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Blue Mountains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1934

313 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 11 of 16

Needs Hurrying Up ! Blue Mountains Shire Wants Action. Newnes and the Governments

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 10 August 1934 · page 2

The reports received from the State and Commonwealth Governments in respect to the proposed action with regard to the…

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Municipal Bombshell at Lithgow Six Aldermen Alleged to Have Resigned

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 11 August 1934 · page 2

Although there is no official information, The Lithgow Mercury states that it is understood the Town Clerk (Mr. A. Howell,…

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Blue Mountains Shire Council. General News. Mountain Water Supplies

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 14 August 1934 · page 4

It is possible that the Blue Mountains could claim the record for the number of water supply schemes, dam construction proposals aud…

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Tragic Death Council Employee Electrocuted

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 14 August 1934 · page 2

Residents of Katoomba grieved on Friday last, when it was learned that Alfred Charles Quarmby, who was employed…

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Council Pars. Mr. Spooner Invited to Open New Cliff Walk

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 14 August 1934 · page 3

Alds. A. H. Packer and F. J. Spellacy were absentees at Kaloomba Council meeting last week. Twenty-seven applications have…

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Commissioner's Inspection Tour Aldermen Seek Railway Improvements. Many Matters Discussed

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 16 August 1934 · page 3

In a special train for the purpose, the Commissioner for Railways (Mr. T. J. Hartigan) is making an inspection of the western line and branches this week. Members of the inspection party…

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Cricket Council Enters Team for Competition. Enthusiastic Meeting

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 16 August 1934 · page 3

A very well attended aud enthusiastic meeting of Council employees and aldermen was held on Tuesday night, 14th inst., at…

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Council Pars. Official Openings of Cliff Walk and Hinkler Pk. Bowling Club and Excess Water.— Proposed Overhead Bridge

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 23 August 1934 · page 3

The advertising contract with "S.M. Herald" has been renewed for a further three months. Permission was granted for the…

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Proposed Sewerage Extensions at Echo Pt. Council Makes Application for £20,100, at 4 Per Cent. Repayable Over Fifty Years

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 23 August 1934 · page 1

Council, after further consideration, has decided to request the Public Works Department to continue with the proposed…

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Blackheath Municipal Council Usual Fortnightly Meeting

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 24 August 1934 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Blackheath Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening last, and those present were: The Mayor (Ald. W. S. Cripps), Ald. P. Sutton, A. A. Pittendrigh, Byrnes and G. W. Ruggles. Those absent were:…

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Shire Council £1050 for Emu Plains Death of Sir John Sulman Matters of Interest

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 24 August 1934 · page 3

In keeping with the progress shown in other towns of the Mountains by the building of new public halls, and other municipal activities,…

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The Prince - and the Band Aldermen Want Royal Visitor to See Our Sights

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 24 August 1934 · page 1

It has been stated that H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester, will only spend ten minutes at katoomba, when the special train…

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Extraordinary Municipal Election Six Vancancies in Lithgow Council to Be Filled on October 6. Minister's Views

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 24 August 1934 · page 2

Although they will retain office for two months — until the period of the tri[?]nn[?]al elections in December — six…

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Pars From Katoomba Council Meeting Civic Reception to Mr. Scullin, ex-Prime Minister. Gang Gang St

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 24 August 1934 · page 4

The Mayor stated he would be unable to attend the conference at Bathurst concerning the Newnes shal[?]…

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Beautiful Blackheath The Highest Municipality in Australia. Walking Trips. Govett's Leap

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 24 August 1934 · page 1

Seen from the Lookout at the end of Govett's Leap Road. 1½ miles from Blackheath. is one of the most wonderful sights on the…

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Katoomba Fire District Mayor Freelander Reports on Proposed Reclassification 3-Inch Mains an Obstacle

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 25 August 1934 · page 4

At Tuesday night's meeting of Katoomba Municipal Council, the Mayor reported on recent negotiations having as their…

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Here and There Orange Council's Sales for Electricity

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 30 August 1934 · page 3

Despite concessions to the public aggregating £5200 a year, equal to 20 per cent, of the revenue, the Orange Council's electricity trading…

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B.m. Shire Council Springwood Water Supply and the Development League

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 7 September 1934 · page 2

Arising from the recent announcement in the Sydney papers that the Government proposed to arrange for a water supply to serve…

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News of the Mountains District Blackheath Municipal Council Usual Fortnightly Meeting

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 7 September 1934 · page 2

The usual meeting of the Blackheath Council took place on Tuesday last. Those present were: The Mayor (Ald. W. S. Cripps), Ald. Peter Sutton, Edgar Board, Byrnes, H. Collier, Green, A. A. Pittendrigh and G. W. Ruggles…

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Leura Horticultural Society Spring Show Mayor Eulogised for Town Spirit. "Nature Lovers Are Best Citizens."

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 7 September 1934 · page 3

On Wednesday afternoon, the artistic minded citizens of the Mountains were given the opportunity of enjoying a few…

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