Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

Blue Mountains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1934

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

Narrow Neck Plateau Inclusion Within Municipal Boundary Likely Mayor Complimented

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 4 May 1934 · page 1

Two years ago, Ald. W. Freelander was successful in having a motion carried, that Katoomba Council make…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

A.l.p. Nepean Electorate Council Meeting

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 4 May 1934 · page 2

The Nepean Electorate Council met at Blackheath on April 21. The president (Mr. S. J. Siedlecky) presided, and delegates from…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Secondary Roads Katoomba Council's Request to Main Roads Board. Ald Spellacy Against

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 4 May 1934 · page 1

Primarily, with the object of relieving congestion at the railway level-crossing, a proposal was adopted by the aldermen…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Blackheath Municipal Council Usual Fortnightly Meeting

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 5 May 1934 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Blackheath Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night last. An apology was received from Aid…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Council Jottings Baby Health Centre

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 8 May 1934 · page 4

The B.M. Branch of the Country Womens' Association has not yet been able to secure a suitable room for the proposed establishment of a…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

P.W.D. Side-Stepping ? [?] Pt. Sewerage Reticulation Causes Aldermen Concern. Mayor to State Council's Case

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 10 May 1934 · page 1

[?]atter involving some thousands of pounds to the munici[?]ty, warranted the calling of [?]pecial meeting by the Mayor…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Alderman Southwick Resigns Leaving Blackheath

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 10 May 1934 · page 2

A very useful citizen, in business, as an alderman of the Blackheath Council, and, as an organiser of sporting events, Mr. K. Southwick,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Public Opinion Is a Municipal Tragedy Impending ? (To the Editor)

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 11 May 1934 · page 3

Sir,--On Monday next, that centrally-situated area of land known as "Woodlands," comes under the auctioneer's hammer…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Sewerage Echo Pt. Reticulation Mayor Reports on Interviews

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 17 May 1934 · page 3

Mayor Freelander's visit to the Director of Public Works to state Council's case re the above was not productive of…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Blackheath Municipal Council Usual Fortnightly Meeting

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 3

Blackheath Municipal Council held its fortnightly meeting on Tuesday last. Ald. A. A. Pittendrigh, who forwarded an apology…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Council Jottings

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 4

The Department of Lands has informed Council that the proposed resumption of cliff frontages at Katoomba has been approved, subject…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Interesting Municipal Matters Festoon Lights -- An Unfair Charge -- Golf Links Improvement -- Touting. Cheaper Coal Minna Ha Ha Falls

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 1

The Mayor reported on improvements being carried out at Minna Ha Ha Falls Reserve, with the £90 grant recently made available by…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Council By-election

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 24 May 1934 · page 2

The by-election caused by the resignation of Ald. K. L. Southwick may bring five nominations. The names of the following are…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

" Cultivate and Maintain Civic Pride " Says Minister for Local Government Hon. E. S. Spooner Impressed by His Inspection Ok Municipal Services. Mayor Freelander Emphasises Many Points

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 1

"Katoomba is of national importance to N.S.W. as a tourist resort, with its health-giving qualities for young and old; it is also of national importance to the people of Australia and outside Australia. Our reserves, playgrounds, and parks, etc., are constructed…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Mayor and Aldermen Inspect Shell Coy's Works Interesting Processes at Gore Bay

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 31 May 1934 · page 3

At the invitation of the Shell Company, the members of the Katoomba Municipal Council made a tour of inspection…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Council Asks for Bridge Plans Mayor Rules Portion of Motion Out of Order Bridge Advocates Critical Alderman Soper Wants to See Plans

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 31 May 1934 · page 2

"Never Say Die!" appears to be the motto of Alds. A. E. Packer W. Soper, and F. J. Spellacy concerning their attitude to the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Aldermen Visit Koala Park Proposed Branch at Katoomba During Summer Months

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 31 May 1934 · page 1

During the week a proposition was made to Mr Noel Burnett, the founder and Director of Koala Park at West Pennant Hills to…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Katoomba Council's Finances Town Clerk Reports Improved Position

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 31 May 1934 · page 4

"The Council's financial position is much more satisfactory than it has been for a considerable time," reported Mr. F…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Blackheath Municipal Council Usual Fortnightly Meeting

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 1 June 1934 · page 3

Only seven aldermen were present Jat the usual fortnightly meeting of Blackheath Municipal Council Ald Byrnes sent, an apology. Ald. A. A. Pittendrigh, who has, been seriously ill for some weeks, was well enough to be…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Golf Links Manager Council Considers Claim for Increased Salary Good Work Is Acknowledged

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 1 June 1934 · page 2

Katoomba Council's decision to increase Mr. R. J. Paterson's salary by £1 per week is interpreted as an appreciation of the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →