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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1869

464 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 24

A Ho(a)rse Laugh at a Mayor's Feast

Sydney Punch · Saturday 4 September 1869 · page 7

WAL. RENNY kept a painter's shop--A place well known to many--Or rather 'twould be best to say, The paint-shop kept Wal. Renny!…

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In Equity. Before his Honor the Primary Judge. the Attorney-general on the Relation of Bowker and Others V. the Municipality of Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 September 1869 · page 5

This was a suit for an injunction to restrain the Municipal Council of the city of Newcastle from continuing certain works in Wolfe-street, in that city. The relators case was that the Council had, in exercise of its powers,…

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In Equity. (Before his Honor the Primary Judge.) the Attorney-general on the Relation of Dowker and Others v. the Municipality of Newcastle

Empire · Saturday 4 September 1869 · page 3

The Attorney-General and Mr. Gordan, instructed by Messrs. Ellis and Makinson, in support of the bill; Sir James Martin, Q.C., and Mr. Owen, instructed by Messrs. Stephen and Stephen, for the respondents…

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Borough Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 September 1869 · page 4

MARRICKVILLE.—A special meeting of the Council took place at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, the 30th ultimo, Present: the Mayor (Mr. St. Julian), and Aldermon Halligan, Kingsbury, Moyen, Payten, Scott, T[?]sons…

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Municipal Intelligence

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 September 1869 · page 5

THE principal work which the Sydney Corporation has in hand—the building of the new Town-hall—has already been noticed in a previous summary, and at present there is but little to add to what has already been published…

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Sydney Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 September 1869 · page 2

THE fiftieth quarterly meeting of the Municipal Council was held yesterday, at noon, at the Town Hall, Waynyard-square. There were present, his Worship the Ma[?]or in the chair, and Aldermen Steel, Caraher, Woods, Hurley,…

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City Council

Empire · Friday 10 September 1869 · page 3

In accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, a quarterly meeting [?] the Municipal Council of Sydney was holden at the Town Hall. York-street, yesterday. The Right Worshipful the Mayor took the…

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The Cecumenical Council-- the Infallibility of the Pope

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 11 September 1869 · page 13

WE take the following interesting observations on the forthcoming Popish CEcumenical Council, from the Toronto Patriot. They appeared originally in a…

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Lam Gazette. Supreme Court. in Equity. Before his Honor the Primary Judge. the Attorney-general on the Relation of [?] and Other V. the Municipality of Newcastle

Sydney Mail · Saturday 11 September 1869 · page 12

This was a suit for an injunction to restrain the Municipal Conncil of the city of Newcastle from continuing certain works in Wolfe-street, in that city. The relaters case was that the Council had, in exercise of its power…

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Sydney Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 September 1869 · page 2

A MEETING of the Municipal Council of Sydney will be holden at the Town-hall, York-street, this afternoon, at 3 o'clock, for considering the following NOTICES OF MOTION…

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Sydney Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 September 1869 · page 3

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held yesterday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, in the temporary Town-hall, York-street. There were present the Mayor, with Alderman Woods, Kippax, Bradford, Day, Oatley,…

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City Council

Empire · Tuesday 14 September 1869 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council of Sydney was held at the Town Hall yesterday, his Worship the Mayor of Sydney in the chair. Present—Aldermen Bradford, Kippax, Day…

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Borough Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 September 1869 · page 5

[?]Randwick.—The usual fortnightly meeting was held September 1. Present—The Mayor (Mr. M. J. Pedon) Aldermen S. H. Pearce, G. Moore, J. Pearce, G. Denning, and P. Dutrue. Minutes of previous meeting read and…

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Borough Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 September 1869 · page 5

WOOLLAHRA.—A meeting of the Council was held on the 14th instant. Present—the Mayor, and Aldermen Trickett, Nott, Oatley, and Guilfoyle. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The…

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Mr. Alderman Woods' Explanation. To the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 September 1869 · page 2

SIR,—In a letter published in to-day's Herald, Mr. Alderman Woods implies that a personal explanation made by him in the City Council on Monday last was misreported. He wishes it to be understood that he did not say, as…

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Municipal. Sydney Municipal Council

Sydney Mail · Saturday 18 September 1869 · page 6

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held on Monday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, in the temporary Town-hall, York-street. There were present the Mayor, with Alderman Woods, Kippax, Bradferd, Day, Oatley,…

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Law. Supreme Court.—monday. Sittings in Banco. (Before their [?] Sir Alfred Stephen, Chief Justice; Mr. Justice Hargrave, and Mr. Justice Fancett.) [?] V. Hogan.—appeal to [?] COUNCIL

Empire · Tuesday 21 September 1869 · page 3

Mr. Gordon and Mr. Salomons for the appellants; the Attorney General and Mr. Owen for the respendents. This was an application for leave to appeal to the…

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The Newcastle Borough Council Case

Empire · Thursday 23 September 1869 · page 4

The question involved in this case, being one of great importance, not only to the inhabitants of the borough of Newcastle, but to all the municipalities in the colony we think it desirable to publish it in…

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Law. Supreme Court.—wednesday. Sittings in Banco. (Before their Hooers Sir Alfred Stephen, Chief Justice; Mr. Justice Hargrave, and Mr. Justice Faucott.) Buckley V Millar — Appeal to Privy Council

Empire · Thursday 23 September 1869 · page 3

Mr. Owen appeared in support of appeal, and Mr. Gordes and Mr. Darley in support of decree. This was an appeal to the Privy Council from a judgment of the Court, sustaining a decree of his…

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The Newcastle Borough Council Case. Dr. Bowker and Others V. the Newcastle Borough Council

Empire · Friday 24 September 1869 · page 4

Sir William Manning continued his address as follows:— The fact was that McKay, Mr. Bell (an engineer), and Mr. Gardiner were all three in…

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