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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1886

2,242 stories in Sydney's papers · page 25 of 113

Municipal Meetings. Paddington

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 March 1886 · page 6

This council met last night, when there were present:--The Mayor (Alderman Hollmrich) Aldermen M'Intyre, Donaldson, White, Scott, M'Namee, Robinson, Campbell, Harper, Kirby,…

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A Mayor's Powers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 March 1886 · page 6

A point raised by an alderman of the Waverley Council has led to a legal opinion being given upon the question of a Mayor's powers. A special meeting of the council, held on the 16th Feb[?]uar, was…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday, March 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 March 1886 · page 7

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PRINTING COMMITTEE. Mr. PIDDINGTON brought up the report of the printing committee, and it was ordered that it be printed…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, March 3. The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Ministerial Announcement

Evening News · Thursday 4 March 1886 · page 6

Mr. DARLEY, on behalf of Sir Patrick Jennings, announced the formation, of the new Ministry, and, by leave of the Council, gave notice to move, at the rising of the Council, an adjournment until the 24th. inst…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, March 3, 1886. The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30 p.m. the New Government

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 March 1886 · page 6

Mr. DARLEY said: At the request of Sir Patrick Jennings, who had asked him to make an announcement, he had to inform the Chamber that Sir Patrick Jennings had…

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Municipal. Borough Councils

Evening News · Thursday 4 March 1886 · page 3

CANTERBURY.—A meeting of this council was held on Wednesday night, when there were present the Mayor (Mr. J. Slocombe), and Aldermen Taylor, Davies, Quigg, M'Bean. The council clerk of Marrickville forwarded an invitation…

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Municipal Treasurers. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 March 1886 · page 6

Sir,—Since my letter to you on the above subject, as published in your issue of the 22nd ultimo, I notice that in some municipalities the appointment of an alderman as treasurer has been made…

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Municipal Councils. Manly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 March 1886 · page 6

The Manly Council hold its regular meeting on Thursday evening last. Present:—The Mayor (Alderman C. R. Austin), Aldermen Smithers, Weekes, Griffin, and Bailey. An application from the Lands Department for a plan…

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Municipal Meetings. East St. Leonards

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 March 1886 · page 7

At the fortnightly meeting of this council held on Tuesday evening, there were present:-- The Mayor (Mr. G. Ranken), Aldermen Rodick, Waterhouse, Wilson, Vernon, C…

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City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 March 1886 · page 3

A meeting of the finance committee of the City Council was held yesterday, when there were present:--The Mayor (Alderman J. Young), Aldermen Kippax, J. Poole, C. Moore, Meeks,…

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Singleton Borough Council. SINGLETON

Evening News · Friday 5 March 1886 · page 6

Alderman Quinn's motion that the positions of council clerk, maintenance overseer, and inspector of, nuisances at Singleton be held by one person, at a salary of £200 a vear, was discussed on…

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Municipal. Borough Councils

Evening News · Friday 5 March 1886 · page 3

WEST BOTANY.—A meeting of the "West Botany Council was held on Thursday night, when there were present the Mayor (Mr. W. G. Judd), and Aldermen Behag, Bowmer, Jeeves. Godfrey and Curtis. Alderman Bowmer presented…

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Bega Municipal Election. BEGA, Friday, March 5

Evening News · Friday 5 March 1886 · page 5

The election of an alderman to fill the extraordinary vacancy in the municipal council was held on Thursday. T. Rawlinson polled 343 votes, and W. H. Braine 146 votes. There were eight informal votes…

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Municipal Councils. Sydney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 March 1886 · page 4

A meeting of the finance committee of the Sydney Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall yesterday. The chair was occupied by the Mayor, and there was a large attendance of aldermen…

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Kogarah Municipal Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 March 1886 · page 4

The first election of aldermen for the new municipal district of Kogarah took place on Wednesday, the polling places being at Bevaer's Hotel, Kogarah, and West's Paddock, Hurstville. There was a good attendance of voters,…

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Municipal Meetings. Alexandria

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 March 1886 · page 6

At the meeting of this council, held on Wednesday evening, there were present:--The Mayor (Alderman Jesson), with Aldermen Turner, Halverson, Harden, Evans, Foskett, Setchell,…

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Banquet to Alderman Hancock

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 6 March 1886 · page 2

The abovenamed gentleman is not to be allowed to depart on his holiday tour to the old country without a just recognition of the many services he has rendered this…

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A Mayor's Powers

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 6 March 1886 · page 485

A point raised by an alderman of the Waverley Council has led to a legal opinion being given upon the question of a Mayor's powers. A special meeting of the council, held on the 16th February, was…

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Liverpool. Municipal Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 6 March 1886 · page 3

THE regular fortnightly meeting of the Liverpool Council was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening last. Present: The Mayor (Mr. W. Smith), and Aldermen…

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Granville. Municipal Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 6 March 1886 · page 4

THE ordinary' fortnightly meeting of the Council of the municipality of Granville was held in the School of Arts on Wednesday evening last. Present The Mayor (Alderman H…

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