Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1892

3,350 stories in Sydney's papers · page 53 of 168

Municipal. Macdonaldtown

Evening News · Monday 11 April 1892 · page 3

At the last meeting of this council the Mayor (Alderman Carter. J.P.) presided, and there were also present Aldermen Anderson, Glencross, Wilson, Peake, Baldwin, Jacobsen, and Purcell. The…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Auburn Municipality. Auburn

The Australian Star · Monday 11 April 1892 · page 6

The official declaration of the poll in connection with the election for the return of aldermen for the newly-formed municipality of Auburn was made at 9 o'clock this…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Main Roads Within Municipalities

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 11 April 1892 · page 4

Approval has been given by the Minister for Works for the adjustment and appropriation of the moneys according to Schedule D1 of the Public Works schedules to the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Municipal Councils. Redfern

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

A meeting of the above council was held on the 7th instant. There were present:—The Mayor (Alderman Hewe), Aldermen Crow, Clark, Medcalf, Ogden, Poole, Gorton, Barry, Parker, Rocho, and…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The Foot Pavements of Sydney and the Municipal Committee's Recommendations. to the Editor of the Herald

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

Sir,—The Legislature having passed the City of Sydney Paving Act, giving the municipal council power to pave the footways of the city and defray the cost of same from the city fund, the Mayor and aldermen…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Municipal. Glebe

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 April 1892 · page 6

The Mayor of the Glebe (Alderman Yeates) presided at the last ordinary meeting of this council. Dealing with a letter from the Rockdale Council, suggesting an appeal to Parliament for the extension…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Liverpool. Death Op Alderman Clyde. Council Clerk's Defalcations

Evening News · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 5

A special meeting of the Liverpool Council was held on Tuesday, April 12, at which were present the Mayor (Alderman Scrivener), with Aldermen Murpy, Donald, Mullet, Cloke, Rettallick, and…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Trades Movements. Trades Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 8

A meeting of the executive committee of the Trades and Labour Council was held in the Trades Hall last evening. Mr J. Wilson (president) occupied the chair. It was resolved to prepare a monster…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Trades and Labor News. Trades and Labor Council

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 3

The executive committee of the Trades and Labor Council held a meeting at the Trades Hall last night, Mr. J. Wilson (president) in the chair. With reference to the public…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Cycling Notes. the Council Meeting. "Cash Prize" Races. the New Executive. Sydney Club Tour, General Notes

Referee · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 8

It is greatly to be regretted that the business of the Cyclists' Union at its monthly meetings should be met with such stubborn obstruction as is persistently given to it by…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Cycling Notes. the Council Meeting. "Cash Prize" Races. the New Executive. Sydney Club Tour. General Notes

Referee · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 8

It is greatly to be regretted that the business of the Cyclist Union at its monthly meeting should be met with such stubborn obstruction as is persistently given to it by…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Municipal. LEICHHARDT

Evening News · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting was held on Monday. Present: The Mayor (Mr. W. B. Wragge),and Aldermen Moore, Lonsdale, Hearn, Cropley, Colebrook, Neal, Ferris, Treadgold, Marshall, and…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Sydney Municipal Loan

Evening News · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 4

LONDON, April 11.-The directors of the Union Bank of Australia believe that the City of Sydney loan of £250,000, at 4 per cent., tenders for which will be opened on…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Sydney Municipal Loan. London, April 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 7

The Union Bank of Australia believes that the new loan of a quarter of a million, at 4 per cent., issued by the bank on behalf of the municipality of Sydney, will…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

AUBURN. First Municipal Election. The Polling

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 2

THE polling for the election of the first nine aldermen for the newly-formed Borough of Auburn, took place in the Auburn Hall on Saturday. Mr. Hodd acted as…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Amateur Athletics. the Victorian Championship. Our Contingent to Leave TO-morrow. Meeting of the Council. N.S.W. Championship Meeting Postponed. Darlighurst Doings—Newington College Sports to take this afternoon—And News and Gossip from all parts

Referee · Wednesday 13 April 1892 · page 3

The much-discussed Victoria Amateur Champion Meeting commences on Tuesday next in Melbourne, and the latest news as to the proposed doings of our team that I can…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Mayor of Auburn. Auburn

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 April 1892 · page 4

Alderman George Wright was inst night elected first Mayor of Auburn…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Employers and the Trades and Labour Council. to the Editor of the Herald

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

Sir,—Your issue of the 8th instant contains the report of a meeting of the Trades and Labour Council of New South Wales, at which a letter was read from Mr. J. P. Franki, manager of…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Trades and Labour Council and the Sugar Industry. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 April 1892 · page 6

Sir,—I trust you will permit me through the columns of your paper the privilege of replying to the statements and assertions made by W. M. Fairland on the above subject in Saturday's issue. The…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Sydney Municipal Loan. a Success

Evening News · Thursday 14 April 1892 · page 4

LONDON, April 13.-Tenders were opened to-day at the Union Bank of Australia for the City of Sydney 4 per cent, loan of £250,000. Contrary to the anticipations of…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →