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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1880

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Borough Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 March 1880 · page 6

REDFERN.—The usual fortnightly meeting of this Council was held in the Chambers, Pitt-street, on Friday, the 27th ultimo. Present—The Mayor, with Aldermen Andrew, Farr, Young, O'Connell, Stanley, Williamson, and M'Lachian. Minutes of…

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Sydney Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 March 1880 · page 6
Also in The Sydney Daily Telegraph

The quarterly meeting of the City Council was held yesterday. There were present—His Worship the Mayor and Aldermen Davies, Green, Chapman, Taylor, Roberts, Hordern, Hardie, J. D. Young, M'Elhone, Maze, J. Young,…

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City Council

Evening News · Wednesday 10 March 1880 · page 3

THE following is the Mayor's minute and the auditor's report read at the City Council meeting yesterday:— MAYOR'S MINUTE. "With regard to the report of the city auditors…

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Notices. Legislative Council.—wednesday, March 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 March 1880 · page 3

The following is the business paper of the Legislative Council for to-day (Wednesday):—Government Business—Orders of the Day:—Dunoan's Superannuation Bill; second reading; Public Instruction Bill; second reading. Municipal Cattle Saleyards…

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Municipal Meeting

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 March 1880 · page 3

Newtown.--The ordinary meeting of the Newtown Borough Council was held at the Town Hall last night. Present--the Mayor (Mr. Alderman Wild-man), in the chair, and Aldermen Bedford, Melville…

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City Council

Evening News · Thursday 11 March 1880 · page 2

An adjourned meeting of the City Council was held this morning; present—The Mayor (Alderman Fowler), Alderman M'Elbone, Davies, J. b. Young, Hordern, Roberts, Taylor, Hardie, Meeks, Lees, Withers, Harris. Carter,…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, March 10

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 March 1880 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. TAPERS. Sir JOHN ROBERTSON laid upon the table of…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, March 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 March 1880 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PAPERS. Sir JOHN ROBERTSON laid on the table a report made to the Government of Queensland on the Pearl Fisheries;…

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Municipal Meeting at Mndgee

Evening News · Thursday 11 March 1880 · page 2

MUDGEE, Thursday.—At the Mudgee Borough Council, last night, an animated discussion took place respecting the utilisation of prison labour on Short-street reserve. The proceedings lasted…

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Sydney Municipal Council

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 March 1880 · page 4

The adjourned meeting of the City Council was resumed yesterday morning, when there were present-- His Worship the Mayor (Alderman Fowler), with Aldermen J. D. Younk. J. Davics, M'Elhone,…

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Parliamenti. Legislative Council. Thursday, March 11

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 March 1880 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took, the chair at half-past 4 o'clock.,PRINTING COMMITTEE. Mr. DOCKER brought up the ninth report of the Printing Committee…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, March 10

Evening News · Friday 12 March 1880 · page 3

The House met at 4 o'clock, Mr. DALLEY presented a position [?] 2000 Roman Catholics of Darlinghurst against the Public Instruction Bill. Mr. JOHN CAMPBELL presented a similar position from the bishop clergy, and…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, March 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 March 1880 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-eiglit minutes past 4 o'clock. PETITIONS. Mr. PIDDINGTON presented a petition from certain…

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Borough Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 March 1880 · page 6

ASHFIELD.—A meeting of this Council was held on the 1st instant. Present—The Mayor (Mr. D. Holborow, J.P.) and Aldermen Burns, Hammond, Hudson, and Shilling. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The Council…

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The City Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 March 1880 · page 3

An adjourned meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday, at the Council-Chamber, when there were present:—His Worship the Mayor (Mr. Alderman Fowler), Messrs. M'Elhone, J. Davies, J. D. Young, Hordern,…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, March 10

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 13 March 1880 · page 12

The House met at 4 o'clock. Mr. DALLEY presented a petition from 2000 Roman Catholics of Darlinghurst against the Public Instruction Bill. Mr. JOHN CAMPBELL Presented a similar petition from the bishop, clergy, and…

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Municipal Government in England. London, March 6

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 13 March 1880 · page 510

In the House of Commons, yesterday evening, a series of resolutions recently introduced by a member of the Opposition, with the object of conferring on municipalities…

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Municipal

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 13 March 1880 · page 7

At a meeting of the City Council it was elicited through a question put by Alderman S. E. Lees, that not a single stick of the City Councils property was insured. A fire may…

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Municipal Meeting

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 March 1880 · page 7

BURWOOD. -- The usual fortnightly meeting of this council was held on Thursday evening, the 4th March. Present -- The Mayor, Alderman Sanders, Keen, Hardy, Walters, and Forrest. Correspondence despatched:…

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