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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1893

3,185 stories in Sydney's papers · page 35 of 160

Ousting Aldermen

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 March 1893 · page 4

Several applications were made in Banco yesterday for orders to oust aldermen. Mr. O'Connor moved on behalf of James Taylor, of Demliquin, for an order calling upon…

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Penalising an Alderman

Evening News · Saturday 4 March 1893 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Canley Vale and Cabramatta Council, Alderman Donald moved that, in accordance with the 39th section of the Municipalities Act of 1867, ex-Alderman Willis be…

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Attempts to Oust Aldermen

Evening News · Saturday 4 March 1893 · page 4

In Banco yesterday several quo warranto applications fire made for orders to oust alderman. James Taylor, of Deniliquin, moved for an order calling upon Josiah Jane to show cause why he…

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St. Marys Municipal Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 4 March 1893 · page 7

A special meeting of this Council was held in the Protestant Hall on Monday evening last when the following attended: The Mayor (Ald. G. Turner), Ald. Holmes, Cox, Garner, Beacroft,…

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Auburn. Municipal Council. Ordinary Meeting

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 4 March 1893 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Auburn Borough Council was held in the Council Chambers, Lee’s Temperance Hotel, Mary-street, Auburn, on Monday evening last, when there…

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City Council

Evening News · Saturday 4 March 1893 · page 7

The finance committee of the City Council met on Thursday afternoon, his Worship the Mayor (Mr.W. P. Manning) presiding. In reply to Alderman M. Harris, the MAYOR…

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Prospect and Sherwood. Municipal Council. Ordinary Meeting

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 4 March 1893 · page 6

THE regular meeting of the Prospect and Sherwood Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers, Western-road, on Thursday evening last. Present —The Mayor…

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Smithfield and Fairfield. Municipal Council. Ordinary Meeting

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 4 March 1893 · page 2

The regular meeting of the Smithfield and Fairfield Council was held on the 22nd [?]., when there were present—the Mayor (Ald. Downey), and Aldermen Vallance, Spring,…

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Granville Borough Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1893 · page 6

A SPECIAL meeting of the Granville Council was held on Monday evening. The Mayor (Mr. J. R. Palmer) presided, and there was a full Council. It was decided to accord the…

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Rookwood. Borough Council. Special Meeting

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 4 March 1893 · page 6

A SPECIAL meeting of the Borough Council was held in the Council Chambers, Church of England schoolroom, Taylor-street, Rookwood. There were present—The Mayor…

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Parramatta Borough Council. Regular Meeting

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 4 March 1893 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Parramatta Borough Council was held on Monday [?]ing when there was a full attendance of [?]. The Mayor (Ald. Byrnee)…

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Auburn Borough Council. The Roads Engineer A Scene. Adjournment of the Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1893 · page 6

THE regular meeting of the Auburn Borough Council was held on Monday evening. Present: The Mayer (Mr. G. Wright), Aidermen Thomas, Michale, Ewart, Dyer, Roper…

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The Council and Payment of Members

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 4 March 1893 · page 16

THE payment of members' question was very obliquely regarded by the Legislative Council on Wednesday night when the Hon. R. E. O'Connor proposed to recommit the Elect ral Bill. Mr…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Thursday, February 23

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 4 March 1893 · page 446

After some formal business, Mr. Campbell moved the second reading of the Birds' Protection Bill as received from the Assembly. After debate, the motion was agreed to, and the House went into…

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Parramatta Borough Council. The Special Auditors and Their Little Scheme. Repudiated by the Council. Another Nuisance Action

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1893 · page 3

THE nightly meeting of the Parramatta Borough Council held on Monday, was attended by the Mayor (Mr. C. J. Byrnes) and a full Council…

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The Electoral Bill. Hacked About in the Legislative Council

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 4 March 1893 · page 16

THE Electoral Bill was reported from Committee in the Legislative Council on Tuesday night, and on Wednesday Mr. R. E. O'Connor moved its recommittal. Following is a brief summary of the…

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The Helensburgh Dispute. Evidence Before the Council of Arbitration

The Australian Star · Saturday 4 March 1893 · page 6

The Council of Arbitration, consisting of Dr. Garran (president) and Messrs. A. Kethel and P. J. Brennan, further investigated the dispute between the Metropolitan…

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New South Wales Parliament. Points of Proceedings. Legislative Council

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 4 March 1893 · page 12

The remaining clauses of the Electoral Bill were passed by the committee of the Legislative Council on the 22nd instant, and a start was made with the postponed clauses. The only…

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The Council of Arbitration. the Helensburgh Mining Dispute. Fourth Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 March 1893 · page 10

The Council of Arbitration established in connection with the Trades Disputes Conciliation and Arbitration Act met in the School of Arts yesterday to take evidence in connection with the…

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The New Zealand Legislative Council. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 March 1893 · page 5

Sir,—In his work "Fifty Years in the Making of Australian History," Sir Henry Parkes has the following paragaraph:— "It has lately been announced that the Ministry…

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