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A meeting of electors in the interest of Mr. John Meeks, as a candidate for the representation of Dension Ward in the City Council, was held on Friday night at Mr. Rvan's, the Crown Hotel, George-street South. Mr G. R. M'Lean,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →TO THE EDITOR OF THE SYDNEY DAILY TELEGRAPH. Sir,--As your paper has been the means of shedding much light on society since it has started, you will perhaps throw some more of your intelligence upon…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →DENISON WARD CONTEST.-Pyrmont was last night the sceue of some lively proceedings. Mr. John Moeks had called a meeting at tho Lord Clyde Hotel, at the corner of John-street,, and Mr. Abigall, the opposition candidate…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →ADELAIDE, Tuesday.-An article in this morning's ADVERTISER urges upon the citizens to obtain from the candidates for municipal honours a distinct understanding that the damming of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A special meeting of the Council was held yesterday at the Town Hall. Present--the Mayor in the chair, Aldermen Merriman, Moore, Kippax, M'Elhone, Withers, Harris, Maze, Taylor, Green, Carter. The…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The only business set down to come before the Legislative Council on Wednesday (to-day) is the second reading of the Matrimonial Causes Act Amendment Bill…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →MR. MEEKS' MEETING. -As assemblage of 700 persons of Danison Ward met at Hall's Turon [?] to hear Mr. Meeks expose his views. The candidate reviewed the incidents of the past few…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mr. John Hardie, a candidate for the representation of Brisbane Ward in the City Council, addressed the electors on Monday night at Rickett's Lighthouse Hotel, Bathurst and Sussex streets. About 100 persons were present,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →ASHFIELD.--At the last meeting of the council there were present the mayor (Mr. D. Holborow) and Aldermen Clissold, Hammond, and Muir. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The President took the chair at 28 minutes past 4 o'clock. THE DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL CAUSES ACT AMENDMENT BILL…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. The Land Bill was received from the Assembly, and, on the motion of Sir JOHN ROBERTSON, was read a first time and the second rending of it was appointed for Wednesday…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The PRESIDENT took the chari at 28 minutes past 4 o'clock. LAND ACT AMENDMENT BILL. The PRESIDENT intimated that he had received a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A large meeting of the friends and supporters of Mr. Francis Abigail was held last night at Cook's Grosvenor Hotel, in Harris-street, Pyrmont. There were fully 300 present, and throught the candidate was listened to with…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →BALMAIN.--The usual fortnightly mooting of the Balmain Borough Council was held last Tuesday. Present--the mayor (Mr. James M'Donald), Aldermen Watson, Schultz, Gow, Hancock, Looke,…
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Continued on Trove, page 3 →BURWOOD.—The usual fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on 13th November. Present—The Mayor (Mr. W. Archer), and Aidermen Hawkins, Keen, Beaver, Hardie, and Walters. Minutes of pre[?]ing meeting read and confirmed…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The PRESIDENT took the chair at 2 minutes to 4 o'clock. PAPERS. The VICE-PRESIDENT of, the Executive Council…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The PRESIDENT took the chair at 27 minutes past 4 o' clock. PAPERS. Sir JOHN ROBERTSON laid on the table the report…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →MR. MACINTOSH'S MEETING.-Last evening Mr. Macintosh addressed the ratepayers of Macquarie Ward at Wilson's Royal Hotel, William-street, Woolloomooloo. There was a large attendance, and Mr. R. Condell presided. Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A preliminary meeting of the friends and supporters of Mr. John Woods, J.P., was held yesterday evening at the Palace Hotel—Mr. Thomas John Chapman, J.P., in the chair. There was a numerous attendance of influential…
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