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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1897

3,112 stories in Sydney's papers · page 55 of 156

Parliament. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 6 May 1897 · page 3

The Legislative Council met at half past 4 o'clock. ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS. The Governor's commission…

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Maitland District Council West Maitland

The Australian Star · Thursday 6 May 1897 · page 7

A meeting of Maitland district electors was held yesterday at the East Maitland Courthouse, for the purpose of electing two members of the Maitland…

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PARLIAMENT. Wednesday, May 5. Legislative Council

Evening News · Thursday 6 May 1897 · page 3

The President toot the chair at 4.30 p.m. HER MAJESTY'S JUBILEE. Mr. WANT (Attorney-General) gave notice that he would move on the following day—"That…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, May 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 May 1897 · page 3

The President took the chair at half-past 2 o'clock. PERSONAL EXPLANATION. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL said that,…

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Municipal Appeals

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 May 1897 · page 3

An appeal court in connection with the assessment of the municipality of Hurstville was held yesterday at the Newtown Police Court before Mr. Isaacs, S.M. There was a long list of appeals, but…

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Municipal Councils. Alexandria

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 May 1897 · page 6

At the last meeting of the council the Mayor (Alderman Harden) occupied the chair, and there were also present Aldermen Ralph, Miller, Banner, Furness, Swain, Hannan, Horne, Allan, and Loveridge. A letter was read from E…

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Municipal Matters Balmain. The Fire Brigades' Subsidy -- The Goal Company's Works -- A Drummoyne Request

The Australian Star · Thursday 6 May 1897 · page 7

Alderman G. C. Murdoch (Mayor) presided over Tuesday night's meeting of the Balmain council, and there were also present: Aldermen Campbell,…

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Parliament. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Friday 7 May 1897 · page 3

The Legislative Council met yesterday afternoon at half past. 4 o'clock, and after adopting the address to Her Majesty adjourned at 4.45 p.m…

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South Australia. the Legislative Council Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 May 1897 · page 6

ADELAIDE, Thursday.--The nominations in connection with the Legislative Council elections received to-day were as follow:--Central Division--William Hutchens, James Hutchinson, Jno…

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PARLIAMENT. Thursday, May 6. Legislative Council

Evening News · Friday 7 May 1897 · page 7

The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. THE RECORD REIGN. Mr. WANT (Attorney-General) moved—"That this House agrees to the annexed address to the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, May 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 May 1897 · page 6

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. THE ADDRESS TO THE QUEEN. The ATTORNEY-GFNERAL moved,—"That…

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The Queen's Reign. Address of Congratulation. Speeches in the Council. Address in the Assembly Loyal speeches From Both Sides

The Australian Star · Friday 7 May 1897 · page 5

In the Legislative Council last evening Mr, Want moved "That this House agrees to the annexed Address to the Queen, conveying the…

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Sunday Trading. Complaints of Shopkeepers and Churches. Deputation to the Colonial Secretary. Inspector General to be Instructed to Take Action The Protest of the Council of Churches

The Australian Star · Friday 7 May 1897 · page 5

A deputation from the Council of Churches, together with a deputation from the shopkeepers of Sydney and suburbs, waited upon the Colonial…

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Indisposition of Alderman Betts

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 9

We regret to state that Alderman Betta has been, during the past week, confined to his bed with an attack of influenza. At the time of writing, we are pleased to say, he is once more…

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The Mayor of Rydalmere

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 6

Alderman Jenkins, the Mayor of Ermington and Rydalmere, underwent a most painful operation on Monday last at the hands of Drs. Brown and Kearney, who did not administer…

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Prospect and Sherwood Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 11

The council met on Tuesday evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman T. Mu[?]on), Aldermen Hollis, Carpenter, Woodward, Jamieson, Glondale, Gifford, and Noller. A letter was read from the Water and Sewerage Board…

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Prospect and Sherwood. Municipal Council

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 11

THE WATER SUPPLY.—MR. E. L. HARRIS (THE LAY ALDERMAN) SEEKS TO COMPEL SUCCESS ALMOST AT THE SAME TIME IN RESPECT OF THE…

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Rookwood Municipal Election. Rejection of Proposal to Borrow. The Mayor Talks of Resigning

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 2

The election of alderman for the South Ward of the Borough of Rookwood in the room of Mr. Joseph Abrahams, resigned was held on Saturday last. Occasion was taken at the same…

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Rookwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 4

THE Rookwood Council met on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman F. Lidbury), Alderman Garthwaite, Douglas, Jay, Ritchie, Dundon and Godson…

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Thursday. Council--

The Australian Workman · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 2

A motion for the adoption of an address of congratulation to the Queen on the completion of the 60th year of her reign was proposed by Mr. Want and agreed to amid…

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