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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1861

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Legislative Council

Empire · Friday 13 December 1861 · page 4

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL BILL. On the first order of the day being called— Mr. DARVALL said he had moved the adjournment,…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, December 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 December 1861 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took his seat at half-past four o'clock. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL BILL. The order of the day for the resumption of the adjourned debate on the motion of the Attorney-General, "That this…

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Municipal Council

Sydney Mail · Saturday 14 December 1861 · page 2

ON Monday an adjourned meeting of the Municipal Council of this city was held at the chambers, in Wynyard-square, at eleven o'clock, with a, view to fixing the salary for the Mayor for the ensuing year. The chair was…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday, December 11

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 14 December 1861 · page 4

The Richmond River Bridge Company's Bill, the Tobacco Duties Bill, and the Murray River Customs Bill were received from the Assembly, and read a first time…

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Suburban Municipalities

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 December 1861 · page 2

GLEBE.—A meeting of the council was held in the council chambers on Monday, the 9th instant: present—the chairman,[?] councillors Blacket, Korff, Thornley, Reilly, and Elphinstone. The minutes of the last meeting were read and signed. The following…

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Central Police Court.—wednesday. Before the Police Magistrate, Mr. Caldwell, and the Mayor elect

Empire · Thursday 19 December 1861 · page 4

Mary Smith was charged with drunkenness, and sentenced to one month's imprisonment. Seven drunkards were fined 10s. each, or in default, sentenced to twenty-four hour's imprisonment…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, December l8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 December 1861 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took his Beat at twenty minutes past four o'clock. ASSISTED IMMIGRATION. Sir W. MANNING said that, not seeing tho hon. Minister for Lands in his place, he would ask the hon,…

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PARLIAMENT of New South Wales Legislative Council. Wednesday, December 18

Empire · Thursday 19 December 1861 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at 20 minutes past 4 o'clock. TOBACCO DUTIES BILL. On motion of Mr. HARGRAVE, the House went into…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, December 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 December 1861 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took his seat at half-past four o'clock, ASSISTED IMMIGRATION. Sir W. M. MANNING, in pursuanco of notice, asked the Secretary for Lands, "When the Governmont intend to…

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PARLIAMENT of New South Wales Legislative Council, Thursday, December 19

Empire · Friday 20 December 1861 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past four o'clock. PAPERS RELATIVE TO ASSISTED IMMIGRATION…

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Election of Mayor for 1862

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 21 December 1861 · page 8

The Council then proceeded to the election of a mayor for the year 1862. The election was conducted by ballot, and with closed doors. The result of the ballot was the return of Alderman…

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Parliament of New South Wales. the Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 December 1861 · page 6

On Wednesday, 20th November, Messages were received from the Assembly transmitting the Publicans Bill and the Pyrmont Bridge Bill, which were read a first time.—The Tonnage Duty Bills for Wollongong…

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Parramatta. [From Out Correspondent.] Municipal Election.—the Nomination

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 December 1861 · page 13

PR[?]SLY at noon this day the Returning-officer, Mr. C. B. Lvona[?], opened the proceedings of the first municipal election of Parramatta with the usual formalities, and soon after the hour the floor and gallery of the Court-house were completely filled;…

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Central Police Court.—friday. Before the Police Mr. istrat[?], Mr. Williams, Mr. Cowper, and the Mayor Elect

Empire · Monday 23 December 1861 · page 5

Six persons were charged with drunkenness, and sentenced to pay a fine of 10s., or to be imprisoned twenty-four hours. Jane Lyons, was brought before the Bench, on…

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Parliament of New South Wales Legislative Assembly, Friday, December 20, 1861. the Speaker took the chair at half-post three o'clock. Messages From the Council

Empire · Monday 23 December 1861 · page 2

The SPEAKER reported messages from the Legisla[?]tive Council, accompanying the following bill without amendment: Murray River Customes Bill; and also a message accompanying Police Regulation Bill, with…

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Municipal Council

Empire · Tuesday 24 December 1861 · page 5

A MEETING of the Municipal Council for the city of Sydney was held yesterday, the 23rd instant, at three o'clock in the afternoon. The Mayor in the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were road and…

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Sydney Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 December 1861 · page 5

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held in the Town-hall, Wynyard-square, at three o'clock yesterday afternoon. Present, the Right Woishipful the Mayor, and a full attendance of…

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Municipal Council

Freeman's Journal · Wednesday 25 December 1861 · page 5

A meeting of the Municipal Council for the city of Sydney was held on Monday, the 23rd instant, at three o'clock in the afternoon. The Mayor in the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Friday, December 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 December 1861 · page 4

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-seven minutes past four o'clock. PAPER. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL laid on the table a…

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PARLIAMENT of New South Wales Legislative Council, Friday, December 27

Empire · Saturday 28 December 1861 · page 4

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-seven minutes past four o'clock. OBSERVATORY OF SYDNEY. Mr. HARGRAVE laid upon the table the fourth…

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