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Council & local affairs, 1884

1,438 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 72

Municipal Association

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 1 March 1884 · page 426

A meeting of the permanent committee in connection with the Municipal Association of New South Wales was held at the Town Hall on Monday, principally for the purpose of preparing the business to be dealt with at the annual session…

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Municipal Endowment

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 1 March 1884 · page 426

On Tuesday a deputation, consisting of the following Mayors—Meesrs, J. Hardie (of Sydney), T. Colls (of Ysbb), F. Broughton (of Burwood). J. Pritchard (of West Maitland), J. Gelding (of Petersham), J. Young (of…

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Municipal Endowments

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 1 March 1884 · page 17

ON Tuesday a deputation of the mayors of the various suburban municipalities, introduced by Messrs. John Harris, Hutchinson, and Butcher, M'sL.A., waited upon the Colonial Secretary with…

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Borough Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 March 1884 · page 6

LMCHHARDT.—February 25. Present—The Mayor and full council. Minutes read and confirmed. The following correspondence was read and ordered:—On Ratepayers Association, manager City Bank, the Hon. the Minister of Justice, Mr. David…

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Borough Council Meeting

Evening News · Monday 3 March 1884 · page 2

WATERLOO,—The usual fortnightly meeting of this council was held on February 29. Present—the mayor (Alderman Evans), with Aldermen M. F. Smith, Cole, Harrisky. and Anderson. After waiting nearly half an…

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Municipal Matters

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 March 1884 · page 6

WATERLOO.--An ordinary meeting of tis council was held on the 29th ultimo. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Evans), with Aldermen M. F. Smith, Anderson, Harrisky, and Cole. After…

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Borough Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 March 1884 · page 8

CANTERBURY.—Meeting holden on 27th Februar[?] Present: The Mayor, Aldermen Davis, Roberts, Sharp, Slocombe, and Williams, Minutes of the meeting held on 20th instant read, but before the confirmation of same Alderman Roberts drew attention…

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Charge against an Alderman

Evening News · Wednesday 5 March 1884 · page 5

At the Central Criminal court this morning, John Smith, an alderman of the municipality of Nowra, Shoalhaven, was indicted for committing' an indecent assault upon one Emily Moule. a female child under…

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borough Council Meeting

Evening News · Wednesday 5 March 1884 · page 6

MACDONALDTOWN.—The meeting of the council was held on the 13th inst., at which there were present the newly elected mayor (Alderman Faltick). with Aldermen Bloomfield, Irwin, Ives, and Goddard. Mr. W. O. Harman, the…

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Newtown Council Meeting

Evening News · Wednesday 5 March 1884 · page 3

At the meeting of the council on the 4th instant, there were present—The major (Alderman J. P. Smith), with Aldermen Hibble. Pierce, Beets (the ex-mayor), Neale, and Alderman Gibbes, M.L.A. Mr. Jesse Cowley,…

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Sydney Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 March 1884 · page 5

A meeting of the finance committee of the Sydney Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall yesterday. The Mayor occupied the chair, and the attendance of aldermen was f[?]r. After the minutes of the previous…

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The Federal Council Bill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 March 1884 · page 9

On the 22nd of February the Legislative Council of South Australia adopted an address, without division, to her Majesty in favour of the Federal Council Bill adopted by the Sydney Convention. In the Assembly Mr. Bray, the…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday, March 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 March 1884 · page 4

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PRINTING REPORT. Mr. DOCKER brought up a further report from the Printing Committee…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. "Wednesday, March 5. The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Printing Committee

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 March 1884 · page 6

A report from the printing committee was laid on the table by Mr. Docker. PAPERS. MR DALLEY laid on the table various abstracts…

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Municipal Matters

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 March 1884 · page 8

The ordinary meeting of the council of the Paddington municipality was held on Tuesday evening at the Council Chambers. Present : The mayor (Mr Alderman Campbell), Aldermen Watson, Duncan,…

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Borough Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 March 1884 · page 9

PETERSHAM.—Meeting held on Monday, February 33. Present —the Mayor (Alderman Hughes), with Aldermen Wheeler, Barnett, Mos[?]ley, Gelding, Davis, and Tighe, M.P. minutes of previous regular and a special meeting read and confirmed…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Thursday, March 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 March 1884 · page 4

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. HUTCHINSON'S ESTATE BILL Mr. President stated that he had received a message [?]om the Governor intimating that his Excellency had…

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Municipal Matters

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 March 1884 · page 2

Burwood.—The usual fortnightly meeting of this council was held on Thursday, 28th February. Present : -- The full conned. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed…

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Penrith Municipal Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 8 March 1884 · page 2

A MEETING of the Penrith Municipal Council was held on Thursday last, Present—the full Council with the exception of Ald. Chas. Evans. MINUTES,…

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Prospect and Sherwood Municipal Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 8 March 1884 · page 8

A MEETING of the Municipal Council of Prospect and Sherwood was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday afternoon last. Present: The full Council. The minutes of previous…

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