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Council & local affairs, 1827

4 stories in Sydney's papers

Humble Remonstrance of Robert Howe, Upon the Act of Council, No. Iii. to His Excellency Lieutenant General DARLING, Governor in Chief of New South Wales, and the Honorable Members of the Legislative Council, &c. &c. &c. May It Please Your Excellency, Your Honors, Anu Gentlemen

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 9 May 1827 · page 2

As the Editor and Proprietor of the Sydney Gazette, the oldest Journal in the Colony, [?] respectfully beg leave to approach you, by way of humble Remonstrance,…

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Government-house, November 19, 1816. At a meeting of the Privy Council, present His Excellency Charles W. Maxwell, Governor, &c. &c. &c

The Australian · Friday 13 July 1827 · page 3

His Excellency called the attention of the Board to the punishment inflicted on slaves by their owners, and other persons having authority over them, by placing iron collars, puddings, and chains with weights, ROUND THE NECK…

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Anomaly in Jurisprudence. To the Right Honorable the Lord Mayor

The Australian · Friday 24 August 1827 · page 3

"Ah! 'tis well to have a giant's strength, But not to use it as a giant."—SHAKSPEARE. MY LORD.—Apology being unnecessary for a candid representation of facts interesting to the public, I…

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Court of Common Council—may 23. Address to His Majesty on the Late Change of Ministers

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 19 September 1827 · page 4

A Court of Common Council was held this day, which was the most numerously attended of any that has taken place for a considerable time. The reason of this attendance was, an expected motion to come…

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