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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1894

3,932 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 197

Municipal. Randwick

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 February 1894 · page 2

Meeting held February 6. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Francis), and Aldermen Powell, Pearce, Royall, Alcock, Robertson, Kinnane, Starkey, Lowe, Napper, Spring…

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A Municipal Grievance.--assessment Expenses

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 February 1894 · page 3

A deputation of about 40 aldermen, representing 27 of the suburban municipalities, waited on the president of the Metropolitan Board of Water Supply and Sewerage (Mr…

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The Sydney Municipal Loan

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 February 1894 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday. -- The City of Sydney municipal 4 per cent. loan of £300,000, tenders for which close to-day, is expected to be twice subscribed at…

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The Municipal Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 February 1894 · page 7

Alderman Brown, the retiring representative of Glenmore Word, Paddington, addressed a crowded gathering on Wednesday in Elizabeth-street, Mr. H. Bell in the…

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Prospect and Sherwood. ALDERMEN

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 7

Hugh Miller, George Hollier, and .Henry Tucker Jones, unopposed. AUDITORS. James B. Price and Stephen Gleadall,…

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Smithfield. Municipal Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 1

At the usual fortnightly meeting, held last Wednesday evening, Mayor Downey presided, and there were also present—Aldermen Paine, Anthony, Stimson, Spring, Vallance, and…

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Municipal Matters. Glebe. The Mayor's Allowance Effort to Abolish It

The Australian Star · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 9

The Glebe Council held a meeting on Monday night to discuss a number of matters relating to the welfare of the borough. The Mayor (Alderman Lucas) presided,…

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Prospect and Sherwood Municipal Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 9

The fortnightly meeting of this Council was held at 6 p.m. on Thursday. Present; the (Mayor) Mr. G. McCredic M.L.A., and Alderman T. Musten…

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Ermington and Rydalmere. Municipal Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 4

The usual meeting was held on Friday. Present, the Mayor (Aid. N. Kirby), and Aldermen Stevens, Jenkins, Ryan, Williamson, and Spurway…

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Ermington and Rydalmere Municipal Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 9

THE fortnightly meeting of this Council was held on Friday evening Present: The Mayor (Mr. N. Kirby), Aldermen Stevens, Ryan, Jenkins…

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GRANVILLE. Effective Speech by the Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 6

Promptly at noon Alderman R. McAdam, Returning Officer, took the chair. There were about 50 ratepayers present, more interest apparently being manifested on…

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The Executive Council

The Australian Star · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 2

A meeting of the Executive Council, presided over by his Excellency the Governor, was held yesterday afternoon, when a number of promotions were approved of…

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Privy Council Appeals

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 12

LONDON, January 30.— The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has reserved its decision in the appeal of the West Australian Land Company v. Forrest…

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General News. Executive Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 4

A meeting of the Executive Council was held yesterday afternoon, which was presided over by the Governor. A number of promotions were approved of in connection…

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Ermington and Rydalmere. a Slating for the Ex-Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 6

Several aldermen and two or three ratepayers constituted the attendance at the Rydalmere Council Chambers, when proceedings commenced. The Mayor, Mr. N. Kirby…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Wednesday, January 31

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 278

Mr. Trickett introduced a bill to deal with certain estate bequeathed by William M'Quade, and it was read a first time. Mr. G. C. Heydon moved the second reading of…

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Politics in Nova Scotia. the Assembly and the Council

Evening News · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 4

LONDON, February 9.— The House of Assembly in Nova Scotia has addressed a memorial to the Queen, asking for powers to abolish the Legislative Council. The…

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Politics in Nova Scotia. Conflict Between the Assembly and the Council. London, Feb. 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 9

The House of Assembly in Nova Scotia has addressed a memorial to her Majesty the Queen, asking for powers to abolish the Legislative Council…

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Municipal District of Mulgoa

Nepean Times · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 3

The nomination of candidates for the positions of aldermen and auditors, in place of Aldermen Turnbull and Mills and Auditors Dykes and Wrench—retired—took…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Saturday 10 February 1894 · page 6

TAMWORTH, Friday.— A close contest resulted for the election of an alderman for the Burke Ward. Mr. James Piper, the retiring alderman, was returned by two Votes over Mr. T. E. Maclean,…

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