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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1891

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Municipal. the Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 January 1891 · page 6

Last Monday night a large meeting was held at North Sydney in support of the candidature of Mr. George Waite. A strong committee was formed and a platform adopted thus:--1. All…

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Matters Municipal. to the Editor of the Mercury

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 21 January 1891 · page 3

SIR,—As one who takes a great interest in the wellbeing and progress of the town, where I have made my home and hope to retain it, I ask your permission to draw the attention of…

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COUNTRY. An Ex-Mayor Paralysed

The Australian Star · Thursday 22 January 1891 · page 6

NOWRA, Thursday.--Mr. E. Seacombe, ex-mayor of Nowra, had an attack of paralysis the other day, but is now fully recovered…

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City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 January 1891 · page 6
Also in Evening News

A meeting of the Sydney Municipal Council was held in the Town-hall yesterday afternoon, the Mayor (Alderman S. Burdekin) presiding. On the motion of Alderman KIPPAX the…

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The City Council

Evening News · Thursday 22 January 1891 · page 4

The large amount of business got through by the City Council yesterday affords gratifying proof of the capability of that body to discharge its proper…

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Nominations to the Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 January 1891 · page 5

AUCKLAND, Wednesday.--The following are the Government nominations to the Legislative Council:--Mr. J. Fulton, Dunedin ; Mr. J. D. Ormond, Napier; Mr. C. J. Johnson,…

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Tasmania. the Federal Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 January 1891 · page 5

HOBART, Wednesday.--At the meeting of the Federal Council to-day the debate on the New Hebrides resolutions given notice of by the Victorian representatives was commenced,…

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City Council. The Park Railway Scheme. Protest by the Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 22 January 1891 · page 2

AN adjourned meeting of the City Council was held in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon, the Mayor (Mr. Sydney Burdekin) in the chair…

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The Federal Council. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 January 1891 · page 7

The Federal Council met to-day, Sir Samuel Griffith being in the chair. Mr. Bird was elected chairman of committees. A bill to facilitate the recognition in the other colonies of orders and…

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Municipal Association

Evening News · Thursday 22 January 1891 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Rew South Wales Municipal Association was held at the Town Hall, Sydney, on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. J. Graham occupied the chair,…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Thursday 22 January 1891 · page 6
Also in The Australian Star

LEICHHARDT.—In the report of Mr.Young's meeting it was said Mr.Young went through the statements made by Mr. Pritchard, all of which, Mr.Young said, were not correct, having been…

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Municipal

Evening News · Thursday 22 January 1891 · page 6

The following resolution has been passed by the "Wickham Council: "That, with a view of providing for the removal of night soil from the cesspits, ashpits, and pans in the municipality,…

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Forthcoming Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 January 1891 · page 8

A public meeting of the ratepayers for S[?]borough Ward, Rockdale, was held at Clune's Hotel, Arncliffe, on Tuesday night. Mr. [?]ard presided. Mr. Thomas Evans, one of the candidates,…

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Municipal Councils. Sydney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 January 1891 · page 5

A meeting of the Municipal Council was held yesterday afternoon in the Town Hall. There were present —The Mayor (Alderman S. Burd[?]), Aldermen J. D. Young, Hart, M. Chap man. H. Chapman, Manning,…

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Municipal Matters. Rockdale

The Australian Star · Thursday 22 January 1891 · page 2

A largely-attended meeting of ratepayers was held on Tuesday night, at the Town Hall, Rockdale, for the purpose of forming a committee to secure the return of Mr. Price. Mr…

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Brisbane Municipal Rates

The Australian Star · Thursday 22 January 1891 · page 3

BRISBANE, Wednesday.--The rates raised by the municipality of Brisbane last year amounted to £26,720. The first of a series of six organ recitals…

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Sydney Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 January 1891 · page 3

The City Council sat in finance committee yesterday afternoon. Tberoe were present—The Mayor and Aldermen M. Chapman, Riley, Manning, H. Chapmau, Meeks, Hart, J. D. Young, M. Harris, Kippax,…

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City Council

The Australian Star · Friday 23 January 1891 · page 3

A FINANCE committee meeting of the City Council was held at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon, his Worship the Mayor, Alderman Burdekin, presiding. The…

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