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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1883

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City Council

Evening News · Thursday 15 November 1883 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the City Council was held at the Town Hall at 11 o'clok to-day. Present —His Worship the Mayor, and Aldermen Lees, Poole, Fowler, Beare, Hardia, Withers. Taylor, Kippax,…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday November 14

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 November 1883 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. BLAYNEY-YOUNG RAILWAY. Mr. W. H. SUTTOR, pursuant to notice, asked the…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, November 14

Evening News · Thursday 15 November 1883 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. In reply to a question asked by Mr. SUTTOR, Mr. DALLEY stated that it was impossible to say…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday, November 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 November 1883 · page 6

The PRESIDENT took the chair at 29 minutes past 4 o'clock. RAILWAY FROM BLAYNEY TO YOUNG. Mr. W. H. SUTTOR asked the Attorney-General,—…

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Sydney Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 November 1883 · page 3

A fortnightly meeting of the Sydney Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall yesterday. The Mayor occupied the chair, and there was a fair attendance of aldermen. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and…

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Municipal Council of SYDNEY

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 November 1883 · page 4

A meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall, yesterday, Present.--His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen Jones, J. D. Young, Poole, Beare, Hardie, Withers, Taylor, Chapman, Kippax, Playfair,…

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Municipal Meeting

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 November 1883 · page 3

ALEXANDRIA.--A meeting of this council was held on the 14th instant. Present.--The Mayor (Alderman Henderson), with Aldermen Jesson, Watson, Foskett, Harden, Wood, Taylor, and Hannan. Accounts…

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Liverpool. Municipal Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 17 November 1883 · page 3

THE regular meeting was held on Tuesday evening, when there were present: Aldermen Pearce (in the chair), Smith, Arundel, Wilson, and Murphy. An apology for non-attendance…

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Lord Mayor's Day in London

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 17 November 1883 · page 9

LONDON, November 9— The Lord Mayor's Show took place to-day with the usual display of, civic state. Mr. R. N. Fowler, M.P., the new Lord Mayor, was hissed by the spectators, and…

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Borough Council Meetings

Evening News · Saturday 17 November 1883 · page 6

ALEXANDRIA.—The usual fortnightly meeting of this council was held on the 14th instant. Present: The Major (Alderman Henderson), with Aldermen Watson, Jesson, Foskett, Taylor, Harden, Woods, and Hannan…

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The New Mayor of Melbourne. MELBOURNE, Nov. 9

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 17 November 1883 · page 927

The Mayor's inaugural dinner in the Town Hall this evening was a most brilliant affair. There were present over 600 guests. The company included their Excellencies the Governors of South Australia and…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, November 8

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 17 November 1883 · page 947

Mr. FRAZER presented petitions from the Congregational Union, praying that the hours for the sale of intoxicating liquors should not be extended, and that dancing saloons in the city should be brought under the…

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Parliament. Thursday, November 8. IN the Legislative Council

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 November 1883 · page 8

Mr. A. CAMPBELL moved that it was desirable that the Government should introduce a bill to abolish the South Head Roads trust, and to provide for the maintenance of the various public…

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Prospect and Sherwood Council. to the Editor of the Mercury

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 17 November 1883 · page 1

SIR —In last Saturday’s issue you have a report of the sayings and doings of the Prospect and Sherwood Municipal Council, and as a ratepayer I have something to say about the part…

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Municipal Meeting

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 17 November 1883 · page 6

PADDINGTON.--The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council of Paddington, was held at he Council Chambers on Tuesday evening last. The chair was occupied by the Mayor, Mr Alderman…

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Election of Aldermen. to the Editor of the Sydney Daily Telegraph

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 November 1883 · page 3

Sir,--There is no doubt, as far as your publicity in many instances in calling attention to the ratepayers of their duty to themselves and the future ratepayers, to the responsibility that devolves upon them…

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Sydney Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 November 1883 · page 4

The inquiry into the working of the city engineer's department, in connection with the Sydney Municipal Council, was further resumed at the Town Hull yesterday morning. The Mayor occupied the chair, and Aldermen…

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Sidney Municipal Council

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 November 1883 · page 3

The adjourned inquiry into the working of the City Engineer's Department was continued yesterday. Present-- His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen…

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A City Alderman Strikes Oil. R. C. Paine, Esq., Alderman of the South Ward, Brisbane, Queensland, Cheerpully Adds Bis Testimony. Stanley-street, South Brisbane, October 8, 1883. To Editor "Evening News."

Evening News · Tuesday 20 November 1883 · page 3

Dear Sir,—It is with extreme pleasure I write you my experience, after using St. Jacob's Oil. The first application to the joints the effect was quite marvellous. I have been a great sufferer from rheumatics for years, and have…

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Gas Supply to Municipalities

Evening News · Tuesday 20 November 1883 · page 3

We understand, it is the intention of the directors of the Australian Gaslight Company to supply, from the 1st January next, all municipalities at a uniform meter price of 6s 6d per 1000ft, and to make a…

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