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Council & local affairs, 1877

421 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 22

New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, May 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 May 1877 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chnir at twenty-nine minutes past 1 o'clock. PAPERS. Mr. SAMUEL laid on the table reports for 1877 on…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, May 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 May 1877 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock, and there being no quorum the House was adjourned until Wednesday next. The members present were Mr. Samuel, Sir Alfred…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, May 9

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 12 May 1877 · page 6

Sir GEORGE INNES presented a petition, signed by 300 inhabitants bf the city of Bathurst, setting, forth various reasons why the extension of the Great western Ballway should not be carried by way of Ironbarks, and praying the…

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Parliament Legislative Council. Wednesday. May 16

Evening News · Thursday 17 May 1877 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past [?] o'clock. In answer to Mr. Weekes, Mr. SAMUEL stated that no correspondence had taken place between the Government of New South Wales and that of Fill respecting the con[?]…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 May 1877 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. PAPERS. Mr. SAMUEL laid upon the table the following papers,…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council Thursday, May 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 May 1877 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. PAPERS. Mr. SAMUEL laid on the table a return of public lands reserved for religious and charitable purposes, which it was…

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

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 19 May 1877 · page 7

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. In answer to Mr. Weekes, Mr. SAMUEL stated that no correspondence had taken place between the Government of New South Wasles and that of Fiji respecting the contemplated…

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Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 May 1877 · page 7

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held in the Town-hall yesterday, when the Mayor occupied the chair, and there were present Aldermen Oatley, Green, Chapman, Field, Maze, Palmer, O'Connor, Davies,…

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Legislative Council. Wednesday, May 23. General Business—notice of Motion

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 May 1877 · page 3

MR. John Campbell to move,—That leave of absence be granted to the Hon. Charles Campbell for one month, in consequence of indisposition ORDERS OF THE DAY…

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Municipal Council

Evening News · Thursday 24 May 1877 · page 4

A MEETING of the Municipal Council of Sydney was held at the Town Hall yesterday the Right Worshipful the Mayor (W. Merriman, Esq.) presiding. The aldermen present were—Aldermen…

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Parliament. Legislative Council

Evening News · Thursday 24 May 1877 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past [?] o'clock. He reported the assent of the Governor to the Orange Cattle Sale Yards Bill. Leave of absence was granted to the Honorable Charles…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 May 1877 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 4 p.m. PAPERS. Mr. SAMUEL lair upon the table the following papers,…

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New South Wales Parliament Legislative Council. Wednesday, May 23

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 26 May 1877 · page 6

The PHESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. He reported the assent of the Governor to the Orange Cattle Sale Yards Bill. Leave of absence was granted to the Honorable Charles…

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Endowment of Municipalities

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 26 May 1877 · page 9

A VERY numerous deputation representing suburban and some country municipalities, interviewed the Colonial Secretary, on Wednesday, on the subject of an amended municipal law, specially with the view of…

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Borough Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 May 1877 · page 6

BURWOOD.—The usual meeting of this Council was acid at the Council-chambers, on Friday, 25th May, at 7.30 p.m. Present— The Mayor (Mr. L. G. Thompson), Aldermen S. H. Lambton, J. R. Bubb, J. Menzies, and E. Sanders. Correspondence dispatched:…

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Legislative Council. Business for Wednesday, May 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 May 1877 · page 5

Mr. Dalley to ask the representative of the Government—1. Whether the Government have sent to the Agent-General for the colony in London, anyminute letter, or other document concerning an address delivered by [?] Forster, on the 23rrd of January last…

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Borough Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 May 1877 · page 6

RANDWICK.—The Council met May 8. Present—The Mayor (Mr. W. M'Guire), and Aldermen Kiss, Wall, Butchart, Stutchbury, Watkins and Fowler. The minutes of the previous meeting Were read and confirmed. Correspondence read: A priated…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, May 30

Evening News · Thursday 31 May 1877 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. The PRESIDENT reported that his Excellency had assented to the Supply Bill for May. Mr. SAMUEL laid upon the table by laws of the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, May 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 May 1877 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 p.m. ROYAL ASSENT. The PRESIDENT reported the Governor's assent to the…

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Parliament. Legislative Council

Evening News · Friday 1 June 1877 · page 2

On Thursday the president entered the Chamber at half-part 4 o'clock, but, as there were only twelve members present, he adjourned the House till next sitting-day…

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