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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1884

1,438 stories in Sydney's papers · page 64 of 72

Parramatta Borough Council

Evening News · Wednesday 5 November 1884 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the Parramatta Borough Council was held in the town hall on Monday afternoon, when there were present the mayor, and Ald. Taylor, Joseph Booth, Smith, John Booth,…

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Glebe Borough Council

Evening News · Wednesday 5 November 1884 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of the Glebe Borough Council took place at the Glebe Tovm Hall, on Monday night. Present—Aldermen Dunn, Wearne, Conlen, Graham, Vanghan, Mitchell, and Turner…

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Municipal Gasworks

Evening News · Wednesday 5 November 1884 · page 8

At a meeting of the Hunting committee of the Ashfield Borough Council, held on Monday last, it was resolved—" That seeing that the Municipal GaE Bill has now become law, this meeting is of opinion that…

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Sydney Municipal Council

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

In addition to the other works authorised at the meeting of the Sydney Municipal Council on Tuesday, it was resolved, on the motion of Aldermun Fowler, that the following be undertaken:—Johnson-street, near Bay-street,…

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City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 November 1884 · page 8

A full meeting of t)|c Municipal Council was hi J in ihe Town Had on Tu.bdav, when ihu lliglii Wor- shiptul the Mayor (Mr Julin tlirdie), presnirj. Pieaent umo, Alderuiau Bsaro, Hurlukiii, Usrwr, Dean, Fowler. Ilains, Hart., Join-.H, Kippir, ti.-is, 'M.icMulnot, O'Connor, Palmer, Parker, P.avfair,…

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Municipal Matters

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 November 1884 · page 6

The Randwick Council were occupied at their last meeting principally in considering tenders. Tenders had been called for the forming of Bishop's Avenue, a road from Long Bay road to Maroubra…

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Trades and Labour Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 November 1884 · page 5
Also in The Daily Telegraph

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Trades and Labour Council of New South Wales was held at the Royal Hyde Park Hotel last night. The chair was occupied by the president, Mr. Josiah Wright…

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Prospect and Sherwood Municipal Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 8 November 1884 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Prospect a Sherwood Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening. Present: His Worship the Mayor, and Aldermen Joseph Booth, Carpenter,…

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Borough Council Meeting. Tuesday, November 4, 1884

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 8 November 1884 · page 2

Present.—The Mayor (Mr. J. Cameron), Aldermen Garrard, M.L.A., Hancock, Punch, Frank, Clubb, Milne, Buchanan, Macdonald, Looke and Burns…

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Leichhardt. Borough Council Meeting. Monday, November 3rd. 1884

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 8 November 1884 · page 3

Present—The Mayor (Alderman John Young) and Aldermen Scott, Taylor, Davison, Hearn, Madge, Evans, and Arguimbnu. Mr. Beames, the Council Clerk, was present…

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PARLIAMENTS. Parliament of New South Wales Legislative Council. Wednesday October 29

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 8 November 1884 · page 958

Mr. PIDDINGTON moved the adjournment of the House for the purpose of refarring to an answer to a question asked by him of Mr. Dalley on Thursday 16th October with reference to the five and a half…

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CABLEGRAMS. The Lord Mayor's Banquet

Evening News · Tuesday 11 November 1884 · page 4

London, November 10.-Mr. Gladstone mil not attend the banquet to be given in tho Guildhall to-night by the Lord Mayor, Mr. George S. Nottage…

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Burwood Borough Council

Evening News · Tuesday 11 November 1884 · page 7

A meeting of the Burwood Boroueh Council, was held' on Thursday night, when there were present Aldermen Broughton (in the chair). Hall, Hardin, O'Connell, Beaver, and Wedderburn. The Metropolitan Manual Permanent…

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Latest Intelligence. [By Electric Telegraph.] Our Special Telegram. (From Our Own Correspondent.) the Lord Mayor's Banquet. London, Nov. 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 November 1884 · page 7

Mr. Gladstone will not attend the banquet to be given at Guildhall to-night by the Lord Mayor, Mr. G. S. Nottage…

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The Lord Mayor's Banquet. (Reuter's Telegrams.)

Evening News · Wednesday 12 November 1884 · page 4

LONDON, November 11.—The annual Lord Mayor's banquet was held in the Guild Hall last night. The Premier, Mr. Gladstone, was unable to be present. Lord Granville, the Secretary for…

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The Lord Mayor's Banquet. London, Nov. 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 November 1884 · page 9

The annual Lord Mayor's banquet was held at the Guild Hall last night. The Premier, Mr. Gladstone, was unable to be present. Earl Granville, in replying to the toast of her…

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Newtown Borough Council

Evening News · Wednesday 12 November 1884 · page 3

A meeting of the Newtown Borough Council was held last sight, when there were present:—The mayor (Mr. J. F. Smith) and Aldermen Hibble, Whately, Goodsell and Neale. Mr. Selwyn…

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Borough Council Meetings

Evening News · Wednesday 12 November 1884 · page 3

BALMAIN.—The fortnightly meeting of the Balmain Borough Council was held last week, when the mayor, Mr. J. Cameron, and the following aldermen were present:—Macdonald, Buchanan, Burne, Milne, Garrard, Clubb,…

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The Lord Mayor's Banquet

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 15 November 1884 · page 11

LONDON, November ll.—The annual Lord Mayor's banquet was held in the Guild Hall last night. The Premier, Mr. Gladstone, was unable to be present. Lord Granville, the Secretary for…

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