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A considerable time was taken in discussing the motion for a Building and Paving Act, in which the question of kerbing and guttering was also debated. Several country representatives argued that…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The session of Municipal Association was resumed in the New Masonic Hall, Castlereaghstreet, yesterday morning, Mr. M. J. Hammond, M.P., one of the vice-presidents, in the chair…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →At the usual fortnightly meeting of this council, held on Tuesday evening, there were present the Mayor (Mr. Guanne), Alderman White, M'Intyre, Johns, Robinson, Harper,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The third session of the Municipal Association of New South Wales was resumed at the Masonic Hall yesterday. The chair was occupied-by Mr. M. J. Hammond, M.L.A., vice-president, and there was a good attendance of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A meeting of the finance committee of the Sydney Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall yesterday. The Mayor occupied the chair, and there was a fair attendance of the [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →The gowns worn at the mayoral festivity, on Wednesday night, when nearly 800 guests responded to the invitation of Mr. Playfair, were distinguished by an elegance of style, a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →At the committee meeting yesterday there were present:--The Mayor (Mr. T. Playfair), Aldermen Kippax, Beare Poole, Hardie, Hart, M'Mahon, Buckle, J. D. Young, Bryen, E…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.80 o'clock. THE IBERIA-NEMESIS COLLISION. Mr. DALLEY, in answer to Mr. DARLEY, said that no inquiry had been deemed necessary…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A meeting of the finance committee of the City Council was held in the Town Hall on Thursday afternoon. There were present the Mayor and Aldermen Hart macMahon. Buckle, Meeks, Bryen,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. THE IBERIA-NEMESIS COLLISION…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mr. DALLEY, in reply to Mr. Barley, Said that the Marine Board, in view of all the circumstances, had considered an inquiry unnecessary with respect to the Iberia- Nemesis collision on March 3 last…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →To-day Mr. Hutchinson, M.L.A.., introduced deputation to the Colonial Secretary from the Municipal Conference. The deputation was a very large one, and included Messrs. W. J. Trickett, Melville…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Sir,—In your report of the vice-president's address to the representatives he is made to say of the Municipal Gas Act that "its effectiveness has been especially tested in the Borough of Bathurst, where…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →On Wednesday evening the Mayor of Sydney (Mr. Thomas Playfair) gave a grand ball in the Town Hall. A very large and brilliant company atteaded in response to his Worship's genial invitation, and…
Continued on Trove, page 41 →The fortnightly meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Granville was held on Wednesday evening last in the School of Arts, Good-street. Present:—The Mayor…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →An ordinary meeting of the above was held last week. There were present: His Worship the Mayor (Mr. John Young) Aldermen Moore, Hearn, Neal, Whiting,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →SIR,—"Whilst upon the subject of botched up contracts, and the way in which our aldermen uselessly spend our money I would draw public attention to one of the most glaring…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →THE fortnightly meeting of the Liverpool Borough Council was held on Tuesday evening last in the Council Chambers, Town Hall. The Mayor (Alderman Ashcroft) presided, and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →IN the Legislative Council on Wednesday most of the sitting was taken up by a discussion on several matters brought forward under cover of a motion for adjournment. This motion was moved by Mr. Creed with the…
Continued on Trove, page 748 →Pursuant to last week's adjournment, the Council met this afternoon, and in reply to questions it was stated that no written rule or regulations as to the admission, classification, and promotion of officers…
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