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Council & local affairs, 1856

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Privy Council.—july 15, 1856. Present

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 November 1856 · page 2

The Right Honourable Sir J. The Right Honourable Thomas Dotlson, Pemberton Leigh, The Right Honourable Sir The Right Honourable Sir W. H. Maule, Edward Ryan…

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Legislative Council. Business Proceedings This Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 November 1856 · page 8

NOTICE OF MOTION:— Mr. UTHWITCH to move for leave to bring in a Bill to remove any doubts repecting the validity of the Act of the Legislature, No. 1…

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Parliamentary Business for This Day, Legislative Council. Notices of Motion

Empire · Wednesday 5 November 1856 · page 5

Mr. LUTWYCHE to move—For leave to bring in a Bill to remove any doubts respecting the validity of the Act of the Legislature, No. 1. Mr. TOWNS to move—That in addition to the papers now before…

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Parliamentary Intelligence. Legislative Council. Wednesday, November 5Th, 1856

Empire · Thursday 6 November 1856 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-five minutes past four o'clock. BILL TO REMOVE DOUBTS RESPECTING THE LOAN ACT…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 November 1856 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-five minutes past 4 o'clock. ACT OF THE LEGISLATURE, No. 1. Mr. LUTWYCHE rose pursuant to notice, and said…

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Legislative Council. Business Proceedings This Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 November 1856 · page 8

Mr. LUTWYCHR to move. 1. That in the opinion of this Council, it would be unconstitutional for any member thereoff to hold office under the Crown as the Minister of Finance. 2. That, in the opinion of this Council, it would be unconstitutional, and a high…

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Parliamentary Business for This Day. Legislative Council, Notices of Motion

Empire · Friday 7 November 1856 · page 5

Mr. LUTWYCHE to move—1. That, in the opinion of this Council, it would be unconstitutional for any Member thereof to hold office under the Crown, as the Minister of Finance. 2. That, in the opinion of this Council, it would be unconstitutional, and…

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Parliamentary Intelligence. Legislative Council. Friday, November 7Th, 1856

Empire · Saturday 8 November 1856 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at a quarterpast four o'clock. PAPER. Mr. THOMSON laid upon the table-" 1. Minute of…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Friday, November 7Th

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 November 1856 · page 4

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at 12 minutes past four o'clock. PAPERS. Mr. E. DEAS THOMSON laid upon the table the minute of the Governor-General respecting Globe Island Abattoir, and return to…

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Legislative Council. New Notices of Motion. Wednesday, November 12. Notices of Motion

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 November 1856 · page 10

Mr. KNOX to move. 1. That this Council cordiallz concure in and adopts as the sentiments of this House the resolutions, agreed to by the Legislative Assembly, on the 5th day, of November instant, with reference, to the Separation of Moreton Bay. 2. That this…

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District Council

Empire · Monday 10 November 1856 · page 2

It having been certified that the vacancies in the undermentioned District Council were not filled up on the first Tuesday in May, 1855 and 1856 respectively, in accordance with the terms of the charter…

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The Empire. Monday, November 10, 1856. the Legislative Council

Empire · Monday 10 November 1856 · page 4

THE motion of Mr. LUTWYCHE, by the very strength of its defeat, has made several import and things completely manifest, and so far the result may be deemed satisfactory. We shall…

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Sydney Municipal Council Bill

Empire · Wednesday 12 November 1856 · page 4

The following is an abstract of the provisions of this bill— I, From and after the 31st of December next, the act of council 14 Victoria, No. 41, so far as not already…

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The New Corporation Bill a Bill to Re-establish a Municipal Council in the City of Sydney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 November 1856 · page 1

WHEREAS an Act of Council was passed in the seventeenth year of the reign of her present Majesty in-, tituled " An Act to dissolve the Corporation of the City of Sydney and for the appointment of…

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Legislative Council. Business Proceedings This Day. Notices of Motion

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 November 1856 · page 8

Mr. KNOX to move, 1. That this Council cordially concurs in and adopts as the sentiments of this House the following resolutions, agreed to by the Legislative Assembly, on the 5th day of November instant, namely; " 1. That this House has learnt with regret,…

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Parliamentary Business for This Day. Legislative Council. Notices of Motion

Empire · Wednesday 12 November 1856 · page 5

Mr. KNOX to move— I. That this Council cordially concure in and adopts as the sentiments of this house the followiug resolutions, agreed to by the Legislative Assembly on the 5th day of November instant, namely — (1.) That this house has learnt with…

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Parliamentary Intelligence. Legislative Council. Wednesday, November 12,1856

Empire · Thursday 13 November 1856 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at a quarterpast four o'clock. BANK RETURNS.. Mr.THOMSON laid upon the table a general abstract…

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Legislative Council. Business Proceedings This Day. Notice of Motion

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 November 1856 · page 8

Mr. TOWNS to move, That the following papers be laid on the table of this House, viz.:—1. All papers and correspondence with the Government, from whatever source, in connexion with building and procuring the last Life Boat sent to Newcastle, including…

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Parliamentary Busxiness for That Day. Legislative Council. Notices of Motion

Empire · Thursday 13 November 1856 · page 4

Mr, TOWNS to move-That the following papers be laid on the table of this house, viz— I. All papers and correspondence with the government, from whatever source, in connection with, building and procuring the last life-boat sent to Newcastle,…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legis' Ative Council. Wednesday, 12Th November

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 November 1856 · page 4

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at a quarter to four o'clock. PAPERS. Mr. E. DEAS THOMSON laid upon the table an…

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