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Council & local affairs, 1868

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Conference of Municipal Delegates

Empire · Wednesday 1 January 1868 · page 2

Yesterday afternoon, a conference of municipal delegates was held at the rooms of Mr. T. W. Bowden, Pitt-street Mr. St. Julian (President), occupied the chair…

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The New Municipalities Act

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 January 1868 · page 2

THE following is an analysis of "The Municipalities Act of 1867 " (31 Victoria, No. 12), which, under the pro[?] of the 22nd Victoria, No. 12, sec. 2, came into force [?] 23rd of December, 1867, being the day when it was assented…

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The Municipalities Act

Sydney Mail · Saturday 4 January 1868 · page 9

THE following is an analysis of "The Municipa[?]es Act of 1867" (31 Victoria, No. 12), which, under the provision of the 22nd Victoria, No. 12, sec. 2, came into force on the 23rd of December, 1867, being the day when it was assented…

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New Municipal Electoral Roll. to the Editor of the Empire

Empire · Monday 6 January 1868 · page 3

Sir,—It has been broadly hinted that, in one municipality at least, it was intended to omit the names of all "occupying tenants" from the new roll who had not persenally, or in their own name, paid the rates of…

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City Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1868 · page 4

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held in the Town Hall, Wynyard-square, yesterday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Present—the Mayor, with Alderman, Pritchard, Renny, Bradford, Hurley,…

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City Council

Empire · Wednesday 8 January 1868 · page 3

A meeting of the City Council was held yesterday, but owing to a departure from the usual practice, no notice was sent to the press, and consequently we are unable to give a full report of what took place. The…

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Legislative Council. Notices of Motion and Orders of the Day. Wednesday, January 8. Government Business—orders of the Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1868 · page 2

Military Contribution Act Amendment Bill, second reading. Amended Randwick and Coogee Roads Trust Bill; second reading. Treatment of Insane Persons Law Amendment Bill; to be…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, January 9

Empire · Thursday 9 January 1868 · page 5

The PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes after 4 o'clock. DOCUMENTS.—MR. DOCKER laid on the table abstracts of Crown lands reserved from sale for water…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, January 8Th, 1868

Empire · Thursday 9 January 1868 · page 3

The House met pursuant to adjournment; the President taking the chair at half-past 4. BILLS ASSENTED TO.—The PRESIDENT reported the receipt of messages from his Excellency Sir…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, January 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 January 1868 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took his seat at half-past four o'clock. BILLS ASSENTED TO. The PRESIDENT reported messages recoived from his Excellency Sir John Young, on the 24th December,…

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The New Municipal Lists. to the Editor of the Empire

Empire · Thursday 9 January 1868 · page 4

Sir,—In a former communication I pointed out that it was intended in one Municipality, at least, to omit from the New Municipal Li[?]s every tenant-ratepayer, who had not personally by themselves, actually paid…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, January 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 January 1868 · page 3

THE President took his seat at half-past 4 o'clock. THE GOVERNOR. Mr. DOCKER presented a message from his Excellency the Governor…

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City Municipal Council

Sydney Mail · Saturday 11 January 1868 · page 6

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held in the Town Hall, Wynyard-square, on Tuesday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Present—the Mayor, with Aldermen Pritchard, Renny, Bradford, Hurley…

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Punch at the Municipal Council

Sydney Punch · Saturday 11 January 1868 · page 3

THE Mayor and fourteen of his jolly companions assembled at the Town Hall on Tuesday afternoon. It was agreed simultaneously to pay a tribute of respect to Earl Belmore and sundry little bills…

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Order of Council

Sydney Punch · Saturday 11 January 1868 · page 3

IT is ordered by His Excellency Lord PUNCH, Governor-in-General, &c., &c., &c., &c., &c., &c., &c., &c., &c., &c., &c., &c., that any one, either by word of mouth, or through the instrumentality of the daily Press, asserting that an addition to the beauties of New South…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Friday, January 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1868 · page 4

THE PRESIDENT took his seat at 11 minutes to 12 o'clock. The following members were present:—Mr. Docker, Mr. 'Mitchell, Mr. E. Deas Thomson, Mr. Allen, Mr…

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Legislative Council. Friday, January 10Th, 1868

Empire · Monday 13 January 1868 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at eleven minutes to 12 o'clock a.m. ADDRESS TO THE GOVERNOR. — Mr. DOCKER moved that the House do now proceed…

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The New Municipal Electoral Lists. to the Editor of the Empire

Empire · Tuesday 14 January 1868 · page 4

Sir,—There has been much said and written upon this subject lately, and yet it would appear that some cannot, or will not, understand. When the Legislature undertake to pass an…

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City Municipal Council

Empire · Wednesday 15 January 1868 · page 3

A special meeting of the City Council was held yesterday, in the Town Hall, for the purpose of considering a motion by Alderman Steel, to rescind a resolution of date the 6th August last, adopting the…

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Sydney Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1868 · page 5

A SPECIAL meeting of the Municipal Council of Sydney was held yesterday afternoon, at the Town Hall, Wynyard-square, for the purpose of considering a motion by Alderman Steel, to reseind a resolution of date the 6th August…

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