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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1892

3,350 stories in Sydney's papers · page 38 of 168

Parliament. Thursday, March 10. Legislative Council. Electric Light for Newcastle. Infants Protection Bill

Evening News · Friday 11 March 1892 · page 3

The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. BALACLAVA TRAMWAY BILL. On the motion of Mr. Hoskins this bill was read a third time and passed…

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Municipal Councils. Sydney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 March 1892 · page 8

The adjourned quarterly meeting of the City Council was held yesterday afternoon. There were present—The Mayor, Alderman Manning (in the chair), Aldermen Jean[?] Taylor, M. Chapman,…

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Municipal Matters. Redfern

The Australian Star · Friday 11 March 1892 · page 3

The regular meeting of the Redfern Council was held last night at the Town Hall, Pitt-street, the Mayor (Alderman G. W. Howe) in the chair, there being…

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Municipal. Marrickville

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 March 1892 · page 3

There was a full attendance of aldermen at the meeting of the Marrickville Council held on Monday The Mayor (Alderman Scouller) presided The Petershain Council asked for further information in…

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Trades and Labor Council. The Stonemasons Secede. The Queensland Victory. The Return of Ryan-- Secretary Riddell Resigns-- The Cheap Kanaka-- Hunter River Smelters

The Australian Star · Friday 11 March 1892 · page 3

THE Trades and Labor Council held its regular weekly meeting last night at the Trades Hall, Mr. J. Wilson presiding. THE STONEMASONS WITHDRAW AND THE…

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The County Council. Election of Aldermen. London, March 11

The Australian Star · Saturday 12 March 1892 · page 5

The Conservative members of the London County Council have nominated Lord Randolph Churchill, Mr. Herbert Spencer, and Mr. J. R. Dingle (chairman of…

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Penrith Municipal Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 12 March 1892 · page 2

A meeting of the Penrith Municipal Council was held on Monday evening, present: His Worship the Mayor, Ald. Cross, Wholohan, Stuart, Smith, Fulton, Reid,…

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St. Marys Municipal Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 12 March 1892 · page 7

The ordinary meeting of the above was held in the Protestant Hall on Monday evening last, when the following members of the Council were present: The Mayor…

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Rookwood. Municipal Council. Ordinary Meeting

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 12 March 1892 · page 2

A meeting of the Rookwood Council was held on Thursday evening last in the Congregational schoolroom, Rookwood. There were present—The Mayor (Ald. Slee) and Aldermen…

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Ermington and Rydalmere Municipal Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 12 March 1892 · page 2

THE regular fortnightly meeting of this Council was held on Friday night. Present: The Mayor, Mr. T. M. Williamson, Aldermen Spurway, Stevens,…

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Ermington and Rydalmere. Municipal Council. Ordinary Meeting

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 12 March 1892 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Ermington and Rydalmere Council was held on Friday last. 4th inst. There was a full Council, the Mayor (Ald. Williamson) presiding…

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Penrith Council v. St. Marys Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 12 March 1892 · page 3

Certainly one of the pleasantest games of cricket ever played was that which eventuated on Wednesday last between the members of the Penrith Council and those…

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Dundas and Carlingford. Dundas Municipal Council, Ordinary Meeting

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 12 March 1892 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Dundas Municipal Council was held on Wednesday afternoon at the Town Hall, Dundas. The Mayor (Ald Fullford) occupied the chair, and…

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British Politics. County Council Council. Imperial Defence

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 12 March 1892 · page 11

LONDON, March 7.—The amended returns of the elections to the London City Council give Progresists 83, Moderates 35. During the discussion on the military…

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Mr. H. M. Joseph, Mayor of Bombala

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 12 March 1892 · page 585

In connection with the vice-regal and ministerial visit to Bombaia this week we present our readers with a portrait of the Mayor of that important town, Mr. H. M. Joseph. Mr. Joseph is a…

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Privy Council Appeal

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 12 March 1892 · page 45

In the Equity Court on March 4 before his Honor Mr. Justice Owen, Mr. Gordon moved on behalf of the defendants in the matter of Robert Edward Lyons against the Imperial Land, Building, and…

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Granville Borough Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 12 March 1892 · page 3

THE fortnightly meeting of this Council, held on Wednesday evening was attended by the Mayor (Mr. J.R. Palmer) and Alderman Spears, Bennett…

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The London County Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 March 1892 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.--There are 10 aldermen of the London County Council to be elected by the members at their first meeting…

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Parramatta Borough Council. Ordinary Meeting

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 12 March 1892 · page 2

The following is the business-paper of the ordinary meeting of the Parramatta Borough Council, to be held on Monday evening next, 14th inst., at 7.30 p.m. :—…

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Granville Borough Council. Ordinary Meeting

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 12 March 1892 · page 6

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Granville Borough Council was held in the Council Chambers, Town Hall, Carlton-street, Granville, on Wednesday evening last. Present—…

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