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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1892

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Death of Sir John Hay. President of the Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Wednesday 20 January 1892 · page 5

SIR JOHN HAY, President of the Legislative Council, died this morning at 3 o'clock. Sir John had been very seriously ailing for some time, and his death was not unexpected…

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Cycling. the Council Meeting. The Cash System iu Victoria. New Zealand RACES

Referee · Wednesday 20 January 1892 · page 3

A special meeting Of the Council of the New South Wales Cyclists' Union was held on Wednesday night at Quong Tart's, when Mr. F. G. C. Hanslow [?]cupied the chair. About…

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Cycling. the Council Meeting. The Cash System in Victoria. New Zealand Races

Referee · Wednesday 20 January 1892 · page 3

A special meeting of the Council of the New South Wales Cyclists' Union was held on Wednesday night at Quong Tart's, when Mr. F. G. C. Hanslow occupied the chair. About…

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Trades and Labor News. the Female Employees' Union and the T. and L. Council

The Australian Star · Wednesday 20 January 1892 · page 8

Judging by the resolutions carried at the annual meeting of the Female Employees' Union, held last night, it would seem as if that body and declared war against the…

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Forthcoming Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1892 · page 5

BOTANY.—Alderman F. J. Luland retires from the Booraleo Ward, Alderman Pemberton from the Cook Ward, and Alderman Wiggins from Banks Ward. For the former ward, Mr. W. H. Bullock is an…

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Municipal Councils. Redfern

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1892 · page 8

This council met on Thursday evening, when there were present: The Mayor (G. Howe), with Aldermen Medcalfe, Clarke, Poole, Coyle, Berry, Dearin, Garton, Parkes, and Ogden. A letter was read from the city…

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Municipal Matters. Leichhardt. The " Star " and the Elections

The Australian Star · Wednesday 20 January 1892 · page 2

The last meeting of the municipal year 1891-92 held on Monday at the Town Hall. The Mayor, Alderman B. R. Moore, presided, and there were present:--Aldermen…

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Municipal Elections. Carcoar

The Australian Star · Wednesday 20 January 1892 · page 6

Matters are quiet with regard to the municipal elections, which take place shortly. Messrs. A. Lamond and W. J. Derwin are the retiring candidates. There…

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Municipal. Leichhardt

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 January 1892 · page 3

A meeting of the council was held on January 18. Mr. Barker, solicitor for Mrs. M'Grath, Albion-street, wrote claiming £50 damages for injury alleged to be sustained to his client's property…

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Amateur Athletics. Important Meeting of the N.S.W.A.A.A. COUNCIL. N.S.W. Championship Meeting to be held in May

Referee · Wednesday 20 January 1892 · page 3

The Council of the Now South Wales-Athletic Association met on Wednesday last at Rainford's Cambridge Club Hotel, Mr. A. E. Blackmore (vice-president of the Sydney…

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Amateur Athletics. Important Meeting of the N.S.W. A.A.A. COUNCIL. N.S.W. Championship Meeting to be held in May. the Victorian Meeting. a Team to Cross the Murry

Referee · Wednesday 20 January 1892 · page 3

The Council of the New South Wales Athletic Association met on Wednesday last at Ruinford's Cambridge Club Hotel, Mr. A. E. Blackmore (vice-president of the Sydney…

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City Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 6

THE Municipal Council of Sydney sat in committee of finance to-day. There were present his Worship the Mayor (Alderman Manning), and Aldermen Kippax, Buckle,…

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Extra Special Alleged Frauds on the City Council. the Mayor Makes a Statement. Attack on the Town Clerk

The Australian Star · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 6

SHORTLY after the finance committee of the City Council met this afternoon a scene occurred that at one time threatened to end badly, and to upset the order and peace for…

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In the Legislative Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 4

When tho Legislative Council met yesterday afternoon, Mr. R. E. O'CONNOR moved the adoption of an address of condolence with her…

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Proceedings in the Legislative Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 5

The death of Sir John Hay was announced to the Legislative Council yesterday, immediately after the address of condolence to the Queen had been passed…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday, January 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 5

Mr. JACOB (Acting-President) took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. DEATH OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE. Mr. R. E. O'CONNOR said: With concurrence…

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Municipal Endowments

Evening News · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 5

The Camperdown Council on Tuesday had under consideration a letter from the Darlington Council, asking co-operation in a request to the members for Newtown to bring before…

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Municipal Councils. Manly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 5

At a meeting of this council, held on 19th January, under the presidency of the Mayor, a letter was read from. Mr. C. R. Austin, hon. secretary of the last flower show, enclosing three copies of the…

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Forthcoming Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 5

PETERSHAM.—For the four vacancies caused by the retirement of Aldermen Rofe, Langdon, Hughes, and Moseley seven candidates are so far in the field. Alderman Rofe is being opposed by Mr. Aubrey…

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Municipal Matters. Parramatta

The Australian Star · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 2

The final meeting of the municipal year was held last Monday night, when the Mayor (Mr. F. Beames) presided, and Aldermen Taylor, Byrnes, Cox, Airey, Walters, Dixon,…

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