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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1896

3,336 stories in Sydney's papers · page 37 of 167

Once in 10 Years The plenary Council Once in 10 Years

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 21 March 1896 · page 13

The Second Plenary Council of the Roman Catholic Church in Australasia has been in assembly at Manly, at which the Cardinal and all the notable prelates were assembled. His Eminence Cardinal…

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Municipal Conference

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 21 March 1896 · page 3

A conference between the Municipal Councils of Rookwood and Auburn was held at Rookwood Council Chambers on Monday evening…

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Wise & Otherwise. Municipal Amenities

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 21 March 1896 · page 4

Existence has its seamy side—yes, even for a Mayor: When aldermen wont listen to the ruling of the chair,…

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Rookwood Municipal Broils

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 21 March 1896 · page 4

WHAT shall be said of the municipal affairs of Rookwood ; and the legacy of disgrace which seems to be the lot and portion of that unfortunate town ? It…

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Municipal Balance[?]sheets

The Australian Star · Saturday 21 March 1896 · page 3

The conference of council clerks on the question of an uniform balance-sheet was continued yesterday, Mr. Ridley, Acting-Government Statistician, being in the…

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Municipal Accounts

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 March 1896 · page 5

MOLONG, Friday.--At a meeting of the Cudal Municipal Council the communication which the Chief Secretary forwarded to all municipal councils regarding the…

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Municipal Notes

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 March 1896 · page 10

THE KENSINGTON RACECOURSE. A petition was presented the Randwick Council, at its last meeting, from ratepayers of the borough, principally residents of…

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St. Patrick's Day. Celebration on the Sydney Cricket Ground. a Successful and Monster Demonstration. His Eminence the Cardinal Takes the Lead. Well Organised Sports and Dances. the Luncheon Hour. Political, patriotic aud humorous speeches by His Eminence. Governor Hampden, The Hon Brunker, Mr McMillan, Mayor Ives, Sir George Dibbs, Sir W. P. Manning, Sir Patrick Jennings etc

Truth · Sunday 22 March 1896 · page 7

THE St. Patrick's Day celebration in Sydney proved a great success. His Eminence Cardinal Moran had for some time past taken a vast interest in the development of a…

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Ousting an Alderman

The Australian Star · Monday 23 March 1896 · page 5

An application was made in Chambers this morning to Mr. Acting-Justice Cohen by Samuel Irwin for a rule nisi calling on Edgar Arpante to…

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The Courts. Attempt to Oust an Alderman. an Erskineville Case

Evening News · Monday 23 March 1896 · page 5

In Chambers to-day, before Mr. Acting Justice Cohen, an application was made on behalf of Samuel Irwin for a rule nisi for a writ of quo warranto under the 99th section of the…

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Privy Council Appeals. Colonial Cases

Evening News · Monday 23 March 1896 · page 6

LONDON, March 21.—The Privy Council has dismissed, with costs, the appeals in the New South Wales cases of Hiddle and another v. the National Fire and Marine…

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Privy Council Appeals. London, March 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 March 1896 · page 5

The appeal to the Privy Council in King versus the Victoria Insurance Company (a Queensland case) has been dismissed, with costs…

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Privy Council Appeals. Hiddle and Another V. Insurance Companies

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 March 1896 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday Night.--The Privy Council has dismissed, with costs, the appeals in the New South Wales cases of Hiddle and another v. the National…

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Municipal. Woollahra

Evening News · Monday 23 March 1896 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Woollahra Council the Mayor, in reply to Alderman Thompson, said he understood that the fire alarms which had been promised to be erected by the authorities…

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Water and Sewerage Board. Election of a Municipal Representative

Evening News · Monday 23 March 1896 · page 8

A ballot is being taken at the Town Hall to-day in connection with the election of a municipal representative on the Water and Sewerage Board, through, the retirement of Alderman Lander by…

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Municipal Notes Randwick Main Road

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 March 1896 · page 7

At the last Randwick Council meeting, the finance committee brought up a report in connection with the main road account, for the maintenance of which the council receive…

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Water and Sewerage Board. Alderman Ahearn Elected

The Australian Star · Tuesday 24 March 1896 · page 3

The election of a representative of suburban municipalities to serve on the Water, and Sewerage Board was held yesterday at the Town Hall. Alderman Ahearn…

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Executive Council

Evening News · Tuesday 24 March 1896 · page 5

The usual weekly meeting of the Executive Council was held to-day, under the presidency of his Excellency the Governor. No business of general public interest was dealt with, but a large…

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An Extraordinary Letter. To The Burwood Council. A Man Who Wants Baths. Refreshments for the Aldermen -- Entertaining an Angel Unawares -- The Unwashed In and Out of the Council -- The Tactics of the Council Clerk

The Australian Star · Tuesday 24 March 1896 · page 3

At last night's meeting of the Burwood Council an extraordinary letter was received from a ratepayer. This gentleman has in his mind the establishing of…

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Municipal Matters. Burwood. The Annual Assessment. A Slight Decrease in Rates -- The Number of Empty Houses -- Congratulations to Alderman Ahearn

The Australian Star · Tuesday 24 March 1896 · page 8

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Burwood council was held at the council-chambers last night. The Mayor (Alderman Scholes) presided, and there were…

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