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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1896

3,336 stories in Sydney's papers · page 68 of 167

Municipal. ANNANDALE

Evening News · Wednesday 10 June 1896 · page 3

The Annandale Council met on Monday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman John Young) presiding, and Aldermen Wells, Ferris, Smith, Francis. Broad, Ridge, Taylor, Guthry, Maxwell, and…

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Enfield Municipal Irregularities. Communication From the Late Clerk

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 June 1896 · page 9

Matters in connection with the irregularities at Enfield reached a further stage last night, when the following addendum to the Mayor's report was submitted:—"Since last meeting I have…

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A Municipal Case at Yass

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 June 1896 · page 6

YASS, Tuesday.--In the small debts court, to-day the municipal council proceeded against E. Kiely for the recovery of lighting rates. A verdict was given for the defendant who proved that he had…

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Albury Municipal Council. the Waterworks Debt. Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 June 1896 · page 5

At the Albury Municipal Council to-night a letter was read from the Public Works Department respecting the demand for the payment of £1480 in respect to the water supply debt, stating that the…

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Privy Council Appeal

Evening News · Thursday 11 June 1896 · page 6

LONDON, June 10.—The appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in the case of the Bonang Gold Mining Company, Limited, v. Alexander Brown, was…

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Parliament. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 11 June 1896 · page 3

The Legislative Council met yesterday afternoon at half-past 4 o'clock. THE TICK BILL. The Tick Bill was passed through the…

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The Action Against a Suburban Mayor. a Charge Op Assault

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 June 1896 · page 3

The action Clark v. Eaton was resumed In No. 3 Jury Court yesterday, before Mr. Justice Simpson. It is an action for £1000 for alleged assault. Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Pickburn (instructed by Mr. Claude…

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Appointments to the Legislative Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 June 1896 · page 5

BRISBANE, Wednesday.—A "Government Gazette" was issued to-day, appointing Messrs. B. D. Morehead and A. H. Barlow as members of the Legislative Council…

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Alleged Assault. Action for £1000 Damages. the Mayor and His Domestic

Evening News · Thursday 11 June 1896 · page 5

The hearing of the suit brought by a young woman named Eliza Clark to recover £1000 from George W. Eaton, Mayor of Enfield, for alleged assault, was continued in the No. 3 Jury Court…

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Action Against a Mayor. a Servant's Story. Claims £1000 for Assault

The Australian Star · Thursday 11 June 1896 · page 5

An extraordinary case neared its conclusion in No. 3 Jury Court, this morning. This was an action by Eliza Clark against George W. Eaton, Mayor of Enfield, to…

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PARLIAMENT. Wednesday, June 10. Legislative Council

Evening News · Thursday 11 June 1896 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30 p.m. INSURANCE ON PUBLIC BUILDINGS. Dr. GARRAN (Vice-President of the Legislative Council), in answer to Mr. Pulsford, said…

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Privy Council Appeal. London, June 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 June 1896 · page 5

The appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in the case of the Bonang Gold-mining Company, Limited, versus Alexander Brown, was re-argued…

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Privy Council Appeal. Bonang Gold-mining Company V. Brown

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 June 1896 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—The Now South Wales appeal case of the Bonang Gold-mining Company versus Brown has been reargued before eight judges. Judgment has…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, June 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 June 1896 · page 6

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. The VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE EXECUTIVE…

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Homestead Selections and Settement Leases Bill. the Bill Passed by the Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 June 1896 · page 6

The Homestead Selections and Settlement Leases Bill, which lapsed in the Legislative Council last Thursday for want of a quorum when it was being carried Into committee, was, by…

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Municipal. Newtown

Evening News · Thursday 11 June 1896 · page 7

A meeting of the Newtown Council was held on Tuesday evening. The Mayor (Alderman J. F. Smith) presided, and the following members were present : Aldermen Howe,…

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Municipal Retrenchment. Dubbo

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 June 1896 · page 5

The municipal council has resolved to endeavour to reduce the price of gas. The manager's salary is to be reduced to £200 per year. As well as assisting at the gasworks the council clerk is to act as…

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Parliament. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Friday 12 June 1896 · page 2

The Legislative Council met at half-past 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. BOARDING OUT CHILDREN. Leave was given to bring in a bill on the…

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The Action Against a Suburban Mayor. Verdict for Plaintiff--damages, £50

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 June 1896 · page 2

The action Clark v. Eaton was resumed in No. 3 Jury Court yesterday, before Mr. Justice Simpson. It was an action for £1000 for alleged assault. Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Pickburn (instructed by Mr. Claude…

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Action Against a Mayor. a Servant's Story. Claims £1000 for, Alleged Assault

The Australian Star · Friday 12 June 1896 · page 6

The case of Clark v. Eaton, a claim against the Mayor, of Enfield for £1000 for an alleged assault on a girl, was continued this afternoon in No. 3 Jury Court. (The…

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