Mulgoa Municipal Council
A special meeting of the above council was held at the Council Chambers, Mulgoa, on Friday of last week. Present, the full council, the Mayor (Ald Hudson) in the…
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Council & local affairs, 1899
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Lane Cove Municipal Council
A meeting of the Lane Cove Council was held on March 13, the Mayor (Alderman H. C. Catt) presiding. There were also present—Alderman Clark, Landers, Ludowid, Monre, Robb, Roberts, and Weleh. A letter was received…
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LONDON, March 15, 5.6 p.m.—Lord Welby, previously vice-chairman, "was to-day elected chairman of the London County Council, in succession to Mr. T. M'Kinnon Wood…
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After our late editions went to press yesterday evening Mr. Kethel, continuing his speech on the second reading of the Federal Enabling Bill, said it had been argued that New South Wales would…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mr. Barton's Views. The Council Should be Careful
The leader of the Opposition, Mr. Barton, speaking this morning in our representative, expressed his opinion in two pointed sentences:--"I think Mr. Hughes did well to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →FEDERATION. The Enabling Bill. Before the Legislative Council
The debate on the motion for the second reading of the Federal Enabling Bill was concluded in the Legislative Council last night. The second reading was agreed to…
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LONDON, ."Wednesday.--The latest reports received from Pekin indicate that the Tsungli-Yamen, which has asked for tho return of the dispatch in which the Italian…
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The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock LEAVE TO AN HON. MEMBER. Mr. SHEPHFRD moved.—"That leave of…
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The Federal Enabling Bill reached a somewhat critical stage in the Council last night. The Council passed the second reading on the voices. In committee, however, it inserted,…
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A political crisis has arisen in connection with the passage of the Federal Enabling Bill through the Legislative Council. It will beo seen from our Parliamentary report that two important amendments…
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Though an acute crisis overtook the federal question in the Legislative Council last night, spectators looked in vain for any signs of sympathy within the walls of the Chamber. Indeed, the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →News by the Mail. Herr Andree's Balloon, the Siberian Discovery. a Mayor Busied Alive. Count Tolstoi and the Peace Conference. the Death of Prince Alfred. Death Sentences. the Recent Storms
ALBANY (W.A.), Thursday.—The following items are from latest London files by the R.M.S India: The information that came from the Tanguses…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mr. Reid's Views. Importance of Strengthening the Council. the Bill to Be Proceeded With. Amendments Possible Not Pere[?]red In
The Premier Bays the Vice-President of the Executive Council took a sensible course in moving Mr. Jacob out of the chair when he did. A vital amendment had just been made in a…
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A few days ago a deputation from the Newtown Council waited on the Minister for Works respecting the unsatisfactory manner in which the new woodblocks in King-street, Newtown, were laid. The…
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The above council met on March 13. Present—The Mayor (Alderman Gibbons), and Aldermen Taylor, Castle, Small, Sideny, Ritchie, Stevenson, and Erankin. The Mayor announced the resignation of Aldermann Lewia. Regret was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Enabling Bill. Consideration in the Council. Taking the Referendum. Not Less Than Three. Months' Interval. Minimum Majority Adopted. a Fourth of the Electors to Say "Yes."
The debate on the motion for the second reading of the Australasian Federation Enabling Bill was resumed in the Legislative Council yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Reputation Regained. Randwick Aldermen at Work
Randwick Council has regained the reputation which the more aristocratic borough of Woollahra seemed likely to secure unto itself. The last meeting of the aldermen was a peaceful one--for a time. Alderman…
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LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon.--Lord Welby has been appointed chairman of the London County Council. Lord Welby is a Liberal in polities, and…
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The consideration of the Enabling Bill in committee was continued after our late editions went to press yesterday evening, when the amendment making it necessary for Queensland to come…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Mr. Barton on the Action of the Council
Mr. Barton, when questioned with regard to what had occurred in the Council on Wednesday evening, said he thought that under the circumstances Mr. Hughes exercised a wise discretion in adjourning the…
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