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Blue Mountains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1911

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Blue Mountains Shire Council

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 30 June 1911 · page 6

The adjourned general meeting of the above[?] Council was held on Wednesday in the Shire Office, Lawson, commencing at 9.30 a.m., when there were present the…

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The Defunct Municipal Band. to the Editor Blue Mountain Echo

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 30 June 1911 · page 7

Sir,—In looking through the columns of last week's ECHO, one hardly knows whether to be angry, dismayed or sad. I write in the latter spirit, and would crave space for a few…

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Municipal Council

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 7 July 1911 · page 5

The usual fortnightly meeting of our civic circle was held in the temporary Chambers on Tuesday evening, when the following were in attendance:—His Worship, the Mayor (Ald…

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Municipal Council

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 7 July 1911 · page 1

A special meeting of the above named Council was held last Friday afternoon. There were present the Mayor (Ald Goyder) and Aldermen James, Davies, Kitch,…

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Blue Mountains Shire Council

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 14 July 1911 · page 1

On Wednesday last, Cr S. Walker (Deputy President), Crs Riches, Wall, Goggie, Collier and Neste, with the Shire Clerk, Engineer and Sanitary Inspector, met for…

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Municipal Council Meeting

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 21 July 1911 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening in the temporary chambers behind the old Masonic Hall. Those preset were:—The Mayor…

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Blue Mountains Shire Council

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 28 July 1911 · page 1

The above named Council held their ordinary meeting last Wednesday (July 19) commencing at 9.30 a.m., when there were present Cr. S. Walker (Deputy President)…

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New Shire Council President

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 4 August 1911 · page 5

At the usual fortnightly meeting of the Blue Mountains Shire Council held on Wednesday at Lawson, there was only one nomination for the Presidency,…

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Local and General. Postponed Municipal Council Meeting

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 4 August 1911 · page 4

On Tuesday evening, when aldermen met to transact the usual business of the Council, a message was received from the Mayor (Ald. Goyder) announcing…

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Blue Mountains Shire Council

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 11 August 1911 · page 2

On Wednesday last the usual fortnightly meeting of the above-named Council was held at Lawson. There were present:—Deputy-President S. Walker .ind Councillors J…

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Municipal Council

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 11 August 1911 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held in the temporary chambers on Tuesday evening, when there were present, the Mayor, Ald H. R. Goyder, Alds J…

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Blue Mountains Shire Council

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 18 August 1911 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of the Shire Council was held on Wednesday in the Shire Hall, Lawson, when Presidents S. Walker, and Councillors J. Geggie, J. Riches, H. J. Collier, J…

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Municipal Council

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 18 August 1911 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above-named Council was held on Tuesday evening in the temporary Chambers. There were present the Mayor (Ald Goyder) and…

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Blue Mountains Shire Council

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 1 September 1911 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of the B.M. Shire Council was held on Wednesday at Lawson, At 9.30 a.m. the Finance Committee met, and at 11 o'clock, the full Council. President…

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Municipal Council

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 1 September 1911 · page 2

The usual meeting was held in the usual place at the usual time on Tuesday. Thanks be, them will be a different place in the near future. Mayor, Aldermen, Municipal…

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Municipal Council

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 15 September 1911 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of the abovenamed Council was held in the temporary chambers on Tuesday evening, when there were present:—The Mayor (Ald. H. R…

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Blue Mountains Shire

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 22 September 1911 · page 2

Councillors Walker (President), Lodge, Waterhouse, Riches, Wall, Geggie, Collier, Lindeman and Neate were in attendance at the meeting of the B.M.S. Council on…

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Our Council

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 22 September 1911 · page 5

In reading the disgraceful scenes that are being enacted in other Councils throughout the State, and viewing the degeneracy to the Chinese opera status…

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Shire Council Meeting

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 29 September 1911 · page 4

There was a full attendance of Councillors at Wednesday's meeting at Lawson. Finance Committee occupied the first hour, and at 2 p.m. the open…

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Municipal Council Meeting

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 29 September 1911 · page 2

The usual peaceful deliberations of our Civic Fathers took place at the prescribed time on Tuesday evening. The Mayor, Ald Goyder, sat at the Municipal helm, and on either band sat…

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