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Council & local affairs, 1861

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Paddington Municipality

Empire · Tuesday 1 January 1861 · page 4

THE usual meeting of this Council was held on Thursday, the 27th instant, at the Council Chambers. Present:—The Chairman, and Messrs. Smith, Steel, Alston, Blumer, and Lyneh. The minutes of the previous…

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The Lord Mayor's Farewell

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 5 January 1861 · page 3

At a valedictory meeting of the court of Aldermen held at the Town Hall, after the usual loyal and jestive toasts had been liquidated, the retiring Lord Mayor delivered the following address, which was listened to with…

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INSTALLATION of the New Lord Mayor at the Central Police Court

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 5 January 1861 · page 3

Wednesday was a terrifle day at the C.P.O. Such hurry, scurry, and bustle. Everybody rushing wildly about in a state of perturbation and perspiration. Bobbios, in clean cap covers and ditto gloves, looking…

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Central Police COURT—Saturday. BEFORE the Right Worshipful the Mayor, the Police Magistrate, and Messrs. Burde[?] and G. Hill

Empire · Monday 7 January 1861 · page 4

DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—Thirteen persons were punished in the usual manner for drunkenness. Jane Cole, an old offender, was sent to gaol for three months. M ry Ann Rogers, for using obscene language, was…

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Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 January 1861 · page 3
Also in Empire

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held in the Town-hall, Wynyard-sqare, at three o'clock yesterday afternoon. present: The Right Worshipful the Mayor, and all the aldermen…

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Central Police COURT.—Wednesday. BEFORE the Right Worshipful the Mayor, the Police Magistrate, and Messrs. Peden, Oatley, G. Hill, and Kemp

Empire · Thursday 10 January 1861 · page 5

DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—Three men were punished in the usual manner for drunkenness. Jamas Cushion, for being drunk and incapable of taking care of his horse and dray, was fined 40s., in default, forty-eight…

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Municipality of Balmain

Empire · Thursday 10 January 1861 · page 5

A MEETING of the Municipal Council of Balmain was held on Monday evening, the 7th instant. Present:— The Chairmen, and Messrs. Burt, Elliott, Evans, Palmer, and Reynolds…

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Parliamentary Intelligence. Legislative Council. Thursday, Januaey 10Th, 1861

Empire · Friday 11 January 1861 · page 5

The first session of the new Parliament commenced today, at five.minutes past 12 o'clock. The proceedings did not appear to create much interest The members of the Legislative Council present were, the Honorable…

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Legislative Council. Friday, 11Th January

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 January 1861 · page 5

THE PRESIDENT took his seat at twenty-eight minutes past four o'clock. The members present were-The Attorney-General, Mr. Bland, Dr. Macfarlane, Mr. B. Russell, Mr. Rebey, Mr…

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Parliamentary Intelligence. Legislative Council. Friday, January 11Th. 1861

Empire · Saturday 12 January 1861 · page 4

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty minutes to is o'clock. The Governor-General entered the House at five minntes past' his, and the Legiative Assombly was summoned to attend to hear…

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Parliamentary I Intelligence. Legislative Council. Monday. January 14Th, 1861

Empire · Tuesday 15 January 1861 · page 8

THE PRE' IDENT took the chair at eighteen minutes [?] 4 clock. EXPLANATION. Dr. BLAND said he wished to refer to a matter…

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Colonial Parliament. New South Wales. Legislative Council. Monday, 14Th January

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 January 1861 · page 5

THE President took his seat at twenty minutes past four o'clock. QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE. Mr. BLAND wished to draw the attention of the House…

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Parliamentary Intelligence. Legislative Council Tuesday, January 15Th, 1861

Empire · Wednesday 16 January 1861 · page 5

THE PBESIDENT took the chair at a quarter past 1 o'clock. ' The PRESIDENT had the honour to report to the House that before the time arrived at which it had been…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Friday January 11th

Freeman's Journal · Wednesday 16 January 1861 · page 2

The President took the chair at twenty minutes to 12 o'clock. At five minutes past 12, the Governor-General entered the Council Chamber, and delivered the Opening Speech. The Council then adjourned…

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Colonial Parliament. New South Wales. Legislative Council. Tuesday, 15Th January

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 January 1861 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took his seat at sixteen minutes past one o'clock. THE ADDRESS. The PRESIDENT said he had the honour to…

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Parliamentary Intelligence. Legislative Council. Wednesday, January 10Th, 1861

Empire · Thursday 17 January 1861 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at 7 minutes to 12 o'clock. After a pause. The PRESIDENT asked if any honorable member had…

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Colonial Parliament. New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday, 16Th January

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 January 1861 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at seven minutes to twelve o'clock ADDRESS TO THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL. After a considerable pause, in the course of which the…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Tuesday. January 15th

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 19 January 1861 · page 2

The President announced that His Excallency would receive the deputation with the address on Wednesday, and it was arranged that the deputation should go with the address at twelve noon…

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The Council. Thursday, 10Th January

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 January 1861 · page 11

THE first session of the fourth Parliament of New South Wales has commenced. The PRESIDENT took the chair m the Legislative Council at five minutes past twelve o'clock…

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