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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1885

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Municipal Meetings. Newtown

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 June 1885 · page 8

Ignoring the holiday, this council met on Tuesday, when there were present. -- The Mayor, Aldermen Whately, Peirce, Goodsell and Boots, Correspondence was dealt with from the Borough…

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Granville. Municipal Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 27 June 1885 · page 8

THE ordinary fortnightly meeting of the. Council of the Borough of Granville was held in the School of Arts on Wednesday evening. Present:—The Mayor (Alderman Nobbs), and…

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The Mayor of Melbourne Writes

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 27 June 1885 · page 10

The Colonial Secretary received on Saturday a letter from Mr. Godfrey Downs Carter Mayor of Melbourne, to the effect that on the departure of the New South Wales Contingent for the Soudan he…

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Red[?]ern Borough Council

Evening News · Saturday 27 June 1885 · page 4

A meeting of the Redfern Council was held on Friday night, when there were present the Mayor (Mr. G. W. Lander) And Aldermen Stanley, Andrews, Graham, M'Lachian, Berry, Williamson, Hume…

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Latest Cable Intelligence. Colonial Council of Advice

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 27 June 1885 · page 10

London, June 17.—Sia W. C. P. Robinson, Governor of South. Australia, has published un article in the PALL MALL GAZETTE, in which, he opposes Earl Grey's scheme for the formation of a Colonial Council of Advice…

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Ryde Borough Council

Evening News · Monday 29 June 1885 · page 6

A meeting of the Ryde Council was held on Friday, when there were present the Mayor, and Aldermen Galird, Forsyth, Benson, Beet, Small, and Jackson. Accounts amounting to £49 were passed…

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Municipal Meetings. Ryde

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 June 1885 · page 6

This council met on Friday, Present -- The Major, Aldermen Gallard, Forsyth, Bensan, Best, Small, and Jackson, The finance committee ordered payment of accounts amounting to £24…

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Agricultural Council. MELBOURNE

Evening News · Tuesday 30 June 1885 · page 4

The elections for the council to administer the agricultural colleges took place yesterday. The colony was divided into five provinces, and the elections resulted as follow:—Northern Province…

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The Petersham Borough Council and the "Corners." To the Editor

Evening News · Tuesday 30 June 1885 · page 3

Sir,—Kindly permit me space in your columns for a few lines in reply to Mr. W. Pratt's letter in your issue of 26th. instant, as I cannot in justice to my brother aldermen and myself allow the same to pass…

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Parramatta Borough Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 1 July 1885 · page 2

THE following is the business paper for today’s meeting of the Parramatta Borough Council:— REPORTS TO RECEIVE…

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Municipal Meetings. Leichhardt

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 July 1885 · page 8

At the ordinary meeting of this council on Monday, there were present the Mayor and all the aldermen. Letters were dealt with from T. Winkle, forwarding rates, and drawing attention…

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Burwood Borough Council

Evening News · Thursday 2 July 1885 · page 3

A meeting of the Burwood Council was held on Wednesday night, when there were, present the Major (Mr. E. Sanders), and Alderman Keen, Meares, Wilshire, Brown, Hall, and O'Connell. The…

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Municipal Meetings. Camperdown

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 July 1885 · page 6

This council met on Tuesday night, when there were present the Mayor, Aldermen Thompson, Burcher, Cahill, Morgan, Jentech, Laikin, and Sparkes. Correspondence was dealt with--from…

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The Waterloo Council. Some Serious Allegations. Alderman Anderson Hits Out

Evening News · Friday 3 July 1885 · page 3

In the Waterloo Council last night Alderman Anderson moved that a return of all moneys received and paid by the inspector of nuisances be laid on the table. He could see no reason why…

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Miss Mayor's Benefit

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 July 1885 · page 8

To-night Miss Annie Mayor takes her benefit at the Theatre Royal, when the "Silver King" will be performed for the last time for many a long day. The beneficiare herself leaves for…

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City Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 July 1885 · page 8
Also in The Daily Telegraph

A meeting of the committee of the City Council was held at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon. There were present his Worship the Mayor, Alderman O'Connor, J. D. Young, Kippax, Hardie, Harris, Bryen, Buckle, Burdekin,…

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Trades and Labour Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 July 1885 · page 8
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The Trades and Labour Council held their fortnightly meeting at the Swan with Two Necks Hotel, George and Park Streets, last evening, Mr T. Caddy, president, occupying the chair. The…

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City Council. the Finance Committee

Evening News · Friday 3 July 1885 · page 3

A meeting Of the finance committee of the Sydney Municipal Council was held on Thursday afternoon. There were present the Mayor, and Aldermen O'Connor, J.D. Young, Kippax, Hardie (ex-Mayor), Harris…

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