Coal for the City Council
MELBOURNE, Sunday.--The City Council, in response to advertisements for the supply of 5000 tons of screened coal delivered at the electric light station, Spencer-street, received two…
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Council & local affairs, 1898
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Extra Special. "Evening News" Office, 3.30 P.m. Town Hail Inquiry. Morning Proceedings. Alderman Buckle's Seat. Inquiry Nearing the End
The inquiry was resumed this morning at the Town Hall, the Mayor (Alderman M. Harris, M.L.A.), being in the chair. Prior to the proceedings opening, Alderman Norton wished to know…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Federation. the Commonwealth Bill. the Privy Council Appeal Question. Guarantee to the States. Scene in the Convention
MELBOURNE, Sunday.--The Convention completed its consideration of the Commonwealth Bill on Saturday afternoon. An adjournment was taken till Monday, but…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Municipalities Consolidation Act of 1897. a Graceful Reply
At a recent meeting of the Hurstville Municipal Council on a minute presented by the Mayor, Alderman J. G. Griffin, J.P., a vote of thanks was unanimously passed to the Hon. C. G…
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The council clerk of Waverley forwards his statement of receipts and disbursements for February. At the beginning of the month the credit balance stood at £1410 6s 11d, and…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Federal Convention. More Clauses Recommitted. the Appeal to the Privy Council. a Brush with Mr. Reid. Close of the Proceedings. (From Our Special Reportes.) Melbourne
When the Convention met this morning it soon became apparent that members were in anything but a good humour for business. The proceedings had lasted up to 4 o'clock the same morning, and delegates…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Breeze in Woollahra Council. Alderman Dyson and the Mayor
The Woollabra Council will lose its reputation for the severe Roman dignity or which it pridea itself if there should be many more meetings similar to last evening's. On the business paper was a motion of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Town-hall Inquiry. Now Drawing to a Close. Alderman Norton and Alderman Buckle. Evidence of the Assistant Surveyor. a Protracted Sitting
The City Council, sitting as a committee of inquiry, met again at the Town-hall yesterday morning and afternoon, the Mayor (Alderman Matthew Harris) presiding…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Newcastle Council
At last night's meeting of the City Council a letter was received from the council clerk of West Maitland, in which he intimated that the Mayor and Alderman Gillies had been appointed to…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Town Hall Inquiry. More Interesting Evidence. About Council Works
At the Town Hall inquiry committee meeting this morning, after the little matter of Alderman Buckle's position had been dealt with,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Town Hall Inquiry. Examination of the Assistant City Surveyor. How City Property Has Been Neglected. the Kerbing Dowling-street. Who Authorised It? Denial by Ex-mayor Ives. the City Organist
The City Council, sitting as a committee of investigation into the working of the Town Hall departments and into the duties of the officers, resumed its inquiry yesterday morning. There were…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Canterbury Council Matters
The Mayor of Canterbury is in receipt of a requisition from a number of residents, asking him to convene a public meeting at an early date to consider the advisability of forming a Literary…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Town-hall Inquiry. an Alderman's Seat Challenged. Heated Scene at the Council Table. More About the Organists. Monsieur Weigand Judges Hastily. Sydney's Leading Organist
When the Mayor took the chair at the resumption of proceedings in the Town-hall Inquiry yesterday morning there were present Aldermen Buckle, John Harris, M. Chapman, H. Chapman,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Scene in the Ballina Council
BALLINA, Tuesday.--A lively, scene was witnessed last night at the municipal council meeting. Charges were hurled broadcast, and threats of legal proceedings were made by an alderman…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Woollahra Council. a Committee of Inquiry
The Woollahra Council is evidently about to follow the lead given by the City Town Hall, and has determined to enter upon a campaign of inquiry on its own account. At Monday evening's meeting of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Debating Clubs in Council. Proposed Union
Representatives of the sixty odd debating clubs in and around Sydney met in general meeting at the School of Arts last night with a view to the formation of a Literar, and Debating Societies' Union. Dr…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Convention Proceedings. Privy Council Appeals. the Vote to Be Taken in May
MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--The Convention met at half-past 10, but only sat for a few minutes. Mr. GLYNN asked Mr. Barton if it was intended in clause 75 to give Parliament power to…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Newtown Police Court Interruption of Business. the Council and the Minister
The constant rumbling of vehicles passing along Australia-street, in the vicinity of the Newtown Police Court, has repeatedly been commented upon by the presiding magistrates as a source of very…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Redfern Municipal Election
At the Redfern Town Hall to-day nominations were received to fill the vacancy in Surry Hills Ward of Redfern Borough. There was only one nomination, Mr. Patrick…
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During municipal elections much difference of opinion is expressed as to whether the number of votes a ratepayer is entitled to is based upon the money paid in rates, or upon the gross…
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