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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1896

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Mulgoa Municipal Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 7

A meeting of the above Council was held on Monday night, in the Mulgoa Hall. Present—The Mayor (Ald R. G. Wallace), Ald Lovatt, Harrison, Outridge, Lennox,…

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Hun[?] Hill Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 10

At the last meeting of this councial there were present the Mayor (Alderman S[?]her), Aldermen Thomson, Jonbert, Turner, Metcalfe, M'Bride, Edginton, and Jovner, Mr. W. W. Whatmore wrote stating that the Lane Cove…

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Alderman Withers is Amused to the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 4

SIR,—I could not but feel amused when I read in your last issue the paragraph headed "Mr. Reid and Maurie Boland," wherein you state there must undoubtedly be a very…

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The Dundas Municipal Case Action to Oust Alderman Eyles, Is the Supreme Court a Revision Court?

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 12

In the Supreme Court, Sydney, on Thursday, before the Chief justice and Mr. Justice Stephen, an action was brought to cast Alexander Eyles [?] from the position of…

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Parramatta Council

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 2

The Council met on Monday evening Present: Mayor Ferris, and Alderman Taylor, Saunders, Withers, Campbell, Noller and Dixon…

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Auburn Borough Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 3

THE regular fortnightly meeting was held on Monday evening. Present.— The Mayor (Alderman L. T. Roper), Aldermen Taylor, Small, J. D. Ritchie), Lightfoot, John Richie…

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AUBURN. Borough Council

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 3

The Auburn Council met on Monday. Present: The Mayor (Mr. L. T. Roper), Aldermen J. D. Ritchie, Taylor, Small, Lightfoot, John Ritchie and Smith. An apology was tendered…

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Hunter's Hill Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 11

The Council held its regular meeting on the 29th ultimo. Present: The Major (Alderman Schleicher) Aldermen Edginton, Metcalfe, McBride…

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SMITHFIELD & FAIRFIELD. Borough Council

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 3

The ordinary meeting was held on Wednesday. Present: The Mayor, and Alderman Vallance, Stimson, Downey, Paine, Spring Hollier, Bell, and Wheatley,…

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Council of the Churches. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 9

Delegates from the Baptist, Congregational, Presbyterian, Wesleyan, Bible Christan, Primitive Methodist, Church of Christ, and other Churches met to day at Beach'B rooms, and…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council Wednesday, May 27

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 1170

The President announced the death of the Hon. John Davies. The Imported Stock Act Amendment Bill, received from the Assembly, was read a first time…

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Parramatta Borough Council Another Little Audit

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 8

THE fortnightly meeting was held an Monday evening the Mayor (Alderman W.J. Harrie)in the chair, and there were also present Alderman Taylor, Saunders, Withers, Campbell…

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Parramatta Sewerage The Council Tackle it Again

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 8

At the meeting of the Parramatta Borough Council on Monday evening Alderman Taylor moved : That this Council will, at its next meeting, resolve…

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The Rookwood Council Loan A Disorderly Meeting. The Police Called in. A Talkative Chairman

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 2

A public meeting convened by the Mayor of Rookwood was held in the Council Chambers on Monday for the purpose of considering as to whether the Council was acting in the interests…

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A Municipal Matter. Dundas Aldermanic Dispute

Evening News · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 3

In the Foil Court yesterday an application was made on behalf of John Neill to make absolute a rule nisi for a writ of quo warranto to oust Alexander Eyles, sen., from the office of alderman for the East…

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Municipal. LEICHHARDT

Evening News · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 5

At the last meeting of the above council a petition was read from residents in Foster-street, praying that the side walks in that street be'repaired. The petition was referred to the works…

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Belfast Catholics and Municipal Representation

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 6

The Bishop of Down and Connor, writing evidently on the Knox— Dillon incident in the House of Commons, has addressed the following letter to the Belfast Weekly, April 25:—…

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Municipal Councils. Ba;main

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 12

The Mayor (Alderman A. M. Milne) presided over the meeting of the Balmain Council on Tuesday evening, when there were also present Aldermen G. C. Murdoch, Wm. B[?] Henry Mills, J.P., Cox, Chidgey, W. Curdoch, Wm…

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Alexandria Municipality

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 10

The fortnightly meeting of this council was held on Wednesday, 27th May. There were present—The Mayor (Alderman Banner), and Aldermen Ralph, Harden, Swain, Daccy, O'R[?] Turner, Miller, Ha[?] Horne, and…

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Granville Electorate. Granville. Proposed River Bridge. Municipal Conference

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 3

A meeting of representatives of the Municipalities of Granville, Auburn, Rookwood, and Ermington and Rydalmere, was held at Granville Council Chambers on Tuesday evening to…

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