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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1892

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Municipal Councils. Darlington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 January 1892 · page 6

A meeting of the Darlington Borough Council was held in the local Town Hall on the 8th January. There were present, the Mayor (Alderman Spring), Aldermen Hawken, Crispin, Graham, Beale,…

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Suburban Municipal Assessments, to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 January 1892 · page 6

Sir,—In connection with the forthcoming annual assessment of rateable proporty in the suburban boroughs, there is a matter to which I think attention should be directed. I refer to the fact of employing…

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Municipal Elections. Kempsey

The Australian Star · Tuesday 12 January 1892 · page 5

There is very little excitement at present over the municipal elections. The retiring aldermen are L. S. Boshell, G. E. Sampson and J. R. Nance. Alderman Bushell, who…

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Municipal Matters. Marrickville. Reporting on the Electric Light. Petersham's Sewerage. Threatened Litigation

The Australian Star · Tuesday 12 January 1892 · page 7

THE Marrickville councillors held their fortnightly meeting last night, those in attendance being: Aldermen J. Graham (Mayor), Smith, Hardie, Gould, Hitchcock…

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Municipal Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 January 1892 · page 6

In Redfern, in Redfern Ward, the Mayor (Alderman G. Howe) is to be opposed by ex-Alderman Sharp; and in the Surry-hills Ward Alderman Dearin will contest his seat…

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The Proposed Allowance to the Mayor

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 13 January 1892 · page 2

AT the last regular meeting of the Parramatta Borough Council, Alderman TAYLOR withdrew—consequent on the lateness of the hour—the…

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The Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 January 1892 · page 5

THE Legislative Council will meet after the Xmas recess to-day. The Minister for Justice will seek leave to introduce a bill to amend the marriage law, in order to deal…

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President of the Legislative Council

Evening News · Wednesday 13 January 1892 · page 4

We regret to announce that the President of the legislative Council, Sir John Hay, whose health of late has caused anxiety to his friends, is now showing rapid and alarming symptoms of…

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Cycling. the Council Meeting To-night. The Stanley Show.—The Cash System

Referee · Wednesday 13 January 1892 · page 3

THE N.S.W. CYCLISTS' UNION.—A special meeting of the Council of the N.S.W. Cyclists' Union will be held at Quong Tart's rooms, King-street, this (Wednesday) evening, at 8…

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Cycling. the Council Meeting To-night. The Stanley Show.—The Cash System

Referee · Wednesday 13 January 1892 · page 3

THE N.S.W. CYCLISTS' UNION.—A special meeting of the Council of the N.S.W. Cylists' Union will be held at Quong Tart's rooms, King-street, this (Wednesday) evening, at 8…

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The Royal Marriage. a Gift From Cape Colony. the Dublin Council Veto a Loyal Address

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 January 1892 · page 5

LONDON, Monday Night. -- The Government of Cape Colony have decided to send a gift to the Duke of Clarence and Avondale on the occasion of his marriage…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Wednesday 13 January 1892 · page 5

Three sharp contests are likely to take place in Redfern. Surry Hills Ward is being actively canvassed by Mr. W. H. Sutton in opposition to the retiring alderman, Mr. T. H. Dearin…

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The Forthcoming Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 January 1892 · page 3

The following are the nominations for the forthcoming elections in the various suburban municipalities:— ASHFIELD.—South Ward: Alderman A. Brown…

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Cabinet Changes in Victoria. Mr. Munro to Be Agent-general. Mr. Shiels Accepts the Premiership. Ministers in the Council to Resign

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 January 1892 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday. -- At a meeting o the Cabinet this afternoon Mr. Munro, under pressure of his colleagues it is stated, decided to accept the position of…

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The London County Council

Evening News · Thursday 14 January 1892 · page 4

LONDON, January 13.—Lord Rosebery has declined to offer himself for election on the London County Council, on the ground that the elections are fought on political…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, January 13

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 January 1892 · page 5

The Acting President (Mr. Jacob) took the chair at 4.30 p.m. BILLS ASSENTED TO. Intimation was received that the…

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The London County Council. London, Jan. 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 January 1892 · page 7

Lord Rosebery declines to offer himself for election on the London County Council, on the ground that the elections are fought on political lines…

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Lord Rosebery and the London County Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 January 1892 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.--Lord Rosebery has declined to allow himself to be nominated for re-election as a member of the London County Council…

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Albury Council. The Government Claim Some Land. ALBURY

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 January 1892 · page 5

A surprise was in store for the aldermen at the meeting of the council last night, when a letter was read from the Government stating that the application that the place of…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday, January 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 January 1892 · page 5

The CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES (in the absence of the President) took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ASSSENT TO BILLS. The CHAIRMAN announced the receipt of messages…

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