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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1895

3,669 stories in Sydney's papers · page 45 of 184

PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 3

The Legislative Council met yesterday afternoon at half-past 4 o'clock. ARMIDALE WATER. SUPPLY. The Armidale Water Supply Amendment…

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Local Government. Proposed Wagga Wagga Shire

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 5

Alderman J. T. Williamson, of Wagga Wagga, acting on behalf of the local council, waited yesterday upon the Local Government Commissioners, Messrs. Murray…

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Municipal Matters. North Sydney. Retrenchment in the Council--A Reserve at Lavender Bay

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 8

The regular meeting of the North Sydney Council was held at the Town Hall, Alfred street, on Tuesday evening. Present:-- Alderman J. M. Purves (in the chair),…

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Executive Council. The Labor Bureau

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 6

The usual weekly meeting of the Executive Council was held to-day, and a quantity of outstanding business was dealt with, the only item of public importance being the…

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London County Council. Election of Chairman

Evening News · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 4

LONDON, March 12.—The Moderates and Progressives recently elected to the London County Council have arrived at a compromise. Each party…

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The London County Council. London, March 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 5

The Moderates and Progressives recently elected to the London County Council have arrived at a compromise. Each party will elect four aldermen, leaving the…

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City Council. Quarterly Meeting. Salaries from the Government

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 2

The 152nd quarterly meeting of the City Council was held it 11 a.m. yesterday. There were present :-- Aldermen Lees (Mayor), Manning, Dean, Jassep, Johnston, Kippax,…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, March 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock, ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. The VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE DXECU…

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The Land Bill in the Council. the Lessee's Improvements. an Important Principle Affirmed

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 6

In the Legislative Council, the Land Bill was further considered in committee, clause 9, "Subdivision for homestead selections," being first dealt with. One paragraph of…

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The Mayoral Luncheon. The Earl of Hopetoun's Speech A Representative Gathering. Speeches by the Mayor, the Premier, the Minister for Lands and Others -- Farewell to Victoria's Governor

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 6

The Mayor of Sydney (Alderman S. E. Lees) gave the luncheon to-day as usual in conjunction with the quarterly meeting of the City Council. The repast was served…

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Parliament. Tuesday, March 12. Legislative Council. The President took the chair at 4.30. Armidale Water Supply

Evening News · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 3

The Armidale Water Supply Act Amendment Bill was passed through all its stages without amendment and returned to the Assembly…

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Newcastle News. Affairs at the Mines. Wallsend and Plattsburg. Proposed Municipal Amalgamation -- Promenade Concert -- Alleged Assault and Robbery -- Collision on the A.A. Co.'s Line The Stockton Fire. NEWCASTLE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 5

Matters in connection with the working of the collieries appear to be growing worse every day. All of the employees at the Lambton colliery have received 14 days…

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The Late Alderman Simmons

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 March 1895 · page 8

During the next few days an address of condolence, prepared to the order of the City Council for presentation to the widow of the late Alderman M. Simmons, will be…

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Municipal Notes. Retrenchment in the North Sydney Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 March 1895 · page 6

At the last meeting or the North Sydney Council, Alderman Woolcott-Waley moved. "That applications be Immediately invited for the position of borough engineer and foreman…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council

Evening News · Thursday 14 March 1895 · page 3

The President took the chair at 4.30 Leave of absence for three weeks was granted to Dr. Creed. CUSTOMS DUTIES BILL…

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London County Council

Evening News · Thursday 14 March 1895 · page 4

LONDON, March 13.—The Earl of Onslow, formerly Governor of New Zealand, has been elected an alderman of the London County Council…

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London County Council. London, March 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 March 1895 · page 5

Mr. Arthur Arnold has been elected chairman of the London County Council, and Mr. J. W. Benn, M.P., vice-chairman. Mr. W. H. Dickinson was…

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London County Council. Election of a Chairman

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 March 1895 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday Night--Mr. Arthur Arnold, formerly M.P. for Salford. has been elected chairman of the London County Council. Mr. Arnold is…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, March 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 March 1895 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWER TO QUESTION. The VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE…

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Arnott's Milk Arrowroot Biscuits. the Children's Food Parliament. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 March 1895 · page 2

The Legislative Council met yesterday afternoon at half-past 4 o'clock. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Leave of absence tor three weeks was…

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