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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1895

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Granville Borough Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the Borough Council of Granville was held on Monday evening. Present : The Mayor (Alderman Spears), Aldermen Duncum, Kirk, Bowden, Windsor…

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Privy Council Appeals

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 13

LONDON, March 6.—The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council to-day dismissed, with costs, the appeal in the case of Newton v. the…

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London County Council

The Australian Workman · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 4

The elections to the London County Council have taken place. There was a severe struggle between the Moderates and Progressists, or Reformers, the two leading…

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The Sydney Municipal Council. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 5

Sir —The report of the proceedings of the Sydney Municipal it Council, published in your issue of to day, upon proposal by Alderman Waine to retrench, gives reason for comment. That retrenchment is…

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North Ryde. The Mayor of Mansfield’s Hospitality

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 2

On the 5th instant the Mayor of Marsfield, Mr. M. A. H. Fitzbardinge, entertained the aldermen, ex-aldermen, and the defeated candidates, at his residence,…

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Federation of Labor. Provincial Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 6

The provincial council of the Federation of Labor continued its meeting yesterday at the Seamen's- hall. The following delegates were present:--Mr. Sam Smith…

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Australian Labor Federation. Sydney District Council

The Australian Workman · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 3

THE usual meeting was held on Thursday evening, Mr. Sam Smith (President) in the chair. Mr. A. Faint (Wool and Leather Workers)…

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Balmain. the Council and the Unemployed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 12

The Mayor (Alderman A. M. Milne) presided over the meeting of the Balmain Council on Tuesday night. Correspondence was read from Philip Moses, Sydney, acting on behalf of the unemployed…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Wednesday, March 6. MISCELLANEOUS

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 538

Mr. O'Connor introduced a bill for the more effectual suppression of disorderly conduct, and it was read a first time. The President reported the death of Sir W. M…

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Granville Electorate Granville Borough Council. Special Meeting

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 6

A special meeting of the Granville Council was held on Monday evening last in the Town Hall. The Mayor (Ald. Jos. Spears) presided, and there were also present—Aldermen Lane,…

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Federation of Labor. The Provincial Council, Yesterday's Business. Industrial Organisation--The Provincial Council--Ballot for the Presidency

The Australian Star · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 2

The New South Wales Provincial Council of the Australian Federation of Labor continued its sittings at the Seaman's Hall, city, yesterday. The members present were…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Legislative Council. MARCH 6

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 16

Mr. R. E. O'CONNOR introduced the Disorderly Conduct Suppression Bill, which was read a first time. The further consideration in committee…

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Granville Borough. Presentation to Ex-Mayor McAdam. a Tribute of Respect to a Worthy Man

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 4

On Wednesday evening last an enjoyable re-un[?] took place in the Town Hall, Granville, the occasion being the entertaining to a bacquet, and the presentation of an address…

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Latest Telegrams SYDNEY, 3 P.M. WHARRIE V. Penrith Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 6

In the action Wharrie v. Penrith Municipal Council, in which the plaintiff claimed £100 for work done, a verdict was given for the defendants this morning…

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Parramatta Borough Council. More “Compromising” of Arrears. the P. S. Public School Drainage. the Minister Defies the Council. the Tramway Co.’s Rates. Those Storm-water Drains

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 9

The fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council of Parramatta was held at the Council Chambers, on Monday evening. Present: Aldermen Ferris, Taylor, Saunders, Bladon,…

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Parramatta Borough Council The Parramatta South Public School Drainage. Action Regarding the Water Supply

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 3

THE regular meeting of the Parramatta Borough Council was held on Monday evening. In the absence of the Mayor, who was unable to attend through illness, Alderman Ferris…

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Trades Movements. the N.s.w. Provincial Council of the Labour Federation. the Second Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 10

The Provincial Council of New South Wales under the Australian Labour Federation continued its sittings in the Maritime Hall yesterday morning. Mr. Sam Smith occupied the chair,…

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Municipal Councils. Ashfield. Unimproved Land Tax

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 12

Council met on Tuesday night, when there were present—Aldermen N. Melville (Mayor), Mills, Stanton, Upward, Beaver, Broughton, Josephson, and Brown. At the request of Alderman Upward…

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Municipal Retrenchment

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 6

CAMPBELLTOWN, Friday.--The new Mayor is rigorously carrying out a policy of retrenchment. The inspector of nuisances' salary has been reduced one-half…

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Municipal Notes. Overdraft or Loan?

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 10

According to a recent resolution of the Waterloo Council, the council-clerk wrote to the manager of the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney at the local branch, announcing that…

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