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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1895

3,669 stories in Sydney's papers · page 33 of 184

General News. Rumored Legislative Council Appointments

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 February 1895 · page 4

A rumor was current in the city on Saturday that the Government proposed to ask the Governor to make a number of appointments to the Legislative Council, and the…

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N.S. W. District Rechabites Annual Council

Evening News · Monday 18 February 1895 · page 3

The annual meeting of the District Council of the Independent Order of Rechabites for New South Wales was held on Saturday at Ashfield in the…

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Municipal Notes. Annual Contracts at Hurstville

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 February 1895 · page 3

The specifications for the whole of the annual contracts, consisting of the supply of metal--both blue and white stone--carting, tree guards, repairs, ballast, etc., were read…

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The Municipal Elections. Randwick

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 February 1895 · page 2

Ex-alderman w. Larmour, who recently resigned his seat In the Randwick Council as one of the representatives of Coogee Ward, and who is seeking re-election,…

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Parramatta Council

Evening News · Tuesday 19 February 1895 · page 5

At a special meeting of the Parramatta Borough Council, held on Monday, Mr. Davies, of the Water and Sewerage Department, explained certain alterations…

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City Council. Special Meeting. Fishmarkets Inquiry

Evening News · Tuesday 19 February 1895 · page 5

A special meeting of the City Council of Sydney was held to-day at the Town Hall, the Mayor (Alderman S. E, Lees) presided, and there were present: Aldermen Beare,…

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Those Council Appointments. The Premier a Sphinx

The Australian Star · Tuesday 19 February 1895 · page 6

The Premier on being seen to-day with reference 10 the rumored Legislative Council appointments stated that he was in the same position as Mr. Young, and could…

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Pastoralists' Federal Council of Australia. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 February 1895 · page 5

The sittings of the Pastoralists' Federal Council of Australia were concluded to-day. The principal resolutions passed were in the direction of making sub-districts and to fix…

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The Government and the Legislative Council. New Appointments. the Position of the Ministry

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 February 1895 · page 6

During the last fortnight or so some attention has been bestowed upon the prospects of the present Ministry, and there have not been wanting people who professed to see difficulties…

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The Fish Market. The Question of Its Management. Discussion by the City Council

The Australian Star · Tuesday 19 February 1895 · page 5

The City Council held a special meeting at the Town Hall this morning to consider a motion for the recision of a resolution which was passed by the council on January…

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Land Value Taxation. And Municipal Government. KEMPSEY

The Australian Star · Tuesday 19 February 1895 · page 5

In addition to meeting held at Smith- town, Belmore River and elsewhere to protest against the local government proposals of the Government several of the Lower…

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Municipal. Newtown Council Committees

Evening News · Wednesday 20 February 1895 · page 3

The newly-elected Mayor, Alderman H. T. Morgan, occupied the chair at a meeting of the Newtown Council, held on Tuesday night. The following committees…

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Sydney Municipal Council. Special Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 February 1895 · page 4

A special meeting of the City Council was held yesterday to consider a motion, of which Alderman Fowler had given notice, for the rescinding of a resolution passed by the council on the 29th…

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Sydney District Council

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 February 1895 · page 6

A meeting of the executive committee of the Sydney District Council was held last evening at the Trades-hall. Mr. Sam Smith occupied the chair. A scheme for finding profitable…

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Rookwood's Council Cleek

Evening News · Wednesday 20 February 1895 · page 3

At an adjourned special meeting of the Rookwood Council held yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon a copy of a report of Mr. Treasury Inspector Brodie of his…

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A.s.a. Council Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 February 1895 · page 6

The council of the New South Wales Amateur Swimming Association met at the Swimmers' Clubroom, Natatorium, on Monday, when there was a full attendance of delegates…

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The Legislative Council. Proposed Appointments

The Australian Star · Wednesday 20 February 1895 · page 6

There is no doubt that the Reid Government intend, if possible, to appoint nominees to the Legislative Council, whose presence in the Upper Chamber they…

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The Transit Commissioners and the Newtown Council

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 February 1895 · page 6

The eviction of a box for the use of one of the officers in connection with the Transit. Commissioners has been the subject of considerable correspondence between the…

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The Fish Market. a Proposed Inquiry. By the City Council

The Australian Star · Wednesday 20 February 1895 · page 6

The City Council to-day continued its discussion on a motion for the rescission of a resolution ordering the appointment, of a committee to inquire into the management…

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City Council. [Some or the Following Items Appeased As Our Late Editions of Yesterday.] Special Meeting. Fishmarkets Inquiry

Evening News · Wednesday 20 February 1895 · page 5

A special meeting of the City Council of Sydney was held yesterday at the Town Hall The Mayor (Alderman S. E. Lees) presided, and there were present: Aldermen Beare,…

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