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Council & local affairs, 1897

3,112 stories in Sydney's papers · page 71 of 156

Cyclists' Union. Monthly Council Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 June 1897 · page 3

Mr. J. B. Holdsworth presided at last night s meeting of the Cyclists' Union. The executive report was of a highly satisfactory nature. It was stated that no less than 118 new members had been added to the roll. The…

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Federation in the Legislative Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 June 1897 · page 4

The objection raised by Mr. Want in the Legislative Council last night to any discussion of the Federal Constitution Bill being entered upon in that Chamber until the…

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Action by the City Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 June 1897 · page 5

The Dean of Sydney wrote stating that in connection with the record reign celebration the following services had been provided for by the Dean and Chapter of the Cathedral:—On the 20th June there…

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The Mayor's Quarterly Luncheon. Speeches by the Admiral and General French

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 June 1897 · page 6

The Mayor, Alderman I. E. Ives, entertained a large number of guests at luncheon at the Townhall yesterday. On the Mayor's right was Admiral Bridge and Major-General French, and on…

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Trouble in a Council. Forbes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 June 1897 · page 5

Somewhat of a scene occurred at the local municipal council meeting last night in connection with a case anent the recent dismissal of the pound-keeper, Allen. Alderman Hutchinson moved for a return…

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The Constitution Bill and the Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 June 1897 · page 4

It is proposed to proceed with the Draft Federal Constitution Bill in the Legislative Council without further delay. The first step in this direction was taken yesterday, when Mr. Barton gave…

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Parliament. Wednesday, June 9. Legislative Council

Evening News · Thursday 10 June 1897 · page 3

The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. ROYAL ASSENT. The PRESIDENT announced that the Royal assent had been given to the Public Instruction…

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Action by the City Council. Naming the New Markets

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 June 1897 · page 5

Alderman Sir W. P. Manning moved, at the meting of the city council yesterday --"That in order to mark in a fitting manner the unprecedented and glorious region of her majesty the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, June 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 June 1897 · page 6

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ASSENT TO BILLS. The President announced the receipt of messages…

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The Public Roads Bill. a Free Conference. Proceedings in the Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 June 1897 · page 6

In the Legislative Council Dr GARRAN moved that the message from the Legislative Assembly received on the preceding Wednesday, asking for a free conference on the disagreement between…

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A Government Contract. Alleged Defective Packing. Action in the City Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 10 June 1897 · page 8

At the City Council meeting yesterday afternoon Alderman Waine moved-- "That, in consequence of the state of the packing over the crown of the arch…

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Draft Constitution Bill Proceedings in the Council Notice by Mr. Barton

Evening News · Thursday 10 June 1897 · page 5

In the Legislative Council yesterday afternoon Mr. Barton gave notice that he would move on Wednesday next—"That the House resolves itself into Committee of the Whole for the purpose of…

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City Council. 161st Quarterly Meeting The Jubilee Celebrations. Opposition to Hyde Park Railway Resumption -- Applications for Relief

The Australian Star · Thursday 10 June 1897 · page 6

The 161st quarterly meeting of the City Council was held at the Town Hall this afternoon. The Mayor (Alderman I. E. Ives) presided, and there were also…

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Municipal Matters Marrickville Maligned

The Australian Star · Thursday 10 June 1897 · page 2

The popular impression that Marrickville is a place which immediately becomes submerged whenever it rains is, it seems, an idea about which the…

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The Municipalities Act. a Missing Bill

The Australian Star · Thursday 10 June 1897 · page 6

A deputation, consisting of Messrs. Edden, Fegan, Watkins, and Griffith, waited on the Acting- Premier, Mr. Brunker, to- day, and urged the…

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Taxation Administration. Debated in the Council. Mr. R. E. O'Connor Speaks. The Conflict With the Public Service Board-- The Attorney- General's Explanation

The Australian Star · Thursday 10 June 1897 · page 3

Soon after the Legislative Council met yesterday afternoon, the Hon. R. E. O'Connor moved the adjournment of the House to call attention to some…

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Parliament. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Friday 11 June 1897 · page 3

The Legislative Council met yesterday at 4.30 p.m. TAXATION COMMISSIONERS' COUNCIL…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 June 1897 · page 3

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWER TO QUESTION. In reply to Mr. Creed, the VICE-PRESIDENT…

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Municipal Assessments

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 June 1897 · page 6

The various suburban municipalites have united with a view to urging the Government to immediately introduce a short measure to amend the Municipalities Act in the direction of providing for…

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Municipal Councils. Manly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 June 1897 · page 6

The Manly Concil met on the 8th June, when [?] Mayor (Alderman F.C. Passan) presided, and there [?] present—Aldermen Stevens, Towns, Scarr, Tucker, Q[?] and Warburton. Messrs. Boydell. Mack. And Walker [?]…

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