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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1883

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Glebe Municipal Election

Evening News · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 5

A public meeting of the electors of the Inner Glebe ward was held at Williamson's Hotel, Lyndhurst-street, on Thursday evening, when Mr. G. W. Tate, one of the candidates for the seat vacated by Mr. Carey,…

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The Municipal Elections

Evening News · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 4
Also in The Cumberland Mercury

INVERELL.—George Woods and William Buxton elected unopposed. Alderman Moore was elected mayor for the current year. WENTWORTH.—Edwards and Bowring elected…

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Suburban and Country Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 9

The following are the results of elections that have taken place, in addition to those previously published:- WEST BOTANY.—Mr. John Bowmer, was, for the sixth time in succession, [?] elected Mayor for the…

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Municipal Meetings

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

RANDWICK.--The Council met on the 6th instant. There were present--Aldermen Moore, Bradley,Wall, Napper, and Denning. Alderman Moore was voted to the chair. Correspondence read: To Mr S…

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Ryde. Municipal Nominations

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 4

THE nomination of aldermen took place at noon on Tuesday last. The Mayor (G.E. Herring) having read the advertisement in MERCURY convening the meeting, stated that the…

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Liverpool. Municipal Nominations

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 3

THE nomination of Candidates to represent Liverpool in the Municipal Council took place on Tuesday last. There was a large attendance of ratepayers. The Returning-officer (Mr. N…

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The Municipal Elections. [By Electric Telegraph.]

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 15

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

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SUBURBAN and Country Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 February 1883 · page 5

The following are the results of elections that have taken place, in addition to those previously published:- GULGONG.—Mayor: Charles Zimmler. ALEXANDRIA.—Aldermen: Charles Jesson, George…

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City Council

Evening News · Tuesday 13 February 1883 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the day Council was held at 11 o'clock this morning, at the Town Hall. Present—His Worship the Mayor, and Aldermen Playtair, Dean, Parker, JOnes, J. D. Young,…

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Borough Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 February 1883 · page 5

MA[?]RICKVILLE,—The usual fortnightly meeting of the council was held on Monday evening, the 22nd January at the temporary council-chambers, Marrickville. Present His Worship the Mayor (Alderman Chisholm) in the chair, and a full council; the…

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The Municipal Elections

Evening News · Tuesday 13 February 1883 · page 2

Considerable interest has been taken in the suburbs during the past fortnight over the elections. The various candidates and their committees have been very active, and large numbers of the free and…

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Sydney Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1883 · page 5
Also in The Sydney Daily Telegraph

An ordinary meeting of the Sydney Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall yesterday, when the Mayor occupied the chair, and there was a large attendance of aldermen…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 February 1883 · page 3

Glebe.--Inner Ward : H.E. Vaughan, 289; G.W, Tait. 241. For Outer, Bishopthorpe, and Forest Ledge Wards. Messrs T. Wearue, J. Graham, and P.C. Lucas, were returned unopposed. in the order…

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Municipal Elections. Prospect and Sherwood

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 14 February 1883 · page 2

THE polling for the election of two aldermen to serve in the Municipal Council of Prospect and Sherwood (caused by the retirement of Aldermen Joseph and John Booth) took place…

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The Recent Municipal Elections

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 14 February 1883 · page 2

THE ratepayers of Anderson, Forest and Gore Wards are to be congratulated on the result of the recent municipal elections. There cannot be a…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, February 14

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 February 1883 · page 3
Also in Evening News

The PRESIDENT (Sir JOHN HAY) took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. QUESTIONS. Mr DALLEY informed Mr Macleay, that the total…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 February 1883 · page 4

The PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 4. PRINTING COMMITTEE. Mr. DOCKER brought up a report of the Printing…

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