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Blue Mountains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1932

183 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 6 of 10

[?] Certificate of Merit Mr. Peter Board Nominated by State Council Discussion at "Diggers" Meeting

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 6 September 1932 · page 1

The Katoomba- Leura Sub- Branch [?] for a number of years past nominated Patron Alf Powell for [?] Certificate of Merit without…

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Minute by the Acting Mayor

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 8 September 1932 · page 4

The Acting- Mayor (Ald. Fre[?] lander) reported to Council as follows:-- As it became necessary to settle…

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Katoomba' S Mayor Wins Trophy on Board S. S. "Katoomba

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 8 September 1932 · page 1

During the Mayor's holiday trip to Cairns, by the S. S. "Katoomba," on which lie is accompanied by the Deputy- Mayor (Ald. Wm. C. Soper)…

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B. M. Shire Council Inspection" Tour by Councillors. Wentworth Falls

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 10 September 1932 · page 5

The itinerary of the Works Committee to Springwood and its surroundings, took place as arranged on Wednesday. This Committee…

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Pars From Council Meeting

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 10 September 1932 · page 6

Mr. A. J. Elliott. Waratah St., is to be in formed that Council cannot vary its policy by allowing the proposed building alterations to be…

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Council Jottings Band Uniforms

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 10 September 1932 · page 3

The tender of Messrs. Milliss and Byron, Main Street, Katoomba, for new band uniforms, was accepted by Council, on Tuesday night…

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Road Extension Petition From Blackheath Residents. Discussion in Council

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 13 September 1932 · page 1

As a result of a petition presented by Mr. Beadman, and other Blackheath residents, to the Blackheath, Council, concerning the…

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Aldermen Return Home Mayor Praises S.S. Katoomba

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 15 September 1932 · page 3

The Mayor, Ald. A. E. Packer, Ald. Wm. C. Soper, and Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Taylor, have returned to Katoomba, after their most…

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Bulk Electricity Blackheath Council's Request

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 22 September 1932 · page 3

Blackheath Council sought information on Tuesday night re entering into a further contract for a term of 5 or 10 years…

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Council Jottings

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 23 September 1932 · page 3

Monday, 7th November, 1932, been proclaimed a public holiday within the Municipality of Kaloomba, being the occasion of the…

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B.M. Shire Council Sir Thomas Mitchell Memorial Urban Area Deputation

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 24 September 1932 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Council was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday. Cr. Percy Wilson (President) was in the chair, and other councillors present…

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Council's Extravagance To the Editor

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 24 September 1932 · page 2

Sir.--Apparently the aldermen who voted to call for tenders for enlarging the present Town Hall have more money than they should…

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Municipal Band Programme for We[?] End

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 29 September 1932 · page 2

Katoomba Municipal [?] arranged the following [?] for S-Hour week-end:- Saturday, October 1:…

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Katoomba Council's Enterprise In Scenic Development Eulogised The Opening Of The Giant Stairway Premier Participates in Historic Ceremony

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 4 October 1932 · page 2

Echo Point, famed throughout the Commonwealth for its panorama of unrivalled scenic splendour, was the setting for a colorful and impressive ceremony on Saturday afternoon, which marked another milestone in…

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Mayor Opens New Ballroom Palais Royale's Extensive Improvements OVER 200 Celebrate Gala Occasion

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 6 October 1932 · page 3

Saturday, October 1, was a day of celebration, front morning till night. Tim celebration of grand civic improvements to…

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B.M. Shire Council Intensive Inspection and Meeting. Councilors All Day Tour

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 8 October 1932 · page 2

As previously arranged, the Council met at Valley Heights on Wednesday. Councillors present were Messrs Percy Wilson…

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A National Reserve? Mayor Packer Urges Increased Government Grant Maintenance Costs

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 8 October 1932 · page 1

That the Blue Mountains are locality a National Reserve, playground and health resort particularly for Sydney's…

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Wedding Bells Mayor's Son to Be Married Next Saturday at Dulwich Hill

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 11 October 1932 · page 1

On Saturday afternoon next at 3.15 o'clock, at Holy Trinity Church Dulwich Hill, the marriage is to take place between Miss V. M…

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The Blue Mountain Echo News of the Mountains District Blackheath Municipal Council Parliamentary Salaries Reduction Supported

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 14 October 1932 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday night, when there was a full attendance of aldermen, as follows: Aid. S. C…

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Here and There Council Cheques Forged

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 18 October 1932 · page 2

The Town Clerk at Forbes informed a special meeting of Council last week that cheques to an amount of £60 had been forged…

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