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Council & local affairs, 1889

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Alderman Burns' Meetings

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1889 · page 4

Alderman Burns held two meetings on Thursday evening, one at the Callan Part Hotel and another at Priestly's Hotel, Evans-street; at the latter Mr. H. Mosely took the…

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Election of Mayor by the Ratepayers

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1889 · page 4

THIS is a question that is awakening a considerable amount of interest in some of our municipal councils, and it is one which is worthy of some attention. In…

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Leichhardt Council

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1889 · page 6

The ordinary meeting of this council was held on Monday night, there being present—The Mayor(Ald S. Smith, M.P.) Aldermen Moore, Winkle, Cook. Neal, Rodwell, M'Credie…

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The Federal Council

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 9 February 1889 · page 45
Also in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser, The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser

On January 31, the address in reply to the Governor's speech at the opening of the Federal Council was presented to his Excellency at Government House, Hobart. Mr. Kingston moved for the…

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Balmain Borough Council

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1889 · page 5

The usual meeting of this Council was held on Tuesday evening last in the Council Chambers. There were present—Aldermen E. H. Buchanan (Mayor) Easton, Wheeler…

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Privy Council Appeal Case. London, Feb. 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 February 1889 · page 11

In the Privy Council appeal case, Reid versus Garrett, arising out of the administration of the Land Act in New South Wales, it is considered that judgment…

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Municipal Contests

Evening News · Saturday 9 February 1889 · page 6

FORBES. Mr. Wm. Thomas, J.P., has been elected Mayor of Forbes for the current year. At the special meeting of Manly Council, held ou Thursday evening, Alderman J. Cameron,…

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The Municipal Elections

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1889 · page 4

LAST Saturday the residents of this electorate were called upon to decide upon their representatives in the Parliament; to day they are asked to choose from candidates…

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Leichhardt Municipal Election. Mr. Rodwell's Meeting

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1889 · page 4

Mr. J. Rodwell held a meeting from the balcony of Mr. Curley's, Catherine-street, on Saturday night last. Mr. H. Chase in the chair. The chairman in introducing…

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Balmain Municipal Elections. South-east Ward. Mr. J. A. Brodie's Meeting

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1889 · page 4

On Monday evening Mr. Brodie addressed a very well attended meeting at the Commercial Hotel, Darling-street east. Captain McClemens occupied the chair, and…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 February 1889 · page 8
Also in The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate

The following municipal elections have taken place:— BATHUHST.—The municipal elections to-day r[?]led as follows:—East Ward, P. V. Ryan: West Ward, John Boyd; North Ward, Joseph Mills; South Ward,…

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Municipal

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1889 · page 272
Also in The Daily Telegraph

The municipal elections which have been proceeding in the country districts this week, have been overshadowed by the political contests. Even in ordinary times the interest taken in municipal…

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Municipal Elections. Bathurst, This Day

The Australian Star · Saturday 9 February 1889 · page 8

The election for aldermen took place yesterday. There was a good deal of excitement, each ward being contested. In the North Ward Mr. J. Mills defeated Mr…

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MUNICIPAL. Gleanings

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 9 February 1889 · page 19

The bylaws passed by the Glebe Council to provide for the proper drainage of houses have been gazetted. A bylaw passed by the Balmain Council to…

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Trades and Labor Council

Evening News · Monday 11 February 1889 · page 8

The usual fortnightly meeting of this council was held on Thursday evening in the Trades Hall. The chair was occupied by the vice-president, Mr. P. J. Brennan…

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Municipal Nominations and Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 February 1889 · page 5

The following are the results of additional municipal nominations and elections:— ALBURY.—The following aldermen were elected:— Arthur Phillips, Thomas H. Griffith, Cenrad Ten…

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