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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1894

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Municipal Councils. Waterloo. Refreshments at Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 January 1894 · page 2

A meeting of this council was held on 18th January, when there were present the Mayor and Aldermen Navin, Lamond, Williams, Greenwood, Walsh, and Anderson. A letter was road from the…

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Municipal Stock Dues

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 January 1894 · page 3

A deputation, consisting of Mr. G. H. Cox, M.L.C., W. Jaques, J. B. Christian, D. M'Master, and J. M'Master, waited on the Mayor of Sydney yesterday morning in reference to the municipal stock dues…

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Municipal Contracts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 January 1894 · page 3

Messrs. U. W. Carpenter, D. M'Intyre, J. P. Janes, and P. Dow, representing the Builders and Contractors' Association of New South Wales, waited on the Mayor of Sydney (Sir W. P. Manning)…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, January 25. The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Mining on Private Lands Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 January 1894 · page 6

On the motion of Mr. COOMBES it was resolved that all member not absent on leave should be summoned to attend during the proceedings on the Mining on Private Lands…

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The Mayor's Position

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 27 January 1894 · page 10

IN reply to a question by Mr. Bavister the Colonial Treasurer, on Tuesday, stated in the Assembly that Sir W. P. Manning (member for South Sydney) was an ex-office member of the Board of…

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Dundas. Municipal Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 27 January 1894 · page 6

The regular meeting was held on Wednesday. Present: The Mayor (Ald. Cox), and Ald. Eyles, Midson, Spurway, Johnston and Grime. CORRESPONDENCE…

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Dundas Municipal Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1894 · page 4

A Revision Court was held on Wednesday afternoon, when the municipal roll was revised. Two applications, from James Sonter and Daniel Nicholas, to have their names…

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Alderman Litton's Farewell Address' an Orderly Meeting

Nepean Times · Saturday 27 January 1894 · page 6

On Tuesday night in the Temperance Hall, Alderman Litton delivered his farewell address on his retirement from municipal matters. There was a good…

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Ermington and Rydalmere Municipal Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 27 January 1894 · page 3

The usual meeting of this Council was hold on Friday evening, in the Town Hall, the Mayor (Ald. Kirby) occupying the chair, and Aldermen Spurway, Stevens,…

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Ermmgton and Rydahnere Municipal Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1894 · page 2

A MEETING of this Council was held on Friday evening. Present the Mayor, Mr. N. Kirby, und Aldermen Spurway, Stevens, Jenkins, and Ryan…

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Smithfield and Fairfield, Municipal Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 27 January 1894 · page 7

Meeting held on Wednesday. Present: The Mayor (Ald. Downey), and Alderman Dale, Vallance, Spring, Stimson, and Anthony. CORRESPONDENCE…

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Death of a Mayor. Inverell

The Australian Star · Saturday 27 January 1894 · page 4

Mr. Mayne, solicitor and Mayor of Inverell, died this morning after a prolonged illness…

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Municipal Matters at Parkes. the Council Clerk's Suspension

Evening News · Saturday 27 January 1894 · page 6

PARKES,Saturday.—A special meeting of the municipal council was held on Thursday night to consider the suspension by the Mayor of the council clerk. The meeting, which was held with…

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Privy Council Appeals

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 27 January 1894 · page 11

LONDON, January 18— The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has reserved its decision in the appeal case Wilson v. M'Intosh. The case was heard ex parte…

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Granville. Borough Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 27 January 1894 · page 9

THE ordinary meeting of the Granville Council was held on Wednesday evening. There were present: The Mayor (Ald. J. R. Palmer) in the chair, and Aldermen Duncum, Kelman, Kirk,…

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Privy Council Appeal

Evening News · Saturday 27 January 1894 · page 4

LONDON, January 25.—The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has reserved its decision in the appeal case of the Sydney and Suburban Mutual Permanent Building…

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Municipal Councils. Liverpool. the Claim Against the Cabramatta and Canlet Vale Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 January 1894 · page 5

A meeting was held on the 23rd instant. Present: The Mayor (Alderman C.A. Scrivener) and Aldermen Mullett, Chapman, H. Serivener, Murphy, Donald, and Cloke. The Secretary for Railways…

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A Privy Council Appeal

Evening News · Saturday 27 January 1894 · page 5

LONDON, January 26.—The case Beaver V. the Master in Equity of Victoria was before the judicial committee of the Privy Council to-day. Their Lordships postponed…

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PARLIAMENT. The Opening—Legislative Council

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 27 January 1894 · page 174

Parliament, after a recess of about eight weeks, was opened by commission at noon on Wednesday, the 17th. There was no display outside the building, and a comparatively small attendance of visitors…

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Suspension of a Council Clerk

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 January 1894 · page 5

PARKERS, Friday.--The council clerk having been suspended by the Mayor, a special meeting of the municipal council with closed doors was held last night to consider the…

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