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Council & local affairs, 1884

1,438 stories in Sydney's papers · page 47 of 72

Municipal Difficulties

Evening News · Monday 1 September 1884 · page 6

The borough of Manly was sued by a hotel-keeper named Bagnall, on Friday, in the District Court, for having unlawfully entered upon his premises, the Square and Compass Hotel, and with having broken…

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Marrickville Council

Evening News · Tuesday 2 September 1884 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Marrickville Borough Council was held last night, when there were present the mayor (Mr. Shaw), and Aldermen Allum, Moyse, Chisholm, M'Coy, Davenport, Farr, and,…

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Important Municipal Case

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 September 1884 · page 5

A case was decided in the District Court yesterday by Judge Forbes which was of considerable importance to municipal councils, as it involved to some extent their right to enter upon premises for the purpose of removing…

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Municipal Matters

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 September 1884 · page 6

At the meeting of the Waterloo Municipal Council held on Friday, there were present.--The Mayor (Alderman Evans), with Alderman Anderson, Torning, Harrisky, Cole, Gray, Accounts…

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Metropolitan District Court. Monday, September 1. (Before his Honor Judge Forbes) BAGNALL V. Municipality of Manly

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 September 1884 · page 6

Mr G. Wallace for plaintiff, and Mr O'Cannor, instructed by Messrs Stephen, Laurence, and Jsques, for defendants. This was an action, part heard on Friday, for…

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Paddington Council

Evening News · Wednesday 3 September 1884 · page 4

A meeting of the Municipal Council of the Borough of Paddington, was held in the Council Chamber last evening. The Mayor (Mr. C. Campbell) presided, and there was a good attendance of aldermen. A…

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Newtown Borough Council

Evening News · Wednesday 3 September 1884 · page 5

An ordinary meeting of the Newtown Borough Council was held last night, when there were present the mayor (Mr. J. F. Smith), and Aldermen Hibble, Globes, Pierce, Whately, Goodsell, and Melville,…

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Correspondence. Alderman Taylor’s Proposal Re Alfred Square.to the Editor of the Mercury

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 3 September 1884 · page 2

Sir,—At the last meeting of the Parramatta Borough Council Alderman Taylor gave notice that he would on the 22nd instant move the following resolution:—“ That instructions…

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Burwood Council. To the Editor

Evening News · Wednesday 3 September 1884 · page 6

Sir,—In your issue of Friday a small paragraph appears, reporting a statement made by ma in the Bur wood Council proceedings of the previous evening, having reference to Mr. Start's property; and as…

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Summary of Parliamentary Proceedings. Legislative Council

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 September 1884 · page 4

The President took the chair at 7.30 p.m. yesterday. MESSAGES. Messages from the Governor were read, assenting…

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The Land Bill in the Council

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 September 1884 · page 5

Upon the consideration of the Land Bill in the Legislative Council being resumed last evening, Mr Piddington moved the first of his many important amendments relating to the constitution and…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council, Tuesday, September 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 September 1884 · page 7

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 7 o'clock. TEMPORARY SUPPLY BILL. The PRESIDENT announced his having received from the Governor a message intimating that his Excellency had…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, September 2. The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-pst [?] clock. Royal. Assent

Evening News · Wednesday 3 September 1884 · page 8

The PRESIDENT announced his having received from the Governor a message intimating that his Excellency had assented to the Temporary Supply Bill, the Imported Stock Bill, the Victorian…

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Raymond Terrace Municipal Nominations

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 September 1884 · page 5

RAYMOND TERRACE, Tuesday.--The nomination of candidates for the position of aldermen in the first Municipal Council of Raymond Terrace was held in the Courthouse to-day. Mr Middleton…

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Borough Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 September 1884 · page 10

FIVE DOCK.—Meeting held on 26th August. Present—The Mayor (Alderman Poolman). Aldermen Sutton, West, Baker, Billerwell, and Aitkenhead. Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed. Correspondence: From Mr. S. A. Stephen, M.L.A.,…

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The Land Bill in the Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 September 1884 · page 6

Consideration of the Land Bill in committee was resumed immediately after the Legislative Council met yesterday afternoon. Mr P[?]dington having withdrawn hi[?] amendment, by which be…

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Summary of Parliamentary Proceedings. Legislative Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 September 1884 · page 4

The President took the chair at the usual hour yesterday afternoon. CHURCH LAND BILL. Mr TERRY obtained leave to bring in a bill to enable…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday, September [?]

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

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. MUDGEE CHURCH LAND BILL. Mr. TERRY moved that leave be granted to bring in a bill to enable the trustees of a certuin parcel of land situate…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, September 3. The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Crown Lands Bill

Evening News · Thursday 4 September 1884 · page 3

The Crown Lands Bill was further considered in committee. Clause 18—the constitution of the Land Court, was before the committee, it having been amended…

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The Municipal Ways Improvement Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 September 1884 · page 4

Mr. Stuart has promptly fulfilled his pledge to the deputation of municipal representatives, who desired that owners of property in any municipality should be m[?]…

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