the Council. Sydney, Wednesday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 16 March 1899 · page 2

When the Legislative Council met this afternoon discussion on the Federal Enabling Bill was resumed and is proceeding…

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