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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1893

3,185 stories in Sydney's papers · page 27 of 160

The Municipal Elections. Results of the Polling

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 February 1893 · page 6

BLAYNEY.--Ah aldermen: T. H. Irwin, J. Clements, and P. M. Rossiter. Alderman Rossiter declined to take his seat in the council, as it is understood that an attempt will be made to upset…

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Parliament. Wednesday, February 15. Legislative Council. the Electoral Bill. The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Ocean-steret Tramway

Evening News · Thursday 16 February 1893 · page 3

In answer to Mr. Hoskins, Mr. R. E. O'CONNOR said that the date on which the contractor for the engine for the Ocean-street cable tramway was required to hare his contract completed was…

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Mayor Op Redfern

The Australian Star · Friday 17 February 1893 · page 7

At a special meeting of the Redfern Municipal Council held on Wednesday Alderman Charles Gorton was elected Mayor for the municipal year 1893-4, Alter the election…

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Municipal Matters. Hunter's Hill. Election of Mayor

The Australian Star · Friday 17 February 1893 · page 2

A special meeting of the Hunter's Hill Council was held on Wednesday last for the purpose of electing the Mayer for the current year. The following aldermen were…

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Privy Council Appeal

Evening News · Friday 17 February 1893 · page 4

LONDON, February 15.—The appeal to the Privy Council in the case of Summerfield v. the Shire Council of Colac (Victoria) has been heard, and judgment reserved…

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Parliament. Thursday, February 16. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Friday 17 February 1893 · page 7

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock, IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT BILL. The debate on the second, reading of the…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, February 16

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 February 1893 · page 6

The President took the chair at 4.30p.m. THE CASE OF THE HOODS. Dr. BOWKER intimated that he was unable to go on with his motion dealing with…

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A Victorian Appeal Case. Summerfield V. the Shire of Colac

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 February 1893 · page 4

LONDON, Wednesday Night.--The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council have commenced the hearing of an appeal brought against a judgement of the…

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Privy Council Appeal Case. London, Feb. 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 February 1893 · page 5

The appeal to the Privy Council in the case of the Corporation of Colac v. Summerfield has been heard, and judgment reserved…

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Northern Miners' Association. Secession From the Trades Council

Evening News · Friday 17 February 1893 · page 6

NEWCASTLE, Thursday.—In consequence of the Northern Miners' Association having decided to secede from both the Trades and Labor Council and the Amalgamated Miners' Association, the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, February 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 February 1893 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. THE CASE OF THE HOODS. Dr. BOWKER moved that the motion standing in…

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Parliament. Thursday, February 16. Legislative Council. Imprisonment for Debt-abolition. Bills of Sale Bill. City Bank Bill

Evening News · Friday 17 February 1893 · page 3

The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT ABOLITION. On the second reading debate on the above bill being resumed. Mr. Simpson said the bill should be rejected by…

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Municipal Association

Evening News · Friday 17 February 1893 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the committee of the New South Wales Municipal Association was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon, those present being: Messrs. J. Graham (in the chair),…

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Municipal. Manly

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 February 1893 · page 3

Meeting held February 15. Present: Aldermen Groman, Moss, Hayes, Scurr, Thomas, Farmer, Fletcher, Passau, Warburton. Alderman Farmer, as returning officer…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 February 1893 · page 3

At [?]—Alderman [?]Murray was elected Mayor [?]. [?] Alderman John [?] [?] has been [?] [?] Mayor…

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Municipal Councils. Balmain

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 February 1893 · page 3

A special meeting of the Balemain council was held last night for the purpose of [?] the Mayor for the current municipal year. The Mayor (Alderman J. J. Whe[?], [?] and there was a…

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Prospect and Sherwood Municipal Council. The Election of Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 February 1893 · page 8

The regular meeting of the Prospect and Sherwood Council was held on Thursday, and was attended by the Mayor (Mr. G. M'Credie) and Aldermen…

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Rookwood. Municipal Council. Adjourned (or Special ?) Meeting. Election of Mayor

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 18 February 1893 · page 6

The adjourned meeting of the Rookwood Municipal Council was held on Wednesday at the Church of England Schoolroom, Rookwood. The Mayor (Ald. Slee) occupied…

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Prospect and Sherwood. Municipal Council. Special Meeting. Election of Mayor

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 18 February 1893 · page 6

ON Thursday evening, 16th inst., a special meeting of the Prospect and Sherwood Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers, Western-road, for the purpose of electing a…

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Dundas and Carlingford. Dundas Municipal Council. Special Meeting. Election of Mayor

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 18 February 1893 · page 3

ON Wednesday a special meeting of the Dundas Council was held in the Town Hall. The retiring Mayor (Mr. J. Fullford) presided, and there were present—Aldermen G…

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