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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1864

422 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 22

Essays and Reviews. Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, February 8. Williams, Appellant, V, the Lord Bishop of Salisbury, Respondent. Wilson, Appellant V. Fendall, Respondent

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 April 1864 · page 3

THESE were appeals from judgments delivered by Dr. Lethington in the Court of Arches, whereby the defendants (the present appellants) were found to have published and maintained certain doctrines and opinions contrary to the…

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City Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 April 1864 · page 5

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the City Municipal Council was held yesterday afternoon, at the Town Hall, Wynyard-square. There were present the Mayor (in the chair), and all the aldermen…

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City Council

Empire · Tuesday 19 April 1864 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council of Sydney, was held yesterday in the Town Hall, Wyn yard-squer[?]. Present: The Right Worshipful the Mayer and Aldermen W[?]son, C[?]aher,—M[?]osh,…

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The Privy Council Judgment

Empire · Tuesday 19 April 1864 · page 2

THERE is no more dangerous temper of mind than that which expresses itself in the cry that [?]something must be done." Vague terror and an indefinite craving for action, are the worst of…

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Law. Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. 17Th February, 1864

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 April 1864 · page 2

PRESENT: Lord Chelmsford, Lord Justice Knight Bruce, Lord Justice Turner. ROBERTSON V. DUMARESQ. Judgment of the Lords of the Judicial Committee of the…

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Parliament of New South Wales. the Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 April 1864 · page 8

On Wednesday, 23rd March, there were only nine members present besides the President, and consequently no quorum. The PRESIDENT adjourned the House to the following day…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, April 20Th

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 April 1864 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took his seat at twenty-eight minut[?] past four o'clock. He had to apologise to the House for his late long absence, but before the next session of Parliament he hoped to make such arrangements as would…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wedne Day, April 20, 1864

Empire · Thursday 21 April 1864 · page 5

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-eight minutes after four o'clock. THE PRESIDENT. The PRESIDENT offered [?]n apology to the House…

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Paddington Municipal Council. Laying the Foundation Stone

Empire · Friday 22 April 1864 · page 5

THE foundation stone of the municipal council chamber, Padeington was l[?]id; yesterday, by James Martin, Esq., Premier. The site purchased for this object is opposite the Victoria Barrack, a little h[?]gher up than the barrick…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, April 21St

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 April 1864 · page 5

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past four o'clock. PAPERS. Mr. PLUNKETT laid on the table of the House a despatch from the Secretary of State, relating to certain…

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Laying the Foundation Stone of the Paddington Council Chambers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 April 1864 · page 5

THE foundation stone of chambers for the municipal council of Paddington wa[?] laid by the Hon. James Martin, in the presence of about t[?] hundred parsons, yesterday afternoon. The Building is being erected almost…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, April 21, 1864

Empire · Friday 22 April 1864 · page 5

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes after four o'clock. DOCUMENTS. Mr. PLUNKETT laid on the table of the House a…

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Municipality Meetings. City Municipal Council

Sydney Mail · Saturday 23 April 1864 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the City Municipal Council was held on Monday afternoon, at the Town Hall, Wynyard-square. There were present the Mayor (in the chair), and all the aldermen…

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Legislative Council

Empire · Saturday 23 April 1864 · page 5

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past eleven o'clock. PRINTING REPORT. Mr. ALLEN brought up the Printing Report, No. 14…

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Laying the Foundation Stone of the Paddington Council Chambers

Sydney Mail · Saturday 23 April 1864 · page 12

THE foundation stone of chambers for the municipal council of Paddington was laid by the Hon. James Martin, in the presence of about three hundred persons, on Thursday afternoon. The building is being erected almost…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday, April 20

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 23 April 1864 · page 4

The President took his seat, on his return to Sydney after his late severe accident, and was cordially cheered.—Messages were received from the Governor conveying the assent to the Customs'…

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The Municipalities Act of 1858. Addenda

Sydney Mail · Saturday 23 April 1864 · page 8

A.—ELECTORS.—It was somewhat too broadly put in section 31 that the returning officer most resume that every one presenting himself as an elector has a qualification, unless be "admits" that such is not the case. If the returning-officer feels quite certain,…

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Suburban Municipalities

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 April 1864 · page 7

MUNICIPALITY OF COOK.—The weekly meeting of the council was held at the council chambers, Camperdown, on the 18th instant Present, the chairmen (Mr. James Larkin), councillors Johnston, M'Grath, Morrow, and Bartlsy…

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Suburban Municipalities

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 April 1864 · page 5

MUNICIPALITY OF COOK.—The weekly meeting of the council was held at the council chambers, Camperdown, on the 18th instant. Present, the chairman (Mr.James larkin), councillors Johnston, M'Grath, Morrow, and Bartley…

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Essay's and Reviews. Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, February 8. Williams, Appellant, v. the Lord Bishop of Salisbury, Respondent. Wilson, Appellant v. Fendall, Respondent

Sydney Mail · Saturday 23 April 1864 · page 6

THESE were appeals from judgments delivered by Dr. Lushington in the Court of Arches, whereby the defendants (the present appellant) were found to have published and maintained certain doctrines and opinions contrary to the…

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