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Blue Mountains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1912

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Municipal Lighting. to the Editor Blue Mountain Echo

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 6 September 1912 · page 1

Sir,—Your leader in last week's issue in further advocacy of Municipal gas, comes at quite an opportune time, for the matter is now being side-tracked, as…

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Matters Municipal. Extending the Vision

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 6 September 1912 · page 7

"I have always tried to keep clear of advocating the claims of any particular district. I really represent Katoomba Municipality" quoth Aid. Sands at last…

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Blue Mountains Shire Council

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 20 September 1912 · page 1

In response to a special call of the Council, eight out of the nine representatives of the above Shire assembled in the Council Chamber on Wednesday…

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Matters Municipal

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 20 September 1912 · page 3

The Municipal Council met for its fortnightly deliberations on Tuesday evening, when the Mayor (Ald. G. Davies) was present, together with Alds…

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Matters Municipal

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 27 September 1912 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting was held on Tuesday evening, when the Mayor, Ald. Davies, together with Aldermen Jenkins, James, Goyder, Sands, Craig…

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Shire Council Elections

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 18 October 1912 · page 5

Two candidates were nominated for the vacancy in the B.M. Shire Council—W. Lowden and R.B. Paterson, both estate agents, the former resident of Lawson…

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Katoomba Town Council

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 25 October 1912 · page 7

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening, when the Mayor (Ald. Geo. Davies), together with Alds. Sands, Dash…

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Leasing the Council Chambers. Ald. Sands' Protest

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 25 October 1912 · page 8

At the last meeting of the Council, Ald. Sands moved:— "That the Town Clerk be instructed that the Council Chamber is to be…

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Council Complications. Examiner Campbell Inquiring

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 1 November 1912 · page 3

As the result of the chaotic conditions for some time pant prevailing in the affairs of the Blue Mountain Shire. Council, an examiner from the office of the…

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Municipal Water Supply. to the Editor Blue Mountain Echo

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 1 November 1912 · page 7

Dear Sir,—I would like to point out the inconvenience that Katoomba and Leura residents is put to on Fridays, through the shutting off of water for…

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Council Deliberations

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 8 November 1912 · page 8

For the first time for some months, a full gathering of Councillors met in the Shire Chambers, Lawson, on Wednesday last…

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Matters Municipal

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 8 November 1912 · page 2

The usual fortnightly mooting was held on "Cup night," after a day of inspection of the roads by the full Council. Aldermen therefore attended the meeting in a…

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Blue Mountains Shire

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 15 November 1912 · page 8

The adjourned mooting of tho D. M. Shire was held on, Monday afternoon last. Present—the President, Cr. Waterhouse (in the chair), Crs. Lindeman, Collier…

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Council Deliberations

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 22 November 1912 · page 2

The Councillors of the B.M. Shire met in conference, and in greatly reduced numbers, on Wednesday last. The time for the beginning of the meeting was…

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More Shire Trouble. To the Editor "Blue Mountain Echo."

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 22 November 1912 · page 9

Sir,—In your last report of the Shire Council meeting, mention in made of a mistake made by Cr. Riches in giving evidence. It reads—"The report was read…

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Matters Municipal

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 22 November 1912 · page 8

The meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening at the Town Hall, the Mayor, Ald. G. Davies, together With Alds. Linderman, Dash, Jenkins…

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Matters Municipal. Summons Meeting. the Lighting Question Settled. Ald. Goyder's Fine Address

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 6 December 1912 · page 6

Members of Council walked busily into the lobby of the Town Hall on Tuesday evening. There was a look of expectancy in their eyes and an alert…

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Municipal Administration. To the Editor, "Blue Mountain Echo."

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 6 December 1912 · page 2

Sir,—I would like to draw attention through your valued columns to the Municipal administration as instanced in our town. The alderman, since their…

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Blue Mountain Shire Council

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 13 December 1912 · page 9

The adjourned meeting of the B. M. S. Council was held on Wednesday last. Present:—Crs. G. F. Waterhouse (chair) Lindeman, Collier, Goggle, Wall, Riches…

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Shire Scintillations and Council Coruscations

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 13 December 1912 · page 8

Finality (note a twelve pound accent on the "fi")—An unattainable state of perfection—a B.M. Shire Councillor's dream of Heaven…

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