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Council & local affairs, 1893

3,185 stories in Sydney's papers · page 44 of 160

Deniliquin Municipality. Attempt to Oust Aldermen

The Australian Star · Thursday 23 March 1893 · page 6

Before his Honor the Chief Justice, in Chambers to-day, the matter in which Adolph Rosenfeld sought to oust Patrick Fagan from the position of alderman of…

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Attempted Assassination in Moscow. the Mayor Shot While Attending a Council Meeting. London, March 22

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

An attempt has been made to assassinate the Mayor of Moscow. He was shot while attending a meeting of the Council. The Moyer is believed to be mortally…

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The Chinese Quarters. Deputation to the Mayor

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

A deputation representing the board of directors of the Benevolent Asylum, and cousisting of Messrs. John Roseby, Frank Semor, Wm. Briggs, and Edward Maxted (manager), waited upon the Mayor…

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News by Cable. Assassination in Moscow. the Mayor Shot

Evening News · Thursday 23 March 1893 · page 4

LONDON, March 22.—An attempt has been made to assassinate the Mayor of Moscow. He was shot while attending a meeting of the council. The Mayor is believed to be…

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Parliament. Wednesday, March 22. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 23 March 1893 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. LUNACY BILL. Mr. R. E. O'CONNOR moved the second…

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The Chinese in Sydney. Wexford-street Opium Dens. Deputation to the Mayor

Evening News · Thursday 23 March 1893 · page 5

His Worship the Mayor (Mr. W. P. Manning) yesterday received a deputation, consisting of Messrs. J. Roseby, F. Senior, and Briggs, directors of the Benevolent Society, on the subject of the…

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Wexford-street and Its Vices. Opium and Immorality. Deputation to the Mayor. Some Important Reports

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 March 1893 · page 3

Wexford-street -- its inhabitants and its evils -- was the subject of a deputation which waited on the Mayor of Sydney at the Townball yesterday from the Benevolent Society…

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

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

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 O'clock. THE IMPERIAL INSTITUTE. Mr. O'CONNOR, in answer to Mr. Davies, said…

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The Mining on Private Lands Bill. Swamping of the Council Suggested

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 March 1893 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon, Mr. CHAPMAN asked the Premier whether, in view of the fact that the Mining…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. a Short Sitting. Lunacy Act Amendment. Newcastle Pasturage Reserve

Evening News · Thursday 23 March 1893 · page 3

When the Council met for the dispatch of public business on Wednesday it was seen that the sitting was not likely to be a long one, as hon. members did not appear to have quite…

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Parliament. Legislative Council Wednesday, March 22. The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m PAPER

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 March 1893 · page 5

Mr. O'CONNOR presented the report of the trustees of the Free Public Library. ST. FRANCIS' CHURCH LAND SALE BILL…

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Municipal. KOGARAH

Evening News · Thursday 23 March 1893 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above council was held on Monday evening, when there were present: Aldermen Halstead (Mayor), Lacey, Herrmann, Sale, English, Butler,…

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Municipal Ferry Service for Manly

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 March 1893 · page 3

TO THE EDITOR OF THE DAILY TELEGRAPH. Sir, -- The ratepayers of Manly have probably noticed by the report of the council's proceedings on the 14th inst. that the…

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Municipal. Concord

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 March 1893 · page 6

Meeting held March 22. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Oatley) and Alderman Zoeller, Chapman, Pringle, and Dumbrell. The following correspondence was dealt…

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Municipal. City Council

Evening News · Friday 24 March 1893 · page 3

The finance committee of the City Council met in the Council Chambers on Thursday afternoon. His Worship the Mayor (Mr. W. P. Manning) presided, and there were also present Aldermen…

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Sydney Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 March 1893 · page 6

A meeting of the Sydney Municipal Council (in committee of finance) was held in the Council-chambers, at the Town Hall, yesterday afternoon. The Mayor (Alderman W. P. Manning, M. L. A.)…

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City Council. The finance committee of the City Council met yesterday, the Mayor presiding. the New Markets

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 March 1893 · page 3

Alderman M. Harris drew attention to an advertisement appearing in the morning papers from the contractors for the excavations for the new George-street markets,…

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Parliament. Legislative Council

Evening News · Friday 24 March 1893 · page 3

The Legislative Council met at the usual hour on Thursday, when the consideration of private business occupied the attention of members. THIRD READINGS…

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Parliament. Thursday, March 23. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Friday 24 March 1893 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. THIRD READINGS. The Lunacy Bill and Bills of Sale Bill…

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City Council. Meeting of the Finance Committee

The Australian Star · Friday 24 March 1893 · page 6

The finance committee of the Municipal Council of Sydney held a meeting this afternoon in the Town Hall, The Mayor occupied the chair…

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