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Council & local affairs, 1883

1,054 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 53

Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday February 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 February 1883 · page 4

The PRESIDENT took the chair at 27 minutes past 4 pm. PAPERS. Mr. DALLEY laid upon the table papers relating to railway stations between Junc[?] Junction and Carrathool;…

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The Municipal Elections

Evening News · Thursday 8 February 1883 · page 3

MORPETH, Wednesday.—Messrs. P. K. Haydon, J. W. Bowes, and F. W. Twine have been elected aldermen, and R. Waddy and J. B. Somerville auditors…

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Suburban and Country Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 February 1883 · page 8

The following are the result of the elections that have taken place of which reports have reached us, in addition to those published yesterday:- PADDINGTON.—Aldermen: Upper Ward, James Johns,…

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Burwood Municipal Election. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 February 1883 · page 8

Sir,—A strange affair, in which all municipalities and all ratepayers are more or less interested, is now transpiring at Burwood. We are in the midst ot a municipal election, which is causing considerabel stir in the borough; but,…

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Municipal Council

Evening News · Friday 9 February 1883 · page 2

A meeting of the finance committee of the Municipal Council of Sydney was held at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon. Alderman Fowler presided. A large number of aldermen were present. Accounts…

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Sydney Municipal Council

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 February 1883 · page 7
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

A meeting of the Finance Committee of the Sydney Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon at half-past 2 o'clock. Present: Alderman Fowler (in the chair), Hardie,…

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Paddington Municipal Elections

Evening News · Friday 9 February 1883 · page 3

A meeting of the friends and supporters of Mr. W. Brown, Mayor of Paddington, was held last evening at Asher's Hotel, South Head-road. Mr. D. C. M'Lachlan occupied the chair. The meeting, which…

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Balmain Municipal Election

Evening News · Friday 9 February 1883 · page 3

A meeting of friends and supporters of Mr. E. H. Buchanan, architect, was held at Bridall's Dock Hotel, on Wednesday evening, at which a considerable number of ratepayers attended. J. R…

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Suburban and Country Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 February 1883 · page 6

The following are the results of the elections that have taken place of which reports have reached us, in addition to those published yesterday:- EAST ST. LEONARDS.—Mayor: George Matcham Pitt,…

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Municipal Meetings

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 February 1883 · page 6

Alexandria.--An ordinary meeting of this council was held on the 7th instant. Present--The Mayor (Alderman Henderson) with Aldermen Wood, Foskett, Harden, Watson, Taylor and Jesson. A letter…

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Municipal Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening at 7 o’clock. Present; The Mayor, Aldermen Pearce, Mitchell, .Wilson and O’Conell. The…

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Nomination of Aldermen. Borough of Penrith

Nepean Times · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 2

A MEETING of the ratepayers in the Municipality of Penrith was held at the Council Chamber, Henry-street, at noon on Tuesday last for the purpose of nominating…

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Prospect and Sherwood Municipal Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 4

THE regular monthly meeting of the Prospect and Sherwood Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers, Western-road, on Wednesday last. Present: His Worship the…

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Lord Mayor and Irish Relief

Evening News · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 4

LONDON, February 8.—The Lord Mayor of London has refused to open a fund for the relief of distress in Ireland, owing to the abuse of the Corporation of London at a meeting of Irishmen…

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The Lord Mayor and Irish Relief London, February 8

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 5

The Lord Mayor of London has refused to open a fund for the relief of distress in Ireland, owing to the abuse of the Corporation of London at a meeting of Irishmen held on 30th…

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Tht Lord Mayor and Irish Relief. London, Feb. 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 11

The Lord,Mayor, of London has refused to open a fund tor the relief of distiess in Ireland, owing to the abuse of the Corporation of London at a meeting of Irishmen, held on…

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The Burwood Council and Its Loans

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 6

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SYDNEY DAILY TELEGRAPH. Sir,--Your would be clever, but decidedly wishy-washy contemporary, the Echo, in a sub-leader of yesterday, takes exception to the payment from the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, February 7

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 14

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. In answer to a question by Mr. Stewart, relating to the committal of juvenile offenders, Mr. DALLEY…

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parliament of New South Wales. Wednesday, February 7. Legislative Council

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 275

Mr DALLEY, in reply to Mr. Macintosh, stated that it the intention of the Government to make provision for the establishment of a reformatory or House of Correction for punishment of juvenile offenders convicted of…

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