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Blue Mountains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1935

274 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 8 of 14

What's in the Wind? Important Move in Local Government Circles. Katoomba's Busy Mayor

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 27 June 1935 · page 3

It is doubtful if ratepayers realise the extent of Ald. Freelanders' activities on behalf of the municipality, or fully…

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The Mayor Was Late! Blackheath Council Midnight Session

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 28 June 1935 · page 1

Blackheath Council-- and the representative of the "Daily"-- waited till 9.40 on Tuesday night, before the Mayor (Ald. W. S. Cripps) took…

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Blue Mountains Shire Council Fortnightly Meeting National Tourist Convention

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 28 June 1935 · page 3

In response to the request for co-operation in the matter of a National Tourist Convention, to be held at Newcastle on Friday and…

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Blackheath Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 28 June 1935 · page 3

With the exception of Ald. F. P. Thompson (who is on holidays), all aldermen were present at Tuesday night's meeting of the Blackheath Municipal Council. CORRESPONDENCE…

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Here and There "Feather in Mayor's Cap"

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 28 June 1935 · page 2

When the £1000 grant for reserves was being discussed by Katoomba aldermen on Tuesday night, Ald. Dawson said he considered that…

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Tourist and Publicity Conference Newcastle Council Alive to Development Delegates From Three Mountains Councils to Attend

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 29 June 1935 · page 1

Publicity, Propaganda, and Popularity are three words which Mountain Councils must keep on the top of the list all…

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Municipal Council Jottings

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 2 July 1935 · page 1

The Mayoral robes are to hand. Building applications approved totalled £7020. Mr. B. Watt, electricity clerk…

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Hartley Apples in England Praise for Alderman W. S. Cripps. Cranbrook and the Apple Business Birmingham Housewife Appreciates Australian Goods

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 2 July 1935 · page 3

If "An apple a day keeps the doctor away," the doctors at the present time must be haying a very quiet time judging by…

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Harmony at Last! (A Lay of the Council Table)

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 2 July 1935 · page 2

The aldermen sat late into the night, They, were sitting in committee To hear the Mayor explain the cause…

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Council Pass. a White Elephant? Central Railway Advertising Display

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 2 July 1935 · page 3

What, is it? Where is it? What, do you mean by a train? What it is for? it was evident from tile above…

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Queensland Footballers at Katoomba Reception by Mayor and Aldermen

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 4 July 1935 · page 3

At the Town Hall on Monday afternoon there was a large attendance in the Council Chamber on the occasion of the visit…

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Council Employee Honoured Mr. W. J. Clampett's 2412 Years' Service Fellow Staff Members Make Presentation

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 4 July 1935 · page 2

Although tinged with sadness, the social at "The Niagara" on Friday night, was one of the most socially successful functions held at this popular rendezvous fir some time…

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T H E Electricity Undertaking Special Meeting of Council Held Last Week

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 9 July 1935 · page 1

Katoomba aldermen attended a special meeting on Thursday last to consider matters connected with the Electricity…

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New Street Lights Experiment by Electrical Department. "Penetrates Mist," Says Council's Engineer

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 9 July 1935 · page 2

The following report by Mr. A. Mayer, Council's Electrical Engineer, on the new type of street lights which have been installed for…

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Work for the Workless? Alderman Shaw Urges Commencement of the North Katoomba Sewerage Scheme Special Conditions Requested Mayor to Interview Departmental Heads

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 11 July 1935 · page 3

"That, with a view to immediate employment being given the many man whose services have recently been dispensed…

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Narrow Neck Solution of Boundary Squabble Mayor Freelander's Report

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 11 July 1935 · page 3

The above question was touched on by Ald. Freelander on Tuesday night, when his mayoral minute was presented. He reported that the…

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Head Gardener New Officer Appointed by Katoomba Council

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 11 July 1935 · page 3

Final selection of an applicant to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. G. Saunders, has favoured Mr. H. Bird, of Mosman, at a…

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Blue Mountains Shire Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 2

The President, Cr. P. Wilson, who is ill in bed, was the only absentee from the Shire Council meeting on Tuesday…

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Blackheath Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Blackheath Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night last, only five aldermen being present. Aldermen F. P. Thompson and A. A. Pittendrigh are on their annual holidays, and Aldermen Ruggles…

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Municipal Council Jottings Mayors Gift

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 2

A new picture of His Majesty the King hangs in the council chamber. Aid. A. E. Packer is one of The flu victims. He was unable to…

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