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Council & local affairs, 1934

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B.m. Shire Council Brief Notes of Meeting

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 8 September 1934 · page 1

Much sympathy was expressed by councillors at the serious illness of the President. Cr. P. Wilson, and it was sincerely hoped that he would…

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A Novel Publicity Stunt Proposed Special Train Trip to Sydney Bridge Pylon Inspection and a Theatre Party Katoomba Council to Cooperate

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 8 September 1934 · page 1

A unique proposal was before Katoomba Council on Tuesday night, which, if successful, will bring a considerable measure of publicity…

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Praise for the Dail Katoomba Aldermen Co[?] Ment Special Issue Reserves

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 13 September 1934 · page 4

A letter from B.M. Newspa was before the Katoomba Cou[?] on Tuesday night relative to special issue of "The Daily"…

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Council Pars. Myra Avenue and the Engineers Motor Car [?]

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 13 September 1934 · page 4

At its last sitting, Katoomba Council completed business at 9.45 — a rare happening which must go close to establishing a record. Mr…

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A Shock for Vandals Shire Council Seeks Explanations

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 20 September 1934 · page 2

No less than twenty-three names nave been scratched on the marble slab at Lennox Bridge. Six of these, who were foolish enough to add…

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Prince Henry Cuff Walk Council Seeks Publicity

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 20 September 1934 · page 2

The Mayor was congratulated by AId. Spellacy on his efforts to secure the fullest publicity for the Prince Henry Cliff Walk. Letters…

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Still Going Wrong! the Engineer's Car in the Tantrums. Council's Dilemma

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 20 September 1934 · page 3

AId. Bailey won't ride with the Engineer -- that is, in the Engineer's car. Neither will anybody else, although Mr…

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Council Pars. the Overhead Bridge!

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 4

Mr. N. C. Vogan, Assistant Engineer in charge of the Mountain section, will visit Katoomba on Saturday about noon, for the…

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Vocational Training Lack of Public Interest Causes Council to Drop Project

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 1

Six names was the response to a recent proposal by the Mayor extend vocational training classes to Katoomba, for our…

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Blackheath Municipal Council Usual Fortnightly Meeting

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 22 September 1934 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Blackheath Municipal Council, held on Tuesday night, was attended by the Mayor (Ald. W. S. Cripps), and Ald. A. A. Pittendrigh, Peter Sutton, Green, H. Collier, G. W. Ruggles, E. Board, and…

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Springwood Still Dry! Premier's Reply to Shire £59,000 Scheme From Woodford Dam

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 22 September 1934 · page 2

Matters in connection with the water supply for Springwood appears to be "still in the air" and has a flavour of "Too many…

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Vindicated! Council's Publicity Policy

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 25 September 1934 · page 2

During the discussion with the aldermen of Katoomba Council last week, Mr T. J. Smith Chairman of the Board of Fire…

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Fire Commissioners' Visit Choice of Katoomba Almost Certain for Next Year's Big Demonstration Aldermen Realise Commercial Advantages and Promise Fullest Co-operation Board Favors Early Organisation

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 25 September 1934 · page 2

It is most likely that Katoomba will be favoured as the venue for next year's volunteer firemen's demonstration. In fact, its selection is almost certain, judging by views expressed by members of the Fire Brigades Board which visited Katoomba last week…

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Here and There Municipal Rolls

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 25 September 1934 · page 1

One hundred rolls of the names of electors within the municipality have been prepared, and copies are available at 76 each. The Town…

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Shire Council

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 27 September 1934 · page 2

Crs. P. Wilson (president), D, Rogalsky, and Wt Lees were absent from the last meeting of the B.M. Sbire. Councillors were…

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Cyclists on Tour Mayor Presents Trophies to "Niven" Tourists at "Ye Olde Milroy." "Rep" for Centenary Race

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 4 October 1934 · page 1

At the popular "Ye Olde Milroy" guest-house on Sunday, the Mayor (Ald. W. Freelander), presented to members of…

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Blackheath Municipal Council Usual Fortnightly Meeting

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 5 October 1934 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Blackheath Municipal Council was held on Tuesday last, in the Municipal Chambers, the following being present: Ald. W. S. Cripps (Mayor), and Aldermen Peter Sutton, A. A. Pittendrigh, Byrnes, E. Board,…

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Council's Interest in Sport Benefits to Cricket Enthusiasts

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 5 October 1934 · page 3

Ald. Freelander (Mayor) reported to the aldermen of Katoomba Council on Tuesday night, that he had accepted an invitation to Leura…

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Prince Henry Cliff Walk Programme for Official Opening Adopted by Council. Publics Co-operation Sought

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 5 October 1934 · page 1

Katoomba Council has adopted the following programme for the opening of the new cliff walk from Echo Point to the…

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"The First Step!" Council and the Overhead Bridge. Plan Adopted Subject to Certain Alterations. Won't Affect Financial Aspect

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 5 October 1934 · page 1

"All quiet on the Bridge front," has been the order of recent Council meetings; but, on Tuesday night the much…

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