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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1881

1,037 stories in Sydney's papers · page 44 of 52

Trades and Labour Council

Evening News · Friday 11 November 1881 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Trades and Labour Council was held last night, at the Royal Hyde Park Hotel. The President, Mr. D. Jones, occupied the chair, and there was a moderate…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, November 10

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 November 1881 · page 3
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The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PAPERS. Sir JOHN ROBERTSON laid the following papers…

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Deputations. Municipalities Endowment

Evening News · Friday 11 November 1881 · page 2

This morning a deputation consisting of the following gentlemen was introduced to the Premier for the purpose of asking for endowments towards the suburban and country municipalities, viz.:—…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Thursday, November 10. The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 p.m. MESSAGE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 November 1881 · page 2

The PRESIDENT read a message from the Governor, intimating that the Royal assent had been given to the Puddington School Land Sale Bill and the Presbyterian Church Property Management Bill…

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Lord Mayor's Day

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 12 November 1881 · page 16

LONDON, November 9.—The usual demonstration took place to-day, and the American flag was accorded the place of honour in the procession. Tremendous…

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Sydney Municipal Council

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 November 1881 · page 6

A special meeting of the Municipal Council of Sydney was held at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon. Present--His Worship the Mayor (presiding) and Aldermen Fowler, Dean, J. Young, Meekes, Butcher…

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Alderman Robert Fowler for Denison Ward

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 November 1881 · page 7

A numerous and influential meeting of the ratepayers of Denison Ward was held last evening, at Riordan's Blarney Castle Hotel, Kent-street, to secure the re-election of Alderman Robert Fowler…

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City Council

Evening News · Saturday 12 November 1881 · page 5

A special meeting of the city municipal council was held yesterday afternoon at the Town Hall. The Mayor (Mr. J. Harris) presided, and there was a full attendance of aldermen. After the minutes of the…

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Late Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, November 10

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 12 November 1881 · page 820

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 p.m. The PRESIDENT read messages from the Governor assenting to the Paddington School Land Sale Bill and the Presbyterian Church Property Management Bill…

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Summary of Proceedings. Thursday, November 3. Legislative Council

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 12 November 1881 · page 826

On the motion of Mr. SUTTOR, the Impounding Law Amendment Bill was read the third time, passed, and returned to the Legislative Assembly. On the motion of Mr. SUTTOR, the Grapevines Importation…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, November 10

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 12 November 1881 · page 9

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. Moffit's Estate Bill, Roger's Estate Bill, and the Trades Union Bill were read a third time, passed,…

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Deputations. Municipal Endowments

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 November 1881 · page 3

Yesterday morning, a very large deputation, consisting of the Mayors and aldermen of the various suburban and many of the country municipalities, were introduced to the Colonial Secretary by the following numbers of the…

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Deputations. Endowment of Municipalities

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 November 1881 · page 6

A deputation, consisting of. Messrs. W. J. Trickett, M.L.A.; H. L. Beyers, M.L.A.; G. A. Lloyd, M.L.A.; J. Garrard, M.L.A.; S. C. Brown, M.L.A.; J. Fulford, M.L.A.; J. Sutherland, M.L.A.; O. B…

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Municipal Meetings

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 November 1881 · page 3

Ashfield, 25th October.--Present: The Mayor and Aldermen Fyle, Hammond, Hudson, Knight-Moss, Read, Shilling, aud Watkin. Minute of previous meeting were read and confirmed…

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The English Municipal Elections

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 12 November 1881 · page 11

LONDON, November 2.—The Liberals are losing ground in the municipal elections throughout England, chiefly because of the Irish vote, which is turning the scale in…

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Borough Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 November 1881 · page 6

GL[?].—Meeting on the 7th November. Present—A full council, the Mayor (Alderman Field) in the chair, Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed. Letters: From Sir G. Wigram Allen, enclosing correspondence between him and Mr…

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Alderman Fowler for Denison Ward

Evening News · Wednesday 16 November 1881 · page 3

A very large meeting of the friends and supporters of Alderman Robert Fowler was held on Friday evening at Riordan's Blarney Castle Hotel, Kent street. Mr. Jeremiah Murphy occupied the chair, and stated…

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The Waterloo Municipality

Evening News · Wednesday 16 November 1881 · page 3

Waterloo can teach older and larger municipalities a lesson. Aldermanic amenities are as few and far between aa angels' tears—the result of good heads at the wheel. At the council meeting last night the…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, November 16

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 November 1881 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. NEW MEMBER. The PRESIDENT announced the receipt of a…

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