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Blue Mountains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1934

313 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 7 of 16

Far Reaching Local Government Amendment Effect of Proposed Act Upon Councils B.M. Shire Discusses Letter from the Local Government Association

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 1 June 1934 · page 3

At the last meeting of the B.M. Shire Council, a lengthy communication was received from the Local Government' Assn. with…

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Council Jottings

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 2 June 1934 · page 2

Owing to the holiday on Monday, the General Purposes Committee will meet at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday…

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"Out of All Reason! Government Tourist Bureau Charges for Council's Transparencies

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 2 June 1934 · page 4

A letter which was before Katoomba Council on Tuesday night, from the Government Tourist Bureau, advised that the claim for…

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More Tree Ferns Council Adopts a Suggestion by Mr. G. Witte

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 2 June 1934 · page 1

In a letter to Katoomba Council this week, Mr. Geo. Witte suggested that two or three hundred tree- ferns he planted in the…

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Blue Mountains Shire Council Minister for Local Govt. Address on Shale at Next Meeting

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 5 June 1934 · page 1

The order of the day at the last meeting of the B.M. Shire Council concerned the Local Government Association, relative to Ministerial interference with Local Government bodies…

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Presbyterian Moderator at Katoomba Cordial Welcome by Mayor and Citizens

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 5 June 1934 · page 2

The visits of distinguished personages of Church and State resulting in numerous receptions being accorded, has…

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Agricultural Council Dr. Page's Proposal Examined

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 5 June 1934 · page 2

"The proposal made by Dr. Page for the creation of an Australian Agricultural Council is receiving prominence in all discussions of…

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[?] Council's Enterprise National Reserves Alian Forest League's Encouragement

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 5 June 1934 · page 1

Much interest is centred in the movement to declare Valley a national reserve for floral, scenic and park [?], which the Blue Mountains councils are endeavour [?] bring to a successful conclusion by inviting the [?]…

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The Burning Question Single Meter Tariff, R. J. N. Franki Reports to Shire

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 5 June 1934 · page 4

The president, and councillors of the Blue Mountains Shire recently decided to interview Mr. R.J.N. Franki, consulting electrical and…

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Blackheath Municipal By-Election Polling Day, Saturday, June 9th, 1934, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 5 June 1934 · page 2

To the Electors.-- In submitting myself, as candidate for election to fill the vacancy in the Municipal Council, I would…

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Aviary for Katoomba? Mayor Proposes Another Attraction. Visit to Taronga

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 14 June 1934 · page 3

"I am of the opinion that the Council should consider the matter of providing an aviary in one of the public parks,…

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Vocational Guidance Work Scheme to Help Our Young Unemployed Citizens Mayor Urges Extension to Katoomba Public Meeting to Be Called

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 14 June 1934 · page 3

"The problem of unemployed youth undoubtedly presents many obstacles of magnitude, but the opportunity of assisting in its solution should be welcomed by all." Thus a pamphlet issued by the Minister for Labor and Industry, and it was in this spirit…

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Council Pars. Reserves Improvements

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 15 June 1934 · page 4

A voucher for the first progress payment of £500, has been received ill connection with the £1000 grant recently made available by the Local…

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Gravel Pits Council Supports Local Industry

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 15 June 1934 · page 1

Katoomba Council has decided that, as it is not likely to save very much, if any, in the cost of supplying gravel from its own pit,…

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Our Bridge Aldermen Anxious to Wait on Premier Re Application for £6000 Grant. "No Case to Put" States Ald. Soper

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 15 June 1934 · page 1

Because he has three loan applications before the Treasury (i.e., £500, £1000, and £5000) Mr. J. Jackson, M.L.A. has not…

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Mr. Hamilton Knight Addresses B.M. Shire Newnes Shale Oil Deposits Vital Importance to District and Country Joint Western Districts Campaign

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 15 June 1934 · page 2

The Blue Mountains Shire Council has started probably one of the biggest schemes of its time, in portending to institute a large committee, comprising representatives of all leading public bodies, from Penrith to Orange, who are…

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Tree Planting on the Great Western Highway katoomba council will cooperate in arbor day planting. Nculcating Tree-sense in School Pupils

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 15 June 1934 · page 3

Arbor Day, on July 27, will enable Council's scheme for an avenue of trees on the Great Western Road within the…

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Blackheath Municipal Council Usual Fortnightly Meeting ALDERMAN G. W. Ruggles Welcomed

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 16 June 1934 · page 4

A full Council was present on Tuesday night's meeting of Blackheath Council. The Mayor (Aid. W. S. Cripps) welcomed Aid. G. W…

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Proposed B.M. National Park And Narrow Neck Peninsula Lands Letter of Protest Before B.M. SHIRE

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 16 June 1934 · page 2

While local municipal councils arc concerned with the establishment of national parks and are ever advancing…

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Blue Mountains Shire Council Urban Committees and Relief Work

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 19 June 1934 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Blue Mountains Shire Council, a specially convened conference of Urban Area Committees was held. This meeting was suggested by the Springwood Urban Area Committee, as a result of Council's…

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