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Blue Mountains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1933

316 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 6 of 16

Empire Day Celebrations a Day of National Pride School Captains and Prefects' Impressive Addresses Mayor Inspires Children

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 5 May 1933 · page 2

before has Empire Day and its significance to Australia's welfare been so thoroughly realised by the townspeople who attended the Town Hall, on Wednesday morning, and witnessed the seriousness with which even the…

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Municipal Engineer Not Wanted in Katoomba

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 5 May 1933 · page 2

Katoomba Council does not want a certificated engineer. It has on work to go on with. and if compelled to employ…

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Shire Council the Aboriginal Cave the Bowling Green

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 6 May 1933 · page 4

Because of Empire Day celebrations falling for the Schools on Wednesday, 3rd May, the ordinary meeting of the Shire…

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Matters Municipal Rabbit Menace

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 6 May 1933 · page 4

Council was asked to give consideration to the resolution passed at the recent Rabbit Conference held in Sydney that, "in addition to…

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Does Katoomba Want Winter Tourists ? Apathetic Business People Mayor Freelander Criticises Lack of Co-operation

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 9 May 1933 · page 1

The meagre attendance at Thursday night's public meeting was most discouraging' and, if a true reflex of the opinion of business people, one which bespeaks a deplorable lack of interest-- particularly as the purposes of the meeting were…

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Pig Iron and Moth Balls ! Products of Newcastle Katoomba Aldermen Visit the Steelworks

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 11 May 1933 · page 4

During the recent visit of the Katoomba aldermen to Newcastle, an opportunity was offered to inspect the Newcastle Steel Works and…

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May School Holidays Katoomba — "The Children's Paradise." Council's Programme of Entertainment

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 11 May 1933 · page 1

The enterprise of the Katoomba Council in trying to devise some means of attracting tourists during the winter months and especially the…

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Municipal Affairs Deputation to Minister Important Requests

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 16 May 1933 · page 1

On Wednesday afternoon a deputation from the Local Government Association's Executive waited on the Minister of Local…

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Shire Council

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 19 May 1933 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the Blue Mountains Shire Council took place in the Council Chambers at Lawson, on Wednesday…

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Lone Pine Avenue Aldermen Confer with Diggers

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 19 May 1933 · page 1

Acting upon Council's instructions the special committee appointed by Council, comprising Aldermen Spellacy, Thompson, and myself,…

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Work Instead of Dole Katoomba Council Making Enquiries

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 19 May 1933 · page 2

As it appears that the Government at present, stated the Mayor (Ald. W. Freelander) in a Mayoral Minute to Council, does not intend…

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Cost Of The Floodlights! Questions at Council Table. Satisfactory Result

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 19 May 1933 · page 2

At the request of Ald. A. H. Packer, the Town Clerk (Mr. F. C. Taylor), supplied at last meeting of Katoomba Council,…

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Referendum Voting Muddle "Scores of Absentee Voters Practically Disfranchised," Says Ald. A. E. Packer Council Takes Action

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 19 May 1933 · page 1

In view of the lack of adequate arrangements for voting facilities at the Town Hall, Katoomba, in connection with…

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Kingsford Smith Testimonial Fund Supported By-katoomba Aldermen Alderman's Tribute to Late Bert Hinkler

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 20 May 1933 · page 2

Katoomba aldermen decided at last meeting of Council to cooperate with the Lord Mayor of Sydney in supporting a…

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Blackheath Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 20 May 1933 · page 4

The regular meeting of the Blachheath Municipal Council took place on Tuesday night. AId. Collier (Mayor) presiding. Others present were: Aldermen Porter, Pittendrigh, Byrnes Board, Southwick, Cripps, Green and S[?]on…

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Mayoral Minute Municipal Engineer

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 20 May 1933 · page 1

Since the last meeting ol the Council, stated AId. Freelander in his mayoral minute on Wednesday night, a telegram was received from…

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Matters Municipal

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 23 May 1933 · page 3

The Solicitor (Local Government Association of N.S.W.) forwarded an opinion on case submitted by Council re its refusal to issue…

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Blackheath News Council News

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 25 May 1933 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Blackheath Council, it was decided to write to several motor firms, with reference to price of a 30 cwt…

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Trees and Shrubs Presented to Council

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 25 May 1933 · page 1

Donations of trees and shrubs by two local residents, gave much pleasure to aldermen at last meeting of Katoomba Council…

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Winter Trains Fast Service for Katoomba As the Result of Katoomba Council's Request

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 25 May 1933 · page 1

Mountain residents will derive considerable pleasure fromt he announcement by the Railway Department to sped up the…

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