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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1876

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, February 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 February 1876 · page 5

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-eight minutes pa[?] 4 o'clock. BILLS ASSENTED TO. The PRESIDENT reported that her Majesty had given…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, February 17

Evening News · Friday 18 February 1876 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. The only business on the paper was the Reco[?]ation Keep the peace, Bill, which was further considered in committee. After debate an amendment move by Mr…

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The Case Against the City Council

Evening News · Friday 18 February 1876 · page 2

In the Equity Court this afternoon Mr. Justice Hargrave dismissed the motion made on behalf the Attorney-General as the informant for the Hon, G. W. Allen, A. H. C. Macafee, Rev. John Dwyer, and…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, February 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1876 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PAPERS. Mr. DOCKER laid upon the table the Inspector-General of Police's report for 1875; and by-laws of the municipality of Yass…

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Prospect and Sherwood Council. E Lection or MAYOR

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 19 February 1876 · page 2

A special meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Prospect and Sherwood was held on Saturday, the 12th instant. Present: the Mayor and full…

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Prospect Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 19 February 1876 · page 3

At a meeting to be held next Tuesday, the case of the Council Clerk will be considered. Mr. Chisholm is now under suspension by the late Mayor. We hope his…

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Legislative Council. Wednesday, February 16

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 19 February 1876 · page 8

The PRESIDENT reported that the Royal assent had been given to several Bills. In answer to a question asked by Sir George Innes, Mr. DOOKER stated that the Government had not determined…

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Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 February 1876 · page 5

A MEETING of the Municipal Council of Sydney will be hold on at the Town Hall, George-street, this day, at 11 o'clock forenoon, for considering the following notices of motion:-…

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Municipal Council

Evening News · Wednesday 23 February 1876 · page 2
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

There was some important business trasacied at the meeting of the Municipal Council, yesterday, at which a full Council attended. Several petitions were presented; one by Mr. Alderman Davies, from the…

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Parliament. Legislative Council

Evening News · Thursday 24 February 1876 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. The PRESIDENT reported that his Ex[?]cy, the Governor, had assented to the Petersham Land Purchase Bill and the North Shore Gas Bill…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. [?]Ednesday, February 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 February 1876 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. BILLS ASSENTED TO. The PRESIDENT announced that his Excellency the Governor had, in her Majesty's name, [?] to the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, February 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 February 1876 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. TEMPORARY SUPPLY BILL. The PRESIDENT announced that this bill had been forwarded by the Legislative Assembly for concurrence…

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Sydney Municipal Council

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 26 February 1876 · page 269

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the City Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall, George-street, on Tuesday morning. There were present his Worship the Mayor (Mr. B. Palmer), Aldermen Oatley, Green, Chapman…

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Borough Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 26 February 1876 · page 2

At a meeting of the Borough Council held on Monday the [?] instant, in the Council Chamber. Church-street, the following gentlemen were present ; the…

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The Pope and the Lord Mayor of Dublin

Evening News · Saturday 26 February 1876 · page 5
Also in Australian Town and Country Journal

A telegram from Rome states that at his audience with the Pope the Lord. Mayor of Dublin read an address thanking his Holiness for the manner in which he had been received, stating that Ireland…

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Prospect and Sherwood Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 26 February 1876 · page 2

A special meeting of the Municipal Council of Prospect and Sherwood was held at the Council Chamber, on Tuesday last. Present, a[?] full Council…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, February 23

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 26 February 1876 · page 7

The PBESIDENT reported that his Excellency the Governor had, assented to the Petersham Land Purchase Bill and the North Shore Gas Bill. Mr. Docker laid upon the table a return of moneys paid to…

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Borough Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 February 1876 · page 3

PETERSHAM.—A meeting of the Council of this borough was held on Monday, the 21st instant. Present—The Mayor (Mr. W. H. Pigott), and Aldermen Kirkpatrick, Hughes, M'Mahon, and Pratt. The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed. A…

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