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Sydney · Council & local affairs
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Bridget [?], who was charged with stealing from Jacobs' Family Hotel, in York-street, a sheet and two pillow cases, waa sentenced to be imprisoned for one month…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →SIR—There are times when it becomes the duty of every men to go beyoud his usual sphere in the discharge of those [?] she owes to society. There are occasions on which, if timely steps be taken, much anxiety may be…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →THE regular meeting of the Municipal Council of Sydney was held at three o'clock yesterday afternoon, in the Town Hall. The chair was occupied by the Right Worshipful the Mayor. There were fifteen aldermen…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →THE usual fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held in the Town H[?], Wynyard-square, at three o'clock yesterday afternoon. Present: The Right Worshipful the Mayor, and Aldermen Sutherland, Speer, Raphael, Woods,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Four persons apprehended for drunkenness were discharged; one, was riotous in his cups, was ordered to pay 10s., or to be imprisoned forty-eight hours; and another was sentenced to be imprisoned three days in default of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →BRISBANE WARD.—A numerous meeting of the el[?]tors was held last evening at the Green Dragon Hotel, Kent-street, Mr. Tremble in the chair, which was addressed by Alderman Duffin, in explanation of his conduct and views…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The regular meeting of the Municipal Coun[?] of Sydney was held at three o'clock on Monday afternoon, in the Town Hall. The chair was occur[?] by the Right Worshipful the Mayor…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past four o'clock. PETITION. Mr. PLUNKETT presented a petition from John…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Six persons apprehended for drunkenness were discharged, and two who were riotous in their conduct were sentenced to pay [?]0s. each, or to be imprisoned forty-eight hours…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →MACQUARIE WARD.—Mr. Chapman met a large number of the electors of this ward at the Volunteer Hotel, corner of Pitt and Park streets, yesterday evening, when he was very favourably received. The…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mr. PLUNKETT presented a petition from John Dingwall, who had before petitioned to the House in opposition to the Mount Pleasant Tramroad Bill, setting forth that he was aggrieved at not having been heard in support of the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →THE PRESIDENT took his seat at twenty-seven minutes past four o'clock. HEAL ESTATE OF INTESTATES DISTRIBUTION BILL…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →DRUNK AND DISORDERLY, John Davis Mary Esucelt, Colberine Rose, Nichular Walsh, and Matia Smith, a[?] charged with being drunk, were discharged. William Tanner and Thomas Nelson, for fighting in York street…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Five persons apprehended for drunkenness were discharged. William Tanner and Thomas Wilson were fined 10s. each for fighting in a public, place; and Mary Ann…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →BRISBANE WARD.—A meeting of Mr. Pritchard's friends was held yesterday evening at Mr. Bransgrove's Great Britain Hotel, corner of George and King streets. Mr. Whitfield occupied the chair, and introduced Mr. Pritchard, who was received with…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Two women, apprehended for drunkenness and obscene language, were sentenced to pay 20s. each, or to be imprisoned seven days. Edward Warburton, aged nineteen, and George Butler,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →MACQUARIE WARD.—MR. CHAPMAN'S MEETING.— A crowded meeting of the electors of this ward was held at the Barley Mow Hotel, corner of Park and Castlereagh streets, yesterday evening, the object…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →FELLOW—ELECTORS, the present seemsan opportune time to have the hitherto vexed question of the sewerage rates discussed, and, if possible, some means taken to have it settled. I notice that several of those who have come forward on…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Three women, apprehended for drunkenness, were discharged, and another, for having, while under the influence of drink, indecently conducted herself on Hydo Park, was sentenced to pay a penalty of 40s., or to be imprisoned one…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Mr. Plunkett presented a second petition from John Dingwall, of Wollongong, praying to be heard against the passing of the Mount Pleasant Tram way Bill.—Mr. Dess Thomson brought up the 11th…
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