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Council & local affairs, 1873

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, 20Th November

Empire · Friday 21 November 1873 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes. past 4 o'clock. THK ATTORNEY-GENERAL ALSHIP. Mr. INNES announced that he had accepted the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, November 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 November 1873 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took his seat at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. ATTORNEY-GENERAL. Mr. INNES said he had to anucunce that he had that…

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The Municipal Elections

Evening News · Friday 21 November 1873 · page 2

THE citizens are now being called upon to exercise their franchise at the civic elections. The hottest contest at present shadowed forth is for the alderman in chair for Gipps Ward, there being "three Richmonds in the…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, 20Th November. the President took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. the Attorney-generalship

Evening News · Friday 21 November 1873 · page 4

Mr. INNES announced that he had accepted the office of Attorney-General, made vacent by the resignation of his hon and learned friend, Mr. Butler; and he had to-day taken the oaths of office. (Cheers).—Mr…

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New South Wales Parliament, Legislative Council

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 22 November 1873 · page 5

The "Bill to apply a certain sum (£30,000) out of the Consolidated Bevenue Fund of New South Wales towards the service of the yenr 1873" was passed through all its stages. Scott's leasing Bill…

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The Municipal Elections

Empire · Saturday 22 November 1873 · page 4

THE citizens are now being called upon to exprise their franchise at the [?]ivie elections. The hottest contest at present shadowed forth is for the aldermanic chair for Gipps Ward, there being "three Richmonds in the…

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Sydney Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 November 1873 · page 5

A MEETING of the Municipal Council of Sydney, will be held at the Town Hall,York-street, to-morrow, at 11 o'clock, for considering the following notices of motion:— By Alderman,—1. That the report of the Finance…

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The Municipal Elections

Empire · Tuesday 25 November 1873 · page 3

MR. JOHN LONG addressed a number of the electors of Denison Ward, from the balcony of the Caledonian Hotel, Athlone-place, las night. Mr. James acted as chairman. The candidate declared himself in favor of…

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Sydney Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 November 1873 · page 6

A MEETING of the Sydney Municipal Council was held yesterday morning, at the Town Hall, Wynyard-square. Present—His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen Oatley, Chapman, Murphy, Goold, Green, Fowler, Kippax,…

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City Council

Empire · Wednesday 26 November 1873 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the City Municipal Council was held yesterday morning in the Town Hall, York-street. Pressent: Hte Worship the Mayor (Mr. James Merriman), and Aldermen Oatley, Chapman,…

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The Municipal Elections

Evening News · Wednesday 26 November 1873 · page 3
Also in Empire

LAST evening a committee meeting was held, at the Wynyard Hotel, to secure the re-election of Mr. W. Day for Brisbane Ward; Mr W. Beattie was voted to the chair, and it…

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Parliament. Legislative Council, Wednesday, 26Th November

Empire · Thursday 27 November 1873 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-six minutes past 4 o'clock. The PRESIDENT announced the Governor's assent to the Mercantile Bank, Bathurst Cattle Sale Yards…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, November 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 November 1873 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took his seat at twenty-seven minutes past 4 o'olook. BILLS ASSENTED TO. The PRESIDENT reported the receipt of messages…

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The Municipal Elections

Evening News · Thursday 27 November 1873 · page 2
Also in Empire

A LARGE and influential meeting of the electors of Denison Ward was held this evening at the Land's End Hotel, Pyrmont. Mr. J. Moyes in the chair. After a few preliminary remarks, the chairman introduced the…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, 27Th November

Evening News · Friday 28 November 1873 · page 4

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. There not being a quorum present, the President announced the fact, and the House adjourned until…

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Arliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, 27Th November

Empire · Friday 28 November 1873 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. There not being a quorum present, the President announced the fact, and the House adjourned until…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, November 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 November 1873 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes part 4 o'clock. The undermentioned members only being present, namely, Mr. Innes, Mr. Deas Thomson, Mr. Allen, Mr. Weekes,…

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The Municipal Elections

Evening News · Friday 28 November 1873 · page 2

THE ratepayers of Denlson Ward held a meeting, last evening, at the Huntsman's Arma, Bay and Parramatta street, Mr. M'Gauran was called to the meeting, which was a very…

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