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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1871

967 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 49

Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, February 15

Empire · Thursday 16 February 1871 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-three minutes past 4 o'clock. RESIGNATION OF MR. SALOMONS. The PRESIDENT announced that his Excellency…

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Central Police Court.—wednesday. (Before the Mayor, with Messrs. Hughes and Curran.)

Evening News · Thursday 16 February 1871 · page 3

KEEPING A DISORDERLY HOUSE.—John Edwards and Kate Edwards were brought up on remand, charged with keeping a disorderly house in Castlereah-street. Sergeant Lawler, who field the information, stated that…

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New South Walks Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, February 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 February 1871 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 4 o'clock. RESIGNATION. The PRESIDENT reported the receipt of a letter from…

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Police Courts, This Day Central Police Court. (Before the Mayor, with Messrs. Pinhey and Levey.)

Evening News · Friday 17 February 1871 · page 2

Stephen Fuller was charged with stealing twelve pain of trousers and two pieces of tweed, from the shop of W. Cousins. He was found guilty of the offence, and committed to take gis trial at the next…

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Sydney Municipal Council

Sydney Mail · Saturday 18 February 1871 · page 6

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Sydney Municipal Council was held on Monday afternoon, at the Town Hall, York-street. There were present--His Worship the Mayor, in the chair, and Aldermen Bown, Macintosh,…

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Central Police Court.—friday. (Before the Mayor, with Messrs. Pinhey and Levey.)

Empire · Saturday 18 February 1871 · page 3

Stephen Fuller was charged with stealing twelve pairs of trousers and two pices of tweed, from the shop of W. Cousins. He was found guilty of the offence, and committed to take his trial at the next…

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Wednesday, 15Th February. in the Legislative Council

Sydney Mail · Saturday 18 February 1871 · page 13

The President reported the receipt of a letter intimating that Mr. Salomons had resigned his seat. Mr. DOCKER laid upon the table a new scale of District Court fees…

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The Parliament. Thursday, 9Th February. in the Legislative Council

Sydney Mail · Saturday 18 February 1871 · page 13

Mr. DOCKER, in reply to questions, stated that the Government had not yet determined what course would be pursued with reference to concerting with the other Australian Governments for the extension…

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The Council of Education. Hard-up Valley, 10th Feb., 1871

Sydney Punch · Saturday 18 February 1871 · page 9

MY DEAR PUNCH,--Can you oblige me with the loan of £10 until next month? I am desperately hard up in consequence of the disgraceful manner in which I and others are being neglected by the gentlemen playing "ins and outs." I have not fingered my salary…

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Central Police Court.—saturday. (Before the Mayor, Captain Scott, and Messrs. St. Julian and Cunninghame.)

Empire · Monday 20 February 1871 · page 2

Walter Seaman was brought up, charged with wife desertion. He was remanded until Monday. Bail allowed—self in L20, and one surety of L20. Sarah Miller was fined 20s, or seven days, for making…

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Central Police Court.—saturday. (Before the Mayor, with Messrs. Pearce, Powell, and Spence.)

Empire · Tuesday 21 February 1871 · page 4

Julia De Belle was fined 20s, or seven days, for being drunk and disorderly; and for making use of obscene language, a fine of £5, or the alternative of three months' gaol in addition to the above: and for…

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Police Courts, This Day Central Police Court. (Before the Mayor, Messrs. A. Thompson, Love, and Penfold.)

Evening News · Tuesday 21 February 1871 · page 3

Joseph Mathews, on remans, was charged with feloniously assaulting one Annie Phillips, a child under the age of ten years, with intent to feloniously and carnally know and abuse her; but as there was…

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Central Police Court.—tuesday. (Before the Mayor, Messrs. A. Thompson, Love, and Penfold.)

Empire · Wednesday 22 February 1871 · page 2

Joseph Mathows, on remand, was charged with feloniously assaulting one Annie Phillips, a child under the ago of ten years, with intent to feloniously and carnally know and abuse her; but as there was…

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Police Courts, This Day Central Police Court. (Before the Mayor, with Messrs. Murphy, Macintosh, and Hughes.)

Evening News · Wednesday 22 February 1871 · page 2

Edmund Malony was brought up by warrant, charged with deserting his wife, and leaving her without sufficient means of support. He was ordered to pay 15s a week for twelve months, and to find…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, February 22

Empire · Thursday 23 February 1871 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 4 o'clock. CONSOLIDATED REVENUE FUND BILL. The PRESIDENT reported a message from the…

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Central Police Court.—wednesday. (Before the Mayor, with Messrs. Murphy, Macintosh, and Hughes.)

Empire · Thursday 23 February 1871 · page 2

Edmund Malony was brought up by warrant, charged with deserting his wife, and leaving her without sufficient means of support. He was ordered to pay 15s a week for twelve months, and to find…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, February 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 February 1871 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 4 o'clock. SPECIAL APPROPRIATION. The PRESIDENT announced the receipt of a message…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, February 23

Empire · Friday 24 February 1871 · page 6
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THE PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock, and there being only nine members present, adjourned the House until Wednesday next. Those present were the Hon. Messrs. Docker, Allen,…

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The Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, 9Th February

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 February 1871 · page 5

Telegraphic Extension.—Mr. DOCKER stated that the Government had not yet determined what course would be pursued with reference to concerting with the other Australian Governments for the extension…

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