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Council & local affairs, 1842

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Asmodeus in the Council Chamber. "I do see the bottom of Justice Shallow" Henry Iv

The New South Wales Examiner · Monday 25 July 1842 · page 3

The venerable old man, on the left, whose head is whitened by time is Mr. C--, one of the wealthiest merchants in the city, also, an extensive grower of…

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Legislative Council. Tuesday, July 26

The Sydney Herald · Wednesday 27 July 1842 · page 2
Also in The Colonial Observer

PRESENT: The Governor, the Bishop, the Commander of the Forces, the Colonial Secretary, the Attorney-General, the Collector of Customs, the Auditor-General, Mr…

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Legislative Council. Tuesday, July 26th. 1842

The Australian · Wednesday 27 July 1842 · page 2

Present—the Governor, the Chief Justice, the Bishop, the Commander of the Forces, the Colonial Secretary, the Attorney Genera, the Collector of the Customs, the Auditor General…

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Council Paper. Report From the Committee on the Hunter's River Auction Company Bill, 1842

The Colonial Observer · Wednesday 27 July 1842 · page 2

The Committee appointed on the 30th June, 1842, to whom was referred "A Bill to facilitate proceedings by and against the Proprietors of a certain Joint Stock Company, lately carrying on…

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Asmodeus in the Council Chamber. "I do see the bottom of Justice Shallow." Henry Iv

The New South Wales Examiner · Wednesday 27 July 1842 · page 3

Who is the next, that comes under the dissecting knife, "said the Student ? He on the left of the last mentioned member, "said Asmodeus," the stout gentleman…

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Legislative Council. Tuesday, July 26

Australasian Chronicle · Thursday 28 July 1842 · page 2

Present: The Governor, Bishop Broughton, the Commander of the Forces, the Colonial Secretary, the Attorney General, the Collector of Customs, the Auditor General, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Berry, Mr…

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Legislative Council

The New South Wales Examiner · Friday 29 July 1842 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Herald

There was no business transacted in Council, yesterday in consequence of the non-attendance of the following members:--The Bishop, the A torney- General, Mr. Campbell, Sir John…

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Legislative Council. Thursday, July 27th

The Australian · Friday 29 July 1842 · page 2

In consequence of there not being a sufficient attendance of members to form a Council, the Order of the Day was postponed till Tuesday next…

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Asmodeus in the Council Chamber. I do see the bottom of Justice Shallow." Henry Iv. Mr. A. B--,CONTINUED

The New South Wales Examiner · Friday 29 July 1842 · page 3

A certain clergyman of my acquaintance, when he happened, on any occasion, to come to his duties of holding forth, without, due preparation, finding himself…

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Legislative Council. Thursday, July 28

Australasian Chronicle · Saturday 30 July 1842 · page 2

No business was transacted in the council to-day, there not being a sufficient number of members present to form a quorum. The only members who attended were the Governor, the Chief Justice, the…

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Legislative Council. Thursday, July 23Th

The Colonial Observer · Saturday 30 July 1842 · page 365

A number of members came together at the usual hour, but as they could not form a Council they were obliged to adjourn. There were present the Governor, the Bishop' (up stairs), the Commander of the Forces,…

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Legislative Council. Orders of the Day. Tuesday, August 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 August 1842 · page 2

1. MELBOURNE Corporation Bill; further consideration. 2. Sums in aid of Sydney Police and City Fund, appropriation Bill; third reading…

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Asmodeus in the Council Chamber. I do see the bottom of Justice Shallow." Henry Iv

The New South Wales Examiner · Monday 1 August 1842 · page 3

"The Honourable member,"' resumed the Devil, "in the handsomely - braided military frock, is His Ex -- Sir M. O'C --. He sits there by virtue…

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Legislative Council

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Tuesday 2 August 1842 · page 2

The Council will meet for the transaction of business this day. The following are the orders of the day:- TUESDAY, AUGUST 2…

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Legislative Council. Orders of the Day. Tuesday, August 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 August 1842 · page 2

l. Melbourne Corporation Bill, further consideration. 2. Sums in aid of Sydney Police and City Fund Appropriation Bill; third reading…

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Legislative Council. Tuesday, August 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 August 1842 · page 2

PRESENT:—The Governor, the Commander of the Forces, the Colonial Secretary, the Attorney-General, the Collector of Customs, the Auditor-General, Mr. Campbell, Mr…

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Sayings and Doings in Council

The New South Wales Examiner · Wednesday 3 August 1842 · page 2

THE great press of English news daring the last ten days, has diverted our attention from the proceedings in Council, in connexion with the Corporation Bill, as…

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Legislative Council. Tuesday, August 2, 1842

The New South Wales Examiner · Wednesday 3 August 1842 · page 2

Present-- The Governor, the Bishop, the Commander of the Forces, the Colonial Secretary, the Attorney General, the Auditor General, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Berry, Mr. Jones, Mr Blaxland…

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