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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1894

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Paddington Municipal Election

Evening News · Tuesday 20 February 1894 · page 3

At last night's meeting of the Paddington Council, a letter was received from Mr. M. Williamson, solicitor, stating that he had been directed by Mr. Charles Hellmrich to give notice…

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Municipal

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 February 1894 · page 7

The special meeting of the Waterloo Borough Council called for last evening again lapsed for want of a quorum. There were present the Mayor (Alderman E. T…

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The Municipal Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 February 1894 · page 6

At last night s meeting of the Paddington Council, a letter was received from Mr. M. Williamson, solicitor, stating that he had been directed by Mr. Charles Hellmrich to…

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The Wagga Municipal Waterworks Debt. the Claim to Be Contested

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 February 1894 · page 6

WAGGA, Monday.--A special meeting of the municipal council was held to-night to consider the writ served by the Crown for £12,400, the instalments and interest due on…

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A Municipal Matter. Concerning a Paddington Alderman

The Australian Star · Wednesday 21 February 1894 · page 6

Mr. Wilfred Blacket, instructed by Mr. Mark Williamson, moved the Full Court, consisting of their Honors the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Innes and Mr. Justice Foster,…

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Petition against an Alderman

Evening News · Wednesday 21 February 1894 · page 5

In the Full Court yesterday Mr. Blackett, on behalf of Charles Hellmrich, moved under section 99 of teh Municipalities Act for a rule or order calling on the Municipality of Paddington…

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Parramatta's Mayor

Evening News · Wednesday 21 February 1894 · page 5

PARRAMATTA, Tuesday.— Mr. J.E. Bowden, solicitor to the borough council, this afternoon waited on Mr. Black (Mayor Byrnes's opponent at the last municipal election), at whose instance a…

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Parramatta Deadlock. Alderman C. J. Byrnes Resigns

The Australian Star · Wednesday 21 February 1894 · page 3

Municipal matters in Parramatta have been somewhat mixed lately. Mr. C. J. Byrnes (Mayor) completed his term as alderman at the termination of the municipal…

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Executive Council

The Australian Star · Wednesday 21 February 1894 · page 6

A meeting of the Executive Council was held this afternoon, at which a quantity of general business was done. The formal appointment of Mr. Kidd to represent the…

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General News. Executive Council

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 February 1894 · page 4

A meeting of the Executive Council was held yesterday afternoon, when the vice- president, Dr. MacLaurin, presided. Mr. Kidd, the Postmaster-General, was formally…

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Wagga Borough Council. the Waterworks Account. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Wagga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 February 1894 · page 7

At a special meeting of the council last night the course to be taken with reference to the writ served on the council by the Government, claiming £12,414 in connection with the waterworks liability, was…

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Municipal Matters. Newtown. State of the Finances

The Australian Star · Wednesday 21 February 1894 · page 3

The Newtown Council hold an ordinary meeting on Tuesday evening. The following aldermen were present:--Messrs. Rigg (Mayor), Howe, Salmon, Parker, Smith,…

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The Municipal Deadlock at Parramatta

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 February 1894 · page 4

The difficulties in the way of the Mayor of Parramatta, who, although elected by a majority of the aldermen, found his position nullified by a notice of application to the…

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Municipal. Newtown

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 February 1894 · page 6

At a meeting of the Newtown Council last evening, the Mayor (Alderman Rigg) submitted the annual report. He stated that at the commencement of the year 1893 there…

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Pigeon Shooting Trap and Field. New South Wales Gun Club. Result of £30 Monthly Open Handicap. Bathurst £50 Open Handicap. Spring Cup Competition Next Saturday. a Popular Trap Follower Elected as Mayor of Randwick—Sport in the Country Notes and Pars

Referee · Wednesday 21 February 1894 · page 6

Mr. F. M. Clements, one of the successful prize takers in the £30 Monthly Handicap, grassed 30 out of 32 in the match, using a Cashmore…

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A Popular Alderman. Bathurst

The Australian Star · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 5

That night at the borough council meeting Alderman P. V. Ryan was elected for the ensuing year on the whole of the six standing committees. This is a most…

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Molong Municipal Council. Grants to Municipalities. Molong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 5

At a meeting of the Molong Municipal Council last evening it was unanimously agreed that a letter of condolence be sent to the widow and and family of the…

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Privy Council Appeal

Evening News · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 5

LONDON, February 21.— The appeal National Starch Manufacturing Company and another v. Munn's Patent Maizena and Starch Company, came before the Judicial…

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Privy Council Appeal. London, Feb. 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 5

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has reserved judgment in the appeal National Starch Manufacturing Compamu and another v, Muun's Patent…

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Parliament. Wednesday, February 21. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 22 February 1894 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. THE ELECTORAL ACT. Dr. MACLAURIN, in reply to Mr…

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