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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1895

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Municipal Rating

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 January 1895 · page 4

Mr. Brunker has addressed the following circular letter to the Mayors of municipalities:--"As you are doubtless aware, the Local Government Bill now before…

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Municipal Notes. the Wants of Ashfield

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 January 1895 · page 3

For some time past Mr. T. Bavister, member for Ashfield, has been in communication with the Ministers of several departments concerning matters of moment to…

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The Cricket Gala. Third Test Match. England v. Australia. The Cricket Council-- Mr. Cohen and Money Matters-Stoddart's Team's Averages. ADELAIDE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 9 January 1895 · page 5

A. E. and H. Trott, Harry, Worrall and Blackham arrived here yesterday from Melbourne. The Englishmen will arrive from Ballarat to-day. Moses…

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Dues on Sheep. Deputation to the Mayor. His Worship Declines to Override the Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 10 January 1895 · page 6

Four months ago the City Council discussed the matter of the charge of [?]d per head on sheep which are brought to Sydney, either for sale at the Homebush yards or for…

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The Mayor and the Stock Tax

Evening News · Thursday 10 January 1895 · page 5

Messrs. Russell Barton and W. F. Jacques, representing the Pastoral Finance Association, waited oh the Mayor at the Town Hall to-day for the purpose of…

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Queensland. the Federal Council Representation. Resignation of Sir Thomas M'lLWRAITH

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 January 1895 · page 5

BRISBANE, Wednesday. In consequence of the state of his health. Sir Thomas M'IIwraith has resigned his seat on the Federal Council as a representative of…

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The Driving Park Case. a Question of Costs. A Privy Council Affair

The Australian Star · Thursday 10 January 1895 · page 6

An application was made to Mr. Justice Stephen in Chambers this morning by the City Council for an order calling on Mr. John M'Laughlin, solicitor, to pay certain…

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The Departing Admiral Banquet at the Town Hall. A Representative Gathering. Speeches by the Admirals, the Mayor, and Sir George Dibbs

The Australian Star · Thursday 10 January 1895 · page 3

The citizens' banquet which was tendered to his Excellency Vice-Admiral N. Bowden- Smith in the Town Hall last night prior to his departure for England was one of the…

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Municipal Notes. Ashfield

Evening News · Thursday 10 January 1895 · page 2

At the last meeting of the council a letter was received with reference to a drainage nuisance at Croydon, and it was decided to take remedial measures at…

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Glebe Municipal Elections

Evening News · Thursday 10 January 1895 · page 4

A good deal of interest is this year being taken in the forthcoming annual municipal elections at the Glebe. For the Inner Ward Alderman William Carey,…

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Municipal Matters. Waverley

The Australian Star · Thursday 10 January 1895 · page 7

A spacial meeting of the Waverley Council was held on Tuesday night, when there were present Aldermen Bail (Mayor), King, Simpson, Carroll, Edwards, Waterhouse,…

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Municipal Elections. Five Dock

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 January 1895 · page 3

The aldermen retiring at Five Dock are only two In number, viz., Alderman T. Rodd, for the East Ward, and Alderman W. J. Myler, for the West Ward. It' is…

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Municipal Notes. Reduction of Interest Desired

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 January 1895 · page 3

Actuated by a desire for economy. Alderman Webster, at the last meeting of the Petersham Council, moved,"That an effort be made by the finance committee to secure future…

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Municipalities and County Councils

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 January 1895 · page 3

The Strathfield Council is forwarding to the whole of the suburban municipal bodies a copy of a resolution in which their assistance is asked In securing the inclusion of the…

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Dues on Sheep. Deputation to the Mayor. His Worship Declines to Override the Council

The Australian Star · Friday 11 January 1895 · page 6

Four months ago the City Council discussed the matter of the charge of 1d per head on sheep which are brought to Sydney, cither for sole at the Homebush yards or for…

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City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 January 1895 · page 2

The finance committee of the City Council met yesterday afternoon. The Mayor (Alderman S. E. Lees) presided, and was congratulated on taking his seat…

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Dundas Council Matters

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 January 1895 · page 7

The Dundas council at a meeting on Wednesday afternoon elected to co-operate with the Strathfield Council in having the country counts principle incorporated in the new Local…

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City Council. The Finance Committee. The Town Hall and Public Meetings. The Recent Application to the Mayor --The Organ

The Australian Star · Friday 11 January 1895 · page 2

The finance committee of the City Council held its fortnightly meeting at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon, the Mayor (Alderman S. E. Lees) presiding. The other…

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The Mayor and Labor. To the Editor of the Evening News

Evening News · Friday 11 January 1895 · page 7

Sir,-The action of Mayor Lees in refusing the use of the Town Hall for the unemployed meeting organised by Messrs. Foran and Company was a wise one, and…

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Law Report. Supreme Court.—thursday, January 10. In Chambers.—(Before Mr. Justice Stephen.) Be Municipal Council of Sydney (J. U. M'laughlin Responden)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 January 1895 · page 3

Mr. Edmunds, instructed by Mr. G. C. Waldron (City Solicitor), appoeared for the applicant, and Dr. Coghlan, instructed by Mr. J. M'Laughin, for the respondent. This was an application on behalf of…

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