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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1895

3,669 stories in Sydney's papers · page 54 of 184

News by Cable. The Widow Bourke Case The Privy Council Appeal

Evening News · Friday 29 March 1895 · page 4

LONDON, March 28.—The appeal of the Municipal Council of Sydney against the verdict in the case of Bourke v. the Council came on before…

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The Strike at Hudson Brothers. the Matter Before the Sydney District Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 29 March 1895 · page 5

The men's committee were busy yesterday forwarding subscription lists, in response to applications received from all parts of the colour. A cheque for £10 was received from…

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The Land Bill in the Council. the Tenant Right Question. the Bill Out of Committee

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 29 March 1895 · page 6

The Crown Lands Bill was again recommitted in the Council. In clause 21, "Protection of homestead selections," Mr. "Want moved a series of…

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Parliament. Thursday, March 28. Legislative Council. The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. the Sydney Mint

Evening News · Friday 29 March 1895 · page 3

In reply to a question, Dr. GARRAN said the cost of the recent alterations and repairs in connection with the Sydney Royal Mint amounted to £6534, all of which was…

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Strike at Hudson's. The Men Determined. Subscription Lists Issued. The Federation Council -- Offers Strong Moral Support--A Proposed Demonstration

The Australian Star · Friday 29 March 1895 · page 5

The strike of Hudson Bros.' employees continues with every manifestation of determination on the part of master and man. The men are making strenuous appeals for…

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A Municipal Point

Evening News · Friday 29 March 1895 · page 6

At the regular meeting of the Rookwood Council, held on Wednesday evening, there was for the first time for six months a full council, the three newly-elected aldermen…

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Mulgoa Municipal Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 3

The adjourned special meeting of the above Council was held at the Council Chambers Mulgoa, on Monday, 25th March, at 7.30 p.m. Present: The Mayor, (Ald…

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A Privy Council Appeal. Bourke V. Municipal Council of Sydney

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday Night. -- The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council have reserved their decision in the appeal ease of Bourke v. the Municipal…

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Auburn. Municipal Council. Noxious Trades

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 6

The regular meeting was held on Monday. Present: The Mayor (Ald. T. Taylor), and Aldermen Dyer, Roper, Ritchie, Lightfoot, Baker, and Small…

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Municipal Council. Another Disorderly Meeting

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 6

The regular meeting was held on Wednesday. Present: The Mayor (Ald. R. Slee), and Aldermen Lidbury, Gormley, Garthwaite, Jay, Corbett, Varley, Knox, and Groves…

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Privy Council Appeal Case. Bourke V. Sydney Municipal Council. London, March 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 9

The appeal of the Municipal Council of Sydney against the verdict in the case of Bourke v. the Municipal Council of Sydney came before the Judicial…

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Executive Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 5

A meeting of the Executive Council was held yesterday, when the temporary appointment of District Court Judge Murray and Mr. E. Barton, Q.C., as Supreme Court…

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Auburn Council Tenders

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 4

At the regular meeting, on Monday, the valuers’ report was deferred until a special meeting, on Monday next; in the meantime, the unimproved value of all lands, irrespective…

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London County Council

The Australian Workman · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 1

THERE is a department of work undertaken by the London County Council wherein the example is well worthy of municipal imitation elsewhere. To the committee of public…

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Hunter’s Hill Council. Regular Meeting

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 2

The regular meeting of the above Council was held on Friday, the 22nd instant, at 8 p.m. There were present—The Mayor (Ald. Turner), and Aldermen Metcalfe, Thomson,…

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Australasian Labor Federation. Sydney District Council

The Australian Workman · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 3

The President, Mr. Sam Smith, occupied the chair at the Council's meeting on Thursday evening. There was a large attendance of delegates…

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Parramatta Borough Council. Election of Mayor by Citizens. the Government Contractor to Be Prosecuted. the Park Road Question. Delays in Parramatta Public Works. the River Floodgates

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 9

The fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council of Parramatta was held on Friday evening. Present: The Mayor (Mr. C. J. Byrnes, J.P.), Aldermen Taylor, Moxham,…

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Castle Hill A. & H. Association. Council Meeting

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 10

The Council of the above Association met at Bayly’s store, Castle Hill, on Monday evening last, the 25th inst.; Mr. Cotton, Vice president, in the chair. The following members of…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Legislative Council. MARCH 20

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 16

The death of the Governor was announced, and an address of condolence was forwarded to Lady Duff. After a long debate, on the motion of…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Wednesday, March 20. the Late Sir Robert Duff

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 642

The Attorney-General, Mr. J. H. Want, in a graceful speech, moved the adoption of an address of condolence with. Lady Duff, on the death of his Excellency the late Sir Robert Duff. The address…

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