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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1893

3,185 stories in Sydney's papers · page 30 of 160

The Widow and the Council

Evening News · Wednesday 22 February 1893 · page 3

The Full Court granted a rule nisi for a new trial in the matter of Mary Jane Bourke v. the Municipal Council of Sydney. The plaintiff sued the council to recover £5000 compensation…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, February 21

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 February 1893 · page 6

The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. CITY BANK OF SYDNEY BILL. The City Bank of Sydney Bill was read a third time and passed…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, February 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 February 1893 · page 5

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PAPER. Mr. O'CONNOR laid on the table the report of the…

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Parliament. Tuesday, February 21. Legislative Council. the Electoral Bill

Evening News · Wednesday 22 February 1893 · page 3

The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. CITY BANK BILL. On the motion of Mr. PIGOTT the above bill read a third time and passed. The bill was…

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Parramatta District Court. Reserved Judgment. Richardson and Wife v. O’Council. Richardson v. O’Connell

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1893 · page 2

THE following is the judgment of Judge Backhouse regarding-these cases, heard at the recent sittings of the Parramatta District Court: In Mr. Richardson’s case, I unhesitatingly…

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Municipal Councils. North Sydney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 February 1893 · page 5

This council met yesterday afternoon. Present— Aldermen Punch, Blackstone, W. Anderson, Bell, Eaton, Moodie, Board, Harnett, Taylor, Geo. Anderson, M'Burney, Elliott, Smith, Barry, Urquhart,…

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Municipal Matters. New to W.N. Collapse of a Conference. Suggested Rigid Economy. The Name of the Borough not to be Changed

The Australian Star · Wednesday 22 February 1893 · page 8

The fortnightly meeting of the Newtown Council was held at the Town Hall last evening. The Mayor (Alderman W. Rigg) occupied the chair, and there were present…

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Parliament. Wednesday, February 22. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 23 February 1893 · page 3
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Tho President took the chair at half past 4 o'clock. ELECTORAL BILL. The Electoral Bill was further considered…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, February 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 February 1893 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PAPER. Mr. O'CONNOR laid on the table of the House a…

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Parliament. Legislative Council Wednesday, February 22. The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Leave of Absence

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 February 1893 · page 6

Mr. KATER moved that three weeks' leave be granted to Mr. R. H. Roberts. Carried. SUPPLY BILL. Mr. R. E. O'CONNOR gave notice to move…

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Municipal. PADDINGTON

Evening News · Thursday 23 February 1893 · page 2

The first meeting for the municipal year 1893-94 was held on Monday night. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Dillon), Aldermen W. Brown, B. Brown, T. George, Jones, Hellmrich, White,…

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The Municipal Government of London. London, Feb. 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 February 1893 · page 5

The Government has appointed a Royal Commission to advise upon a scheme for the amalgamation of the city with greater London…

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Municipal Councils. Waverley

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 February 1893 · page 8

A meeting of the Waverly Council was held on 21st February. The new Mayor (Alderman W. T. Ball) was in the chair. All the other members were present. The outgoing Mayor (Alderman W. H…

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Municipal Matters. North Sydney

The Australian Star · Thursday 23 February 1893 · page 2

The municipal council of North Sydney hold its usual fortnightly meeting on Tuesday afternoon, his Worship the Mayor (Alderman M'Knight) in the chair. There were…

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Municipal. Waterloo

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 February 1893 · page 2

Meeting held February 20. Present [?] Mayor (Alderman J. Collier) and Alderman Kellett, Williams, Greenwood, Anderson, Walsh, and Lavin, The treasurers…

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Sydney Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 February 1893 · page 3

A meeting of the finance committee of the Sydney Municipal Council was held in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon. The Mayor (Alderman Manning, M.L.A.) presided, and there were also present:—…

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City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 February 1893 · page 2

A meeting of the finance committee of the City Council was held at the Town-hall yesterday, the Mayor presiding. " WALK OVER CROSSINGS."…

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Parliament. Thursday, February 23. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Friday 24 February 1893 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. TREASURER'S ADVANCE ACCOUNT. Mr. O'CONNOR, in reply to Mr. DAVIES,…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, February 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 February 1893 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. DISBURSEMENTS FROM SUPPLY. Mr. O'CONNOR, in reply to Mr. Jacob for Mr…

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