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Council & local affairs, 1868

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, December 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 December 1868 · page 2

"THE PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock, when the following members were present:—Mr. Owen, Dr. M'Fal[?]ane, Mr. Allen, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Rossell, Mr. Docker, Mr. Holt, Mr. Plunkett, Mr. Chisholm, Mr…

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Law. Supreme Court.—friday. Before their Honors Sir Alfred Stephen, C.J., Mr. Justice HARGRAVE, and Mr. Justice Cheeke. Mayor of Sydney and Others V. Borough of Waverley

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 December 1868 · page 5

Mr. M. H. STEPHEN moved for a rule calling upon the council clerk of the borough of Waverley to show cause why he should not be committed for contempt in having disobeyed an injunction granted by Mr. Justice Hargrave,…

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Sydney Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 December 1868 · page 5

A MEETING of the Municipal Council of Sydney will be held at the Town Hall, York-street, this afternoon at 3 o'clock, for considering the following notices of motion:— By Alderman,—That the report of the Finance…

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City Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 December 1868 · page 3
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THE usual fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held in the Town Hall, York-street, yesterday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. The Mayor was present, with Aldermen Bradford, Oatley, Renny, Hordern, Mackintosh, Steel,…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, December 23, 1868

Empire · Thursday 24 December 1868 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-seven minutes after 4 o'clock. PANAMA MAIL SERVICE. Mr. DOCKER asked the Representative of the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, December 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 December 1868 · page 2

THE President took his seat at twenty-eight minutes past 4 o'clock. PANAMA ROUTE. Mr. DOCKER asked the representative of the…

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Municipal. City Municipal Council

Sydney Mail · Saturday 26 December 1868 · page 3

THE usual fortnightly meeting ef the City Council was held in the Town Hill, York-street, on Monday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. The Mayor was present, with Aldermen Bradford, Oatley, Renny, Hordern, Mackintosh, Steel…

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[?] Intelligence. the Limerick Town Council and the Political Prisoners

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 26 December 1868 · page 5

[?] a meeting of the Limerick Town Council, held on Thursday week, the Town Clerk read a letter from the Cork Town Council, enclosing a copy of a resolution passed at…

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Borough Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 December 1868 · page 4

WATERLOO. — The Council met on Wednesday 16th instant, at half-past 7 o'clock p.m. Present — the Mayor (Mr. William Moon), Aldermen Gibson, Thomas Moon, and Wilcox. The minutes of the last meeting…

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The Lord Mayor Elect

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 December 1868 · page 2

THE Right Hon. James Clarke Lawrence, who has been presented by the Recorder to the Lord Chancellor, and approved by her Majesty as the Lord Mayor of London for the ensuing year, is brother to Alderman William…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, 8Th December

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 December 1868 · page 6

New Member.—Mr. Robert Owen took his seat as a member of the Council. The Late Prince Consort.—A Message was received from the Governor transmitting, by command of her…

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