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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1895

3,669 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 184

St. Marys Municipal Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 23 February 1895 · page 7

A meeting of the St. Marys Municipal council was held on Monday evening last. Present: The Mayor (Ald J. H. Beacroft), W Garner, E Cox, G Turner, J H…

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Prospect and Sherwood. Municipal Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1895 · page 7

The usual fortnightly meeting was held on Monday. Present: The Mayor (Ald. W. P. Noller), and Aldermen T. Muston, G. Hollier, H. T. Jones, C. W. Perry, Miller, Sargent,…

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Municipal Council. the Special Auditor’s Report. the Late Council Clerk’s Deficiencies

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1895 · page 6

The adjourned meeting of the Rookwood Council was held on Tuesday afternoon, the Mayor (Ald. Slee) presiding. There were also present — Aldermen Gee, Garthwaite, and…

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Dundas Municipal Council Proposed New Boundaries

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 February 1895 · page 4

A SPECIAL meeting of the Dundas Council was held on THursday afternoon. The Mayor (Alderman Cox) presided, and Alderman Spurway, Johnstone and Rhodes were…

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Prospect and Sherwood Municipal (Council Dissatisfied with Proposed Boundaries

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 February 1895 · page 2

THE first ordinary meeting of this for the current municipal year was held at 6 p.m. on Monday. Present the Mayor (Alderman W. Nuller) and Alderman Miller, Muston…

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Privy Council Appeals

Evening News · Saturday 23 February 1895 · page 5

As application was made to the Full Court to-day on behalf of the plaintiffs in the case of Hiddle and another against the Mercantile Mutual Fire Insurance…

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Rookwood Council Clerk

Evening News · Saturday 23 February 1895 · page 3

At an adjourned special meeting of the Rookwood Council, held yesterday (Friday) evening, Alderman Groves denounced the previous special meeting held on…

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Ousting an Alderman. Ex Parte J. H. J. Macnamara Re Samuel Duncan

Evening News · Saturday 23 February 1895 · page 3

Mr. E. C. Daly made an application to the Full Court yesterday on behalf of John Herbert James Macnamara, of Broadway, Glebe, for a rule nisi calling upon Samuel…

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Ermington and Rydalmere Council Compensation Wanted

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 February 1895 · page 3

THE ordinary meeting of the Ermington and Rydalmere Municipal Council was held on Friday evening, the Mayor (Alderman Spurway) presiding, and…

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Hot Words in the Ryde Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1895 · page 2

Dating the last regular meeting of the Ryde Council, a motion, moved by Alderman Hibble, seconded by the Mayor, was put, and defeated by six to two. The Mayor then said that he…

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Australasian Labor Federation. Sydney District Council

The Australian Workman · Saturday 23 February 1895 · page 2

AN Executive meeting of the above was held at the Trades Hall on Tuesday evening. Mr. Sam Smith presiding. Alderman W. H. Terry and Mr. J. Leslie…

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Parramatta Borough Council. Special Meeting. Appointment of Committees

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1895 · page 3

A special meeting of the Borough Council of Parramatta was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening. Present: The Mayor (Mr. C. J. Byrnes; J.P.), Aldermen…

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Granville Borough Council. That Cancerous Cow. a Public Pound

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1895 · page 6

The regular meeting was held on Wednesday, when the Mayor (Ald. Speare) presided, and there were also present: Aldermen Lane, Kay, Marsh, Irons, Finn[?]an, Bowden, Windsor,…

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Rookwood. Another Scene in the Council. an Abrupt End

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1895 · page 6

The meeting of the Rookwood Council held on Friday evening came to grief before much work could be done. The Mayor (Ald. R. Slee) occupied the chair, and there were…

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Council Courtesies Disgraceful Tactics of Sherwood. The Beau of Billingsgate

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 February 1895 · page 3

THE Mayoral of Prospect and Sherwood may look rosy at a distance, but the present occupant will find it a pretty thorny seat this year…

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Granville Borough Council Court of Petty Sessions. The New Boundaries

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 February 1895 · page 8

THE regular meeting of the Granville Council was held on Wednesday evening in the Town Hall, C[?]u-street. The Mayor (Alderman Spears), presided and there was a…

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Parramatta Borough Council The Parramatta Unemployed. The New Boundaries. The Sewerage Schemes

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 February 1895 · page 3

A SPECIAL meeting of the Parramatta Borough Council was held at the Council Chambers, Parramatta, on Monday evening. The Mayor (Alderman [?]) presided and…

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

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 23 February 1895 · page 5

During the last fortnight or so some attention has been bestowed upon the prospects of the present Ministry, end there have hot been wanting people who professed to see…

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Municipal Trams

The Australian Workman · Saturday 23 February 1895 · page 1

London has an article strongly in favor of municipal tramways and buses, and the Cosmopolitan lately pleaded to the same effect. Here we…

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Local Government Boundaries. Protests From Municipalities. Suggested Alterations

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 February 1895 · page 10

Several deputations waited on the Local Government Commission yesterday. They submitted proposals for altered boundaries. Mr. Smalles, M.P., arrived early in charge…

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