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Council & local affairs, 1885

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Trades and Labor Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 November 1885 · page 6

A meeting of the Trades and Labor Council was held at the Swan-with-Two-Necks last night, when Mr. T. Caddy (president) occupied the chair, an the following societies were…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, November 19

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 November 1885 · page 5

The House met at half-past 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, proceeded to Government House and there presented to the Lieutenant-Governor their Address in Reply to his Excellency's…

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Parliament. Legislative Council.thursday.november 19

Evening News · Friday 20 November 1885 · page 3

The business of the Legislative Council on Thurs­day was purely of a formal character. The House met at 3.15 p.m., and proceeded to Government House, and presented the address in reply to the vice-…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Thursday, November 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 November 1885 · page 5

The PRESIDENT took the chair at 22 minutes to 4 o'clock. THE ADDRESS IN REPLY. Mr. THORNTON moved that the House do now proceed To Government House to present the Address to his…

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Municipal. the City Architect.the Sub-committee's Report—mr.sapsford's Suspension Agreed To

Evening News · Friday 20 November 1885 · page 3

At the meeting of the finance committee of the Sydney Municipal Council to-day, the report of the sub committee on the extras in connection with the foundations of the Centennial Hall and certain…

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Municipal Mems

Evening News · Friday 20 November 1885 · page 3

A Waterloo alderman objected to one proposed system of disposing of nightsoil because the stuff might be mistaken for ground coffee! No less than four projects for disposing of nightsoil…

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Municipal Elections. Fitzroy Ward

Evening News · Friday 20 November 1885 · page 5

A meeting of the friends and supporters of Mr.M.Quinlan was held on Thursday night, at Campbell's Hotel, William street. About thirty gentlemen were present.Mr.E.Greville occupied the chair…

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The Municipal Elections. Fitzroy Ward

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 November 1885 · page 11

A meeting of the friends and supporters of Mr. W. M. Quinlan was held at Campbell's Hotel, William-street, last night. There was a large attendance. Mr. E. Grenville occupied the chair. The vote of fitness was proposed by…

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Municipal Councils. Sydney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 November 1885 · page 11

A meeting of the financial committee of the Sydney Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall yesterday. The chair was occupied by the Mayor, and the following aldermen were present: Aldermen Kippax, Jones, J…

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City Municipal Elections. Fitzroy Ward

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 November 1885 · page 7

The supporters of Mr. Matthew Quinlan, one of the candidates for the Fitzroy Ward, held a meeting last evening at Campbell's Hotel, William-street, Mr. Greville in the chair. Mr…

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Sydney Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 November 1885 · page 9

An adjourned meeting of the Finance and Improvement Committee was held yesterday afternoon in the Council Chamber at the Town Hall, under the presidency of the Mayor (Mr. T. Playfair). The following were present:—…

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Picnic to the Mayor

Evening News · Saturday 21 November 1885 · page 4

The picnic to the Mayor of Sydney on Tuesday next will be important in every sense—social, municipal, and political. The list of the committee is the largest and most influential which has been ever…

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Council

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 November 1885 · page 13

The proceedings commenced by an explanation by Mr. Thornton, who represents the Government in the Upper House, as to his acceptance of office, and detailing the constitution of the new Ministry. He…

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City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 November 1885 · page 5

Au adjourned meeting of the finance committee of the City Council was hold yesterday afternoon. Present: The Mayor (Mr. Thos. Playfair), aud Aldermen Beare, Buqkle,…

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Legislative Council

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 November 1885 · page 1112

The Legislative Council Chamber presented a brilliant appearance on Wednesday, on the occasion of hie Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor (Sir Alfred Stephen) reading the speech customary at the opening…

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Ryde Borough Council

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 21 November 1885 · page 3

The usual meeting of the above Council was held on the 13th instant. Present: The Mayor (Mr. Ross) Alds. Watts, Benson, Gallard, Best, Jackson, and Small…

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Correspondence. How Our Aldermen Misspend Our Money. No. Vi. to the Editor

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 21 November 1885 · page 3

SIR,—It may perhaps be opportune to point out how a portion of the money, which has been so uselessly spent was borrowed. as it will beautifully harmonise with the unsystematic…

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A Great Ecclesiastical Council

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 21 November 1885 · page 6

On Sunday, 15th November, 1885, a great council of prelates of the Roman Catholic Church, from all the Australian colonies, from New Zealand, Tasmatia and F[?]ji, held their inaugural meeting at St. Mary's…

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Roman Catholic Plenary Council

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 21 November 1885 · page 8

The first Roman Catholic Plenary Council of Australasia was opened on Saturday, at St. Mary's Cathedral, the Cardinal presiding, and 16 bishops being, present. The…

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Five Dock Borough Council

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 21 November 1885 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of this Council was held on Tuesday, 17th inst. Present: The Mayor (Ald. W. B[?]llerwell). Alds. Sutton, Croker, West, and Baker…

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