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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1857

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Legislative Council.—friday

Northern Times · Wednesday 4 March 1857 · page 2

Mr. Norton brought up the report of the select committee appointed to inquire into the subject of deeds affecting real property. A message was received announcing the assent of the…

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Maitland District Council

Northern Times · Wednesday 4 March 1857 · page 2

This body met on Monday last, at the Court House, East Maitland, pursuant to adjournment. There were present Messrs. Gorrick, B[?]thwick, Brown, Walsh, Callaghan, and Portus. The minutes of the previous…

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Parliamentary Intelligence. Legislative Council. Friday, March 6, 1857. Shipwrecks and Disasters to Shipping

Northern Times · Wednesday 11 March 1857 · page 2

Mr. Towns, with the consent of the house, postponed, until Tuesday next, the two motions standing in his name relative to the Report and recommendation of Select Committee appointed to inquire into and report…

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Legislative Council.—thursday

Northern Times · Saturday 14 March 1857 · page 2

Mr. Deas Thomson gave notice that he would at the rising of the House tis day, move its adjournment till Monday. The message from the Legislative Assembly,…

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Parliamentary Intelligence. Legislative Council. Wednesday, March 11, 1857

Northern Times · Saturday 14 March 1857 · page 2

Messages were received from the Governor-General informing the House that the Royal assent had been given to the following bills:—Masters and Servants Bil; Gold Fields Management Bill; Remedies on Bills…

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Legislative Assembly. Wednesday, March 11. Messages From the Legislative Council

Northern Times · Saturday 14 March 1857 · page 2

The following messages from the Legislative Council were received and read:— 1. Judicial Offices and Barristers' Admission Bill. "Mr. Speaker,—The Legislative Council has agreed…

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Maitland District Council. Maitland Road Trust

Northern Times · Wednesday 18 March 1857 · page 2

THIS body met on Monday at Mr. Chambers' office, East Maitland. The Warden not being present, Isaac Gorrick, Esq., was called to the chair, Messrs. Borthwick and Walsh…

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Maitland District Council

Northern Times · Wednesday 1 April 1857 · page 2

A meeting of this corporation on Monday last was attended by the warden and Mr.Borthwick only. The only matter if importance was the reply of the secretary lands and public works to the various matters…

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Maitland District Council

Northern Times · Wednesday 8 April 1857 · page 2

This body met on Monday, pursuant to adjournment. There were present, Messrs. Walsh, Portus, Callaghan, Borthwick, and Dr. Brown: Mr. Portus in the chair. The balance east the bank was declared to be £28…

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Municipal Elections. Cook and Fitz Roy Wards

Northern Times · Wednesday 15 April 1857 · page 4

A MEETING of the proposers and seconders of candidates for the representation of these wards in the new Municipal Council was held on Wednesday at the Blind Beggar…

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Maitland District Council

Northern Times · Wednesday 22 April 1857 · page 2

On Monday last this body met for the transaction of public business. There were present Messrs. Gorrick Callaghan, Borthwick, Walsh, and Portus. Mr. Gorrick occupied the chair…

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The District Council Election

Northern Times · Saturday 2 May 1857 · page 2

Tuesday next is the day appointed for the nomination of two members for the Maitland District Council to serve in the room of Messrs. Borthwick and Gorrick, who retire by rotation. There…

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Maitland District Council. Meeting

Northern Times · Wednesday 6 May 1857 · page 2

THIS body met on Tuesday last at eleven o'clock, pursuant in adjournment. There were present the Warden, and Mess. Portus, Walsh, callaghan, and Brown. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and…

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Maitland District Council

Northern Times · Wednesday 20 May 1857 · page 2

This body held their usual fortnightly meeting on Monday last, at the Court House, East Maitland Messrs. Eckford, Close, Brown, Walsh, and Callaghan were present. Mr. Walsh occupied the chair…

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Maitland District Council

Northern Times · Wednesday 3 June 1857 · page 2

ON Monday last the members of the Maitland District Council assembled at the Court-house, East Maitland, at 11 o'clock, for the transaction of business. Mr. Walsh occupied the chair, and along with Messrs. Close…

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Maitland District Council

Northern Times · Wednesday 17 June 1857 · page 2

On Monday last this body assembled at the Court House, East Maitland, for the dispatch of public business. There were present Messrs. Portus, Close, Eckford, and Walsh. The latter gentleman occupied the…

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District Municipal Institutions

Northern Times · Saturday 20 June 1857 · page 2

MUNICIPAL bodies have, in different countries, proved themselves to be the surest safeguard of the people's liberty. The popular voice, is, as it were, twice spoken. They have their representatives in…

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Maitland District Council

Northern Times · Wednesday 22 July 1857 · page 2

THIS body met on Monday last at the Court-house, East Maitland. Present—the Warden; Messrs. Close, Walsh, Brown, and Eckford. The Warden regretted that he had been unable to…

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Legislative Council. Friday, August 23

Northern Times · Wednesday 2 September 1857 · page 4

The President took the chair at ton minutes oast four lock. MINISTERIAL CRISIS—ADJOURNMENT Mr. Deas Thomas rose and said—Sir, I deem it may…

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Parliamentary Intelligence. Legislative Council. Wednesday September 2

Northern Times · Saturday 5 September 1857 · page 2

Mr. D[?]as Thomson entered into an explanation of the circumstances under which the Govornment had sought an adjournment of the House on Friday, and the co[?]su which they subsequently deemed it their duty to [?]akn…

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