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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1891

2,975 stories in Sydney's papers · page 41 of 149

Prospect and Sherwood. Another scene in the Municipal Council. The Mayor v. Alderman Miller

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 21 March 1891 · page 7

A MEETING of the Municipal Council of Prospect and Sherwood was held at the Couucil Chambers on Thursday evening. Present: The Mayor…

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Penrith Municipal Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 21 March 1891 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held on Monday evening, 10th March. I resent—His Worship the Mayor (Mr. A. W. Stephen) in the Chair, Ald…

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At the Mayor's Residence

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 21 March 1891 · page 4

Leaving the Homes, the visitors, accompanied by nearly the whole of the Committee, drove to the Mayor's residence, where one and all were made as welcome as the flowors of…

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St. Marys Municipal Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 21 March 1891 · page 2

A special meeting of this Council was held in the Protestant Hall, St. Marys, on Monday evening last, when there were present The Mayor (Ald. W. Garner), and…

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Prospect and Sherwood. Municipal Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 21 March 1891 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Prospect and Sherwood Municipal Council was held on Thursday last in the Council Chambers. There were present—The Mayor (Ald. Paton)…

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Legislative Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 March 1891 · page 4
Also in The Australian Star

The following gentlemen have been offered seats in the Legislative Council:--Mr. Charles E. Pilcher, Q.O., formerly member for West Macquarie; Mr. Edward Combos, C.H.G., who…

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Parramatta Borough Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 21 March 1891 · page 6

A GENERAL meeting of the Borough Council of Parramatta was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening. Present:—The Mayor (Mr. F. Beames)…

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Trades and Labour Council

The Australian Workman · Saturday 21 March 1891 · page 3

THE regular weekly meeting of the Trades and Labour Council was held at the Trades Hall on Thursday evening last, Mr. W. H. Sharp (president) in the chair…

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The Legislative Council. Some Fresh Appointments

Evening News · Saturday 21 March 1891 · page 5

In the last edition of Friday's EVENING NEWS it was announced that Mr.J.C. Ellis, the well-known shipowner, and one time member of the Legislative Assembly for Newcastle, had been…

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Important Decisions of the Pastoralists' Federal Council

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 March 1891 · page 637

The acting-secretary of the New South Wales Pasfrom Mr. Whiteley Ring, who is at present in Brisbane toralists' Union has received the following telegram attending the sittings of the Federal Council:—…

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Action Against the City Council. Verdict for £100

The Australian Star · Saturday 21 March 1891 · page 6

AN action was brought against the Municipal Council of Sydney in No. 2 Jury Court this morning by Benjamin Bryant, butcher, of Oxford-street, to recover £1000…

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Labour Electoral Leagues. Special Meeting Trades and Labour Council

The Australian Workman · Saturday 21 March 1891 · page 3

A SPECIAL meeting of the Trades and Labour Council was held in the Temperance Hall, on Tuesday evening last. Mr. W. H. Sharp (president) presided. Mr. FitzGerald (Labour…

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Chinese Exclusion. the Victorian Appeal Case. What the Privy Council Judgment Means

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 March 1891 · page 5

Mr. Wrixon, late Attorney-General for Victoria, was seen yesterday by a representative of The Daily Telegraph in reference to the judgment of the Privy Council in the appeal…

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Municipal

Evening News · Saturday 21 March 1891 · page 5

The Moss Vale Municipal Council has received Mr. Pridham's report on the permanent water supply for Moss Vale from the Bong Bong River. He estimates the cost at £12,800, and the annual…

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Municipal Matters. Five Dock. Financially Sound. A Big Future Before It

The Australian Star · Saturday 21 March 1891 · page 3

THE picturesque village of Five Dock, with its natural beautiful surroundings, has long been the spot the weary city man has been seeking after as a home of quiet repose…

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New Municipalities

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 March 1891 · page 4

A short time ago a petition was received by the Premier from a number of residents of Mornya praying that an area of about 19 miles, including the township, should be incorporated…

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Municipal. Waverley

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 March 1891 · page 11

At the last fortnightly meeting of the Waverley Council, tho Mayor (Alderman Simpson) presiding, the principal correspondence received was as follows:--From the Under-Secretary of…

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Meeting of Unionsts in the Sydney Domain. a Labour Council Delegata Advocates Revolution's

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 March 1891 · page 6

About 500 or 600 trades unionists assembled in the outer Domain on Saturday afternoon, when a meeting was held to express sympathy with the Queensland shesrers, and to afford an opportunity to Mr.J.D…

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Opening of the New Council-chamber at Moss Vale. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Moss Vale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 March 1891 · page 6

The new commodious well-finished Council-chamber, just completed at a coat of about £1500, was opened on Saturday night by an invitation banquet. The building is of brick, and of two stories, in fr[?]s classic style. It…

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