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Sydney · Council & local affairs
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On Saturday night a remarkable scene occurred in the Town Hall. A few weeks ago an election for Mayor for the Borough of Hudgee took place, which resulted in a tie. Mr. Wilton, the retiring Mayor,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The fifth session of the 11th Parliament, under responsible Government, was opened at noon to-day with all the pomp and ceremony usual on each occasions. Long before the hour appointed for the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →At the Town Hall, yesterday afternoon, the usual monthly committee meeting in connection with the Municipal Association of New South Wales took place. Present—Mr. Hutchinson, M.L.A., vice-president, in the chair; Mr. J. F. Smith…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →The usual monthly meeting of the committee of the Municipal Association of New South Wale was held at the Town-hall yesterday afternoon 3 o'clock. There were present: 'The Mayor of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Legislative Council Chamber was graced by the presence of an unusually large attendance of ladies, whose costumes were more noticeable for variety than for brilliance. Amongst the visitors to the President's gallery were the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →LONDON, March 17.—Lord Derby has expressed doubts as to whether the establishment of an Imperial Federal Council would be possible…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Lord Derby has expressed doubts as to whether the establishment of an Imperial Federal Council would be possible…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The President took the chair at noon yesterday, and read the Governor's proclamation calling Parliament together. OPENING CEREMONY…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.80 p.m. REPORTS.&c. He reported that his Excellency had assented to the Appropriation Bill for 1854. He also reported the receipt of dispatches and other documents…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The following letter has been received by the suburban municipalities:—"Department of Public Works, March 10, 1885. Sir,—An alteration in the mode of framing the roads and bridges estimates…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The usual fortnightly meeting of the council was held on Monday night. There were present: The Mayor (Mr W. Shaw), Aldermen M'Coy, Allum, Moyse, Graham, Devanport, Chisholm, Farr. A…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →FORBES, Wednesday.--After the usual found business of the Municipal Council last night, Alderman Flint brought forward a motion to the effect that the council express their hearty…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The President took the chair at the usual hour yesterday afternoon. QUESTIONS . The Attorney-General replied to a question put by…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →At the usual meeting of the Marrickville Council on Monday, the Mayer read a letter from the hon secretaries of the Patriotic Fund asking that a branch of the fund might be formed at…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. QUESTIONS. Mr. DALLEY, in reply to Mr. Thornton, stated that the claim sent in by the Bank of New South Wales amounted…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The President took the chair at half-psat 4 o'clock. THE SOUDAN EXPEDITION. The adjourned debate on the Address in reply to…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →In reply to Mr. Thornton, Mr. DALLEY said that the Bank of New South Wales claims £2,111,962 8s 7d. £750,000 are held by the bank in London, and £550,000 in Sydney. the amount due is £311,962…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Legislative Council, by an almost unanimous vote, has given is sanction to the Soudan expedition. Its voice is not the voice of the colony, but it is not an unrepresentative voice…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The President took the chair yesterday afternoon at 4.10 p.m. ADDRESS IN REPLY. The address in reply to his Excellency's speech…
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