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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1882

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Wednesday 15 November 1882 · page 3

The following are the candidates to represent the various wards is the City Council, so [?] us is at present known, but probably when the [?] have [?] it will be found that [?] several…

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The Municipal Election Canvass

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 November 1882 · page 3

Mr. James Poole, one of the candidates for Fitzroy Ward, addressed a number of the ratepayers from a window at Keary's Hotel, William-street, last evening. In the room in which the candidate…

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Municipal Elections. Fitzroy Ward

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 November 1882 · page 7

Mr. James Poole, one of the candidates for the representation of Fitzroy Ward in the Sydney Municipal Council, addressed between 400 and 500 of the ratepayers last night from Kearey's Hotel, William-street. The…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, November 15

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 November 1882 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. QUESTIONS. Mr. CAMPBELL, in reply to Mr. Stewart, said…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. "Wednesday, November 15

Evening News · Thursday 16 November 1882 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. In answer to Mr. Stewart, the POSTMASTER GENERAL stated that pupils undergo an examination…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday, November 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 November 1882 · page 4

The PRESIDENT took the chair at 28 minutes past 4. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. A. CAMPBELL (Postmaster-Generall), in reply to Mr. Stewart, said pupils underwent examinations before…

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Municipal Elections. Cook Ward

Evening News · Thursday 16 November 1882 · page 2

A largo number of the electors of this ward assembled in front of the Royal Hotel, corner of Campbell and Bourke streets, at the top of Oxford-street, last evening, to hear the views of Mr. David…

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The Municipal Election Canvass

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 November 1882 · page 3

Mr. LEES (Macquarie Ward) addressed the ratepayers from the balcony of the Lord Loftus Hotel yesterday evening. Mr. F. Brakewell presided. Mr. Lees referred to tho investigation into…

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Sydney Municipal Council

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 November 1882 · page 3

A meeting of the Finance Committee of the Sydney Municipal Council was hold at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon, at half-past 2 o'clock. Present: The Mayor, Aldermen Playfair, Moore,…

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Trades and Labour Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 November 1882 · page 5

An adjourned meeting of the Trades and Labour Council was hold last night at the Hyde Park Hotel, for the purpose of considering the propositions formulated by Mr. G. R. Dibbs, of obviating the ruinous effect of future strikes,…

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Trades' and Labour Council

Evening News · Friday 17 November 1882 · page 3

The adjourned meeting of the above Council was held last evening at Oliffe's Royal Hyde Park Hotel, to consider the suggestion made by Mr. G. R. Dibbs to obviate strikes and locks-out. The President…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, November 16

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 November 1882 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock, PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Mr. W. H. SUTTOR moved for a return showing…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Thursday, November 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 November 1882 · page 4

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4. PAPERS. Mr. A CAMPBELL (Postmaster-General) laid upon the table a return showing the strength and distribution of…

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Municipal Elections. Cook Ward

Evening News · Friday 17 November 1882 · page 3

A very large and influential meeting of the friends and supporters of Alderman John Davies, M.L.A., was held yesterday evening at Freeman's Hotel, Bourke-street, far the purpose of hearing that…

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Municipal Elections. Fitzroy Ward

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 November 1882 · page 5

Mr. P.M'Malion, who ia opposing Mr. J. Poole in the contest for the representation of Fitzroy Ward in the City Council, addressed an open-air meeting last night from the balcony of Punch's Hotel, William-street. Mr. J. R…

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The Municipal Election Canvass

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 November 1882 · page 3

Mr. J. M'Mahon (Fitzroy Ward) addressed a crowded assemblage from the balcony of Punch's Hotel, William-street, yesterday, Mr. J. P. Street,yesterday, Mr. J. P. Street presiding…

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Parliament Legislative Council. Wednesday, November 15

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 18 November 1882 · page 903

Mr. A. CAMPEBLL, (Postmaster-General), in reply to Mr. Stewart, said pupils underwent examinations before being received into the Sydney Grammar School. The examinations were conducted by the head master and the mathematical master, the subjects…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, November 15

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 18 November 1882 · page 14

In answer to Mr. Stewart, the POSTMASTERGENERAL stated that pupils undergo an examination before they are received into the Sydney Grammar School. They are examined by the headmaster in…

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Municipal Elections. Denison Ward

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 November 1882 · page 10

A meeting of the friends and supporter of Alderman John Meeks one of the candidates for the representation of Donison Ward in the City Council, was held last evening at Hall's Turon Inn, George and Harris streets…

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The Municipal Election Canvass

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 November 1882 · page 5

Mr. Mecks (Denison Ward) addressed the ratepayers of this wald at the Turon Inn. George strett, yesterday evening. There was a goad attendance. Mr. Murphy presided. Mr. Meeks…

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