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Council & local affairs, 1889

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COUNTRY. The New Lambton Municipality

The Australian Star · Monday 4 March 1889 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, This Day.--In the first election of aldermen for New Lambton the nine successful candidates were:--T. Croudace, F. Williams, J. Dean, J. W…

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Municipal

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 4 March 1889 · page 3

A complimentary picnic will shortly be tendered to Alderman T. M. Williamson (ex-Mayor of Redfern). The Alexandria Council have voted their Mayor…

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Presentation to Alderman Lees

The Australian Star · Tuesday 5 March 1889 · page 3

A PRESENTATION was made to Alderman Lees, M.L.A., by the executive committee connected with the recent aldermanic elections in Macquarie Ward, at Fahy's Hotel,…

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Presentation to Alderman S. E. Lees, M.P.

Evening News · Tuesday 5 March 1889 · page 3

On Monday evening the executive committee who worked at the recent municipal elections for the return of Alderman Lees as the representative for the Macquarie Ward met at Fahy's Hotel…

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A Council in Difficulties

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 5 March 1889 · page 5

BATHURST, Monday. -- The statement of probable receipts and expenditure of the borough council for the ensuing municipal year shows that only. £340 is available to pay for works…

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Appointments to the Council. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 5 March 1889 · page 2

Sir, -- There seems to be some fascination about Mr. Sutter which not only led to his being called to the Ministry, though not in Parliament, but which actually makes those…

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Municipal Councils. REDFERN

Evening News · Tuesday 5 March 1889 · page 7

The usual fortnightly meeting of this council was held on Thursday evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Crowe), and Aldermen Sutton, Smith, Howe, Lander, Coyle, Lee, Butterfield,…

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Municipal Matters. Hunter's Hill

The Australian Star · Tuesday 5 March 1889 · page 3

A regular meeting of the Hunter's Hill Council was held on Monday evening, the Mayor, Mr. Weeks, being in the chair. A deal of correspondence was read,…

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Municipal

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 5 March 1889 · page 7

A letter was received from Mr. C. C. Bullock at the last Concord Council meeting, suggesting that as there was the requisite number of residents, steps be taken to have the municipality…

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Executive Council

Evening News · Wednesday 6 March 1889 · page 6

At Tuesday's meetang of the Executive Council, Dr. Manning was appointed to the position of medical adviser to the Government in the place of Dr. MacLaurin, who has been appointed to a seat…

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News by Telegraph. New South Wales News. A Borough Council in Difficulties

Evening News · Wednesday 6 March 1889 · page 6

BATHURST, Tuesday.—-The statement of probable receipts and expenditure of the borough council for the ensuing municipal year shows that only £340 is available to pay for works already…

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Municipal Retrenchment. Saving of £190 Per Week

Evening News · Wednesday 6 March 1889 · page 8

In connection with the retrenchments which it has been deemed desirable should be made in the corporation expenditure, notices of dismissal have been received by thirty of the sewerage…

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A Peculiar Slander Case. the Recent Municipal Elections. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 6 March 1889 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Tuesday. -- At the District Court to-day, a widow named Margaret Mary Morney sought to recover £200 from Thomas Brooks, marine surveyor, for slander. Plaintiff some…

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Municipal

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 6 March 1889 · page 6

The first election of aldermen and auditors for the recently-incorporated Borough of Enfield will take place on the 23rd instant at Enfield-hall, Tennyson-parade. Mr. T. B…

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Blayney Municipal Council

Evening News · Thursday 7 March 1889 · page 6

BLAYNEY, Wednesday.—Owing to the present financial position of the municipal council, at a special meeting held on Tuesday night a motion was passed to suspend ail works except those at…

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Yesterday's Parliament. Legislative Council

Evening News · Thursday 7 March 1889 · page 3

The President took the chair at 4.30. Mr. BARTON laid upon the table a number of papers similar to those laid upon the tabla of the Assembly…

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Parliament. Wednesday, March 6. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 7 March 1889 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30 p.m. After some formal business had been transacted the Hon E. Barton, Attorney…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday, March 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 March 1889 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the Chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PAPERS. Mr. BARTON laid upon the table a statement of the…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, March 6. The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.50 p.m. PAPERS

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 March 1889 · page 5

Mr. BARTON laid on the table a number of papers identical with others laid on the table of the Assembly. BROKEN HILL WATER SUPPLY BILL…

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Municipal Councils. Balmain

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 March 1889 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting was held in the Council-chambers on Tuesday night. Present—The Mayor (Alderman E. H. Buchanan) presiding, and Aldermen J. Clubb, Wheeler, D. Easton, Punch, Clymer,…

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