The Council
On Wednesday, 23rd March, the PRESIDENT notified that the Hon. Mr. BLIGH had sent in his resignation of his seat, and that it had been accepted. The Bill passed by the Assembly for the repeal of…
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Council & local affairs, 1859
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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Saturday, April 9th
The President, after members hud taken their seats, asked if the Attorney-General had anything to communicate to the Horse. The Attorney -General replied—" Nothing at all."…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Glebe Municipality. To the Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald
SIR,—In the notice of the meeting, held at the Gleba last evening, I am reported as having supported the resolution propesed by Mr. M'Arthur. As one of the originators of the Anti-Incorporation Meeting,…
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ON Thursday evening last, pursuant to advertisement, a public meeting of the inhabitants of Redfern, Chippendale, the Waterloo Estate, South Sydney, and Surry Hills, was held at Callaghan's, Foresters" Hall,…
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A MAN who makes his fortune in his business cannot be utterly a fool, in spite of the fact, that really wise people are fools in money-making. Your clever fellow is generally as poor as a church mouse; he is…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Original Correspondence. Conduct of Municipal Officials. To the Editors of Bell's Life in Sydney
Gentlemen—As there are numerous citizens at present. in the same predicament regarding their house property as myself, I trust, for the benefit of such sufferers under Municipal tyranny you will be kind enough to give…
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A MEETING of the Municipal Council of Sydney will be held at the Town Hall, King-street, on Monday, the 2nd day of May, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, for considering the following NOTICES OF MOTION…
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THIS body met for the transaction of business at the Town Hall, yesterday, at three o'clock. The Right Worshipful the Mayor in the chair. MINUTES AND REPORTS…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →In the Privy Council. Lord V. the City Commissioners
THE following judgment of the Lords of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council on the Appeal of Mary Lord v. Commissioners for the City of Sydney, was delivered February 12, 1839:—…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. March 16. Kirchner and Others V. Venus
THIS case was argued in February last before Lord Kingsdown. Dr Lushington, Lord Justice Knight Bruce, Sir E. Ryan, and Sir J. T. Coleridge. Mr. Manisty, Q. C., and Mr. A. J. Russell were…
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THE City Council met at three o'clock yesterday, in the Town Hall, King-street. Present—The Mayor and fourteen Aldermen. MINUTES AND REPORTS…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Central Police Court.—wednesday. (Before Aldermen Oatley and Neale.)
THE DRUNKAEDS' LIST.—Notwithstanding the very numerous attractions of the Queen's Birthday, there were only eight persons charged with drunkenness yesterday. They were fined 10s. each, or to be incarcerated…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Central Police Court. Thursday, May 26. Before Messrs. G. Hill. F. Wilson, and Aldermen Neale and Oatley, Mr. Forbes, and Mr. Thomas
There were nine drunkards, each of whom was fined 10s., with the usual alternative. A woman named Mary Haddock, an old offender, was convicted of stealing a cloth cap, the property of Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Central Police Court.—friday. (Before Messrs. Forbes, G. Hill, Captain M'Lean, Alderman Oatley, Mr. Poden, Mr. Ross, and Mr. Raper.)
Thomas A gnew wass charged with violently, assaulting his wife, by lenooking her down, throwing her out of the house, and not allowing her to return. Penalty £2, with professional costs, and oosts of court, 4s. 6d…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Alderman Murphy for West Sydney
A PUBLIC meeting of the electors of West Sydney, called for the purpose of nominating Mr. Alderman Murphy as a candidate for this electorate, was held at the Lighthouse Hotel, Bathurst-street, on…
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A MEETING of the Municipal Council will be held at the Town Hall, this afternoon, for considering the following Notices of Motion:— By Alderman THURGLOW: That the report of the Finance…
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THE usual fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held at the Town Hall, King-street, yesterday. Present: the Mayor and fourteen Aldermen. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed,…
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The usual fortnightly Meeting of the Sydney Corporation was held yesterday; and the following business transacted:- CORRESPONDENCE…
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Present, the Chairman, Messrs. Ellis, Kidman, and Thompson. The minutes of the previous meeting was road and signed by the Chairman. It was moved by Mr. ELLIS, and seconded by Mr. KIDMAN—…
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There were eight drunkards who were dealt with in the usual manner, with the exception of two invoterate once who were sent to gaol for one month. Hannah Nann was charged with stealing a sugar basin and…
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