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Council & local affairs, 1887

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Government Representative in the Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 March 1887 · page 4

It is currently reported that the post of representative of the Government in the Legislative Council has been offered to Mr. Julian E. Salomons, Q.C. Mr. Salomons is not…

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Catholic. the Mayor and Mayoress at St. Vincent's Hospital. the New Wing

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 5 March 1887 · page 15

ST. Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst, conducted by the Sisters of Charity, was on Wednesday afternoon officially visited by the Mayor, Mr. A. J. Riley, who was accopanied by the Mayoress…

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Municipal

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 March 1887 · page 6

The following is a verbatim copy of a letter received by a suburban council:--" To his worship and alderman of --. I now to you fore a reconsideration to grant permission to…

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Municipal Assessors, Etc

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1887 · page 4

THE way in which municipal assessment is made in many Boroughs And Districts is exceedingly unsatisfactory, and the probable reason why…

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Municipal. Prospect and Sherwood

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1887 · page 3

THE monthly meeting of the Prospect and Sherwood Municipal Council was held on Tuesday afternoon. Present : The Mayor,-and: Aldermen Joseph Booth, Hellier, Elliott, Jones'…

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Municipal News. "The country is lyric—the town dramatic. When mingled, they make the most perfect musical drama." —Kavanagh. "Dummying."

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 5 March 1887 · page 14

In connnection with municipal elections there ia one scandalous practice which should be stopped at once; and that is the nomination of "dummies" in order to puzzle the ratepayers,…

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Aquatics. the Mayor's Cup

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 March 1887 · page 5

The final race for the above cup took place on Saturday, the conditions of presentation being as follows:—to be sailed for until won twice by the same boat. Asteroid held the race in hand the whole course, weathering,…

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News by Telegraph. the Wickham Council Trouble

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 March 1887 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Sunday.--The Government have agreed to sanction a loan of £2000 to the Wickham Council to relieve its financial embarrassments…

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Municipal

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 March 1887 · page 7

The Leichhart Council notify that plans and sections showing the proposed permanent levels of James-street (Helsarmel Estate) and lane between Young and Albion streets are open for…

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Municipal Councils. Granville

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 March 1887 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Granville Borough Council was held on Wednesday evening. Present: The Mayor (Mr. John Nobbs) and Aldermen Scarborough, Houison, Marshall, Fowster, Allon, Unwin, and…

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Municipal

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 March 1887 · page 6

The bridge over A'Beckett's Creek, Granville, is closed to the public during repairs. Traffic will be by way of the bridge at Harris street until further notice…

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Legislative Council

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 March 1887 · page 5

The President took the chair at 12 o'clock, when there was a moderately full House and a large number of ladies present. The Clerk of Parliaments (Mr…

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Legislative Council. Tuesday, March 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 March 1887 · page 5

The PRESIDENT took the chair at 12 o'olook. The Clerk rend the proclamation issued by the authority his Excellency the Governor convening Parliament for the despatch of business…

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Sydney Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 March 1887 · page 7

The quarterly meeting in connection with the Municipal Council of Sydney wes held at the Town Hall yesterday at noon. His worship the Mayor (Alderman A. J. Riley) occupied the chair. There were present Aldermen Dean,…

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The Mayor's Quarterly Luncheon

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 March 1887 · page 4

The first quarterly luncheon given by the present Mayor (Alderman Riley) was attended yesterday by a large and representative gathering. The vestibule of the town-hall was…

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Legislative Council. Wednesday, March 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 March 1887 · page 5
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The PRESIDENT took the chair at seven minutes to 12 o'clock. MEMBERS SWORN. The Clerk of Parliaments read the commission…

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An Alderman Ousted From Office

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 March 1887 · page 4

Yesterday the Full Court concluded the hearing of an application made on behalf of ex-Alderman Charles Moore to oust Mr. C. E. Jeanneret, M.P., from the office of alderman…

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Legislative Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 March 1887 · page 4

The Legislative Council met shortly after 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, and at once proceeded to Government House and presented to Lord Carrington their Address in Reply to his…

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City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 March 1887 · page 2

The quarterly meeting of the City Council was held on Wednesday. There were present the Mayor (Alderman A. J. Riley), Aldermen Palmer, Backle, Bryen, Playfair, Dean, Meeks,…

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