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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1870

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Municipal Elections

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 26 November 1870 · page 2
Also in The Protestant Standard

GIPPS WARD.—On Monday evening, a meet-ing of the ratepayers of this Ward, desirous of securing Mr, Merriman's return, was held, and was well attended. Mr. Merriman was not…

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Sydney Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 November 1870 · page 5

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

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 November 1870 · page 2

BRISBANE WARD.—A largely attended meeting of the electors of Brisbane Ward favourable to the return of Mr. James was held on Friday evening, at the Blue Bell Hotel, Erskine-street. Mr. Frederick Croft,…

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Municipal Council

Evening News · Tuesday 29 November 1870 · page 3
Also in Empire

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the city council was held yesterday. His worship the mayor took the chair at 3 o'clock. The following aldermen were present:—Messrs. Steel, Cara[?]er, Bown, Macintosh, Hordern,…

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Sydney Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 November 1870 · 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 Aldermen Bradford, Oatley, Chapman, Green, Woods,…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 November 1870 · page 5

BOURKE WARD.—A meeting of the electors favourable to the candidature of Mr. J. G. [?] was held last evening, at Punch's Hotel, Pitt-street, Mr. Lawrence Kendall in the chair. There was a crowded meeting, and…

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Legislative Council. Notices of Motion and Orders of the Day. Wednesday, November 30. Question

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 November 1870 · page 3

Mr.John Campbell to ask the Representative of the Government,—1.What is the total value of land parchased by nee selectors? 2. What is the total amount received, exclusive of interest on balances unpaid? 3. What is the total amount of…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 November 1870 · page 5

BRISBANE WARD.— Last evening, Mr. B. Palmer, one of the candidates for the representation of this ward in the Municipal Council, addressed a meeting of the ratepayers at the Lighthouse Hotel, cornor of Bathurst and Sussex…

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Borough Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 December 1870 · page 8

PADDINGTON —A meeting of this Council was held, pursuant to notice, on Tuesday, 22nd instant, at 7.30 p.m. Presented—The Mayor (Mr. Rober Campbell), and Aldermen Alston, E. Campbell, Smith, Joyner, and Taylor. The…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, November 30

Empire · Thursday 1 December 1870 · page 3
Also in Evening News

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 4 o'clock. PETITION. Mr. DOCKER presented a petition from 154…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, 30Th December

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 December 1870 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took his seat at 4.30 p.m. PETITION PRESENTED. Mr. DOCKER presented a petition from certain inhabitanis of the town of Richmond against the passing of the…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, November 10Th

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 December 1870 · page 5

Future Governors' Salaries Bill.—The Future Governors' Salaries Bill, providing for the reduction of salaries from £7000 to £5000, was read a first time. Busts received from England.—On the motion of Mr…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, 1St December

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 December 1870 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock, THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE GOVERNMENT. Mr. DOCKER, as a question of privilege, drew the…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. the President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock Absence of the Representation of the Government

Evening News · Friday 2 December 1870 · page 2

Mr. DOCKER said: Mr. President, we have [?] for three or four days been meeting without any means [?]her to represent the Government. Now we have [?] upon the records of the House a resolution that [?]…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, December 1. the President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. Absence of the Representative of the Government

Empire · Friday 2 December 1870 · page 2

Mr. DOCKER said: Mr. President, we have now for three or four days been meeting without any member to represent the Government. Now we have put upon the records of the House a resolution that the…

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Municipal. Sydney Municipal Council

Sydney Mail · Saturday 3 December 1870 · page 10

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 Mayors with Aldermen Bradford, Oatley, Chapman, Green, Woods…

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Legislative Council. Wednesday, November 30

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 3 December 1870 · page 4

Sir W. MANNING proposed the second reading of The Cumberland and Camdon Bathurst-Burr and Thistle Bill. The PRESIDENT directed the attention of the…

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