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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1893

3,185 stories in Sydney's papers · page 41 of 160

Manly Ferry Service. Proposed Municipal Control

The Australian Star · Thursday 16 March 1893 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Manly Municipal Council it was decided, on the motion of Alderman Scarr, seconded by Alderman Farmer--"That a committee be appointed…

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A Municipal Ferry Service for Manly

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 March 1893 · page 5

At the meeting of the Manly Council on Tuesday night a motion was moved by Alderman Scarr to the effect "That a committee be appointed to report upon the practicability of…

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Municipal Endowments

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 March 1893 · page 4

In connection with certain recommendations for retrenchment discussed by the Newtown Council on Tuesday evening, the mayor remarked that the Government…

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Municipal. Newtown

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 March 1893 · page 3

Special meeting held March 14. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Rigg), Aldermen Bellemey, Salmon, Swinbourne, Cox, Smith, Dolman, Morgan, Lane, M'Cann…

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Junee Council

Evening News · Friday 17 March 1893 · page 7

JUNEE, Thursday.—Aldermen L. Maloney and W. Carter have resigned their position as members of the Junee Municipal Council on account of the verdict obtained by Mr. T. C. Humphrys in…

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Alderman Webster, of Petersham. Ousted by the Full Court. The Election Upset

The Australian Star · Friday 17 March 1893 · page 6

The application of Thomas Dryden, who had moved to make absolute a rule nisi for a writ of quo warranto to oust William Webster from the position of alderman of…

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Parliament. Thursday, March 16. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Friday 17 March 1893 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. THE HOODS. Dr. BOWKER moved…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, March 16

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 March 1893 · page 5

The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. PAPER. Mr. R. E. O'CONNOR laid on the table copies of papers in connection with the trial…

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

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

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PAPERS. Mr. O'CONNOR laid on the table some papers…

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The Case of the Hoods. Discussed in the Legislative Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 March 1893 · page 5

In the Legislative Council yesterday Dr. BOWKER moved-- That there are certain circumstances in the case of the Hoods, lately convicted of manslaughter in…

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Municipal. Botany

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 March 1893 · page 2

Meeting held March 15. Present: The Mayor (Alderman F. J. Luland), and Alder men Luff, Exell, Macfadyen, Wiggins, Smith, and J. Pemberton. Correspondence:…

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Municipal Association

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 March 1893 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Municipal Association of New South Wales was held on Wednesday at the Town-hall. The following correspondence was dealt with :--From Now…

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Parliament. Thursday, March 16. Legislative Council. the Case of the Hoods. Dr. Bowker Champions Their Cause. the Motion Negatived. Bills of Sale Bill. Married Woman's Property Act Amendment Bill. the Income Tax Bill. The president took the chair at 4.30 p.m. St. Francis Land Sale Bill

Evening News · Friday 17 March 1893 · page 3

Mr. Hoskins moved—"1. That the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church Land Sale Bill be referred to a select committee for consideration and report. 2. That such committee consist of the…

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Ermington and Rydalmere Municipal Council. Special Meeting. Alderman Ryan Apologises

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1893 · page 7

A special meeting of this Council was held on Friday night, which was attended by the Mayor, Mr. N. Kirby, and Aldermen Jenkins, Ryan, Stevens, and Sparway…

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An Alderman Ousted

Evening News · Saturday 18 March 1893 · page 6

On the application of Alexander Ogden, the Full Court was moved to make absolute a rule nisi for a writ of quo warranto to oust Henry Version from the position of alderman of the…

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Ousting an Alderman. Rule Made Absolute

Evening News · Saturday 18 March 1893 · page 6

The hearing of the adjourned application of Thos. Dryden to make absolute a rule nisi for a Writ of quo warranto to oust William Webster from the position of alderman of…

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Penrith Municipal Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 18 March 1893 · page 7

An ordinary meeting of the Council was held on Monday night, Present—The Mayor (Ald Judges), Ald Littou, Wholchan, Neale, Fulton, Clissold, Stuart, Easterbrook…

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Dundas Municipal Council. Special Meeting

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

A SPECIAL meeting of the Dundas Municipal Council was held in the Town Hall Wednesday afternoon. Present: The Mayor (Mr. F. C. Cox), and Alderman G. Spurway…

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Auburn. Municipal Council. Ordinary Meeting

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 18 March 1893 · page 3

THE regular meeting of the Auburn Borough Council was held in the Council Chambers, Lee’s Temperance Hotel, Mary-st., Auburn, on Monday evening last, when there…

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Rookwood. Municipal Council. Ordinary Meeting

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 18 March 1893 · page 6

THE usual fortnightly 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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