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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1874

538 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 27

Municipal Council of Sydney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 April 1874 · page 8

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held at 11 o'clock yesterday forenoon, at the Town Hall Chambers,in York-street. There were present—The Mayor (Mr. Stephen S. Goold), in the chair, and…

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City Council

Evening News · Wednesday 15 April 1874 · page 4
Also in Empire

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council of Sydney was held at the Chambers, York-street, at 11 o'clock, yesterday forenoon; the right worshipful the Mayor (S. S. Goold, Esq.) in the…

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Borough Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 April 1874 · page 8

MARRICKVILLE.—The usual fortnightly meeting of the Council took place at half past 7 p. m. on the 30th ultimo. present:The Mayor (Mr Grahnm), and a full council, The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The following letters were…

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Legislative Council. Notices of Motions and Orders of the Day. Wednesday,april 15. Question

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 April 1874 · page 7

Mr. Blaxland to ask the Vice-President of the Executive Council,—What steps the Government are taking, to intend to take, in reference to the proposed bridge over the Parramatta River, for which [?]w [?]I WfiOO[?] UM voted?…

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Parliament Legislative Council. Wednesday, April 15

Empire · Thursday 16 April 1874 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes after 4 o'clock. The PRESIDENT announced the receipt of a message, informing him that his Excellency the Governor had given…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, April 15

Evening News · Thursday 16 April 1874 · page 4

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes after 4 o'clock. THE PRESIDENT announced the receipt of a message, informing him that his Excellency the Governor had given…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, April 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 April 1874 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes just 4 o'clock. APPROPRIATION ACT. The PRESIDENT reported the receipt of a massage…

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Parliament. Legislative Council

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 18 April 1874 · page 10

THE President (on taking the chair) announced the receipt of a message giving the Governor' assent to the Appropriation Bill. Several papers and reports were laid on the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, April 15

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 18 April 1874 · page 6

The PRESIDENT announced the receipt of a message, informing him that his Excellency the Governor had given his assent to the Appropriation Bill. Mr. SAMUEL laid on the table—report from the Chief…

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Legislative Council. Wednesday, April 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 April 1874 · page 5

Mr. Blaxland to ask the Vicc-President of the Executive Council,—What steps the Government are taking, or intend to take, in reference to the proposed bridge over the Parramatta River, for which a sum of £50,000 has been voted[?]…

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Borough Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 April 1874 · page 6

WAVERKY.—Council meeting held 14th instant, at 7 p m. Present— The Mayor (Mr. William Henderson), and Aldermen 8. Dickson, D. Fletcher, C. K. Moore, J. Macpherson, and R. Walki[?] Last minutes were read and confirmed. A letter…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, April 23

Evening News · Thursday 23 April 1874 · page 4

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. The PRESIDENT reported the assent of his Excellency the Governor to the Mining Bill, and the Greta Shale and oil…

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Parliament Legislative Council. Wednesday, April 22

Empire · Thursday 23 April 1874 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes pas 4 o'clock. The PRESIDENT reported the acsent of his Excellency the Government to the Mining Bill, and the Greta Shale and Oil…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 April 1874 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-six minutes past 4 o'clock. PAPERS. Mr. SAMUEL laid upon the table reports from the…

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Working of Municipalities

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 April 1874 · page 6

A SELECT committee of the Legislative Assembly was appointed, on the motion of Mr. Macintosh, on the 19th September, to inquire into and report upon the present working and financial position of the municipalities,…

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Working of Municipalities

Evening News · Friday 24 April 1874 · page 2
Also in Empire

THE select committee of the Legislative Assembly appointed on the 19th September 1873, with [?] to send for persons and papers, for the purpose of inquiring into and reporting upon the…

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Parliament. Legislative Council

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 25 April 1874 · page 7

The President reported the assent of the Governor to the Mining and Greta Shale and Oil Oil Co.'s Bills. The Mechanics School of ARts Incorporation…

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Working of Municipalities

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1874 · page 542

A SELECT committee of the Legislative Assembly mm appointed, on the motion of Mr. Macintosh, on the 19th. September, to inquire into and report upon the present working and financial position of the municipalities,…

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