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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1889

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The Federal Council

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 168
Also in Australian Town and Country Journal

On his way to Hobart to take part in the Federal Council, Sir Samuel Griffith was one of the guests at Sir James MacBain's last Exhibition luncheon and naturally spoke on the subject of federation…

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Trades and Labour Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 13

The fortnightly meeting of the Trades and Labour Council was held on Thursday evening at the Trades Hall, Goulburn-street, Mr. J. R. Talbot in the chair. The following societies were represented:—Ironmoulders,…

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Adjourned Meeting of the Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 8

The adjourned special meeting of the Parramatta Borough Council to consider Alderman Taylor's resolution to connect with the Nep[?] was held on Monday evening. Present: The…

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The Federal Council. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Friday.--Messrs. Gilles and Deakin, the Victorian representatives to the federal Council, sailed by the steamer Pateena for Launceston to-day. Messrs. Playford and…

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The Vice-president of the Council

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 13

Mr. John Lackey, M.L.C, who holds the position of vice-president of the Exeoutive Council (without a portfolio), is one of the best known of our public men. He was born in Sydney in October 1830, and has…

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Trades and Labor News. Trades and Labor Council

The Australian Star · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 12

The Executive Committee of the Trades and Labor Council held a meeting on Tuesday night at the Trades Hall. Mr. J. R. Talbot presided, and there were present:…

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The Municipal Loan of Orange. London, Jan. 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 11

The Orange (N.S.W.) municipal loan has not been taken up. Tenders for only £10,000 were offered…

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Municipal Notes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 14

At the adjourned meeting of the Revision Court of the Prospect and Sherwood Council, held on Thursday, the Mayor refused to treat Alderman M'Manis as an alderman, on the grounds that he had been one of…

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Municipal Association of New South Wales

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 184

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Municipal Association of New South Wales was held on Monday afternoon at the Town Hall. There were present Aldermen Graham (in the chair), Colls, Jesson,…

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The Orange Municipal Loan. London, January 24

The Australian Star · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 5

The amount subscribed for the Orange Municipal Loan of £25,000, at 4½ per cent, was only £10,000…

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Municipal Matters. Balmain

The Australian Star · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 12

Notwithstanding the excitement over the election, a fairly full muster of the local civic gods assembled in solemn conclave on Tuesday night, under the…

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Municipal. the Coming Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 14

In compliance with a requisition from about 150 ratepayers, Mr. E. V. C. Broughton has consented to allow himself to be nominated for the North Ashfield Borough…

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MUNICIPAL. Gleanings

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 28

The Randwick Borough Council has decided to carry out certain improvements on the reserve at Coogee. The Canterbury Borough Council has…

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Municipal Mems

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 6

The revision court for the municipality of Prospect and Sherwood, held on Monday night last, was characterised by some disorderly scenes. When Alderman McManis took his…

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Privy Council Appeal

Evening News · Monday 28 January 1889 · page 5

LONDON, January 27.-In the Privy Council appeal case, Cooper versus Stuart, judgment has been reserved. The Court is apparently favorable to Stuart…

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Trades and Labor Council

Evening News · Monday 28 January 1889 · page 6

A meeting of the above council vas held on Thursday evening at the rendezvous of the various factions which is located (temporarily) at the corner of Liverpool and Dixon streets Mr.J…

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Privy Council Appeal Case. London, Jan. 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 January 1889 · page 7

In the Privy Council appeal case, Cooper Versus Stuart, judgment has been reserved. The Court is apparently favourable to Stuart…

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The Federal Council. Arrival of the Delegates in Hobart. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Special Reporter.) Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 January 1889 · page 7

The delegates to the Federal Council arrived in Launceston on Saturday and were welcomed by Mr. Clarke, Attorney-General, and Mr. Adye Douglas. They were entertained at dinner, and subsequently…

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Municipal Contests. MANLY

Evening News · Monday 28 January 1889 · page 3

A largo and influential meeting of supporters of Mr. W. G. Anslow, one of the candidates for the three vacancies in the council, took place on Thursday in Adrians's Hotel, Mr. Alfred Holder…

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