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A terrible tragedy, surrounded by most extraordinary circumstances, was committed in Burwood yesterday. The Mayer, Mr. William H. Paisley, went to the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Ex-Alderman Simpson, when asked if he had heard the clerk use any threats, said that about three weeks ago Redfearn had threatened, in the presence of the speaker and Mr. Chas. Bailey, that he would…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mrs. Elizabeth Olsen, who keeps a shop m Condorstreet, a short distance from the municipal councilchambers, when questioned by a reporter, said:—``I was standing in the street at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Under the circumstances it was decided to take his depositions. This was done by Alderman Hennessy, assisted by Senior-sergeant Kirby. The depositions were as follows:—``I came to the council-chambers at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →LONDON, February 12.—The Legislative Council of Nova Scotia has petitioned the Queen not to grant the prayer of the House of Assembly for abolition of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The municipal year had practically closed at Burwood, and last night the aldermen were to meet to elect a successor to Alderman Paisley. The retiring Mayor went to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The council of the Aborigines' Protection Association met at the board room, Temperance and General Life Assurance Society, 301 Pitt- street, on Friday last. There were…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mr. K. B. Kenway, inspector of nuisances and rate collector, who was early on the sceue of the tragedy, said, in conversation with a Herald reporter, that the Mayor was sitting down…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →When it was discovered that the Mayor's injuries were so serious, Dr. Traill and Dr. Scale, who were in attendance on him, asked that Dr. M'Cormack might be telegraphed for. This was done, and Dr…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A meeting of the above was held at the Canley Vale Hall on the 1st instant. Pressnt—The Mayor (Alderman H.F. Latham), and Aldermen Donald, Westacott, Stimson, Simpson, and Asimus. The…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The regular meeting of the Redfern Council was held on Thursday. Present:-- Aldermen Gorton (Mayor), Berry, Parkes, Poole, Richardson, Vernon, Howe, Davis,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Sir,--The solution of the difficulty in connection with Marrickville Council, referred to in your "General News" of to-day's issue, appears to me a very easy one. The Mayor,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Meeting held on February 9. Present: The Mayor (Alderman M'Bride), Aldermen M'Neil, M'Master, Joubert, Turner, Schleicher, Metcalfe. Correspondence: From…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The first meeting of the Ashfield Council for the current municipal year was held at the Town Hall last night. Present: The Mayor (Alderman R. Stanton, J.P.),…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Widespread regret it expressed with the family of the late Mr. William Paisley, the Mayor of Burwood, in their bereavement. Mr. Paisley leaves a widow, two daughters…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mr. C. J. Byrnes, ex-Mayor of Parramatta, this morning received a registered letter from Mr. W. H. Pigott, solicitor, of Sydney, cautioning him against taking his seat in the borough council…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A meeting of the Newtown Council was held last night for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the current municipal year. After a quiet debate Mr. Alderman Rigg…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →An inquest was held yesterday morning, in the Burwood Council-chamber, before the City Coroner. The evidence was corroborative of what has already been published. The most important piece of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Mayor of Burwood, Mr. William Paisley, was somewhat easier on Monday evening, and during the night there was but little, if any, change; but yesterday morning his…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →LONDON, February 13.—The Indian Minister of Finance (Mr. J. T. Finlay) is prohibiting the import of private silver. Calcutta merchants urge that the…
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