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Blue Mountains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1930

179 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 9 of 9

Rodriguez Avenue Council Cannot Effect Improvements

The Blackheath Bulletin · Thursday 11 December 1930 · page 4

Some little time back Mrs. A. T. Rodriguez sought the Council's approval of carrying out improvements to Rodriguez Avenue, and the…

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What Are Council's Powers? Splaying a Corner

The Blackheath Bulletin · Thursday 11 December 1930 · page 2

During a discussion in Council at the last meeting, covering the splaying of the corner of Mrs. Weihan's property in Station Street and…

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Appreciating Its Excellence Council and School of Arts

The Blackheath Bulletin · Thursday 11 December 1930 · page 4

The excellent control of the Blackheath School of Arts, and the fact that the institution is an asset to the district, is fully appreciated by the…

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Municipal Oversight

Blackheath Beacon · Friday 12 December 1930 · page 2

A point that is very often missed in the appointment of committees to consider various activities was [?]atised[?] Alderman Board at last meeting of…

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Sydney's Lord Mayor Blue Mountain Member

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 13 December 1930 · page 5

Last Tuesday, December 9, Aid. J. J. Jackson, M.L.A. for Nepean electorate, which includes the principal Blue Mountain towns, was…

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President Wilson Deputy President Grace B.M. Shire Heads

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 13 December 1930 · page 8

Cr. Percy Wilson once more has been re-elected President of the Blue Mountain Shire Council. At a special meeting, held on…

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Social and General the Lord Mayor

The Independent · Wednesday 17 December 1930 · page 2

Mr. J. Jackson, M.L.A. for Nepean has been unanimously elected Lord Mayor of Sydney. "Stonewall," [?]as he is familiarly called, vegetates at…

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Council News

The Independent · Wednesday 17 December 1930 · page 3

The following correspondence was dealt with at the last Council meeting:—From the Municipality of Cowra,…

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Municipal Oversight

The Independent · Wednesday 17 December 1930 · page 2

A print that is very often missed in the appointment of committees to consider various activities was raised by Alderman Board at last meeting of…

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Works of the Municipality Foreman of Works Report

The Blackheath Bulletin · Thursday 18 December 1930 · page 3

Foreman of Works Taylor submitted his usual report to the meeting of the aldermen, held on Tuesday evening. He intimated that the…

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Alderman Bailey's Christmas Cheer Fund

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 20 December 1930 · page 4

TO-night, dancing at "Sans Souci" and "California" will take place for the purpose of raising funds for the above scheme. Parcels of good cheer…

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Dangerous! Lightless Lighthouses B.m. Council's Order

The Blue Mountain Star · Saturday 20 December 1930 · page 1

Some time back the Blue Mountains Shire Council wrote to Road Lighthouses Ltd -- the company controlling the road lighthouses…

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The Road to Megalong Shire Council's Contribution

The Blackheath Bulletin · Wednesday 24 December 1930 · page 3

Following representations made by the members of the Blue Mountains Shire Council at a recent interview with the aldermen of the…

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Matters of Medlow Left in Mayor's Hands

The Blackheath Bulletin · Wednesday 24 December 1930 · page 4

The members of the Medlow Bath Progress Association are advocating the repairs of portion of Egmont Road, and suggesting that action be…

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Our Council's Estimates

The Blackheath Bulletin · Wednesday 24 December 1930 · page 2

After perusing the estimates of income and expenditure in connection with Blackheath Municipality for the year 1931, one will come to the conclusion that when normal times return it will be possible for the Council to further reduce the rates…

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Council Adjourns For a Month

The Blackheath Bulletin · Wednesday 24 December 1930 · page 4

At the meeting of the Council, held last week, it was decided that, on account of the Christmas season, to forgo the next meeting, which…

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That Happy Breaking-up Mayor Sutton Retrospective Pupils Submit Attractive Programme

The Blackheath Bulletin · Wednesday 24 December 1930 · page 1

In the last issue of the "Bulletin" reference was made to the successful prizewinners, in respect to the annual distribution of prizes in…

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Council Considers Estimates Lower Than Last Year Strikes Ratte of 9d. IN £[?]

The Blackheath Bulletin · Wednesday 24 December 1930 · page 2

At the fortnightly meeting of the Council estimates of income and expenditure for 1931 were dealt with, and it was decided to levv…

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A Xmas Fancy Fair But Is Is Advisable Just Now? Council Extends Permission

The Blackheath Bulletin · Wednesday 24 December 1930 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Blackheath Municipal Council, application was made by those responsible for the conduct of the Hospital and…

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