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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1892

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Mayor McCredie's Residence

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 March 1892 · page 5

Following is a description of tho house and grounds:—The property is situated on rising ground at Guildford, and, on a plateau which is the highest part of the estate, stands the…

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Ex-Mayor of Granville

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 March 1892 · page 8

A MEETING of the committee which arranged the banquet recently given to Mr. A. Gee, ex-Mayor of (Granville, was held in the Town Hall, Granville, on…

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Ousting an Alderman. the Duties of a Returning Officer

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 March 1892 · page 9

In the Full Court yesterday (the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Windeyer and Mr. Justice Innes presiding) an application was made to make absolute a rule nisi calling…

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Smithfield and Fairfield. Municipal Council. Ordinary Meeting

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1892 · page 2

The regular meeting of the Smithfield and Fairfield Council was held on the 26th February, 1832, when there were present the Mayor (Ald. J. Lackey) and the full Council…

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Prospect and Sherwood. Municipal Council. Ordinary Meeting

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1892 · page 2

On Thursday evening the usual fortnightly meeting of the Prospect and Sherwood Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers, Western-road. The Mayor (Alderman G…

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Prospect and Sherwood. The Mayor at Home

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 March 1892 · page 2

THE new Mayor of Prospect and Sherwood (Mr. George McCredio) entertained the aldermen and representatives of the local Press at his residence, " Luinwood," Guilford, on…

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Parramatta Borough Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 March 1892 · page 2

THE regular meeting of the Borough Council if Parramatta was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening last. Present: The full Council…

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Privy Council Decision

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 5 March 1892 · page 45

A cablegram, dated February 28, stated that in the appeal in the case of the Hawkins Hill Gold Mining Company v. Want, Johnson, and Company, the court had decided in favor of…

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Northern Suburbs Progress Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 March 1892 · page 4

THE General Progress Council of the Northern Suburbs met on Tuesday at Eastwood House, Eastwood. On this occasion there was a full representation from Thornleigh, Hornsby…

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Prospect and Sherwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 March 1892 · page 4

THE fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council of Prospect and Sherwood was held on Thursday evening. Present: The full Council…

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Appeal to the Privy Council

Evening News · Saturday 5 March 1892 · page 6

In the Equity Court Friday, before his Honer Mr. Justice Owen, Mr. Gordou moved on behalf of the defendants in the matter of Robert Edward Lyons against the Imperial Land, Building, and…

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Parramatta Borough Council. Ordinary Meeting

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1892 · page 6

The regular meeting of the Parramatta Borough Council was held on Monday last. The Mayor (Aid. Byrnes) occupied the chair. There was a full attendance…

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The Rifle Association. Monthly Council Meeting

Evening News · Saturday 5 March 1892 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the council of the N.S.W. Rifle Association was held last night at the United Service Institute. Lieut.-Colonel Jaques was in the chair, and there was an…

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C. A. and H. Association. Council Meeting

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1892 · page 3

A MEETING of the Council of the Central Cumberland Agricultural and Horticultural Association was held on Tuesday last, March 1st, the Secretary’s office, George-street,…

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The Tyson Case. Appeal to Pr[?]vy Council

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 5 March 1892 · page 16

THE unfortunate respondent in the well-known divorce case of James Tyson, jan, v. Harriet Tyson, formerly Logan, has decided in her search for "more justice and less law," to take advantage…

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The Tyson Divorce. Appeal to the Privy Council

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 5 March 1892 · page 35

The respondent in the well-known divorce case of James Tyson, jun., v. Harriet Logan ("falsely called Tyson"), has decided to appear to the Privy Council. The contemplated course…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Thursday, February 25. Temporary Supply Bill

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 5 March 1892 · page 524

The Temporary Supply Bill for the month of February was passed through all its stages; and the Diseased Animals and Meat Bill was read a second time…

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Municipal. St. Peters

Evening News · Saturday 5 March 1892 · page 2

The Mayor (Alderman E. J. Harber) and Aldermen Fallick, Baker, Hayes, Judd, Edwards, Geering, and A. Harber were present at the council held on Monday, The assessors' report…

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Liverpool Municipal Election

Evening News · Saturday 5 March 1892 · page 7

Mr. F. W. Edwards, S.M., presided at the Police Court, Liverpool, on Thursday, when Mr. Charles Ambrose Scrivener appeared to answer a charge laid by William Pearce, who was…

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Municipal Councils. Manly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 March 1892 · page 10

A meeting of the Manly Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman W. H. German), Aldermen Hayes, Auslow, Farmer, Vivian, Sullivan, Moss, and Dr…

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