News from all Blue Mountains District Centres Waratah Vandals Shire Takes Action
At last meeting of the Shire Council, Cr. Chapman complained of the way the close season for gathering Waratahs was being Ignored. He…
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Council & local affairs, 1925
155 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 7 of 8
Shire Electors Col. Lester Wins Hard-fought Contest
For the vacancy caused by the death of Cr. L. MacBrair, three candidates were nominated, Colonel C. J. Lester and Messrs. E. S. H. Miller…
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At Tuesday's meeting of Katoomba Council a letter was received from the Blue Mountains Shire Council, urging the creation of a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Shire Elections Wentworth Falls Prepares
The Wentworth Falls Progress Association has every reason to be pleased with public response to its invitation for nominations for B…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mechanical System Register and Adder Council's Decision
The following report was tabled by the Town Clerk at the last meeting of Katoomba Council:—"Owing to the inauguration of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Reference for Mr. G. J. Heffernan Three Aldermen Offer Objections Ald. James Removes the Gloves and Waxes Warm Adopted on the Casting Vote
At Tuesday's meeting of Katoomba Council, a slight, breeze occurred as a result of a motion from Ald. James that a letter of appreciation,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →What County Council Means a Great Asset to the Blue Mountains Effective Safe-guards Against Abuses Difficulties of Existing System
In a recent issue, we emphasised the value of a Country Council in relation to the control of the electric light. There are other aspects of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →On Being Mayor
With the Municipal elections upon our heels, the following wayside note, called from our Blackheath (Eng.) contemporary—"The Kentish…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →News from all Blue Mountains District Centres Shire Elections Cr. Wilson Running
Cr. Percy Wilson announces himself as a candidate for "B" Riding. it is a testimony to the worth of the Shire President, that his colleagues…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Need for Spirit of Co-operation Katoomba's Mayor Speaks Wisdom Law of Correlation, Interaction, Inter-dependence Criticism and Public Duty
Speaking at the annual general meeting of Katoomba and Laura Chamber of Commerce, the Mayor of Katoomba, Ald. B.A. McBride,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Shire Elections President Wilson's Party Reviews Activities
"B" Riding is the liveliest spot in the State's Civic arena at the present time, and from now on to the Ides of December, there will be wigs…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Council's Loss a Justifiable Insurance
Prier to the construction of the new storage dam at Katoomba, each summer witnessed the dread of a water famine. On many occasions…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →High or Low Valuations? Which Will Benefit Municipality Most? Alderman Soper Advocates Reduction Fallacies of the Proposal Exposed
Ald. Soper is a thinker, and always appears to be alert to suggest innovations for the good of the community. During the past three years he has…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Shire's Triennial Tussle Candidates Active
"B" Hiding is simmering with excitement ever the triennial election Seven good men and true are offering, but only three are needed; hence,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Shire Finance President Produces Figures
At last Shire Council meeting, Cr. MCManamey asked for particulars of the Shire's [?]nces, and some remarks were made in regard to the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →News from all Blue Mountains District Centres Blue Mountains Shire Triennial Election Electors of "B" Riding For Progressive and Co-operative Administration
WORK and vote for the Candidates pledged to fight for the Water Supply…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Electrical Trading Undertaking Statement Tabled at Council Six Months' Operations Show Profit of £295 Aldermen's Severe Comment
On September 30, the electrical trading undertaking of Katoomba Council completed its first six months of existence. A statement…
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In declaring the usual meeting of Katoomba Council closed, on Tuesday afternoon, the Mayor, Ald. B. A. McBride, stated that, as it was the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Illegal Sub-division Alleged by Shire Valuer
The Shire Valuer (Mr. Saltor) reported that a resident of Springwood had committed an infringement of the Local Government. Act dealing with…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Minor Matters at Blackheath Council
A special meeting of the Blackheath Council was held on Wednesday evening for tho purpose of receiving the Engineer's report and…
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