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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1889

2,705 stories in Sydney's papers · page 58 of 136

Municipal. the Awning Question.--a Supreme Court Decision

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 June 1889 · page 3

In the Equity Court on Tuesday an important decision was given by his Honor Mr. Justice Owen, Chief Judge in Equity, the matter in dispute being the right of the borough…

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A Mayor and Aldermen Asked to Resign

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 June 1889 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Thursday.--A petition signed by over 300 ratepayers is to be presented to the Mayor and aldermen of Plattsburg calling upon them to resign their positions as aldermen of…

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City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 June 1889 · page 3
Also in Evening News

A meeting of the finance committee of the City Council was held yesterday afternoon, Mayor Harris presiding. LETTING THE TOWN-HALL…

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The City Council

The Australian Star · Friday 14 June 1889 · page 7

A MEETING of the City Council Finance Committee was held yesterday afternoon. Present: The Mayor, Aldermen Bean, Meeks, Buckle, Kippax, M. Harris,…

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Trades and Labour Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 June 1889 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of the Trades and Labour Council took place last night at the Trades Hall, Dixon-street, under the presidency of Mr. James Keely. The folowing societies were represented, viz.,…

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Trades and Labor Council

Evening News · Friday 14 June 1889 · page 3
Also in The Australian Star

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above council was held last evening at the Trades Hall, Dixon-street. The president (Mr. Kelly) was in the chair, and there was a good attendance of…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, June 13

The Australian Star · Friday 14 June 1889 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Newcastle Pasturage Reserve Bill. This measure was read a third time and passed…

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The Trades. Trades and Labor Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 June 1889 · page 2

The regular meeting of the Trades and Labor Council was held in the Trades-hall last night, the president (Mr. J. Kelly) being in the chair. The newly-elected delegates of the United…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Tuursday, June 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 June 1889 · page 4

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. NEWCASTLE TASTURAGE RESERVE BILL The Newcastle Pasturape Reserve Bill was read the third time and forwarded to the Legislative Assembly…

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Yesterday's Parliament. Legislative Council. The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30. Case of on Ling

Evening News · Friday 14 June 1889 · page 3

Mr. W. H. SUTTOR, in reply to a question from Dr. Bowker, said that the papers in connection with On Ling's case had been mislaid, but Judge M'Farlano had promised to forward a fresh copy…

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Municipal Councils. Sydney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 June 1889 · page 5

The City Council met in committee of finance yesterday afternoon, there being present, the Mayor (Alderman J.Harris) in the chair, Aldermen Bea[?] Bryen, Buckle, Burdekin, Chapman, Dean, Hart. M…

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Municipal Notes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 June 1889 · page 5

The nomination of candidates to fill the extraordinary vacancy in the Granvillo Borough Council caused by the resignation of Mr. John Nobbs, M.L.A., took place yesterday. at the Granville Council-chambers,…

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Municipal

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 June 1889 · page 2

At the Petersham Council meeting attention was called to the neglected condition of the local park. The Mayor stated that he had personally applied for a grant, but, although a fair share…

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A Sydney Municipal Loan

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 June 1889 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday Night.--The Sydney Municipal Council are floating a 4 per cent. loan for £30,000 in London. The minimum is fixed at £10[?]…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, June 13. The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30 p.m. the Case of on Ling

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 June 1889 · page 6

Mr W. H. SUTTOR, in answer to Dr. BOWERD, stated that the papers in connection with [?] case had been mislaid, but Judge M'Fariand has promised to forward a fresh…

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Balmain Borough Council

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 15 June 1889 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above was held on Tuesday, there being present— The Mayor, Alds. Brodie, Easton, McDonald, Punch, John Clubb, Clymer…

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Leichhardt Borough Council

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 15 June 1889 · page 8

The fortnightly meeting of this council was held on Monday evening in the Town Hall. Present: The Mayor (Ald. B. R. Moore), Alds. Sadler, Wragge, Little…

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Parramatta Borough Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 15 June 1889 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of tho Borough Council was held on Saturday last to consider a resolution of which Alderman Taylor had given notice in reference to…

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