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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1884

1,438 stories in Sydney's papers · page 48 of 72

City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 September 1884 · page 6

A committee meeting of the City Council was held at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon, his Worship the Mayor, Mr John Haraie, presiding. Minutes of the previous meeting having been real…

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The Land Bill in the Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 September 1884 · page 5

A discussion, extending over several hour, took place in the Legislative yesterday evening, on the 23rd clause of the Land Bill. 15 specified the Crown lands open to conditional [?]…

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Summary of Parliamentary Proceedings. Legislative Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 September 1884 · page 4

The President took the chair at the usual hour yesterday afternoon. BANKRUPTCY PROCEDCERS BILL. On the motion of Sir ALVR[?] it was agreed…

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A Sharp Debate in the Legislative Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 September 1884 · page 4

The harmony of discussion which usually cha[?]aeterises the Legislative Council has at last been disturbed, and fierce language has been indalged in. By those who have been wearied by the…

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Scene in the Council. the Yulgibar Run

Evening News · Friday 5 September 1884 · page 2

A spirited passage at arms took place is the Legislative Council last night, between the Attorney-General and Mr. Ogilvie, the owner of Yulgibar run. Mr. Smith had moved an amendment to prevent…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Thursday, September 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 September 1884 · page 4

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'olook. PRINTING COMMITTEE'S REPORT. Mr. THORNTON brought up a report from the Printing Committee…

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Stuart's Municipal Ways Improvement let

Evening News · Friday 5 September 1884 · page 3

A bill, to compel owners of property to pay one-half the cost of kerbing and guttering and paving, was read a second time and passed through committee last sight in the Assembly. This (writes a…

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Penrith Municipal Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 6 September 1884 · page 2

A MEETING of the Penrith Municipal Council was held on Thursday evening, present:—The Mayor Aid. Cross. Smeaton, Long, T. Smith, Price T.R. Smith, and James Evans…

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Prospect and Sherwood Municipal Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 6 September 1884 · page 8

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Municipal Council of prospect and Sherwood was held on Tuesday afternoon last. Present:— His Worship the Mayor, and Alderman…

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Ryde Borough Council

Evening News · Saturday 6 September 1884 · page 6

The full council of Ryde decided last night the vexed question of the driftway on the Lane Cove-road. Alderman Small's motion last night was— "That the council withdraw its application to the…

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Federal Council Bill. ADELAIDE

Evening News · Saturday 6 September 1884 · page 4

The motion for presenting an address to Her Majesty, asking for a Federal Council Bill, on the basis of the resolutions adopted by the recent Intercolonial Convention passed the Legislative…

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The New Federation Council of Australia

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 September 1884 · page 5

Our Melbourne correspondent telegraphed last night :--"Mr Service to-day sent congratulatory telegrams to several leading politicians in the adjoining colonies upon the passing of the federal…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, September 2

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 6 September 1884 · page 490

The PRESIDENT announced the receipt of messages from the Governor assenting to the Temporary Supply Bill, the Imported Stock Bill, the Victorian Coal-mining Company's Bill, and the Supreme Court…

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

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 6 September 1884 · page 14

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 7 o'clock. ROYAL ASSENT. The PRESIDENT announced his having received…

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Thursday, September 4. (Before Messrs. H. Byrnes, John De[?]shire, and C. Lester, J.P’s.)

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 6 September 1884 · page 4

One drunkard was fined 6s, in default 24 hours’ imprisonment. M[?]ry Levy, for being drank and disorderly and using profane language was fined 10s, in…

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Municipal Gas

Evening News · Saturday 6 September 1884 · page 6

Some additional information on the advantage to consumers through the gas supply being in the hands of the municipal authorities has been received by the Municipal Association from the United Kingdom…

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Important Municipal Case

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 6 September 1884 · page 462

A case was decided in the District Court on Monday 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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Sydney Municipal Loans

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 6 September 1884 · page 11

LONDON, August 28.—It is reported in monetary circles that two loans amounting to £258,000 will shortly be floated on the London market by the Municipal Counpil of Sydney for general…

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Victoria Borough Council

Evening News · Monday 8 September 1884 · page 6

The Victoria borough council held their usual monthly meeting last Monday evening. Present—The mayor (Mr. Waterhouse), Aldermen, Blue, Munro, Charlton, Matthews, and Macmahon. The minutes…

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Borough Council Meetings

Evening News · Monday 8 September 1884 · page 3

VICTORIA.—Monthly meeting, Monday, September 1, 1884. Present—The Mayor (Mr. Waterhouse), Aldermen Bine, Munro, Charlton, Matthews, and M'Mahon. The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed…

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