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Sir John Robertson to move,—That the order of the day for the consideration in committee of the report of the managers on behalf of the Council of the free conference with the Legislative Assembly, in reference to the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →NOTICE is hereby given, that for the convenience of suburban residents returning from the above Ball, a train will be run, leaving Sydney at 3 a.m., on the 8th instant, to Parramatta, stopping at all intermediate stations…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →This was an appeal from a decision of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, of the 20th of June, 1877, setting aside the verdict of a jury and ordering a new trial in as action brought by Mr. William Macpherson, a mining…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The usual fortnightly meeting of the Sydney Municipal Council took place in the Town Hall, yesterday, when his Worship the Mayor occupied the chair, and there were present Aldermen Merriman, Playfair, Moore, Young,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →WATERLOO.—April 13: The usual meeting of the Council was held this day. Present—The Mayor (Mr. A. Torning), with Aldermen Vesseys, Fusedide, Crane, Gray, Evans, and Mulder. The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed; after…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. After some formal business had been transected Sir JOHN ROBERTSON moved that the House resolve itself into a committee of the whole, to consider the Assembly's message, dated April…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The PRESIDENT took the chair at thirty minutes past 4 o'clock. PRINTING COMMITTEE'S REPORT. Mr. THORNTON brought up a report from the Printing…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →NOTICE is hereby given, that for the convenience of suburban [?]esidents returning from the above Ball, a train will be run, leaving Sydney at 3 a.m., on the 8th instant, to Parramatta, stopping at all intermediate stations…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →CAMPERDOWN.—A special meeting of the Council was held at the Council-chambers on Tuesday, the 8th April, at 7.30 p.m. Present—The Mayor and Aldermen Bennett, Culbert, M'Grath, Thomson, Cruickshank, Larkin, and Sparkes. The minutes of…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The recent action of the Legislative Council in rejecting measures passed by the Legislative Assembly has been commented upon by most of the country newspapers, and appended are extracts which show the general view in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. TRAMROAD BILL. The PRESIDENT reported the receipt of a message from the Lieutenant-Governor stating that his Excellency had…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A supplement to the Government GAZETTE issued yesterday afternoon, notifies that Henry Harman Elliott, Esq., is appointed first returning officer for the municipal council of Lismore, and that the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Borough Council of Burwood met last evening for the purpose of electing a successor to Mr. Lindsay G. Thompson, as Mayor, who has resigned office. The remit of the election was in favour of Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →FIVE DOCK.—Meeting 15th April. Present—Alderman Grogan Baker, Budd, and Croker. In the absence of the Mayor, Alderman Croker was appointed to the chair, on the motion of Aldermen Budd and Grogan. The Council then (with closed doors)…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. AMALGAMATION OF LEGAL PROFESSIONS. Leave was given to Mr. Holt to introduce a bill to amalgamate the profession of barristers, attorneys, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →THE ordinary meeting Was held at the Council Chambers on Wednesday evening last. Present: The Mayor and Aldermen John T. Gosper, Walker,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The employees of the council at the Laohlan Swamp Water Works intended presenting the Right Worship ful the Major of Sydney, at his residence, Chatsworth, tonight, a vary handsomely illuminated…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The usual monthly meeting of the Prospect and Sherwood Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers, on Tuesday last, at. 5 p.m…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The usual meeting of the Council was held on Monday. present: The Mayor and Aldermen Pearce, Bull, Wilson, and Barrett…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →THURSDAY, May 1.—The message was received from the Assembly relating to the Fifth judge Bill and ordered for consideration, on Tuesday next. The…
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