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Council & local affairs, 1884

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Sydney Municipal Council

Evening News · Tuesday 12 February 1884 · page 3
Also in The Daily Telegraph

The usual monthly meeting of the Sydney Municipal Council was held this morning. Present—His Worship the Mayor; Aldermen Playfair, Dean, Moore, Harris, John Young, Hart, Carter, Fowler,…

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Suburban and Country Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 February 1884 · page 9

ALBURY.—The result of the polling is as follows:— Bilson, 288 votes; Thorold, 266; Wallder, 252; Reis, 252; Kelly, 173; Gray, 112; Emerson, 103. ASHFIELD.—The polling for the South and East Wards…

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Municipal Association

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 February 1884 · page 3

A meeting of the executive committee of the Municipal Association of New South Wales was held at the Town Hall on Monday, all the members being present, the Mayor presiding…

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Sydney Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1884 · page 6

An ordinary monthly meeting of the Sydney Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall yesterday. The Mayor occupied the chair, and there were present Aldermen Kippax, Chapman, Taylor, Lees, Beare, M'Mahon, Jones, J. D…

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Borough Council Meeting

Evening News · Wednesday 13 February 1884 · page 6

REDFERN.—The usual fortnightly meeting of this council was held on the 8th instant. Present—the major, with Aldermen Williamson, Stanley, Hume, Berry, M'Lachlan, Andrew, Lander, Graham, Sharp, Crowe, and O'Connell…

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Executive Council Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 February 1884 · page 5

A full meeting of the Executive Council was held yesterday morning, and a large amount of haziness was transacted. His Excellency the Governor came to town from Moss Vale for the purpose of…

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Suburban and Counter Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1884 · page 5

ALBURY.—G. H. Billson, G. C. Thorold, and A. W. Wallder, have been returned as aldermen; and W. R. Colley and H. F. Jackson as auditors. Wallder and Rein had the same number of votes, but the returning officer…

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Municipal. Victoria

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 February 1884 · page 5

Samuel Blue, 274; Michael M'Mahon, 246; Donald Monro, 188; John Brainwood, 159; David Morre, 90; John Stevens, 69. Messrs Blue, M'Mahon, and Munro were declared elected…

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Municipal Elections. PARRAMATTA

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 13 February 1884 · page 2

THE ele[?]ns for Maraden Ward and [?]ore ward came off on Saturday last. There was not much batward excitement although great exe[?]ns ware put forth in each of the…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, February 13

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 February 1884 · page 5

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4. PRIVATE BUSINESS. The third reading of each of the following measures was agreed to without discussion:--…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday, February 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1884 · page 4

The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30 o'clock p.m. LIMITATION OF ACTIONS FOR TRESPASS BILL. On the motion of Mr. GORDON the Limitation of Actions for Trespass Bill was read the third time, passed, and…

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Suburban and Country Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1884 · page 5

CASINO.—Alderman Cranch has been unanimously elected Muyor for the third time. GLEBE.—Alderman Chapman has been unanimously elected Mayor for the fourth time…

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Municipal Matters

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 February 1884 · page 4

The outlet pipe of No. 8, of the Botany dams that rear the Bunnernong-road, some time since showed signs of falling in, in consequence of the subsidence of the boggy ground on which it had…

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Conference of Municipalities

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 February 1884 · page 6

Newcastle, Tuesday.--The Newcastle Coal Company is to be prosecuted on Wednesday, for not having two connecting shafts for escape purposes, as required by law…

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Trades and Labour Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 February 1884 · page 5
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The Trades and Labour Council held their fortnightly meeting at the Royal Hyde Park Hotel last evening. Mr J. Talbot (vice-president) occupied the chair…

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Suburban and Country Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 February 1884 · page 9

ALBURY.—Alderman Luke Gulson has been elected Mayor for the ensuing municipal year. BATHURST.—Alderman Dr. Spencer has been unanimously elected Mayor of Bathurst for the current municipal…

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Municipal Matters. Paddington

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 February 1884 · page 5

Last night the council of the above borough met at the council chambers for the purpose of electing their mayor for the ensuing year. There were present--Alderman Watson, the retiring mayor,…

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Electiong of Mayor

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 February 1884 · page 2

A MEETING of the Municipal Council was held on Thursday evening for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the current Municipal year. Present— The full Council…

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