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Council & local affairs, 1893

3,185 stories in Sydney's papers · page 21 of 160

Municipal Elections. Paddington

The Australian Star · Monday 6 February 1893 · page 8

Mr. C. Cranes, who is a candidate for municipal honors in connection with the vacancy for Glenmore Ward, Paddington, addressed a large meeting of ratepayers on…

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Municipal. Paddington

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 February 1893 · page 3

Meeting held on the 3rd inst. Present: The Mayor (Alderman John White), and Aldermen Hellmrich, Jones, Walker, Robinson, George, Usher, W. Brown, Dillon, [?]…

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The Political Crisis. the Situation to Be Considered by the Cabinet. Views of Prominent Politicians. Sir Henry Parkes and a New Ministry. a General Demand for a Dissolution. the Council and the Electoral Bill. Government Dealings with the Labor Party

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 February 1893 · page 5

Most of the Ministers were in their offices on Saturday, but not much departmental work was transacted. The prolonged sitting of the Assembly and the excitement of the…

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Entertaining a Mayor

The Australian Star · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 3

The Mayor and Mayoress of Paddington (Mr. and Mrs. John White) were entertained at a harbor excursion by their friends yesterday. At Pearl Bay a banquet…

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Municipal Matters. Marrickville. Arrears of Rates for the Year. Alderman Webster's Retirement

The Australian Star · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 3

The last meeting of the Marrickville Council for the present municipal year was held last night, when the following civic fathers put in an appearance:--…

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GLEBE. The Mayor and the Minutes

The Australian Star · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 3

This council's meeting last night was of the briefest possible character, while its conclusion was brought about very abruptly. The minutes of the…

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South Sydney Election. The Mayor a Candidate

The Australian Star · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 5

Mr. W. P. Manning, Mayor of Sydney, has decided to offer himself for election in connection with the Parliamentary vacancy at South Sydney caused by the…

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Picnic to the Mayor of Paddington. Presentation to the Mayoress

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 7

A harbour picnic was yesterday held in honour of the Mayor and Mayoress of Paddington, Mr. and Mrs. John White. Upwards of 100 ladies and gentlemen embarked on the steamer Ivy. The first…

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Glebe Council. Another Uproarious Meeting

Evening News · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 2

The last ordinary meeting of the Glebe Council for the municipal year 1892-93, was Held on Monday evening, when there were present the Mayor (Alderman Yeates), who presided, Aldermen…

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The Federal Council. Banquet to the Delegates

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Monday.--The members of the Federal Council were this evening invited by the members of the Ministry to meet his Excellency the Administrator of the…

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Banquet to the Federal Council Delegates. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 5

The Victoria Ministry entortained the Federal Council delegates at dinner, at Menzie's Hotel, tonight. In the absence of the Premier, who is away at Castlemaine preparing for to-morrow's election,…

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The Federal Council. Banquet to the Delegates. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 5

The Federal Council delegates were entertained by the Ministry at a dinner at Menzies' Hotel last night. The chair was occupied by Sir Bryan O'Loghlen…

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The University Council. the Chancellor Congratulated on His Knighthood. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 5

At a meeting of the University council to-day the Chancellor, Sir Anthony Brownless, was congratulated upon his recoiving the honour of knighthood. The death of the late Chief Justice…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 3

PADDINGTON.-Mr. Cranes, who is contesting Glenmore Ward, addressed a large meeting at the corner of Sutherland-street on Friday, and dwelt at length upon local matters and the…

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Forthcoming Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 6

BALMAIN.—A large meeting of the friends and supporters of Mr. John Adams, who is opposing Mr. Burt for the South-east Ward, was held at Fred. Allen's London Hotel on Saturday evening. Mr…

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The Seventy-seventh Clause of the Municipalities Act. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 6

Sir,—As the municipal elections take place this week it is desirable to avoid, if possible, any irregularity which may tend to invalidate such elections. I would suggest to the various returning officers that…

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Municipal Councils. Cabramatta and Canley Vale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 7

A meeting of this council was held on the 2nd instant. Present:—The Mayor (Alderman H. Willis), and Aldermen Stimson, M'Burnoy, Asimus, Simpson, and Latham. The Railway Commissioners…

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Municipal Elections. Darlington

The Australian Star · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 3

In this borough an unusual interest is being evinced in the forthcoming municipal elections, and competing candidates' committeemen are energetically canvassing…

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Local Government Bill. Municipal Conference at Ashfield

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 3

The representatives of the various municipalities in the Canterbury electorate met in conference in the Ashfield Town-hall on Friday evening for the…

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Municipal. Hurstville

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 February 1893 · page 6

Meeting hold February 2. Present: Aldermen C. Bull (Mayor), Patrick, Smithy son, Griffin, Thompson, Halstead, Peake and Sproule. Correspondence: Mr. J…

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