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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1894

3,932 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 197

The Mining Bill. Mr. Reid's Insult. To the Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Wednesday 24 January 1894 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday evening Sir George Dibbs moved with concurrence the necessary motion asking the Legislative Council to proceed with the…

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Grants to Municipalities. an Objectionable Circular

Evening News · Wednesday 24 January 1894 · page 4

LISMORE, Wednesday.—A circular was read at the meeting of the council on Monday night from the Under-Secretary for Public Works, having reference to future grants or subsidies made to…

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Municipalities and Loads Grants

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 January 1894 · page 5

LISMORE, Tuesday.--At the meeting of the municipal council last night indignation was expressed over a circular received from the Department of Works in connection with…

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The Municipal Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 January 1894 · page 5

A requisition, published in this issue, has been presented to Mr. John Groves, asking bint to stand for South Ward, Rookwood, next mouth. Mr. Groves has received very…

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The Subsidies to Municipal Bodies. Lismore

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1894 · page 7

At the last meeting of the municipal council a lengthy circular from the Under Secretary for Public Works was read having reference to future grants or subsidies made to municipalities from the…

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Cricket. Return Victorian Match on Friday. Arrival of the Team To-day. New South Wales Will Be Represented Strongly. Touring in New Zealand. the Varsity Match. Electoral Competition—Great Excitement at Wentworth Park—Council Bowls the East Sydney Cracks Down. Club Competition—Borough and Junior Matches—Brisbane, Melbourne, New Zealand, and South Australian Items and Gossip

Referee · Wednesday 24 January 1894 · page 8

The return match between Victoria and New South Wales is creating far more interest than one would have thought probable a month ago, after two defeats…

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Alderman Dumbrell at Five Dock

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 January 1894 · page 6

Alderman W. A. Dumbrell, of Concord, who is a candidate for Burwood, addressed a meeting of electors at Parramatta-road, Five Dock, on Friday night. Mr. E. A. Nichols occupied the chair…

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Privy Council Appeal

Evening News · Thursday 25 January 1894 · page 4
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LONDON, January 24.—The appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in the case of Hill v. Brown has been dismissed with costs…

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General Cable News. Indian Council Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 January 1894 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.--The Indian Council are issuing bills to the value of £2,500,000…

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Parliament. Wednesday, January 24. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 25 January 1894 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half past 4 o'clock. CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES. Dr. MacLaurin moved and Mr. R…

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Work and Wages. the Iron Trades Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 25 January 1894 · page 2

The Iron Trades Council of New South Wales met last night at the Trades Hall, Mr. J. R. Talbot presiding. It was announced that the ironworkers' assistants…

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Privy Council Appeal Case. London, Jan. 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 January 1894 · page 5

The appeal to the Privy Council in the case of Hill v. Brown has been dismissed with costs…

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Mining on Private Property. Consideration in the Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 25 January 1894 · page 5

In the Legislative Council last night the message from the Legislative Assembly, asking that the consideration of the Mining on Private Property Bill might be proceeded…

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Mr. Reid's Insult. To the Legislative Council. Members Resent It

The Australian Star · Thursday 25 January 1894 · page 3

In the Assembly on Tuesday night Mr. Reid, leader of the Opposition, urged the Government to use all their influence in getting the Mining on Private Property…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday, January 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 January 1894 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PAPERS. Dr. MACLAURIN laid upon the table report of the…

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A "Breeze" in the Council. Australasian Rights Purchase Bill. Mr. Davies and Mr. Cox

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 January 1894 · page 5

There was an unusually sharp and personal discussion in the Legislative Council last evening, nominally over the Australasian Rights Purchase Bill. This bill, which was…

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Parliament. Wednesday 24. Legislative Council. The President took the chair at 4.30 o'clock. Menindie Irrigation Bill

Evening News · Thursday 25 January 1894 · page 3

A message was received from the Legislative Assembly, requesting that the consideration of the Assembly's amendments in the Menindie Irrigation Bill should be resumed. The…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, January 24. The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30 p.m. the Address-in-reply

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 January 1894 · page 6

The PRESIDENT reported thai he had presented the Address-in-Reply to the Governor, who had thanked him, as representing the Council…

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Municipal Matters. Newtown

The Australian Star · Thursday 25 January 1894 · page 3

The fortnightly general meeting of the Newtown Council was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday night. Present: The Mayor (Alderman W. Rigg. J. P.),…

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