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Council & local affairs, 1885

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Ryde. Municipal Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 10 October 1885 · page 3

THE regular fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held in the Council Chambers on Friday last, the 2nd inst. Present: The Mayor (Mr. J. Ross), and Aldermen Herring,…

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The Glebe. Alderman Meeks at Glebe Point

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 October 1885 · page 10

Alderman John Meeks, one of the candidates for the representation of the Globe in the Legislative Assembly, addressed two meetings of the electors last night, and at each was very well received. At half-past 7 he eddressed about 400…

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Fashions at the Mayor's Ball

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 10 October 1885 · page 780

The tradition as to the handsome toilettes seen at the entertainments given by the Chief Magistrate of the city was fully supported by the gowns worn at the Mayor's ball on 30th ultimo. The Mayoress chose black velvet bodice and…

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Ladies Page. Gipsy's Notes. Mayor's Ball

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 10 October 1885 · page 30

Very Brilliant was the Town Hall on Wednesday 30th, with trimmings of blue and red, festooned with foliage on a white gronnd, and very crowded with guests of the Mayor and Mayoress, decked in all the…

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Parramatta Borough Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 10 October 1885 · page 3

THE regular fortnightly meeting of the Parramatta Borough .Council was held on Wednesday afternoon last. Present: His Worship the Mayor, and Aldermen Byrnes…

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Trades' and Labor Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 October 1885 · page 7

The ordinary meeting of the Trades' and Labor Council of New South Wales was hold at the Swan-with-Two-Necks Hotel, George and Park streets, on Thursday evening, when there…

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The Council of Trent

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 10 October 1885 · page 4

On the 2nd of June, 1536, Pope Paul III. issued a bull, summoning a general council of the church, to be held at Mantua, in the May following. The…

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Balmain Borough Council. Tuesday, October 6Th

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 10 October 1885 · page 2

Present:—The Mayor (Mr J. Garrard, M.L.A.), Aldermen Hancock, Looke, Punch, Briggs, Clubb, Kenniff, Cameron, Burns, Buchanan, and MeDonald…

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Municipality of Prospect and Sherwood

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 10 October 1885 · page 3

THE monthly meeting of the Council of the municipality of Prospect and Sherwood was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday. There were present:—The Mayor…

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Deputations. Aid and Promises to Municipalities

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 10 October 1885 · page 12

Mr.Hutchinson, M.L.A., on the 2nd introduced a deputation to the Colonial Secretary from the Municipal Conference. The deputation was a very large one, and included Messrs. W. J, Trickett. Melville…

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Alderman S. E. Lees at Smart's Hotel

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 October 1885 · page 5

A meeting of the electors of East Sydney was held opposite Smart's Hotel, Pitt-street. on Saturday evening, for the purpose of hearing Mr. Alderman Lees express his views from the balcony. There was a large attendance…

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Newcastle Wharf Laborers Meeting of Maritime Labor Council

Evening News · Monday 12 October 1885 · page 8

A meeting of the Maritime Labor Council was held in the rooms of the Council. Royal Arcade, on Friday evening, for the purpose of considering what steps it would be advisable to take with respect to the…

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Municipal Meetings. Victoria

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 12 October 1885 · page 9

The adjourned meeting of the Borough Council of Victoria was held in the Council-chambers, Blue's Point, on Wednesday evening. Present, the Mayor (Mr. M'Mahon), and Aldermen Cliff,…

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Alderman Lees at the Burton Hotel

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 October 1885 · page 6

Alderman S. E. Lees, a candidate for the electorate of East Sydney, addressed a small number of the electors who were brave enough to face the inclement weather last evening, at…

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Alderman Buchanan

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Wednesday 14 October 1885 · page 2

Alderman Buchanan addressed a large and influential meeting at Miller's Coffee Palace Hotel on Saturday evening last. Mr J. Gray presided, and introduced the…

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Parramatta Election. ALDERMAN W. J. FERRIS

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 14 October 1885 · page 2

ALDERMAN W. J. FERRIS, who is opposing Mr. Hugh Taylor in his candidature for Parramatta, held his first meeting at the White Hart Hotel, Parramatta North, on Friday…

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Granville. Municipal Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 14 October 1885 · page 3

The following is the business paper for the meeting of the Granville Council to be held this evening:— NOTICES OF MOTION…

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Sydney Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 October 1885 · page 12

A meeting of the Sydney Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall yesterday. The chair was occupied by the Mayor, and there was a fair attendance of aldermen. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and…

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Canterbury Council

Evening News · Thursday 15 October 1885 · page 4

A meeting of the Canterbury Council was held on Wednesday night, when there were present the Mayor (Mr. B. Taylor), and Aldermen Slocombe, Davis, Scott, and Quigg. Messrs. Hudson Brothers,…

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City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 October 1885 · page 6

The City Council met yesterday, when there were present the Mayor, Aldermen Kippax, Hardic, Moore, J. Young, Palmer, Dean, Meeks, MacMahon, Bryen, Poole, Beare, Parker,…

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