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Sydney · Council & local affairs
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IN the absence of the very worthy Mayor, the Aldermen proceeded to settle the question of the civic livery. Alderman TAYLOR moved that the official costume as agreed to by a by-law, be adopted. He said that as the streets and pavements…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →When the Council assembled, Sir George Innes, in answer to a question asked by Sir John Robertson, replied that the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →WHEN the Conncil assembled, Sir JOHN ROBERTSON, in answer to a question asked by Sir George Innes, replied that the number of prisoners convicted of rape since anuary 1853 wag 41, and the sentence had been carried out…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →ONE of the things which most forcibly impresses a stranger visiting Sydney is the narrowness of the footpaths, but anyone taking his first walk in our streets does not wonder so much at the small space…
Continued on Trove, page 23 →PETERSHAM.—A duly convened meeting of the Council of the borough, was held at the Council-chambers on Monday, 26th May, at 7.30. Present—The Mayor, Alderman Hughes, Kirkpatrick, M'Mahon, Brown, M'Gill, and Barrell. Correspondence: Letter…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sydney Corporation Bill; further consideration in committee of Assembly's message in reference to Council's amendments in this bill. Underwood's Estate Distribution Bill (as amended in select…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock, and reported that the Lieutenant-Governor had assented, in the name of Her Majesty, to the City of Sydney Improvement Bill and the Supply Bill for May. On motions by Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ASSENT TO BILLS. The PRESIDENT reported the receipt of messages from the Lieutenant-Governor, stating that his Excellency had…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →There being only twelve members present at the time of meeting, namely—Sir John Robertson, Mr. Samuel, Sir George Innes, Professor Smith, Mr. Chisholm, Mr. Moore, Mr. De Salis, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Foster, Mr. Thornton, Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →When the House assembled, Mr. DE SALIS asked, without notice, the Vice-president of the Council what decision the Executive Council had come to with reference to the condemned convicts now under sentence of death? to which…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past four o'clock. THE CONDEMNED CRIMINALS. Mr. Do SALIS asked the Vice-President of the Executive Council, without notice, what the Executive Council…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A dinner was given last night by the Mayor of Marrickville, Mr. T. H. Alcock, to celebrate the completion of the new Council-chambers. It was attended by about fifty guests, prominent among whom were:—Messrs. J. Smith,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →AN extraordinary meeting of the Council was held on May 23. Present: The Mayor, and Aldermen Pearce, Ashcroft, Wilson and Marsden. Business: To consider calling for tenders…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →THE ordinary meeting of this Council was held at the Council Chambers last evening. Present: The Mayor, and Aldermen J. T. Gosper, Walker, Simon, Carroll, and Smith…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →MARRICKVILLE.—The usual fortnightly meeting was held on Monday, 19th May. Present—The Mayor (Alderman Alcock) and a full council. The minutes of the two previous meetings were read and confirmed. Correspondence: The following letters were…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →ON Monday afternoon last the usual fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council was held in the Council Chambers at 3.30 p.m. Present ; The…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →1. Ye Office of Education. 2. Ye Denominational School Teachers in their Country Residences…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →THE PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock, and reported that the Liteutenant-Governor had assented, in the name of Her Majesty, to the City of Sydney Improvement Bill and the Supply Bill for May. On motions by Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →A motion was made before the Fall Court, yesterday, on behalf of Alexander Frew, for a tale absolute to oust George Coventry Thorold from the office of mayor and alderman of the Borough of Albury. Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A decision of some importance to Municipal Council has just been given by his Honor Mr. District Court Judge Wilkinson. Some months since (says the Mercury of the 24th) the West Maitland Borough…
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