Presentation to the Mayor and Mayoress
At the Town Hall, on the 7th instant, the Mayor of Sydney, Mr. Alban, J. Riley, was made the receipient on behalf of himself and of the Mayoress of a very elaborate…
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Council & local affairs, 1887
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Trades and Labour Council
The fortnightly meeting of delegates to the New South Wales Trades and Labour Council was held on Thursday evening. The president, Mr. West, occupied the chair. The following societies were represented:—The…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Another Water Frontage Case. Vigorous Protest From North Shore Aldermen. the Influence of Land Agents in the Lands Department
A deputation from the Borough Council of St. Leonards yesterday waited on the Minister for Lands to protest against the rescission oi the reservation of the 100ft. water frontage…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Action of the Melbourne Trades Council. (By Telegraph.)
MELBOURNE, Friday.--At a meeting of the Trade-hall Council to-night, a resolution was passed that the council could not take any action in connection with protesting against…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Municipal Councils. Granville
The fortnightly meeting of the Granville Borough Council was held on Wednesday evening. The Mayor (Mr. John Nobbs) presided, and there were also present Aldermen Allen, Grimwood, Flower, Ritchie, Unwin,…
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The usual fortnightly meeting of the council was held on September 14. Present:--The Mayor (Alderman Foskett), with Aldermen Dacey, Jesson, Ralph, Harden, Turner, Setchell…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Municipal. Two Mayors of New South Wales. (See portraits on page 603.) BALMAIN
"The country is lyric—the town dramatic. When [?] they make the most perfect musical drama." —[?] MR. WILLIAM MOFFIT BURNS, J.P., Mayor of…
Continued on Trove, page 29 →Municipal Council. Canterbury
The fortnightly meeting of the Canterbury Council was held on Wednesday, the 14th instant. Present—the Mayor, Alderman Quigg, Poole, Thompson, Scotland, and M'Bean. The following letters were dealt with:—Mr., W. G…
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At the council-chambers on Saturday morning Messrs. Robert Oliver Upjohn and Thomas King were nominated for the vacant seat in the council. Only fifteen people were present, and the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Irish Troubles. the Dublin Council Denounce the Government
LONDON, Sunday.--The Dublin City Council have passed a resolution formally protesting against the tyrannical policy of the Government, and denouncing the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Municipal. Kogarah
This council met on September 18. Present: The Mayor (Mr. Edward Hogben, J.P.), and Aldermen Carruthers, M.P., Read, M.D., M'Rea, Treacey, Carroll, Grant, English and Wise…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Hunter's Hill Municipal Council. To the Editor
Sir,—As I observe by your issue of yesterday that my seat in this council is reported as having been by a formal resolution of the council declared vacant from absence without leave, it is due…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Camperdown Council Chambers. Indignation Meeting
A meeting of the ratepapers of Camperdown was held at the local council-chambers yesterday evening, for the purpose of protesting against any appropriation of municipal funds towards a banquet or other demonstration to celebrate…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Municipal Puzzles. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—I have noticed in the papers lately there has been mention made of the asphalt blocks laid in George-street and the testing of same. I cannot agree with the opinion you expressed that the asphalt blocks are more slippery…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Municipal Councils. Macdonaldtown
The Macdonaldtown council met on the 12th instant There were present the Mayor (Mr. G. Ives), with Aldermen Croker, Bryan, Lind, Baldwin, Murray, Fallick, and Goddard. The minutes of the last meeting were read by…
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A number of appeals against valuators' annual and capital value assessment in the now municipality of Carrington were heard before Mr. Mair, P.M. and Messrs. Bolton and Thorn, Js.P.,…
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The PRESIDENT took the chair at 12 o'clock. The following members were present:—The Hons. G. H. Cox, R. Hill, G. A. Lloyd, W. H. Suttor, J. E. Salomons, John Lackey, W. R. Piddington, J. M. Creed,…
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The majority of the matrons and maidens who came to see the opening of Parliament were wise. If they did not have their lamps well supplied with oil and lighted they at least had finished dressing…
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We did not [?] and wrangle in the Legislative Council, when the Governor's speech had been read by him, about adjourning over the afternoon until half-past seven o'clock in the evening. We…
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The PRESIDENT took the chair at 12 o'clock room. The Clerk the proclamation calling Parliament together…
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