The Federal Council
Any hope of Queensland and West Australia joining the Federal Convention was dissipated by the discussion at the Federal Council at Hobart yesterday. Sir Hugh Nelson spoke…
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Council & local affairs, 1897
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City Council. To-day's Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the City Council was held to-day at the Town Hall. The Mayor (Alderman I. E. Ives) presided, and the following members were present: Aldermen Dean…
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Alderman Rainford moved—"That so much of the resolution of the council of date June 9, 1896, adopting the report (as amended) of the Mayor upon retrenchment in the corporation…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Federal Movement. the Federal Council. Opening of the Proceedings. the Position of Queensland. Hobart
The Federal Council was opened at noon to-day by the Governor with the usual ceremonies in the presence of a large number of ladies and gentlemen. His Excellency in his address reminded the members…
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The regular meeting was held on Monday, the Mayor (Alderman Roper) presiding. A letter from T. P. Creed, drawing attention to the state of St. John's-road, was referred to the Works Committee…
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Alderman H. T. Morgan, of Newtown, and ex-Mayor of that borough, last night addressed a meeting in Newman-street, Newtown Alderman W…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Federal Council. the Governor's Speech. Queensland and Federation. Sarcastic Speech by the Queensland Premier. "Mr. Reid's New-born Zeal for Federation." the Convention Movement Discussed. West Australia Lukewarm
HOBART, Wednesday.--The Federal Council was formally opened by the Governor at noon today with the usual ceremonies. The Governor's Speech alluded to the fact that the Council…
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During the deliberations of the Municipal Council at the Town-hall yesterday morning Alderman Waine was engaged in speaking to a motion before the meeting when some words he…
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The monthly meeting of the City Council was held yesterday morning in the Town Hall. There were present Aldermen I. E. Ives (Mayor), Dean, Hart, Sir W. P. Manning, Johnston, Booth, M…
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Mr. Richard Adams, representative of the cabmen on the Transit Commission, accompanied by Mr. George Sparkes, municipal representative on that body, introduced a deputation representing…
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A deputation consisting of Messrs. J. W. Johnson, F. J. Jackson, J. F. Morgan, H. Trenchard, H. C. M'Culloch, S. M. Plunkett, T. Alcock, T. Gibson, W. Fesq, B. W. Mansell, Pritchard, and Lewis,…
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The Federal Council yesterday dealt with several important matters. Sir George Turner proposed that an address be presented to the Queen,…
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The City Council met at the Town Hall to-day. The Mayor (Alderman I. E. Ives) occupied the chair, and there were present:--Aldermen W. Kippax,…
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The Federal Council resumed to-day, Sir John Forrest presiding. Sir George Turner moved,— "That having regard to the importance to British traders in the New Hebrides of the resolution passed…
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HOBART, Thursday.--The Federal Council resumed its sitting at Parliament House to-day, Sir John. Forrest presiding. THE NEW HEBRIDES…
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At the meeting of the Parramatta council on Monday evening last Alderman C. J. Byrnes took leave of official life, after 20 years of service, many…
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Mr. Charles H. Summerhayes, who is a candidate fur the representation of Kingston Ward, Newtown, addressed a well-attended meeting last night from the balcony of the Cari[?]sle Castle Hotel, Regent-street. Among…
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On Thursday afternoon Alderman Windsor of Granville. met with an accident in station-street. which narrowly escaped serious consequences The alderman was driving along…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Alderman J. D. Ritchie Retires From Auburn Council. Good Service ; Good Speeches!
During the Council meeting at Auburn on Monday last, Alderman J. D. Ritchie rose in his place to take that opportunity of laying a few words, in view…
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GREAT regret is expressed on all hands in Auburn at Alderman J. D. Ritchie's determination not to seek re-election as an alderman of the borough. He is one of the " original nine"…
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