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Council & local affairs, 1892

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Municipal Nominations

The Australian Star · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 3

DUNDAS.--The following gentlemen were elected unopposed to the position of aldermen and auditors:--As aldermen, James Fullford, Alexander Eyles, George…

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The North Sydney Municipal Gas Question. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 3

Sir,--It having come to the knowledge of the directors of the North Shore Gas Company, Limited, that statements are being circulated to the effect that they decline to…

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The Municipal Elections. Election of Mayors

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 7

MORRE.--A. 11. Grace. DUNDAS.--Alderman James Fullford re-elccted for the third time. NOMINATION OF ALDERMEN AND AUDITORS…

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Municipal Nominations. GRANVILLE

The Weekly Advance · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 7

THE nomination proceedings at the Town Hall, Granville. were commenced punctually 12 noon. The Returning-Officer (Alderman Alban Gee) presided. There was a fairly large…

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Rookwood. First Municipal Election

The Weekly Advance · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 2

Bookwood has, in answer to a petition from the residents, been quite re[?]ntly proolai[?] a municipality. Mr. Albia Gpe,. J.P., of Auburn, has torn appoints the first…

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Municipal Developments

The Weekly Advance · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 4

THE present is a time of stir in municipal matters all the colony over; but in few districts are the people’s civic activities fraught with so…

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PARLIAMENT. Thursday, February 4. Legislative Council. "Private Members'" Business. President's Election Bill. The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. PAPERS

Evening News · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 3

Mr. O'Connor laid the following papers on the table: A report on the railways and tramways progress of 1891, and a report on technical education…

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Dundas Municipal Council. Election of Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 February 1892 · page 4

THE first meeting of the Dundas Council in the current your was held on Wednesday afternoon for the purpose of electing a Mayor. There were present the retiring Mayor…

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St. Marys Municipal Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 6 February 1892 · page 6

The above met in the Protestant Hall, St. Marys, on Monday evening last, Present, the Mayor (Ald. Garner), Carberry, Bennett, Turner, Cox, Lethbridge, Gilbert and Hall,…

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Parramatta Borough Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 6 February 1892 · page 3
Also in The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Parramatta Borough Council was held on Monday last, the Mayor (Ald, Beames) occupying the chair. There were present also Aldermen…

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Privy Council Appeal

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 6 February 1892 · page 46

A cablegram dated London, January 29, stated that the appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in the case of the National Lank of Australasia versus Morris,…

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POLITICAL. Legislative Council. Thursday, January 28

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 6 February 1892 · page 14

The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. On the motion of Mr. CREED, it was resolved that the Hon. William Halliday be granted leave…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Thursday, January 28

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1892 · page 300

Leave of absence for four weeks was granted to the Hon. W. Halliday, on account of illness. The Moore-street Improvement Act Amendment Bill passed its final stage…

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Catholics. New Catholic School Council. Bishop Higgins As President

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 6 February 1892 · page 14

THE Cardinal-Archbishop, in a pastoral letter addressed to the clergy of the Diocese of Sydney, says:— I avail of this opportunity to intimate to the…

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The Hon. John Lackey, President of the Legislative Council

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1892 · page 304

The Government has done well in appointing the Hon. John Lackey to succeed the late Sir John Hay in the Presidency of the Legislative Council. The chair has always been filled by a strong man…

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The legislative Council. Its New President. (See portrait on this page.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 6 February 1892 · page 19

The Hon. John Lackey, whose portrait is given on this page, has been appointed President of the Legislative Council. The announcement will no doubt be received with…

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Trades and Labor Council. Visit of Mr. Trenwith, M.L.A. He will Mediate with the Labor Party

The Australian Star · Saturday 6 February 1892 · page 8

THE Trades and Labor Council held its regular weekly meeting on Thursday, under the chairmanship of Mr. J. Wilson, the president…

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Penrith Municipal Nomination

Nepean Times · Saturday 6 February 1892 · page 8

The nomination of Aldermen for the Municipality of Penrith for the ensuing year was held on Tuesday last at the Council Chambers at twelve o'clock…

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Municipal. North Sydney

Evening News · Saturday 6 February 1892 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above council was i held on Tuesday evening at the council chambers, North Sydney. The Mayor (Mr. F. Punch) presided, and there were alee present Aldermen…

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