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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1891

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Municipal. the Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 January 1891 · page 6

The ratepayers of Mossman's Bay held a meeting in the schoolroom on Tuesday evening. The chair was taken by Alderman Macalpine, who introduced Messrs. Hodgson, A. W. Green…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 January 1891 · page 5

The following are the nominations for Burwood Municipality:—Ex-Alderman G. Simpson the only nomination for North Ward; ex-Alderman E. Scholes the only nomination for South Ward; Dr. M'Neill, the…

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Municipal. City Council

Evening News · Friday 30 January 1891 · page 2

The Sydney City Council assembled in committee at the Town Hall on Thursday afternoon Present Aldermen Palmer (In the chair), ans Aldermen Kippar Dean Hardie Meeks, Hart,…

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Municipal Banquet. Presentation to the Mayor of Paddington

The Australian Star · Friday 30 January 1891 · page 7

THE services of Mr. Chas. Hellmrich, J.P., Mayor of Paddington, to that borough were fittingly recognised last night by a number of his friends, who took…

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Banquet to the Mayor of paddington

Evening News · Friday 30 January 1891 · page 4
Also in The Daily Telegraph

A complimentary banquet and the presentation of a portrait in oils was tendered to Mr.C.Hellmrich, J.P., Mayor of Paddington, at St. Matthias Hall, Oxford street, last evening, by a number of CROOKWELL, Friday.—Heavy rain commenced here yesterday afternoon and continued for about an hour. During the night it fell again in torrents, Accompanied by thunder and lightning of…

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City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 January 1891 · page 5

The weekly finance committee meeting of the City Council was held in the Town-hall yesterday afternoon, Alderman Palmar presiding of the absence of the Mayor…

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Trades and Labor Council

The Australian Star · Friday 30 January 1891 · page 3

A MEETING of the Trades and Labor Council was held last night, at which nominations of officers for the next six months were received. Mr. P. J. Brennan occupied the…

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Privy Council Appeal Case

Evening News · Friday 30 January 1891 · page 4

LONDON, January 28.— The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has dismissed the appeal in the case of Plomley v. Shepherd, with costs…

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A Council Meeting Scene

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 January 1891 · page 5

BATHURST, Thursday.--A peculiar scene occurred in the borough council last night. Alderman Boyd attempted to apeak to a motion after the mover had replied, when, the Mayor…

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Trades Movements. Trades and Labour Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 January 1891 · page 6

The weekly meeting of the Trades and Labour Council was held last evening. There was a larger attendance than at any previous meeting, over 100 delegates been present. Mr. P. J. Brennan (president)…

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Privy Council Appeal Case. London, Jan. 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 January 1891 · page 5

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has dismissed the appeal in the case of Plomley v. Shepherd, with costs…

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Council Clerks As Valuers. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 January 1891 · page 3

Sir,--Just at this time when municipal elections are taking place, and valuers and auditors are being appointed, the question has arisen in several councils as to whether a…

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That Moore street Resumption Bill. a "Straight Tip." the City Council Intend to Pass It

Evening News · Friday 30 January 1891 · page 3

It is now understood that the Moore street Resumption Act of 1890, which has on several occasions been warmly discussed in committee by the city aldermen, and only referred to council…

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The Dispute at Vicars' Wool Mill. Children Before the Trades and Labor Council. Their Work and Wages

The Australian Star · Friday 30 January 1891 · page 3

SOME further particulars concerning the dispute at Messrs. John Vica's and Co.'s woollen manufacturing establishment, in Sussex-street, transpired at the Trades and…

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The Woollen Trade Dispute. Vicars and Co.'s Wages Sheet. Discussion at the Trades Council. Interesting Statement by the Children

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 January 1891 · page 5

Mr. John Vicars yesterday informed a representative of The Daily Telegraph that he had that morning' called the men together in the mill and asked them if they bad any grievance…

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Municipal

Evening News · Friday 30 January 1891 · page 6

A scene occurred in the Bathurst Council on Wednesday night. Alderman Boyd attempted to speak to a motion after the mover had replied, when the Mayor ruled him out of order. " Well…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Friday 30 January 1891 · page 3

CAMPERDOWN.—On Thursday evening Mr.J.S.Bennett, who is a candidate for Cook Ward, Camperdown, addressed his constituents in the local town hall. The chair was taken by Mr…

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Muswellbrook Municipal Elections

The Australian Star · Friday 30 January 1891 · page 3

MUSWELLBROOK, Thursday.--The municipal elections will take place on Tuesday next, and are exciting considerable interest…

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North Sydney Municipal Election

The Australian Star · Friday 30 January 1891 · page 5

WE are glad to see that Mr. William Anderson, a member of the firm of Messrs. M'Lean Brothers and Rigg, has consented to contest one of the vacant seats for the…

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