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Sydney · Council & local affairs
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AT Grenfell they had a bit of a "muss" the other evening, over the election of Mayor. A Mr. I agrey was proposed as Mayor, and an Alderman, named Payne, objected as follows:— "First, Alderman…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →AN ordinary meeting of the Trades and Labour Council was held at the Royal Hyde Park Hotel Feb. 28. There was a good attendance of members, and Mr. John Talbot. Vice-President, occupied the chair…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. The Matrimonial Causes Act Amendment Bill was passed through all its remaining stages, and was…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Our Newcastle correspondent writes on the 3rd instant:— "The pleasing relationship that has so long existed between the Platteburg Borough COuncil and Mr. N. Melville, M.L.A., for the county, has become of late considerably…
Continued on Trove, page 475 →The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. After some official documents had been laid on the table, Mr. DANGAR, on behalf of Mr. Darley…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Sir, -- My ideas, such as they are in reference to the requirements cf a suburban municipality are first of nil, to see that tie sanitary requirements of the beranch are comp[?]te; next [?] the roads and…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →ALEXANDRIA. -- An ordinary meeting of this Council was held on the 5th instant. Present -- The mayor (Alderman Jesson), with Aldermen Watson, Halverson, Russell, Harden, Foskett, Hannan, Taylor,…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The 108th quarterly meeting of the Sydney Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall yesterday. The Mayor occupied the chair, and Alderman Harris. J. Young, Dean, Palmer, Hart, Playfair. J. D. Yo[?], Fowler, Taylor,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →At a meeting of the committee of the Newcastle borough council yesterday, it was recommended that plans, &c., for additions to the existing broken-down barn-like council chambers, in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Tuesday, 6th instant. Present:— The Mayor (E. J. Ashcroft), Aldermen Arundel, Smith, Murphy, Wilson, Bull, Browne,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →CANTERBURY.—Meeting held on 5th instant. Present—The Mayor, Aldermen Williams, S[?]be, Sharp, Roberts, and Davis. Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed. Correspondence: From Department of Mines, re road leading from…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →ASHFIELD.—Meeting held February 26. Present—The Mayor (M.J. Hammond) and Alderman Brown Holborow, Ireland, Mortley, Nicholson, Shilting, Pope, and Watson. Minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →ASHFIELD. -- Meeting held on February 26. Present -- the mayor (M. J. Hammond), and Aldermen Brown, Holborow, Ireland, Mortley, Nicholson, Shilling, Pope, and Watkin. Minutes of the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Mr. NORTON presented a petition signed by 529 residents of Balmain against the Mort Bay Improvement Bill. The petition was received, and was read by the Clerk. Mr. NORTON presented a petition signed by 26 residents…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →PADDINGTON.—Meeting held on 4th instant. Present—The Mayor, and Aldermen Castle, Cable, Watson, Duncan, Johns, M'Guanne, Scott, White, Brown, Davies, and Graham. Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed. Correspondence: From…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The fortnightly meeting of the Trades and Labour Council was held last evening—Mr. J. Talbot, vice-president, occupying the chair. The societies represented were: Masters and Engineers. Typographical Association,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PRINTING REPORT. Mr DOCKER presented the 12th report of the printing committee…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A MEETING was held at the Prince Albert statue, Hyde Park, Monday night, under the auspices of the Democratic Alliance. There was a large attendance, Mr. G. P. Garton presiding. The chairman…
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