New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council, Thursday, November 28
The PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. PETITION. Sir ALFRED STEPHEN presented a petition from Mr…
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Council & local affairs, 1878
592 stories in Sydney's papers · page 27 of 30
Municipal Elections
Mr. O'Connor addressed a great number of ratepayers from the balcony of Paris's Hotel [?]dale on Wednesday Mr. Benjamin Morris occupied the chair. Mr. A. Wadsworth in a very forcible speech proposed Mr. O'Connor as a fit and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Ryde. Municipal Council
The usual fortnightly meeting took place at the Council Chamber, Ryde, on Friday, 22nd instant. Present, the Mayor (J. R. Linsley) and Aldermen…
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In the Legislative Council, yesterday, Mr. Darley moved a resolution affirming that a fifth judge should be appointed to the Supreme Court. The resolution, after being debated at some length, was carried, there…
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27.—The President reported that the death of an hon. member, Mr, Robert Owen, had been officially notified to-hint. Mr. Mark[?]…
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The regular meeting of the Council was held on Wednesday evening last, the 27th Nov. Present : The Mayor, and Aldermen, Cobcroft, Masters, Kelly, and…
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A special meeting, convened by his worship the Mayor, was held on Monday last. Present : —The Mayor and Aldermen Booth, Drew, Hill, Ritchie,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Police Court. Saturday, Nov. 23. (Before Hon. J. Bl[?]xland, Messrs. J. R. Linsley (Mayor), J. E. Munning, W. Thomas, and C. Blaxland, J.’sP.)
Daniel Cashman and P. McCarthy were charged with riotous behaviour. The informations in these cases were withdrawn by senior-constable Dove,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Latest Telegrams. Maitland Municipal Loan
WEST MAITLAND, Saturday.—The Borough Council, last night, decided to immediately raise £3000 for the river bank protection…
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A well attended meeting of the ratepayers of Gipps Ward was held last evening at Buckham's Hotel for the purpose of supporting Mr. James Merriman(Mayer of Sydney) in his candidature for re-election as a representative of the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Picnic to Mr. Alderman M'arthur, M.p
On Saturday a picnic to Clontarf took place in honour of this gentleman. The steamer Commodore, leaving the Circular Quay, conveyed a large party of ladies and gentlemen to the pleasure grounds. Before landing most of the…
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THE animal civic elections are taking place to-day, and the citizens appear to be taking more interest in the contests that is usual on such occasions. There also appears to be a keepers desire to be returned on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Parliamentary Notices. Legislative Council.—wednesday, Dec. [?]
Clergy Returns Transfer Bill; second reading Customs Regalation Bill; second reading. Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Bill; to be further considered in Committee…
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The result of the recent elections was [?] known at the Town Hall, yesterday, shortly ofter noon, by Alderman Playfair, who acted as retaining-officer. Considerable interest was manifested in the proceedings, and not less…
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On the 29th of November, Alderman M'Arthur, of London, who represents Lambeth in the House of Commons, was entertained by many of the principal members of the New South Wales Legislature at a sumptuous…
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WOLLONGONG, Thursday.—There has been a great row in the Municipal Council here, which has resulted in a division of the propertys. At present the Mayor' and the Town Clerk, having in…
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ON Wednesday, the President reported that the Governor had assented to the Commercial Banking Company's Incorporation Extension Act, also to the costs in Matrimonial Causes Amandment Bill. Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, December 4
The PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past four. MESSAGES. The PRESIDENT intimated the receipt of messages from…
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A SPECIAL general meeting of the Sydney Municipal Council was held yesterday afternoon. The members present were— The Mayor (Mr. Merriman), Aldermen Young, O'Connor, Maze, Chapman, Roberts, Fowler, Kippax, Palmer, Playfair,…
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