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Council & local affairs, 1887

1,840 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 92

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

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 5 February 1887 · page 13

In consequence of the Parliamentary elections very little interest appears to have been taken in the nominations for the municipal elections on Tuesday last. In a large number of…

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Municipal

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 February 1887 · page 7

It is reported that the residents in the disputed area of land at West Botany, who will now have to pay rates in consequence of its being annexed to West Botany municipality,…

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Municipal

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 February 1887 · page 4

The Camperdown Council invite tenders fol a loan of £3,000. The new council-chambers at Prospect and Sherwood were formally opened on Saturday…

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All Saints’ Parochial Council. to the Editor of the Cumberland Mercury

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 9 February 1887 · page 5

SIR,—The Parochial Council, whose formation I hail with a great deal of satisfaction, has done a little in sweeping out of All Saints Church some of the very objectionable…

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Municipal

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 February 1887 · page 6

A portion of Henrietta-street, Doable Bay and Woollahra, is closed to vehicular traffic temporarily. The Redfern Council give final notice that all…

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Municipal Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 February 1887 · page 6

The following have been elected Mayors aldermen or auditors for the undermentioned municipalities MACDONALDTOWN. -- Alderman Andrew…

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Proposed Municipality at Botany

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 February 1887 · page 6

A deputation from Botany was yesterday morning introduced by Mr. W. Stephen, M.P., to the Minister for Public Works, whom they interviewed in connection with the proposed…

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The Municipal Elections. PARRAMATTA

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 9 February 1887 · page 7

THE official declaration of the poll taken on Friday last for the vacancies in the Borough Council of Parramatta, caused by the retirement in rotation of Aldermen Smith, Ashby and…

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The Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 February 1887 · page 10

We have received the following additional particulars of the municipal elections for the present year now being held In the different municipalities of the colony, reported up to date:—…

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Scene at the Leichhardt Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 February 1887 · page 3

The special meeting of this council, held last night, for the election of Mayor for the ensuing municipal year was the scene of a good deal of disorder and decided bad temper. There were…

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The Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 February 1887 · page 5

We have received the following additional particulars of the municipal elections for the present year now being held in the different municipalities of the colony, reported up to date:—…

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Municipal Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 February 1887 · page 3

The following have been elected Mayors, aldermen or auditors for the undermentioned municipalities :-- FIVE DOCK.--As Mayor and alderman for…

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Municipal

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 February 1887 · page 3

The newly-elected Mayor of Marrickville Alderman Graham, has appointed Wednesday night from 8 to 9 for the purpose of meeting ratepayers who may wish to see him…

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City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 February 1887 · page 2

A general committee meeting of the City Council was held yesterday afternoon. In the absence of the Mayor, Alderman Chapman presided. There were also present:-- Aldermen…

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Trades and Labour Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 February 1887 · page 5

A meeting of the Trades and Labour Council was held at their rooms, Park-street, last evening, Mr. J. V. Wiley presiding. Delegates were present from the following organisations:—Operative Boot Trade, Eskbank…

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Trades and Labor Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 February 1887 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the Trade and Labor Council was held at the Swan- with- Two Necks Hotel last evening, Mr. J. E. West, vice- president of the council, occupied the chair,…

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Municipal Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 February 1887 · page 2

The following have been elected mayor, aldermen, or auditors for the undermentioned municipalities :-- DARLINGTON. --Alderman J. H. Beale has…

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Municipal

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 February 1887 · page 2

The following motion was rescinded at a recent council meeting:-- " That this council place upon record its dissent from the ruling of the [then] Mayor at its ordinary meeting of…

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The Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 February 1887 · page 5

We have received the following additional particulars of the municipal elections for the present year now being held in the different municipalities of the colony, reported up to date:—…

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Balmain Municipal Council. Election of Mayor

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1887 · page 2

The meeting for the election of the presiding officer of this Council for the ensuing year was held on Tuesday night last. There were present—the Mayor (Captain…

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