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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1892

3,350 stories in Sydney's papers · page 68 of 168

Railway Men and the Trades Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 May 1892 · page 4

An important addition to the ranks of societies connected with the New South Wales' Trades and Labor Council was made yesterday, when it was decided by the…

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The Windsor Tragedy. the Privy Council Petition

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 May 1892 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday Night.--The petition praying that the execution of Deeming at Melbourne may be delayed pending investigation as to the alleged insanity of the…

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Bathurst Council. a Loan of £25,000. BATHURST

The Australian Star · Thursday 19 May 1892 · page 6

At last night's meeting of the borough council Alderman Ryan's motion with reference to borrowing £25,000 was dealt with. The specifications provide that the…

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The Windsor Tragedy. Petition to the Privy Council. the Insanity Plea. a Respite Asked For

Evening News · Thursday 19 May 1892 · page 6

LONDON, May 17.—The petition to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council on behalf of Albert Bayley Deeming, the convicted Windsor murderer, will be presented…

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Special Cables. From the Herald's London Correspondents. the Windsor Murder. Petition to the Privy Council. London. May 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 May 1892 · page 5

Deeming's petition to the Privy Council against the verdict in the Windsor case will be presented to the Court on Wednesday (to-morrow), and is set down…

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Municipal Association

Evening News · Thursday 19 May 1892 · page 3
Also in The Daily Telegraph, The Sydney Morning Herald

The monthly meeting of the committee of the New South Wales Municipal Association was held at the Town Hall, Sydney, on Wednesday afternoon, the members present being Messrs. J…

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Municipal Matters. Newtown

The Australian Star · Thursday 19 May 1892 · page 3

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council of Newtown was held on Tuesday night, the Mayor (Alderman Rigg) presiding. There were present Aldermen…

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The Municipal Association of N.s.w

The Australian Star · Thursday 19 May 1892 · page 3

THIS association held its regular monthly meeting at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon, Alderman Graham, of Marrickville, presided, and Aldermen Wheeler, Neal,…

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The Windsor Murder. Petition to the Privy Council. To Be Heard To-day Bequeathing his Brain. The Question of Right to Appeal -- An Eminent Criminal Lawyer Retained -- Copy of the Evidence. Lodged -- Edward Deeming's Affidavit -- Alleged Cruelty to Deeming's Mother -- The Father Attempted Suicide Four Times. LONDON, May 18

The Australian Star · Thursday 19 May 1892 · page 5

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council will assemble at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning to consider the appeal for a commutation of the death sentence passed…

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[?]kwood. Municipal Council. Ordinary Meeting

The Weekly Advance · Friday 20 May 1892 · page 2

T[?] regular meeting of the Borough Council was held in the Council Cha[?]bers, C. E. Schoolroom Taylor-street, Hookwoo[?], on Wednesday evening. There were present the…

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City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 May 1892 · page 2
Also in Evening News, The Australian Star

A meeting of the finance committee of the City Council was held at the [?]-hall yesterday afternoon, the Mayor (Alderman W. P. Manning) presiding. There were also…

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Prospect and Sherwood. Municipal Council. Ordinary Meeting

The Weekly Advance · Friday 20 May 1892 · page 2

The usual meeting of this Council was held on Thursday evening last in the Council Chambers, Western road. The Mayor (Ald. Geo. M’Credie) occupied the chair. Others present :…

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London County Council Loan

Evening News · Friday 20 May 1892 · page 4

LONDON, May 19.—The 2½ per cent. loan of £1,200,000 placed on the market, by the London County Council has been subscribed twofold. The price obtained averaged £89…

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Trades and Labour Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 May 1892 · page 6

The weekly meeting of the Trades and Labour Council was held at the Trades Hall, Dixon-street, last evening. Mr. J. Wilson (president) occupied the chair, and there was a fair attendance of…

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Granville Borough Council. Ordinary Meeting

The Weekly Advance · Friday 20 May 1892 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Granville Borough Council was held in the Council Chambers, Carlton-Street, on Wednesday evening last. There were present—The…

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Auburn Borough Council. Special Meeting

The Weekly Advance · Friday 20 May 1892 · page 7

A SPECIAL MEETING of the Borought Council [?]mbers. tomparance [?] on Friday evening. when there were present—The Mayor…

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