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Council & local affairs, 1895

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The Conference of Premiers. the Question of Federation. Antagonism of the Federal Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 31 January 1895 · page 5

HOBART, Wednesday.--The Premiers, with the exception of those engaged at the Federal Council, held holiday to- day. Matters with regard to the conference are…

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Privy Council Appeal. Milson v. Attorney-general (N.s.w.). London, Jan. 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 January 1895 · page 5

In the appeal to the Privy Council in the case of Milson and others v. the Attornoy-General of New South Wales, judgment has been reseived. The…

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A Newtown Party. The Mayor's Retirement. Mr. Molesworth, M.L.A., and His Promises. Unable to Upset the Dibbs Tariff--Impotency of Free-trade Politicians

The Australian Star · Thursday 31 January 1895 · page 7

Alderman William Rigg, M.L.A., whose term of office as Mayor of Newtown expires next month, entertained a number of gentlemen at a social gathering at the council…

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The Federal Council. The Opening Day. Jealousy of the Premiers. An Awkward Position--Federation and Its Champions. HOBART

The Australian Star · Thursday 31 January 1895 · page 5

It is becoming painfully evident that between the Federal Council and the Conference of Premiers here sitting at the same time the federation cause is liable to suffer…

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Municipal Matters. Aldermanie Campaign. Mr. Perey Hordern at Petersham. Address to the Ratepayers--Proposed Municipal Reforms--Free Local Library--Valuable Suggestions--The Borough's Heavy Debt--The Disposal of Garbage

The Australian Star · Thursday 31 January 1895 · page 3

Mr. Percy Hordern addressed a large meeting on Tuesday night of the ratepayers of Annandale Ward, Petersham, in the Congregational School Hall, Railway-street. In…

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Municipal Elections. North Sydney

The Australian Star · Thursday 31 January 1895 · page 8

Mr. R. G. Ennever, who is a candidate for the Warrigal Ward vacancy in the North Sydney council, will address the electors this evening at 8 o'clock in the Progress…

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Petersham Municipal Elections

The Australian Star · Thursday 31 January 1895 · page 6

Mr. Joseph W. Cockbaine, who is contesting the election of an alderman for Lewisham Ward of the borough of Petersham, will address the ratepayers from the…

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Municipal Notes. Unimproved Value of Rateable Property

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 31 January 1895 · page 3

The Smithfield and Fairfield Council have acceded to the request of the Colonial Secretary for information as to the unimproved value of rateable properties within the…

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A Municipal Picnic

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 31 January 1895 · page 7

A return picnic was given to the Mayor of the Globe (Alderman W. A. Hutchinson) by the council and officers on Tuesday. The party left by the 9 a.m. train for the…

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The Federal Council. Opening of the Sixth Session. the Delegates and the Premiers' Conference. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Special Reporter.) Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 January 1895 · page 5

The sixth session of the Federal Council of Australasia was opened to-day at Parliament. House. The following members presented their commissions:—Sir Edward Braddon (Premier), Mr…

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The Conference of Premiers. an Unexpected Development the Federal Council and the Conterence Or Premiers Strong Feeling of Jealousy. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Special Reporter.) Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 January 1895 · page 5

An unexpected development occurred to-day at the meeting of the Federal Cou icil which shows tho strong feeling of jealousy existing between a portion of the council and the Premiers'…

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Municipal Councils. Manly. Retirement of Two Aldermen

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 6

This council held a meeting on 29th January in the council chambers. A letter was read from Dr. Thomas resigning his position as alderman for Fairlight Ward, and thanking his brother aldermen for…

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Sydney District Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 6

The half-yearly meeting of the delegates to the Sydney District Council of the Labor Federation was held at the Trades-hall, Dixon-steet. last evening. The meeting was…

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Privy Council Appeals. London, Jan. 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 5

In the case of Proudfoot v. Dalgety and Co., Limited, a settlement has been arrived at. The judicial committee of the Privy…

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Trades Movements. the Sydney District Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 6

The half-yearly meeting of the Sydney District Council of the Australian Labour Federation was held in the Old Trades Hall, Dixon-street last night. Mr. J. Worrall took his seat on the council as the…

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The Federal Conference and the Federal Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 4

There is something amusing, although not intentionally so in the splenetic resentment of the Federal Council towards the Conference of Premiers…

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Privy Council Appeal. Abbott V. the Minister for Lands

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 5

LONDON. Wednesday Night.--The Privy Council has reserved its decision in the case of Abbott v. the Minister for Lands, New South Wales…

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FEDERATION. Doings at Hobart. Opening of the Council. The Postal Conference

Evening News · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 6

HOBART, January 31.-Viscount Gormanston, Governor of Tasmania, opened the Federal Council officially this morning, there being an unusual amount of…

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The Federal Council. Formal Opening Yesterday. The Governor's Speech. The Address-in-Reply--Meeting of Premiers--Some Adverse Criticism--Overshadowing the Council--An Informal Gathering:. HOBART

The Australian Star · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 5

The opening of the Federal Council was formally performed at noon yesterday by the Governor. The usual ceremonies were observed, and the Chamber was crowded…

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(The Federal Council.] Hostility Towards the Conference of Premiers. the Spirit of Jealousy Again Rife. Efforts at Conciliation. the Council Advised to Be Guarded in Its Language. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 5

The spirit of jealousy displayed at the meeting of the Federal Council yesterday was again exhibited at the meeting to-day, despite the efforts made last evening to conciliate. Mr. Turner had…

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