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Sydney · Council & local affairs
592 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 30
At the us[?] fortnightly meeting of the Sydney Municipal Council, held on the 16th April, the following resolution was moved by Alderman Chapman,—"That a p[?]tition be pres[?] to the Logislative Assembly from this Council…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →THE PRESIDETN took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. MEMBER SWORN IN. The Hon. L. F. DE SALIS took the oaths and signed the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"Last week a party of fishermen, while netting off Abercrombie's, on the Parramatta River, captured a turtle." Ye aldermen of Sydney, shout sturdily with glee! Your aldermanic garments yet may cover Calipee ;…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →THE usual monthly meeting of the above body was held on Tuesday evening. Present:—The Mayor, Alderman Smith, Taylor, Drew, Pye,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →SIR,—In your issue of the 20th instant, is a letter with the above heading signed “Ratepayer.” I make it a rule never to reply to anonymous correspondents. Let…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The PRESIDENT took the chair at half past 4 o'clock. On motion by Mr. DARLEY, the Partition Bill was read a third time and passed, and was returned to the Assembly. The Bill to amend the Blackwattle Bay Land…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →SIR,—It has always been a pleasure to me to see men of talent rise from the ranks of workmen and mechanics to take part in municipal matters, and more especially…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →At the Water Police Court yesterday, several very heavy penalties were imposed on persons for offences under the corporation byelaws. For removing offensive matter during prohibited hours. William Baker…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →LEONARD'S promotion to family connections was a thing 60 startling that it almost drove away from my mind the recollection of the crisis through which all our fortunes were to pass that very day—Celia's refusal of…
Continued on Trove, page 543 →MR. Darley to ask the Vice-President of the Executive Council —1. Is it [?] intention of the Government to reclaim the land situate at the head of Ruschcutter Bay? 2. If so, is it the intention of the Government to dedicate the land, when reclaimed,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4'o clock. ASSENT TO BILL. The PRESIDENT reported the Royal assent to the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THE PEESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. BERRIMA GAOL. Sir A. STEPHEN moved,—1. That a select committee…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →AFTER the disposal of some formal business, the discussion of the Game Protection Bill was resumed. The close season was altered to the period…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. In answer to questions proposed by Mr. DARLEY, Mr MARKS stated that it was theintention of the Government to reclaim the land at the head of Rushcutters Bay, and to…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →A MEETING of the City Council was held at the Town Hall, this day, presided over by Alderman Chapman, in the absence of the Mayor. The following councillors were present:—Aldermen Oatley, Green…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →MANLY.—March 14. Present—The Mayor (Mr.T. Rowe), Aldermen Hilder, Pitt, Hayes, and Peters. Correspondence: Letter from the Lands Department with reference to the alignment of the streets at Balgow[?]ah referred to the Works Committee. The…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →MR. Alderman Palmer presented a petition from certain inhabitants of Su[?]ex and Bathurst-streets, praying for the election of lamps in those loca[?]s. Alderman Green presented a[?] from certain[?]of Dar[?]-street…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →THE usual quarterly meeting was held yesterday, at 11 a.m. Alderman Chapman was, in the absence of the Mayor, [?]oted to the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →MR. Foster to move.—That this House approves of the agreement for the modification of the contract for the Pacific Mail Service made between the Governments of New South Wales and New Zealand with the Pacific Mail Steamship Company, subject…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. The PRESIDENT reported that his Excellency the Governor had [?] to the Parti[?] Bill. In answer to a question proposed without notice, Mr…
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