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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1891

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The Mayor of Lismore's Case

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 January 1891 · page 10

ON Wednesday, at Lismore, the Bench the case against, Mr. J. F. O'Flynn, the Mayor of the town, who was charged with knowingly becoming interested in a contract with the…

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Ryde and District. Ryde Municipal Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 17 January 1891 · page 2

THIS Council held its regular meeting on Friday last, the 9th inst., there being present, the Mayor (Ald. Lovell), Aldermen Jordan, Martin, Dean, Forsyth, Best, Roes, and…

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Dundas find Carlingford. Dundas Municipal Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 17 January 1891 · page 2

THE regular meeting of the Dundas Council was held in the Town Hall, Dundas, on Wednesday last, the Mayor (Ald Fuliford) occupying the chair. There were also present—Aldermen…

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The New Lord Mayor and Sheriffs

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1891 · page 1

MR. AUGUSTUS HARRIS, Sheriff of the City of London. MR. ALDERMAN SAVORY, Lord Mayor…

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Executive Council

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 17 January 1891 · page 39

The usual weekly meeting of the Executive Council was held on Tuesday, Sir Alfred Stephen presiding, when a very large amount of formal business was disposed of. The appointments…

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The Extension of Post Office Street. Alderman Manning's Motion Passed

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 January 1891 · page 16

THE general committee of the City Council sat from 2.30 to 9.30 p.m on Wednesday discussing Alderman Manning's motion with reference to the Moore-street Improvement Act, viz.— "That…

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Granville Borough Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 17 January 1891 · page 8

A GENERAL meeting of the Borough Council of Granville, was held at the Council Chambers on Wednesday evening. Present: The Mayor (Mr…

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Dundas Borough Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 17 January 1891 · page 8

THE regular meeting of the Dundas Council was held on Wednesday evening, Alderman J. Fullford presiding. There were also present Aldermen Grime, W. Spurway, Midson…

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Parramatta Borough Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 17 January 1891 · page 2

THE following is the business paper for the meeting of the above Council to be held on Monday evening next:— MAYOR TO REPORT…

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The New Lord Mayor and Sheriffs of London

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1891 · page 138

Mr. Alderman Savory, the new Lord Mayor, was born at Eton Field, Upper Clapton, on July 23, 1843. He was the eldest son of Mr. John Savory, by his marriage with Mary Caroline, daughter of Mr. Isaac…

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Trades and Labour Council

The Australian Workman · Saturday 17 January 1891 · page 3

THE weekly meeting of the Trades and Labour Council was hold at the Trades Hall last evening. There was a moderate attendance of delegates. Mr. P. J. Brennan (president) occupied the chair…

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Kiama Borough Council. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Kiama

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 January 1891 · page 10

The regular meeting of the Kiama Borough Council was held in the Protestant Hall, Jameroo, to-day. Among the incoming communications was one from the Board of Health, furnishing by the request of the…

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Federal Co-operative Association of Australasia. Deputation to the Trades and Labour Council

The Australian Workman · Saturday 17 January 1891 · page 1

A DEPUTATION from the Federal Co-operative Association of Australia waited on the Trades and Labour Council, on the 12th January, the deputation consisting of Messrs. Benjamin Backhouse, F…

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Municipality of St. Marys

Nepean Times · Saturday 17 January 1891 · page 6

The Council met for the first time in 1891, on Monday evening last and sat until 11 p.m., being the longest sitting on record. The minutes were confirmed formally and a large amount of…

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Municipal

Evening News · Saturday 17 January 1891 · page 5
Also in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser

Mr. E. J. C. Bryant is announced as a candidate for Rockdale Council. He has very large interests in this district. The special committee appointed by the…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Saturday 17 January 1891 · page 5

A meeting of the electors of East Ward, Leich-hardt, favorable to the return of Mr. William Pritchard, ex-Mayor and alderman, was held at Tylden, earner of Collins-street and…

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COUNTRY. Delegates to Municipal Conference

The Australian Star · Saturday 17 January 1891 · page 6

RICHMOND, Friday.--At the Richmond Council meeting last night in debating the question as to the advisability of paying the fares of delegates to the Municipal…

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Municipal. the Coming Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 17 January 1891 · page 3

The candidates for municipal honors in Liver pool are Alderman Watt (who seeks re-election) and Messrs. Lennard and Donald for North Ward ; for West Ward, Alderman Christiansen,…

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Country Municipalities

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 17 January 1891 · page 4

Petitions have recently been received from a number of country municipalities making applications for division into wards. Merewether has asked to be divided into three wards,…

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