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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1890

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Parramatta Borough Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 8 February 1890 · page 6
Also in The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Parramatta Borough Council was held on Monday last. The Mayor occupied the chair, and there were present: Aldermen Taylor, Booth,…

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Privy Council Appeal

Evening News · Saturday 8 February 1890 · page 4

LONDON, February 6.—The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has heard the arguments in the appeal case Manning v. Commissioner of Titles of West Australia…

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Federation and the Federal Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 February 1890 · page 4

The more closely we examine into the character and probable effect of Mr. Deakin's proposal with reference to the Federal Council the more convinced we…

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Privy Council Appeal Case. London,feb.[?]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1890 · page 12

In the Privy Council appeal case, Manning v. the Commissioner of Titles of Western Australia, judgment has been reserved…

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The Mayor of Dundas and the Quarry. to the Editor of the Mercury

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 8 February 1890 · page 1

SIR,—The Mayor of Dundas at the last Council meeting in replying to the statement in circulation, that he told the Minister for Lands on his recent visit to the Quarry, “that…

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The Federal Council in Melbourne. First Meeting

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 8 February 1890 · page 16

THE Federation Conference commenced its sittings in Melbourne on Thursday. All the Australasian colonies, excepting Fiji, were represented by the delegates whose appointments have been…

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The Mayor of Dundas and the Quarry. to the Editor of the Cumberland Argus

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1890 · page 3

SIR,—The Mayor of Dundas at the last Council meeting, in replying the the statement in circulation that he told the Minister for Lands on his recent visit to the quarry that the Council did not want it, said that…

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London Labor. a Council of Conciliation. Capital and Labor Represented

The Australian Star · Saturday 8 February 1890 · page 7

THE London Chamber of Commerce having appointed a " Labor Conciliation Committee" to consider the advisability of forming a permanent body for the purpose…

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The Free-trade Council and Australian Federation. Resumption of the Debate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1890 · page 8

Last night the debate on Mr. Neild's motion, [?] proposed last Friday week to the council of the [?] Trade and Liberal Association, was resumed in the main hall of Tattersall's-buildings in regard to the…

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The Recent Loan. Mortgages of Borough Property Discussion in the Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1890 · page 8

AT the Borough Council meeting on Monday evening, before the motions were called on, Alderman Taylor rise and moved as a matter of urgency, that the standing orders be…

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The Glebe Council and the Government. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 February 1890 · page 6

Sir,--In your issue of yesterday there appears an evidently inspired paragraph reicrring to the late prosecution of the Mayor and aldermen of the Glebe for the alleged improper disposal…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Saturday 8 February 1890 · page 5

BROKEN HILL, Saturday.—The municipal elections passed off quietly on Friday, although a great deal of interest was taken in the matter. The successful candidates were : Wills Ward,…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Saturday 8 February 1890 · page 5

NOWRA, Friday.—The election of three aldermen took place to-day. Very little interest was shown by the townspeople. Two candidates, Messrs. Monaghan and Jamieson, were returned…

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Municipal

Evening News · Saturday 8 February 1890 · page 6

During the past year the Grafton Borough Council expended £2600 out of an income of £2785…

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Municipal Elections. Young

The Australian Star · Saturday 8 February 1890 · page 6

There was great excitement here yesterday re the election of three aldermen for the Borough of Young. Out of seven candidates the following three gentlemen were…

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Narrandera Municipal Election

The Australian Star · Saturday 8 February 1890 · page 6

NARRANDERA, Friday.--The election of four new aldermen is taking place to-day, but very little interest is taken in the matter…

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The Municipal Elections

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 8 February 1890 · page 4
Also in Australian Town and Country Journal

THE interest in the Municipal contests takes by the ratepayers throughout the county this year is a proof that party feeling at the present…

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The Municipal Elections. to the Editor of the Mercury

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 8 February 1890 · page 6

SIR,—In your issue of Saturday last appears the following in a letter signed, “ AntiCliqueism :—” As a protest against the action taken by a small section of the…

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