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Blue Mountains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1927

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Auditors' Request Documents Sought Council Wants Data

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 3

In acknowledging a communication from Katoomba Council, asking for submission or the data upon which the firm had founded its…

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Our Electrical Undertaking Quarter's Trading Figures Review of Official Figures Presented to Council Reassuring Position

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 1

At Tuesday's meeting of Katoomba Council, a trading statement for the quarter ended March 31, 1927, was submitted in connection with…

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The Civic Staff Praised by Council

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 3

At the last meeting of Blackheath Council, the staff, both indoor and out, came in for praise for its work during the recent troublous times…

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Fire Fighters Appreciated Council”s Vote of Thanks Over the Blackeath Blaze

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 3

The Blackheath Volunteer Fire Brigade was highly commended by the Council, at its last sitting, for the prompt and officient manner in…

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County Council Shire'S Request Blackheath Doubtful

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 2

At Tuesday's meeting of Blackheath Council, a letter was read from the Shire Council, asking if Blackheath would consider the…

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Mr. DOOLEY, M.L.A., Explains His Attitude The Truth about the Unveiling Mayor Seeks "Something"

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 7

In the unavoidable absence of the President (Mr. J. H. Bloome), Mr.S. C. Rose (v.p.) chaired the meeting of the Hospital Committee, on…

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The Final Appeal to Katoomba Council Mr. Dooley's Reply

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 6 May 1927 · page 3

On Wednesday, a meeting of Katoomba Council was convened, to receive Dr. A. Alcorn, who came as a delegate from the Katoomba…

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Katoomba's Tourist Agency Council Discusses Offers Should Matters be Finalised Without Tendering? Legal Opinion Sought

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 6 May 1927 · page 1

A special meeting of Katoomba Council was held on Monday night last, to consider offers received from three firms in connection with the…

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Council's Private Document In Possession of Free Daily Decision to Probe Matter to the Bottom Aldermen Outspoken

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 1

When Messrs Truman, Harrison and Co., Local Government auditors, submitted their now famous report on the administration of Katoomba…

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More Misrepresentation Mayor's Courtesy Abused

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 2

Ald. Russell Hawke, Mayor of Katoomba, invariably invites the Council, Press, and such members of the Municipal staff an may be present;…

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Misapprehension Council Only Neutral

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 1

Katoomba Council, on Tuesday night, received a communication from the Katoomba Sub-branch of the R.S. & S.I.L.A., thanking the…

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Contentious Bowser Council Stands Firm

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 2

At a recent meeting, Katoomba Council decided to permit the installation of a public petrol pump before the premises a occupied by the…

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Leura's Woes Petition to Council

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 3

Katoomba Council, on Tuesday night, "received" the following resllutions from a public meeting of Leura ratepayers:—…

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Back Paths Council Doing Its Best

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 2

Ald, Marsh, at last meeting of Katoomba Council, stated that the Engineer had a heart-breaking job; but still there should be some…

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The New Alderman

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 27 May 1927 · page 7

Mr. Fred. Tetley, the newly-elected alderman to Blackheath Council, has been reared in the School of Adversity, and on two occasions…

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Council's Finances

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 27 May 1927 · page 1

Mr. T. N. Ayling Town Clerk at Katoomba, tabled some illuminating reports on Tuesday night. They dealt exhaustively with the financial…

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Council's Loss Foreman Resigns

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 27 May 1927 · page 1

On Tuesday night, Katoomba Council had before it the resignation of Mr. Irwin Thompson, Municipal foreman, and one of the best officers…

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Council's Agreement Is It Binding?

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 27 May 1927 · page 2

At Katoomba Council mooting on Tuesday night, Ald. C. P. Hendry asked what was the position with Travels Ltd., and had any letter of…

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Private Report Council Inquiring (Continued from page 1.)

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 27 May 1927 · page 8

ting them at that stage. The intention was, to see that any charges made did not get a start on the replies. Before the Council resumed in…

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Council's Private Document Mr. Mathias Replies to Letter "Given Him in 'Daily' Office by Mr. H. W. QUINTON" Council will Sift to Bottom

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 27 May 1927 · page 1

At a recent meeting of Katoomba Council, the acting-Editor of the Free Daily, Mr. V. Y. Mathias, had in his possession a copy of a report…

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