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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1892

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Ermington and Rydalmere Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 7

THE regular meeting was held on Friday evening. Present: The Mayor (Mr. T. M. Williamson) and Aldermen Stevens, Kirby, Jenkins, Maloney and…

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The New President of the Council

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 14

THE several rumours of important political changes consequent upon the filling of the Chair of the Upper House have all dike proved un-founded. First it was the veteran Sir Henry…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Wednesday, January 27. MISCELLANEOUS

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 244

The Hon. John Lackey took the chair as President for the first time, and announced that he had received a commission from the Governor appointing him as President in the room of the late Sir John Hay. The…

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N.S.W. Legislative Council. New President

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 14

The death last week of Sir John Hay rendered it necessary that a successor to him should be appointed in the position of President of the Legislative Council. For that purpose the…

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General News. The New President of the Legislative Council

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 250

The position of President of the Legislative Council, rendered vacant by the death of Sir John Hay, has been accepted by the Hon. John Lackey, M.L.C, and on Tuesday the formal appointment…

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Ermington and Rydalmere Council. to the Editor of the Mercury

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 1

SIR,—Up to a day or two ago it was geno rally believed that Alderman Kirby would have a walk- over in hit ward, but such is not to be the case, as he will have to contest his seat with…

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POLITICAL. New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, January 27

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 14

The Hon. J. LACKEY took the chair at 4.30 p.m., and amid cries of " hear! hear!" announced that he held a commission from the Governor, appointing him President of the Council…

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Unemployed in Melbourne. Government and Municipal Aid

Evening News · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 4

Melbourne, Saturday.—The Government is taking active steps to deal with the unemployed question. Men are being sent away daily to various reclamation works,…

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Municipal Elections. Borough of Camperdown. an Electioneering Dodge

Evening News · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 3

On the 21st instant an advertisement appeared in this journal under the general heading "Lost and Found," announcing a special meeting of the Freedom Lodge, L.O.L., No.40, at the Town Hall,…

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Municipal Borrowing Powers. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 7

Sir,—I am directed by the Mayor to forward you copy of case submitted to counsel, with opinion thereon, in reference to the borrowing powers of the municipal council of this borough. As the matter is…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 10

NORTH SYDNEY.—Tunks Word Mr. F. A. A. Wilson addressed the ratepayers of this ward at the Oaks Hotel, on Thursday night, in conjunction with Mr. J. C. Fussell. The chair was taken by Mr…

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Municipal Matters. Hunter's Hill

The Australian Star · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 10

The adjourned revision court was resumed on January 25. Present:--The Mayor (Alderman M'Neil), ALdermen M'Bride, Jourbert, Cullen, Fanall, M'Masters and…

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Municipal. Canterbury

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 10

The Mayor (Alderman John Quigg) presided at the last meeting of the council. A letter from the parliamentary representatives of the electorate was received, intimating that the question of accepting a…

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The Forthcoming' Municipal Elections. The Nominations

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 4

The public nomination of candidates for positions in the various local councils will take place on Tuesday next. Altogether the excitement throughout the…

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St. Marys Amateur Races. a Good Day's Sport. Judge: Mr. Wm. Garner, Mayor; Stewards; Messsrs. F. Turner, John Hackett, G. Turner, G. R. Nichols, G, Turner, sen., and C. Charker; Starter: Mr. J. Hackett; Handicappers: The Stewards; Hon. Secretary: Mr. F. Turner; Hon. Treasurer: Mr. Wm. Garner; Clerk of the Course: Mr. C. Hackett

Nepean Times · Saturday 30 January 1892 · page 7

A fine day greeted the St. Marys Amateur Race Club on the occasion of their races on Saturday last, and this and a good attendance being the principal factors to…

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Privy Council Appeal

Evening News · Monday 1 February 1892 · page 4

LONDON, January 29.—The appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in the case of the National Bank of Australasia versus Morris, came on to-day…

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Privy Council Appeal Case. London, Jan. 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 February 1892 · page 5

In the appeal to the Privy Council in the case of the National Bank of Australasia versus Morris, judgment has been reserved…

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Municipal. Randwick

Evening News · Monday 1 February 1892 · page 3

A revision court was held in the council chambers on Wednesday night. There were only two applications received from persons wishing to be included in the roll. Both were informal,…

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Municipal Elections. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondents.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 February 1892 · page 6

CARCOAR.—Some local interest is caused in the forthcoming municipal elections. The following have been nominated:—Messrs. Callen, Derwin, Lamond, Bernbrick…

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Municipal

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 February 1892 · page 6

Being the close of the municipal year, the Mayor (Alderman Mark A. Williamson), in congratulating the council upon the harmonious manner in which their work had been carried out, referred to the…

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